Candidate for U.S. Representative, Pennsylvania District 1
Brian Fitzpatrick
RepublicanIncumbent
Brian Fitzpatrick is a Republican who has represented Bucks County in the U.S. House since 2017 and is a former FBI supervisory special agent and federal prosecutor. His campaign highlights bipartisan work, government reform measures such as congressional term limits, and protecting Medicare and Social Security.
- Current or most recent role
- U.S. Representative, Pennsylvania District 1 (in office since 2017)
- Hometown
- Middletown Township, Bucks County
- Campaign website
- brianfitzpatrick.com
Why they say you should vote for them
The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.
- Describes his approach as "Independent Leadership" that "focuses on finding solutions and getting things done."[1]
- Points to the government reform package he introduced on his first day in office, including term limits and ending congressional pensions, and says he wrote "No Budget, No Pay" legislation.[4]
- Says he will "fight to protect and strengthen" Medicare and Social Security for seniors.[5]
Background
- U.S. Representative (District 8, 2017–2019; District 1, 2019–present), U.S. House of Representatives · 2017–present[7]
- Supervisory Special Agent, including national supervisor for the Public Corruption Unit and director of the Campaign Finance and Election Crimes Enforcement Program, Federal Bureau of Investigation[2],[7]
- Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice[2]
Education
Where they stand
- Health CareSays he supports a health care system that "increases access and competition" and lowers prescription drug costs, and that any changes must keep protections for preexisting conditions. In late 2025 he signed a discharge petition to force a House vote on extending the enhanced ACA premium tax credits.[3],[7]
- ImmigrationSays the nation must secure its borders, including physical barriers where law enforcement deem them necessary, while protecting Dreamers; cosponsored the 2026 DIGNIDAD Act, which pairs stricter enforcement with a path to legal status.[6],[7]
- Energy & EnvironmentSays Congress must do more to address climate change; authored the MARKET CHOICE Act to replace the federal gas tax with a fee on carbon emissions, and supports federal PFAS drinking-water standards.[8]
- Social Security & MedicareSupports eliminating income taxes on Social Security benefits and cosponsored the Social Security Fairness Act to repeal the government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions.[5]
- Economy & JobsVoted for the Protect America's Workforce Act to restore collective bargaining rights for federal workers and for the Faster Labor Contracts Act.[9]
Voting record
A selection of notable recorded votes. Not a complete record.
| Measure | Vote | Date |
|---|---|---|
| H.R. 1 – One Big Beautiful Bill Act Budget reconciliation law extending the 2017 tax cuts, adding new tax breaks, raising immigration enforcement and defense spending, and reducing Medicaid and SNAP spending; passed 218–214. (U.S. House) | No[10] | Jul 3, 2025 |
| H.R. 5371 – Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 (Senate amendment) Ended the fall 2025 government shutdown with stopgap funding for most agencies through Jan. 30, 2026 and full-year funding for several appropriations bills; passed 222–209. (U.S. House) | Yes[11] | Nov 12, 2025 |
| S. 1071 – National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 Annual defense policy and programs authorization for fiscal year 2026; passed 312–112. (U.S. House) | Yes[12] | Dec 10, 2025 |
| H.R. 1834 – Breaking the Gridlock Act Three-year extension of the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits that expired at the end of 2025, brought to the floor by discharge petition; passed 230–196. (U.S. House) | Yes[13] | Jan 8, 2026 |
In their words
Sources
- Issues, Fitzpatrick campaign
- Bio, Fitzpatrick campaign
- A Health Care System That Works for Everyone, Fitzpatrick campaign
- Government Reform, Fitzpatrick campaign
- Protecting Medicare & Social Security, Fitzpatrick campaign
- An Immigration System That Works for Everyone, Fitzpatrick campaign
- Brian Fitzpatrick (American politician), Wikipedia
- Protecting our Environment and Clean Water, Fitzpatrick campaign
- Why labor unions are sticking with two Pa. Republicans, even as control of the U.S. House hangs in the balance, The Philadelphia Inquirer, July 23, 2026
- Roll Call 190: H.R. 1, On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment, Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives, July 3, 2025
- Roll Call 285: H.R. 5371, On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment, Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives, November 12, 2025
- Roll Call 320: S. 1071, On Passage, Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives, December 10, 2025
- Roll Call 11: H.R. 1834, On Passage, Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives, January 8, 2026
- Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie announces he's running for Congress against U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, The Philadelphia Inquirer, April 3, 2025
Photo: Official portrait, U.S. House of Representatives (Public domain (U.S. government work)).
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Also running for U.S. Representative, Pennsylvania District 1
- Bob Harvie (Democratic)