Mar 21, 2025Sponsored
Puppy Protection Act of 2025
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RepublicanPennsylvania · U.S. Representative
Brian
Fitzpatrick
U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania
In office
9 yrsSince Jan 2017
Next election
2027Re-elected 2021
Age
52Born Dec 17, 1973
Party
Republican
What they stand for
Fitzpatrick has spent time focused on a few core fights. Each is tied to bills actually introduced or votes actually cast.
- 01Supports federal standards for commercial dog breedingFitzpatrick sponsored the Puppy Protection Act in both the 118th and 119th Congresses (HR.1624, HR.2253), legislation that would establish federal standards governing the conditions under which dogs are bred and sold in commercial operations. Both versions attracted more than 200 cosponsors and were referred to committee.
- 02Supports federal prohibition on horse soring practicesFitzpatrick sponsored the PAST Act in the 118th Congress (HR.3090) and reintroduced it in the 119th Congress (HR.1684). The legislation addresses the practice of soring horses to affect their gait in show competition. Both versions drew more than 200 cosponsors and advanced to committee consideration.
- 03Supports expanded background checks for firearm transfersFitzpatrick sponsored the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2023 (HR.715), which would require background checks for firearm transfers between private parties. The bill attracted more than 200 cosponsors and was referred to committee during the 118th Congress.
- 04Supports enhanced safety protections for mail carriersFitzpatrick sponsored the Protect Our Letter Carriers Act in both the 118th Congress (HR.7629) and the 119th Congress (HR.1065), legislation addressing the physical safety of U.S. Postal Service letter carriers. The 2025 version drew more than 100 cosponsors; both versions were referred to committee.
- 05Supports sanctions measures targeting RussiaFitzpatrick sponsored the Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025 (HR.2548), which would direct additional sanctions measures related to Russia. The bill attracted more than 100 cosponsors and was referred to committee during the 119th Congress.
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01 · Background
Who they are, where they came from
Brian Kevin Fitzpatrick is a U.S. Representative serving Pennsylvania's 1st congressional district, which encompasses all of Bucks County and a portion of Montgomery County north of Philadelphia. He has held this seat since January 2017, when the district was designated the 8th district; it was renumbered the 1st district in 2019. Before entering elected office, Fitzpatrick worked as an attorney and served as an FBI agent. In Congress, Fitzpatrick has sponsored legislation across a range of policy areas. He sponsored the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2023 (HR.715), which addresses firearm transfer procedures. He introduced the PAST Act in both the 2023 and 2025 sessions (HR.3090, HR.1684), targeting horse soring practices. His Puppy Protection Act, introduced in 2023 and again in 2025 (HR.1624, HR.2253), addresses commercial dog breeding standards. He has also sponsored the Protect Our Letter Carriers Act in successive sessions (HR.7629, HR.1065), addressing mail carrier safety, and the Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025 (HR.2548), which pertains to sanctions policy. Additional sponsored measures include the MODERN WIC Act of 2025 (HR.1464), the KO Cancer Act (HR.3873), the Mental Health in Schools Excellence Program Act of 2025 (HR.3534), and the Saracini Enhanced Aviation Safety Act of 2023 (HR.911). One sponsored measure, designating a postal facility in his district, was enacted into law (HR.5476).
02 · Recent significant work
What they’ve done lately
Feb 27, 2025Sponsored
PAST Act of 2025
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Sep 14, 2023Sponsored
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1077 River Road, Suite 1, in Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania, as the "Susan C. Barnhart Post Office".
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Feb 6, 2025Sponsored
Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025
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May 5, 2023Sponsored
PAST Act of 2023
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03 · What's coming up
Bills they’ll vote on next
Bills that have cleared committee and are heading for a floor vote. See all upcoming votes →
House·HR.1071Reported to floor
No Censors on our Shores Act of 2025
Would bar entry and allow deportation of foreign officials who suppressed U.S. citizens' speech.
House·HR.151Reported to floor
Equal Representation Act of 2025
Would base House seat apportionment on citizen population rather than total population.
House·HR.2071Reported to floor
Save Our Shrimpers Act
Would bar U.S. funds to international institutions financing foreign shrimp operations.
House·HR.2076Reported to floor
Lulu’s Law
Would require the FCC to explicitly authorize wireless emergency alerts for shark attacks.
House·HR.2159Reported to floor
Count the Crimes to Cut Act
Would require public databases listing all federal criminal statutory and regulatory offenses.
04 · Money
Where the campaign funds come from
Fitzpatrick raised $5.5M this cycle, with PACs accounting for 35.5% of receipts and individuals 24.0%; itemized contributions made up 93.3% of individual giving. Top PAC contributors include Team Fitz ($659K), Grow the Majority ($484K), Emmer Majority Builders ($168K), and the CLFM Victory Fund — a joint fundraising committee — at $107K. Top employer concentrations among itemized donors include KKR, Apollo, and Crow Holdings. Outside spending totaled $935K supporting Fitzpatrick — led by America's Credit Unions PAC ($400K), Congressional Leadership Fund ($135K), and Center Forward Initiative Inc. ($120K) — and $91K opposing him from True Patriots PA.
Total raised · 2026
$5.5M
Cash on hand
$7.7M
Spent
$2.2M
By source
- Individuals$1.3M · 24.0%
- PACs$1.9M · 35.5%
- Party committees$7K · 0.1%
- Other$2.2M · 40.3%
Individual donor mix
Small-donor share (under $200)6.7%
Top PAC contributors
- TEAM FITZFEC ↗$659K
- GROW THE MAJORITYFEC ↗$484K
- EMMER MAJORITY BUILDERSFEC ↗$168K
- CAREY LAHOOD FITZPATRICK MALLIOTAKIS (CLFM) VICTORY FUNDFEC ↗$107K
- INVEST IN AMERICA 2026FEC ↗$50K
- TRANSPORT WORKERS UNION POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS COMMITTEEFEC ↗$10K
- MR. SOUTHERN MISSOURIAN IN THE HOUSE PACFEC ↗$10K
- CROSSPARTISAN PAC IIFEC ↗$10K
- TEAM AMERICA - BRINGING AMERICA TOGETHER PACFEC ↗$10K
- ON WISCONSIN PACFEC ↗$10K
Top employer concentrations
- INFORMATION REQUESTED$245K· 142 donors
- KKR$42K· 12 donors
- ENTREPRENEUR$23K· 8 donors
- GAMECHANGE SOLAR$19K· 10 donors
- NEW YORK LIFE$17K· 7 donors
- APOLLO$16K· 7 donors
- ICI HOMES$14K· 6 donors
- STARKEY HEARING TECHNOLOGIES$14K· 4 donors
- SHADE TREE ADVISORS$14K· 4 donors
- CROW HOLDINGS$14K· 4 donors
Self-reported employer data. Categories like “Retired” and “Not Employed” are excluded — these reflect demographic patterns rather than industry concentrations.
Outside spending · 2024
Supporting Fitzpatrick
- AMERICA'S CREDIT UNIONS PAC OF CREDIT UNION NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, INC.FEC ↗$400K
- CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUNDFEC ↗$135K
- CENTER FORWARD INITIATIVE INCFEC ↗$119K
- EDF ACTION VOTESFEC ↗$68K
- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEFEC ↗$64K
- DEFENDING MAIN STREET SUPERPAC INC.FEC ↗$54K
- ANIMAL WELLNESS ACTIONFEC ↗$44K
- AMERICAN UNITY PAC INCFEC ↗$40K
- D.R.I.V.E. - DEMOCRAT, REPUBLICAN, INDEPENDENT VOTER EDUCATION (THE PAC OF THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS)FEC ↗$10K
Opposing Fitzpatrick
- TRUE PATRIOTS PAFEC ↗$91K
Independent expenditures from super PACs and other groups, separate from contributions to the candidate’s own campaign. These committees may not coordinate with the campaign.
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