Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, a U.S. Congressman representing Pennsylvania’s 1st district since 2017, posted a series of messages on January 6, 2026, reflecting on scientific advancement, personal loss, and the passing of a colleague.
In his first post at 00:36 UTC, Fitzpatrick highlighted the role of the Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center and its partners in medical innovation. He wrote: “The @BiotechnologyPa stands at the forefront of efforts to move American science from discovery to cures. Since coming to Congress, I’ve worked closely with PABC and its partner institutions—the @HepBFoundation and the @BlumbergInstit1—as an advocate and champion for the” (January 6, 2026).
Later that day at 14:02 UTC, Fitzpatrick marked the anniversary of his brother’s death with a tribute: “Today marks six years since we lost my brother, Mike Fitzpatrick—the greatest man I have ever known.
Mike had a way of moving through the world that left things better than he found them. He loved fiercely and faithfully—our family, our community, and our country. To know him” (January 6, 2026).
At 15:53 UTC on the same day, Fitzpatrick expressed condolences over the death of Congressman Doug LaMalfa: “I am incredibly saddened by the passing of my friend, Congressman Doug LaMalfa. A fourth-generation rice farmer, he was a genuinely good and decent man—steady in his leadership, guided by his values, and rooted in service.
My prayers are with his wife Jill, his family, his” (January 6, 2026).
Brian Fitzpatrick succeeded Mike Fitzpatrick as representative for Pennsylvania’s 1st district in Congress in 2017 after Mike’s tenure ended. Born in Philadelphia in 1973 and currently residing in Levittown at age 49, Brian Fitzpatrick holds degrees from La Salle University (BS) and Pennsylvania State University (JD), both completed before entering public service.
