Message from Congressman Scott Fitzgerald

Good afternoon, everyone, and happy Tuesday!

It was great to join Secretary Chavez-DeRemer for a stop on her America at Work listening tour in Wisconsin to highlight the power of apprenticeship and the strength of our skilled trades.

As a Member of Congress, I’m proud to support apprenticeship programs that grow our workforce and strengthen the future of Wisconsin’s skilled trades. These are career-building, high-skilled jobs that keep our economy moving and our communities strong. We toured a cutting-edge veterinary hospital by Keller, Inc. and met with the hardworking team behind building the high-tech healthcare facility.

Keep reading on to hear additional updates about what's been happening in Washington and Wisconsin. I hope you have a great week.

-Scott

Rep. Fitzgerald Requests Emergency Declaration for August 10 Flash Flooding

Record-setting rains on August 10 caused dangerous flash flooding in Milwaukee, Waukesha and Washington Counties. I have requested an Emergency Declaration to ensure our communities get the resources they need to recover.

President Trump Signs Executive Order Targeting Debanking

President Trump’s executive order to stop political debanking is a major win! My bill, the Halting Uncertain Methods and Practices in Supervision (HUMPS) Act, tackles the same problem by reining in vague oversight practices that regulators use to pressure banks. Fair banking shouldn’t depend on your politics.

Read more about President Trump's executive order here.

Breitbart News: Trump Axes Five Members of Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico

I applaud President Trump's decision to fire members of Puerto Rico’s Financial Oversight and Management Board.

This action follows my letter to the board demanding an explanation for how hundreds of millions were wasted on consultants and lawyers while Puerto Ricans endured blackouts. Accountability is long overdue.

Read more in Breitbart News here.

13th Anniversary of the Attack on the Oak Creek
Sikh Gurdwara

August 5, 2025, marked 13 years since the tragic attack on the Oak Creek Sikh Gurdwara in Wisconsin. Freedom of religion is protected in the Constitution, and no religious institution should face violence or hate. Let us all take a moment to remember and pay tribute to the victims and stand with the Sikh community.

Veterans History Project

Our nation is forever grateful for the sacrifices made by our veterans. Their bravery, dedication, and service deserve to be honored and remembered. If you are a veteran and would like to share your story with my office, please complete the contact form on my website here.

Social Media Highlight

That wraps the updates from this edition of my eNewsletter. Thanks for reading along!  

-Scott

That's a wrap for this week's eNewsletter! Follow me on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to stay up to date on my work for the 5th District of Wisconsin.

Sincerely,

Scott Fitzgerald
Member of Congress