HARRISBURG – Legislation that would increase penalties on illegal street racing was approved today by the Senate, according to one of the bill’s sponsors, Sen. Frank Farry (R-6). The bill, known as Senate Bill 998, also dubbed the “Putting the Brakes on Street Racing” legislation, aims to address the growing concern of illegal street racing activities.Sen. Farry expressed his motivation behind the bill, stating, “During the last several years, we have seen illegal street racing events in Philadelphia and the region. These incidents have led to numerous law enforcement...
U.S. Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick, Abigail Spanberger, and Burgess Owens have reintroduced the bipartisan Child Rescue Act in an effort to strengthen federal initiatives aimed at rescuing children from sexual exploitation and abuse. The legislation comes as a response to the growing concern surrounding the online exploitation of children, with technology companies reporting a staggering number of abusive images and videos to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children's CyberTipline.Congressman Fitzpatrick emphasized the importance of protecting children...
Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick has been selected by the Ways and Means Committee to Chair the American Working Families tax team. In a statement released today, Congressman Fitzpatrick emphasized the importance of protecting American families from potential tax hikes. He stated, “Our hardworking American families are facing the most substantial tax hike in our nation’s history, and it is incumbent upon us to exhaust every avenue to shield them from bearing the brunt of this burden and not take more out of their pockets.”Fitzpatrick highlighted the potential consequences of...
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Bucks County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Bucks County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Bucks County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.
The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Bucks County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.
WASHINGTON, DC – The bipartisan Co-Chairs of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-9), and Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05), have applauded the House passage of supplemental aid for Ukraine and are urging swift Senate passage."For more than two years, Vladimir Putin has waged a brutal and unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine. The world has witnessed a sovereign nation — an emerging democracy — fight for their freedom and their liberty against the third largest military in the world," stated the...
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Bucks County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.
There were three companies in cities associated with Bucks County that received three FDA inspections in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Bucks County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.
WASHINGTON, DC – In a move to address disparities in U.S. trade policy, Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, Brad Wenstrup, Mike Carey, Ruben Gallego, Lou Correa, and Carol Miller have introduced H.R. 8059, the U.S. Foreign Trade Zone Parity Act, aimed at preventing U.S. trade policy from favoring foreign e-commerce distribution operations over domestic ones.The bill seeks to rectify the current situation where e-commerce shipments from outside the U.S. are given special treatment compared to domestic shipments. Congressman Fitzpatrick emphasized the need for parity in U.S. trade...
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressmen Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) and Jared Golden (ME-2), the bipartisan co-leads of the Defending Borders, Defending Democracies Act, have issued a statement regarding the ongoing discussions in the House on foreign aid and border security legislation.The Congressmen emphasized the importance of secure borders for the defense of democracy against hostile foreign actors, including Mexican drug cartels, Hamas terrorists, and dictators in Iran, Russia, and China. They stated, "We have for months worked to keep up the pressure on our colleagues to act on...
WASHINGTON, DC – Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), Chris Pappas (NH-1), Dan Kildee (MI-18), and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (NY) have reintroduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation aimed at addressing PFAS contamination and holding polluters accountable.Congressman Fitzpatrick emphasized the importance of setting and enforcing criteria to keep PFAS chemicals out of Americans' drinking water, stating, "Congress must do everything it can to set and enforce criteria to keep PFAS chemicals out of Americans’ drinking water."Congressman Chris Pappas highlighted the...
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Bucks County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.
State Rep. Melissa Shusterman and State Rep. Kristin Marcell are celebrating the passage of House Bill 1853, which aims to improve communication between the Department of Health and nursing homes in Pennsylvania. The bipartisan bill was passed with a vote of 124-77.Shusterman expressed her optimism about the bill, stating, “We’re always looking to improve the lives of seniors in Pennsylvania. By encouraging communication between the Department of Health and nursing home staff, we hope that the exchange of ideas and information between these two groups will lead to a...