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Thank you for reading my newsletter. Here's a summary of last week:
Message from Congressman Scott Fitzgerald
Good morning! Let me update you on a few of the most important happenings from last week.
The most significant accomplishment of the week was the passage of the Limit, Save, Grow Act. House Republicans passed this proposal, which would reduce the federal deficit by $4.8 trillion over the next decade, to force President Biden to cut his reckless spending and negotiate a responsible federal budget. Speaker McCarthy has been clear from the start that we must work together to protect America's financial future. I hope the president will quit playing games and come to the table.
The Financial Services and Judiciary Committees were both very busy considering important issues. We discussed expanding access to capital, reining in the abuse of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and reforming FEMA's flood insurance program. In the Judiciary Committee, we brought ATF Director Steven Dettelbach in to conduct oversight on recent rules proposed by the agency impact gun owners, and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director Kathi Vidal to ensure the agency does not overstep its rulemaking authority.
In between voting and committee activity, I had the pleasure to meet with many groups from Wisconsin, discuss the top issues facing the country with constituents during my telephone town hall, and welcome the President of South Korea to Congress. As always, it's a pleasure to represent and fight on your behalf.
- Scott
Key Votes
H.R. 2811 the Limit, Save, Grow Act - YES
H.J. Res. 39 Blocking Biden's Hand Out to Chinese Solar Companies - YES
Tuesday, May 2nd: Hosting Mobile Office Hours
Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) will be hosting Mobile Office Hours in three locations on Tuesday, May 2nd. Please stop by!
Debt Ceiling Negotiations
My statement on the passage of the Limit, Save, Grow Act:
Joint Session of Congress: South Korean President Yoon
On Thursday, Speaker McCarthy invited Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to deliver a joint address to Congress in honor of the 70th anniversary of our alliance with the Republic of Korea. Our partnership is strong and we remain united by our shared commitment to freedom.
Telephone Town Hall
It was a pleasure hosting another telephone town hall to discuss the latest happening in Washington and answer questions on the most pressing issues. If you’d like to join the next one, please let me know!
Introduction of the Pretrial Release Reporting Act
Weak bail policies, coupled with efforts to decrease police funding, have made our communities less safe. Last week, I introduced the Pretrial Release Reporting Act, with Senator Ron Johnson, to increase transparency surrounding the release of violent felony offenders in State courts.
Read more here:
Judiciary Committee: Oversight of the ATF
The Judiciary Committee held a hearing to conduct oversight of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) and examine the agency's Pistol Brace rule, the "Frame or Receiver" rule, and its policy of "zero-tolerance" for Federal Firearms Licenses.
Click here to watch my remarks:
Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, IP, and the Internet: Oversight of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
The Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet held a hearing to conduct general oversight over the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), including implementation of recent legislation and the USPTO's policy making processes.
Click here to watch my remarks:
Financial Services Committee: Reining in the CFPB
The Financial Services Committee held a markup addressing several different pieces of legislation. One in particular, was the CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act, a large legislative reform package that would address the partisan and unaccountable Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Included in the package, which passed in committee, was my Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act, legislation that would ensure greater consideration of the impact new regulations would have on small businesses before enactment.
Click here to watch my remarks:
Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance: Reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program: FEMA’s Perspective
The Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance met for another hearing to discuss the reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program with a senior official from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Click here to watch my remarks:
Meeting with The Wisconsin Group
I had a wonderful time meeting with the good people of The Wisconsin Group. Thanks for having me!
Meeting with Independent Insurance Agents of WI
It was great meeting with the Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin today to talk about the important services they provide for our communities.
That’s a wrap for this week’s eNewsletter! Follow me on Twitter and Facebook to stay up to date on my work for the 5th District of Wisconsin.
Sincerely,
Scott Fitzgerald
Member of Congress
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