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Brian Fitzpatrick's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Republican for U.S. House (PA) - District 1

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Issue Positions

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  • Voted in favor of H.R. 4712 "Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 17% by Planned Parenthood Action Fund (None)
  • Rated 83% by National Right to Life Committee (None)
  • Voted in favor H.R. 8297 "Ensuring Access to Abortion Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor H.R. 8297 "Ensuring Access to Abortion Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 17% by Planned Parenthood Action Fund (None)
  • Rated 83% by National Right to Life Committee (None)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 4712 "Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Like most of you, my parents worked a lifetime to earn their Medicare and Social Security. Some politicians seek to cut these programs. I will fight to protect and strengthen these programs for all of our seniors." (www.brianfitzpatrick.com)
  • "85 years ago today, the #SocialSecurity Act became law. This incredibly important program has helped our senior citizens for decades, and allowed them to retire in peace. I will continue my fight to protect and strengthen this program for our community's seniors." (x.com)
  • "I will always stand to protect the benefits our seniors are owed. Make no mistake, it’s your money, and I am absolutely committed to protecting the benefits you earned." (www.brianfitzpatrick.com)
  • "Proud to join the @narfehq to stand with them to protect Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6760 "Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act of 2018" (votesmart.org)
  • "Our discussion covered a wide range of issues, including my legislation to eliminate income taxes on Social Security, the debt ceiling, and an update on the work of @ProbSolveCaucus. Thank you to everyone who participated and I look forward to meeting with you all again!" (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1 - "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by FreedomWorks (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1 - "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 22% by Common Cause (None)
  • Voted against HR 1 "For the People Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "We must unite to bring about needed police reform. Yet again, House leadership is ignoring bipartisan fixes & putting forth partisan legislation that will erode qualified immunity. As a former FBI agent & law enforcement supporter, I can’t allow this to happen." (x.com)
  • "Today I took to the House floor to talk about a key provision that I will insist be included in any final package that gets sent to the President’s desk: Reformed Qualified Immunity to protect our police officers’ ability to safely do their jobs." (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4365: "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2670 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 7900 - "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against H.R. 5376 "Build Back Better Act." (votesmart.org)
  • "By weakening federal methane rules, the EPA will hurt our climate and our economy. We should be investing in solutions that reduce pollution, limit the waste of America’s energy resources, and create good-paying jobs that could stimulate the economy in PA." (x.com)
  • "I introduced the MARKET CHOICE Act with @RepCarbajal to improve affordability for American families, create innovative new job opportunities, further reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and substantively invest in our physical infrastructure for generations to come" (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 3684 "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "It is through this design of co-locating affordable housing, services, and communal space, Edison 64 Veterans will have the best opportunity to create successful, independent lives." (x.com)
  • "Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County has blessed our community for decades and have been tireless advocates for affordable housing in our community." (x.com)
  • "Habitat for Humanity partners with people in local communities all over the world to help build homes. We chatted about the lack of affordable housing, specifically in Bucks County, and how Congress can help change this through legislation that would lower the barriers to homeownership and encourage private investment to build homes in distressed communities. Thank you for all that you do in Bucks County and around the Keystone state." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5735 "THRIVE Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against H.R. 5376 "Build Back Better Act (Inflation Reduction Act of 2022)" (votesmart.org)
  • "I introduced the bipartisan Member Business Loan Expansion Act with @RepGonzalez, which would update the Credit Union Member Business Loan authority under current federal law to keep pace with inflation and increase access to loans for small businesses." (x.com)
  • "Prices continue to rise for American families. Consumer prices jumped 5.4% year over year. Out of control inflation is a tax on families and eats into hard-earned paychecks. It’s time for DC to look out for Main Street and take this situation seriously." (x.com)
  • Voted against H.R. 7688 "Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against H.R. 2547 "Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "For too many, student loan debt is a crippling burden that impacts their involvement in our economy and achieving personal goals. My bill with @RepGaramendi is a step toward addressing this crisis." (x.com)
  • "For too many, student loan debt is a crippling burden that impacts their involvement in our economy and achieving personal goals like owning a home, starting a family and supporting their community. 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." (www.brianfitzpatrick.com)
  • "By allowing this year’s graduates to defer their student loan payments for up to three years, my legislation with @RepJoshHarder will allow them to enter the job market and give them one less thing to worry about." (x.com)
  • Voted against H.R. 5746 "Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "I ran FBI Election Crimes Enforcement for our nation. To restore faith & confidence in elections, we need photo voter ID, signature match requirements, no ballot harvesting, & Election Day deadline for receipt of ballots (except military) in all 50 states. RT if you agree." (x.com)
  • "HR 1 requires taxpayer funding of campaigns at a cost of hundreds of billions of dollars, centralizes election administration in Washington DC, authorizes "ballot harvesting," disregards state voter ID laws, & other changes that further undermines & erodes voter confidence." (twitter.com)
  • Voted against "H.R. 5746 "Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act"" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against H.R. 1 "Lower Energy Costs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Our Safeguarding Domestic Energy Production and Independence Act ensures market stability by requiring the issuance of renewable fuel credits at a lower and fixed price, as well as invests in innovations in biofuels and environmental conservation." (x.com)
  • "The transition to clean energy continues right here in Bucks County. Brightsmith Coaters in Morrisville will now be powered by solar energy panels installed on its roof." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 9 "Climate Action Now Act" (2019) (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against H.R. 1 "Lower Energy Costs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "For years, half the funds authorized for the LWCF, which come from offshore oil and gas drilling royalties, were diverted to other areas. It’s past time to fully #FundLWCF which grows our economy & protects precious land across the country." (x.com)
  • "Our bipartisan, bicameral legislation will send Putin and his cronies a clear message: the US will secure our own energy independence, and we will not partake in Russia’s energy manipulation tactics." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 21 "Strategic Production Response Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 7910 "Protecting Our Kids Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 0% by National Rifle Association (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1112 "Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 8 "Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 1425 "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Every man, woman, and child should have affordable health insurance but skyrocketing costs are forcing thousands in Pennsylvania to be uninsured. This is unacceptable. In Congress, I’m fighting for a health care system that works for everyone and lowers the cost of prescription drugs. " (www.brianfitzpatrick.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 6201 "Families First Coronavirus Response Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "In Congress, I’m fighting for a health care system that works for everyone and lowers the cost of prescription drugs." (www.brianfitzpatrick.com)
  • "In Congress, I’m fighting for a health care system that works for everyone, increases access and competition, and lowers the cost of prescription drugs. I Voted in favor of 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." (www.brianfitzpatrick.com)
  • "We also need to lower the cost of prescription drugs, and 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." (www.brianfitzpatrick.com)
  • Voted in favor of the H.R. 3 "Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 6136 "Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018" (votesmart.org)
  • "I Voted in favor of 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." (www.brianfitzpatrick.com)
  • "I will always support our Customs and Border Protection officers. These brave men and women spend every day on the front lines, defending our borders from those who wish us harm. 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." (www.brianfitzpatrick.com)
  • "I’ve seen firsthand the threats our nation faces from a porous border and a broken immigration system: First as an FBI Agent working border security, and later as a member of Congress’ Homeland Security Committee. Congress must act now to secure our borders, respect the rule of law, and show compassion for those legitimately fleeing gang violence and drug cartels." (www.brianfitzpatrick.com)
  • "This year for their annual Spring Breakfast with the Bucks County School Administrators Association, I teamed up with the IU to have a discussion focused on immigrant pathways for Ukrainian refugees to inform our school leadership of the immigration programs available for our Ukrainian students." (x.com)
  • "Any serious immigration package must include border security and protecting our Dreamers, who are serving our country in numerous ways." (www.brianfitzpatrick.com)
  • "I have also voted to protect our Dreamers." (www.brianfitzpatrick.com)
  • "We must find the compromise that both secures our borders and protects our Dreamers." (www.brianfitzpatrick.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 4695 "Protect Against Conflict by Turkey (PACT) Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Joined 15 bipartisan colleagues calling on the Administration to strengthen economic sanctions against Russia, provide additional military aid to Ukraine, & bolster urgently needed humanitarian assistance, so Ukrainians have the resources they need to fight Putin’s war machine." (x.com)
  • "Until President Biden & our NATO allies apply sanctions directly to Russia’s oil & gas exports, which account for over half of Russia’s economy and are directly financing Putin’s despicable invasion of Ukraine, these sanctions are nothing more than placating half-measures." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 6968 "Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S. 3522 "Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "In the next Congress, I will do everything in my power to ensure that Ukraine accomplishes complete and total victory and unification in their country, and that Vladimir Putin suffers a complete and total humiliating defeat in Ukraine." (x.com)
  • "Joined 15 bipartisan colleagues calling on the Administration to strengthen economic sanctions against Russia, provide additional military aid to Ukraine, & bolster urgently needed humanitarian assistance, so Ukrainians have the resources they need to fight Putin’s war machine." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 7691 "Making emergency supplemental appropriations for assistance for the situation in Ukraine for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes." (votesmart.org)
  • "Our children are our most important asset, and they deserve to be protected from developing harms on social media. Read about my legislation to protect them" (x.com)
  • "We have no higher duty than to protect our kids, and it is critical that we develop new guidelines and additional reporting mechanisms to determine if social media has played a role in countless tragedies." (x.com)

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