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Affordable Child Care Act aims to ease financial burden on working families

Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick has introduced the Affordable Child Care Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at easing the financial burden of child care for working families.

By Lower Bucks Today | Feb 19, 2025

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Fitzpatrick introduces bipartisan act aimed at enhancing U.S. school safety

On the seventh anniversary of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, along with Congressmen Jared Moskowitz and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, introduced the Measures for Safer School Districts (MSD) Act.

By Lower Bucks Today | Feb 14, 2025

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Delaware River Basin restoration bill introduced by bipartisan lawmakers

By Lower Bucks Today | Feb 13, 2025

Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, along with Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill and Congressman Dwight Evans, has introduced the Delaware River Basin Restoration Program Reauthorization Act of 2025.

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Farry announces $400K in grants for fire and EMS companies

By Lower Bucks Today | Feb 12, 2025

Senator Farry has announced the allocation of over $400,000 in grants to fire and emergency medical services (EMS) companies within the 6th Senatorial District.

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House leadership appoints Brian Fitzpatrick as chairman of CIA subcommittee

By Lower Bucks Today | Feb 12, 2025

Washington, DC - Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) has been appointed as Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence’s (HPSCI) Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Subcommittee.

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Bipartisan bill seeks enhanced protections for US Postal Service workers

By Lower Bucks Today | Feb 12, 2025

In Washington, D.C., a new bipartisan legislative initiative has been introduced by Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania and Congressman Greg Landsman of Ohio to address the rising violence against mail carriers.

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Philadelphia Eagles celebrated in bipartisan House Resolution after Super Bowl LIX win

By Lower Bucks Today | Feb 11, 2025

The Philadelphia Eagles' recent Super Bowl LIX victory has prompted a House Resolution introduced by Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick and a bipartisan group of lawmakers from Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

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Grants awarded to local fire and EMS companies in Bucks County

By Lower Bucks Today | Feb 11, 2025

Rep. Joe Hogan of Bucks County announced that fire and EMS companies in the 142nd District have been awarded grants totaling $120,153.

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Bipartisan bill proposes making September 11th a federal holiday

By Lower Bucks Today | Feb 5, 2025

On February 5, 2025, Congressmen Brian Fitzpatrick and Tom Suozzi introduced the Patriot Day Act.

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Bipartisan effort introduces new savings tool aimed at reducing healthcare costs

By Lower Bucks Today | Feb 5, 2025

On February 5, 2025, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick introduced the bipartisan Health Out-of-Pocket Expense (HOPE) Act.

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Pennsylvania Senate passes bill increasing penalties for harming transit operators

By Lower Bucks Today | Feb 5, 2025

In Harrisburg, the Pennsylvania State Senate has approved a bill aimed at strengthening penalties for those who harm public transit operators.

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Resolution introduced to designate January as National Stalking Awareness Month

By Lower Bucks Today | Feb 4, 2025

U.S. Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick and Debbie Dingell have introduced a resolution designating January as National Stalking Awareness Month.

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Federal Firefighters Families First Act introduced to secure equitable retirement benefits

By Lower Bucks Today | Feb 3, 2025

This week, Congressmen Brian Fitzpatrick and Gerry Connolly introduced the Federal Firefighters Families First Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at ensuring federal firefighters receive retirement benefits comparable to their state and local counterparts.

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Resolution proposes national day for CTE and RHI awareness

By Lower Bucks Today | Jan 30, 2025

Congressmen Brian Fitzpatrick and Mark DeSaulnier have introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate January 30th as National CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy) and RHI (Repeated Head Impacts) Awareness Day.

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House Cancer Caucus relaunches with focus on research funding and patient support

By Lower Bucks Today | Jan 29, 2025

U.S. Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick, Mike Kelly, Debbie Dingell, and Debbie Wasserman Schultz have announced the relaunch of the House Cancer Caucus for the 119th Congress.

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Bipartisan HEAL Act introduced to enhance Holocaust education in U.S. schools

By Lower Bucks Today | Jan 27, 2025

On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, U.S. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick introduced the Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons (HEAL) Act.

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Fitzpatrick names Sherrill as co-chair of Delaware River Watershed Caucus

By Lower Bucks Today | Jan 23, 2025

Representative Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania has announced that Representative Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey will join him as Co-Chair of the Congressional Delaware River Watershed Caucus.

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Funding approved for wastewater project in Northampton Township

By Lower Bucks Today | Jan 22, 2025

Senator Frank Farry, along with Representatives Kristin Marcell and Joe Hogan, have announced the approval of a $9.4 million low-interest loan for a wastewater project in Northampton Township.

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Farry takes lead role in new legislative committee on sustainability

By Lower Bucks Today | Jan 21, 2025

Senator Frank Farry has announced his committee assignments for the upcoming 2025-26 legislative session.

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Veterans Member Business Loan Act seeks improved funding access

By Lower Bucks Today | Jan 17, 2025

Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez, Senator Dan Sullivan, and Senator Mazie Hirono have introduced the Veterans Member Business Loan Act.