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Bipartisan bill aims to expand early cancer detection resources

Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick and Joe Morelle have introduced the SCREENS for Cancer Act, a bipartisan initiative designed to enhance access to breast and cervical cancer screenings.

By Lower Bucks Today | Mar 26, 2025

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Bipartisan bill seeks stronger federal protections for dogs in breeding facilities

Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) introduced the bipartisan Puppy Protection Act of 2025 alongside Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14), and Jim McGovern (MA-2).

By Lower Bucks Today | Mar 23, 2025

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Fitzpatrick introduces bill honoring WWII heroines with National Rosie Day

By Lower Bucks Today | Mar 21, 2025

Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick has introduced new legislation to honor the contributions of women known as "Rosies" who played a pivotal role during World War II.

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Bipartisan effort seeks protection for Ukrainians in US amid ongoing conflict

By Lower Bucks Today | Mar 19, 2025

Congressional Ukraine Caucus Co-Chairs Representative Brian Fitzpatrick and Representative Mike Quigley have introduced a bipartisan, bicameral bill aimed at providing temporary guest status to Ukrainians in the United States.

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Pennsylvania lawmakers propose sales tax exemptions for everyday essentials

By Lower Bucks Today | Mar 19, 2025

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Congressman Fitzpatrick introduces bill to make St. Patrick's Day a federal holiday

By Lower Bucks Today | Mar 17, 2025

Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick introduced the St. Patrick’s Day Act in Washington, D.C., aiming to designate St. Patrick’s Day as a federal holiday.

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Pennsylvania lawmakers propose new bill mandating voter identification

By Lower Bucks Today | Mar 17, 2025

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U.S. lawmakers introduce resolution rejecting Russian claims over Ukrainian territories

By Lower Bucks Today | Mar 15, 2025

On March 15, 2025, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, representing Pennsylvania's 1st district, introduced a resolution in Washington D.C. alongside fellow members of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly and a bipartisan group of legislators.

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Bipartisan effort targets end of horse soring practices

By Lower Bucks Today | Mar 14, 2025

Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, representing Pennsylvania's 1st District, has introduced the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act in a bipartisan effort to combat the practice of horse soring.

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Legislation introduced for National Museum honoring Irish American history

By Lower Bucks Today | Mar 12, 2025

Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, along with the Friends of Ireland Caucus Co-Chairs Congressman Richard Neal and Congressman Mike Kelly, introduced legislation to establish a commission for creating a National Museum of Irish American History.

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Bipartisan bill proposes no pay for Congress during shutdowns

By Lower Bucks Today | Mar 11, 2025

Congressmen Brian Fitzpatrick and Eugene Vindman have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at ensuring accountability among lawmakers during government shutdowns or defaults.

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Bucks County ranks 60th highest in Pennsylvania for per capita government transfer income at $11,805 in 2022

By Lower Bucks Today | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Bucks County received an average of $11,805 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it eighth lowest in Pennsylvania.

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Fitzpatrick leads charge for Smithsonian Women's History Museum site on National Mall

By Lower Bucks Today | Mar 8, 2025

On International Women’s Day, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania is leading a bipartisan initiative to secure a prominent location on the National Mall for the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum.

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Congressman Fitzpatrick welcomes student Zeyneb Kir to Joint Address

By Lower Bucks Today | Mar 4, 2025

Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania's First District has announced that Zeyneb Kir, a student from Bucks County Technical High School, will be his guest at the Joint Address to Congress.

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Fitzpatrick introduces bill supporting surviving spouses of veterans lost to ALS

By Lower Bucks Today | Mar 4, 2025

Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), Co-Chair of the ALS Caucus, has partnered with Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-1) to introduce the Justice for ALS Veterans Act.

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Bucks County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 0.7% of income in 2022

By Lower Bucks Today | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 0.7% of income in Bucks County, providing an average of $580 per capita to residents.

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Fitzpatrick urges renewed talks on Ukraine amid recent deliberations

By Lower Bucks Today | Feb 28, 2025

It was a difficult moment as discussions about Ukraine's future unfolded in a recent meeting.

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Fitzpatrick emphasizes U.S.-Europe cooperation during high-level overseas meetings

By Lower Bucks Today | Feb 27, 2025

Representative Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania has returned from a series of significant international meetings aimed at bolstering U.S. leadership in global security and NATO unity.

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Funding allocated for infrastructure improvements in Bucks County

By Lower Bucks Today | Feb 27, 2025

Rep. Joe Hogan has announced funding for two infrastructure projects in the 142nd District, awarded by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's Automated Red-Light Enforcement (ARLE) program.

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Funding announced for Bucks County infrastructure improvements

By Lower Bucks Today | Feb 27, 2025

Rep. Joe Hogan announced funding for two infrastructure projects in the 142nd District through Pennsylvania's Automated Red-Light Enforcement (ARLE) program.