Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, representing Pennsylvania’s 1st Congressional District, has carved out a distinctive reputation in Washington D.C. as a leading voice for bipartisanship and pragmatic problem-solving. A moderate Republican, Fitzpatrick was first elected in 2016 and has since been re-elected to a fifth term in 2024, consistently emphasizing his commitment to transcending partisan divides.
Fitzpatrick’s dedication to cross-party collaboration is evident in his consistent ranking as the most bipartisan member of the U.S. House of Representatives. He has held the top spot on the Bipartisan Index, a metric developed by the Lugar Center and Georgetown’s McCourt School of Public Policy, for five consecutive years, spanning the 116th, 117th, and the first session of the 118th Congress, and again in 2024. As Co-Chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus, a bipartisan group of House members, he actively works to build consensus on critical issues, reflecting his belief that “no single party holds a monopoly on good ideas.”
His legislative efforts reflect this collaborative approach, focusing on a wide array of issues impacting his constituents and the nation. In the 118th Congress alone, Fitzpatrick’s advocacy has reportedly brought over $18.2 million back to Pennsylvania’s 1st District. He has been a vocal champion for public safety, leading a bipartisan, bicameral bill to strengthen protections against domestic violence and close the dangerous “Boyfriend Loophole.” Furthermore, his efforts resulted in a five-year, $5.8 million grant renewal to protect Head Start services for 362 Bucks County families, and he leads a bipartisan coalition seeking answers on the potential reallocation of $1 billion in school mental health funding. He also introduced legislation to codify a national drinking water standard for PFAS, addressing a significant environmental concern.
On healthcare, Fitzpatrick has taken an independent stance, notably opposing the American Health Care Act, a bill to repeal and replace the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. He later supported the Elijah Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act, aimed at reducing prescription drug costs. His commitment to public health extends to combating the opioid epidemic, having sponsored the International Narcotics Trafficking Emergency Response by Detecting Incoming Contraband with Technology (INTERDICT) Act, signed into law in January 2018, which directed $15 million to U.S. Customs and Border Patrol for fentanyl and opioid screening.
Fitzpatrick is also a prominent advocate for animal welfare, co-chairing the Congressional Animal Protection Caucus and earning high ratings from organizations like the Humane World Action Fund, which named him a Legislator of the Year in 2022 and 2023, and a Humane Champion in 2024. He co-led a letter opposing the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act, which would have overturned state animal welfare laws, and introduced the Captive Primate Safety Act in 2024 to prohibit private ownership of primates as pets.
His voting record often diverges from his party on contentious issues. On gun policy, he was the only Republican endorsed by the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence in 2018 and has voted to expand background checks and ban assault weapons, earning an “F” rating from the NRA Political Victory Fund in 2022. Regarding abortion, while generally aligning with anti-abortion stances, he voted for the Ensuring Access to Abortion Act of 2022 and the Right to Contraception Act. He supports same-sex marriage and has voted for the Equality Act and the Respect for Marriage Act, showcasing his alignment with LGBT rights. On immigration, he has supported a path to citizenship for DREAMers and opposed former President Trump’s 2017 executive order on travel bans.
As a former FBI Special Agent and Federal Prosecutor, Fitzpatrick has made government reform a cornerstone of his platform, advocating for term limits for Congress and an end to congressional pensions. He currently serves on the Committee on Ways and Means and is the Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Intelligence within the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, further solidifying his role in national policy-making. His campaign, “BRIAN FITZPATRICK FOR ALL OF US,” reported raising over $1.2 million and holding over $5.3 million cash on hand as of March 31, 2025, for the 2025-2026 cycle, underscoring strong support for his centrist approach.
Congressman Fitzpatrick continues to champion a “People’s Movement” focused on unity and problem-solving, aiming to bridge divides and restore faith in the political system, a message that resonates deeply within his district and beyond.
