Policy Positions
Climate(5)
Supports protecting the environment and clean water as a stated issue priority.
"Protecting our Environment and Clean Water"
Supports protecting the environment and clean water, as evidenced by endorsement from the Environmental Defense Fund Action and issue page listing.
"Protecting our Environment and Clean Water"
Supports protecting the environment and clean water as a stated policy priority.
"Protecting our Environment and Clean Water"
Candidate lists protecting the environment and clean water as a key issue priority.
"Protecting our Environment and Clean Water"
Candidate highlights protecting the environment and clean water as a key issue area.
"Protecting our Environment and Clean Water"
Criminal Justice(2)
Authored legislation to provide greater law enforcement resources to stop the flow of deadly fentanyl from Mexico into communities.
"I authored the INTERDICT Act signed into law by the President, providing greater resources to law enforcement to stop the flow of deadly fentanyl from Mexico into communities such as our own."
Supports sensible police reform while also opposing defunding the police, and introduced legislation to withhold federal funds from cities that defund their police departments.
"We can achieve sensible police reform while simultaneously supporting our heroes serving us in law enforcement. I introduced the Defund Cities that Defund Our Police Act to make sure that our hero police officers are well-funded, not defunded. If a city chooses to defund their police, they will be choosing to defund themselves of federal assistance."
Economy(12)
Supports eliminating income taxes on Social Security benefits via the Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act to boost retirement income.
"That's why I strongly support the Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act to eliminate income taxes on Social Security benefits and boost the retirement income of millions of older Americans."
Supports repealing the government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions via the Social Security Fairness Act to benefit public service retirees.
"I have cosponsored the Social Security Fairness Act to repeal the government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions, which hurts many retirees in public service professions."
Supports protecting the medical expense tax deduction to allow individuals to deduct high out-of-pocket medical costs from their taxable income.
"Furthermore, we must also protect the medical expense tax deduction to allow individuals to deduct high out-of-pocket medical costs from their taxable income."
Supports reforming unfair trade deals and voted for the USMCA to improve upon NAFTA with enforceable labor standards while promoting American exports.
"By reforming unfair trade deals that put the American worker at a disadvantage, we put American workers first. By voting for the USMCA, we vastly improved the original NAFTA with enforceable labor standards while promoting American trade and exports."
Supports Made in America initiatives, arguing that domestic manufacturing creates American jobs.
"We must do whatever we can to promote Made in America initiatives. American manufacturing means American jobs."
Supports a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution to prevent unlimited government borrowing.
"supported a Balanced-Budget Amendment to our Constitution to end the limitless borrowing from crippling future generations"
Supports repealing outdated federal regulations to ease the burden on small businesses, and backed multiple COVID-19 relief programs for small businesses.
"A continuous review and the repeal of outdated federal regulations will ease the burden on local small businesses and their employees."
Supports balancing the federal budget as part of his government reform plan.
"On his very first day in office, Brian put forth a bold government reform plan which challenged the career politicians in Washington: term limits for members of Congress, pass a budget or don't get paid, and balance the budget."
Supports balancing the federal budget as part of a government reform plan introduced on his first day in office.
"On his very first day in office, Brian put forth a bold government reform plan which challenged the career politicians in Washington: term limits for members of Congress, pass a budget or don't get paid, and balance the budget."
Supports a simpler, fairer tax code that increases take-home pay for workers.
"I have supported a simpler, fairer tax code. Across our communities, small businesses are already hiring more while their workers receive bonuses and higher take-home pay."
Supports standing up for American workers through bipartisan efforts and enforceable labor standards in trade agreements.
"I have also worked in a bipartisan fashion to stand up for the American worker and American industry."
Fitzpatrick is noted for supporting tax reform benefiting small businesses across his district.
"tax reform benefitting small businesses from Bristol to Quakertown"
Education(11)
Supports full funding of Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and full funding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
"I have supported legislation to require full funding of part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and am leading the effort for full funding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act."
Supports the College Transparency Act to provide students and families with data on enrollment, completion, and post-college outcomes to make more informed education choices.
"I also support the College Transparency Act, which will provide information for students and families as they consider higher education opportunities. Families should be able to access data tied to key metrics such as enrollment, completion, and post-college success across colleges and majors so that each student can make a more informed choice about their education."
Supports student loan refinancing legislation that would lower interest rates, eliminate origination fees, and provide deferment options for low-income borrowers and medical/dental residents.
"I have introduced bipartisan legislation to address this crisis. The Student Loan Refinancing and Recalculation Act would allow students to refinance their student loan interest rates, lower future student loan interest rates, eliminate origination fees on student loans, delay student loan interest rate accrual for low-income and middle-class borrowers while they are pursuing their education, and allow for borrowers in medical or dental residencies to defer payments until the completion of their program."
Authored the Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship Act to provide maximum Pell Grant eligibility for children of fallen law enforcement and first responders who died in the line of duty.
"I also authored the Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship Act to provide a boost of education aid for the children of fallen law enforcement and first responders who have died in the line of duty. This bipartisan measure has been signed into law. This legislation eliminates the expected family contribution used to determine Pell Grant eligibility for children of first responders who have died in the line of duty, providing eligible students the ability to receive up to the maximum Pell award each year."
Supported the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 to improve and extend GI Bill education benefits for veterans and their surviving dependents.
"We must strengthen our veteran's educational benefits, which is why I supported the bipartisan The Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017. Since 1944, the GI Bill has provided veterans the opportunity to invest in themselves and their futures through access to education benefits."
Supports fighting for teachers and recognizes their importance in shaping future generations.
"It is also imperative we take care of those who are shaping and molding the minds of our future generations. In Congress, I'm dedicated to promoting education while reducing the cost and fighting for our teachers."
Promotes education affordability as a stated policy priority.
"Promoting Education and Affordability"
Lists promoting education affordability as a campaign issue area.
"Promoting Education and Affordability"
Promotes education affordability as a key issue area on his campaign website.
"Promoting Education and Affordability"
Candidate lists promoting education and affordability as a key issue priority.
"Promoting Education and Affordability"
Candidate identifies promoting education and affordability as a key issue area.
"Promoting Education and Affordability"
Guns(1)
Endorsed by Everytown for Gun Safety, Gabby Giffords, and Brady PAC, suggesting support for gun safety measures such as background checks.
"Everytown for Gun Safety"
Healthcare(22)
Authored the bipartisan Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act to reduce prescription drug costs by encouraging competition.
"I have introduced the bipartisan Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act to help reduce the cost of prescription drugs by encouraging competition and increasing access to biosimilars."
Supports protecting and strengthening Medicare for seniors, opposing cuts to the program.
"Some politicians seek to cut these programs. I will fight to protect and strengthen these programs for all of our seniors."
Supports lowering prescription drug costs through fair price negotiation, out-of-pocket maximums for Medicare Part D, and increasing access to biosimilars to encourage competition.
"I voted for legislation to establish a fair price negotiation program, protect the Medicare program from excessive price increase and establish an out-of-pocket maximum for Medicare part D enrollees."
Supports protecting Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program from cuts or adverse changes.
"I will continue to protect Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program."
Opposed the Independent Payment Advisory Boards established by the ACA, viewing them as a bureaucratic threat to seniors' Medicare benefits.
"the repeal the bureaucratic Independent Payment Advisory Boards established by Obamacare, which threatened seniors and their hard-earned Medicare benefits"
Introduced the Whole Veteran Act to expand access to mental health and holistic care services at all VA medical facilities and increase accountability for the VA's Whole Health Program.
"My bipartisan, Whole Veteran Act, will require VA to provide Congress with an analysis of the accessibility and health outcomes of each of various services at VA medical facilities (including community-based outpatient clinics, vet centers, and community living centers). This will increase access to care and increase needed accountability to ensure critical Whole Health programsâincluding chiropractic services, whole health group services, and holistic treatment optionsâare available and accessible at every VA facility for every veteran."
Supported the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019 to extend VA disability benefits to veterans exposed to Agent Orange who served on ships within 12 nautical miles of Vietnam's coastline.
"That is why I was proud to support the bipartisan Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019, which was signed into law by the President. This legislation will extend disability benefits covering medical conditions associated with Agent Orange exposure to those who served on ships within 12 nautical miles of the coastlines of Vietnam."
Supports reforming the healthcare system while preserving continuity of coverage and protections for pre-existing conditions; opposed certain ACA provisions like the Independent Payment Advisory Boards and the medical device tax.
"any changes to our current system must ensure both the continuity of coverage and the continuity of patient protection provisions for those with preexisting conditions. Our system needs reform, and that is why I have supported tort reform to drive down the cost of health care, the repeal the bureaucratic Independent Payment Advisory Boards established by Obamacare, which threatened seniors and their hard-earned Medicare benefits, and the repeal of the medical device tax."
Supports addressing opioid addiction and mental health as a key issue area.
"He's a nationally-recognized leader in the fight against the opioid crisis, authoring legislation signed into law which provides additional resources for our law enforcement to secure the border and stop the flow of deadly drugs into our communities."
Advocates for affordable health insurance for all but does not explicitly endorse or oppose a universal/single-payer system.
"Every man, woman, and child should have affordable health insurance but skyrocketing costs are forcing thousands in Pennsylvania to be uninsured."
Supports protecting Medicare and Social Security as indicated by his listed issue priorities.
"Protecting Medicare & Social Security"
Supports addressing opioid addiction and mental health issues as a dedicated policy area.
"Opioid Addiction and Mental Health"
Supports protecting Medicare and Social Security, as indicated by a dedicated issues page.
"Protecting Medicare & Social Security"
Lists 'Opioid Addiction and Mental Health' as a dedicated issue area, signaling support for mental health services, though specific policy details are not elaborated on this page.
"Opioid Addiction and Mental Health"
Has a dedicated issue page on opioid addiction and mental health, indicating support for addressing these issues (page title referenced in navigation).
"Opioid Addiction and Mental Health"
Candidate lists protecting Medicare and Social Security as a key issue priority.
"Protecting Medicare & Social Security"
Supports protecting Medicare and Social Security for seniors.
"Protecting our Seniors"
Candidate highlights protecting Medicare and Social Security as a key issue area.
"Protecting Medicare & Social Security"
Has a dedicated issue page on protecting Medicare and Social Security, indicating support for these programs.
"Protecting Medicare & Social Security"
Candidate identifies opioid addiction and mental health as a priority issue area.
"Opioid Addiction and Mental Health"
Fitzpatrick highlights opioid addiction and mental health as a key issue area he focuses on.
"Opioid Addiction and Mental Health"
Candidate lists opioid addiction and mental health as a key issue area they focus on.
"Opioid Addiction and Mental Health"
Immigration(13)
Strongly supports securing the border through physical barriers, aerial surveillance, drones, infrared technology, and other high-tech measures, as well as fully funding Customs and Border Protection.
"Congress must fully fund investments in technology, including drones and aerial surveillance, infrared technology, heat sensors, motion detectors, and an array of 21st century high-tech options that serve as force-multipliers along the border. And this includes physical barriers where law enforcement deem them necessary."
Supports increasing penalties for criminal immigrants who reenter the country after deportation, having voted for and co-sponsored Kate's Law.
"I voted for and co-sponsored Kate's Law, named for 32-year-old Kate Steinle, who was murdered by a five-time deported criminal illegal alien with seven prior felony convictions. This legislation increases penalties for criminal illegals who reenter the country following their removal from the U.S. and empowers our law enforcement agencies to keep violent gangs and criminal cartels out of our community."
Supports protecting DREAMers, arguing that young people brought to the U.S. through no fault of their own should have an opportunity to contribute to the economy and society.
"Young people brought to the United States through no fault of their own who wish to contribute to our economy and society should have an opportunity to do so. Any serious immigration package must include border security and protecting our Dreamers, who are serving our country in numerous ways."
Supports $25 billion in border security measures including a physical barrier, aerial surveillance, and enhanced human intelligence program.
"I have also supported $25 billion in securing the border through a physical barrier, aerial surveillance, and an enhanced human intelligence program."
Opposes asylum loopholes that he believes allow criminals to exploit the system, and is co-sponsoring efforts to fix them.
"I'm cosponsoring efforts to fix asylum loopholes which allow criminals to exploit our system."
Supports tougher penalties for repeat criminal illegal immigrants and illegal immigrants who are members of criminal gangs.
"I have voted for tougher penalties for repeat criminal illegal immigrants and illegal immigrants who are members of a criminal gang and voted to crackdown on sanctuary cities."
Supports a bipartisan compromise that pairs border security funding with protections for Dreamers, voting for legislation that would keep families together and provide $25 billion in border security funding.
"I voted for legislation which would keep families together, provide $25 billion in border security funding, and ensure law enforcement has the tools it needs to secure our border and process those arriving. I have also voted to protect our Dreamers."
Voted to crack down on sanctuary cities, which relates to limiting protections for undocumented individuals.
"voted to crackdown on sanctuary cities."
Supports providing additional resources for law enforcement to secure the border and stop the flow of drugs.
"authoring legislation signed into law which provides additional resources for our law enforcement to secure the border and stop the flow of deadly drugs into our communities."
Supports additional resources for law enforcement to secure the border and stop the flow of drugs.
"authoring legislation signed into law which provides additional resources for our law enforcement to secure the border and stop the flow of deadly drugs into our communities."
Supports border security as part of a comprehensive immigration approach, referenced in testimonial about passing legislation to secure borders.
"passing critical legislation to secure our borders and fight back against the opioid epidemic: Brian Fitzpatrick has a proven record of taking on Washington and making a difference for the people of Bucks & Montgomery Counties."
Candidate signals support for a functional immigration system that works for everyone, without specifying a particular directional stance.
"An Immigration System That Works for Everyone"
Candidate calls for an immigration system that works for everyone, suggesting a reform-oriented but not clearly defined stance.
"An Immigration System That Works for Everyone"
Social Issues(7)
Co-led and voted for the Equality Act to protect Americans from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
"That is why I co-led and voted for the Equality Act, which would protect Americans from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity."
Voted for the Voting Rights Advancement Act to reauthorize the Voting Rights Act and ensure pre-clearance covers jurisdictions with recent patterns of discrimination.
"I voted for the Voting Rights Advancement Act to reauthorize the Voting Rights Act so that pre-clearance covers states and localities with a recent pattern of discrimination and that the right to vote is guaranteed for every American."
Lists equality and LGBT diversity as a campaign issue area.
"Equality and Diversity"
Supports equality and diversity including LGBT rights, as listed as a key issue area on his campaign site.
"Equality and Diversity"
Lists equality and diversity including LGBT equality as a policy area, indicating support.
"Equality and Diversity"
Candidate lists equality and diversity, linked to an LGBT equality page, as a key issue area.
"Equality and Diversity"
Candidate includes equality and diversity, specifically referencing LGBT equality, as a key issue area.
"Equality and Diversity"