Thank you for reading my newsletter. Here's a summary of last week:

Message from Congressman Scott Fitzgerald

Good morning! Let me update you on a few of the most important happenings from last week.

Last week, we celebrated National Police Week. On the floor, House Republicans passed legislation to protect law enforcement and stand up for our police officers. It was an honor to speak on the floor in support of our law enforcement individuals and memorialize the Wisconsin police officers killed in the line of duty in 2023. Additionally, I'm grateful my bill the NDO Fairness Act was brought to the floor for a vote and passed with unanimous, bipartisan support. 

I had a very busy week in the committees on which I serve. Between the Financial Services and Judiciary Committees, I participated in several hearings covering the recent bank failures, financial regulators, housing affordability, and artificial intelligence. Our world is changing quickly and it's a privilege to play a role in this important work. 

Off the floor and outside of committee rooms, I had the pleasure of meeting with many folks from Wisconsin visiting and advocating on behalf of a wide variety of issues. I appreciate meeting with those who take the time to stop by while they're in Washington, DC for vacation or for business.

With so much going on in Washington right now, my week was one for the books. It's an honor to bring Wisconsin values to our nation's capital and fight for our way of life. As always, thank you for sending me.

- Scott

Key Votes 

H.Res. 363 Expressing support for "National Police Week" - YES

H.Con.Res. 40 Condemning efforts to defund the police - YES

H.R. 3091 the Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act - YES

H.R. 2494 the POLICE Act - YES

Passage of the NDO Fairness Act

The government's abuse of its authority to access the private data of individuals under investigation is unacceptable. H.R. 3089, the NDO Fairness Act, provides a much-needed check on federal surveillance authority and I'm glad it passed with overwhelming support.

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Recognizing National Police Week

As the son of a law enforcement officer, I understand the sacrifices our police make to keep us safe. It was my honor to speak on the floor in support of H.Res.363 to recognize this week as National Police Week.

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Judiciary Committee Press Conference

I was proud to stand with my Judiciary Committee colleagues in our fight to protect Americans from government abuse and restore the integrity of federal authorities.

Interview on Fox Business

I joined Fox Business's Mornings with Maria to discuss debt limit negotiations, the Durham Report, and the ongoing crisis at our southern border.

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Financial Services Committee Hearing: Oversight of Prudential Regulators

The Financial Services Committee met to continue examining recent bank failures and the regulators’ ongoing responses, including their responses to bank runs and systemwide instability.

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Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing: Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property

The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, IP, and the Internet held a hearing to discuss the emergence of AI and its impact on music creators and copyright protection.

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 Financial Services Subcommittee Joint Hearing: Continued Oversight Over Regional Bank Failures
The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Subcommittee on Oversight & Investigations held a joint hearing to obtain the views of management of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), Santa Clara, CA, and Signature Bank, New York, NY on events surrounding the banks’ failure as well as the regulatory and supervisory frameworks for both banks. 

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Financial Services Subcommittee Hearing: The Current Mortgage Market - Undermining Housing Affordability with Politics

The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance met for a hearing to examine recent new pricing changes implemented by the Federal Housing and Finance Agency and the effect they have had on the mortgage market. 

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Meeting with ABATE of Wisconsin

Thank you to ABATE of Wisconsin for stopping by to discuss motorcycle safety and share your latest efforts to protect riders.

Meeting with AO Smith

It was good to meet with representatives from Milwaukee company AO Smith to discuss the importance of water treatment technology.

Meeting with WI Bankers Association

I had a wonderful meeting with representatives from the Wisconsin Bankers Association and community banks to discuss the positive impact their institutions have on families and small businesses.

Meeting with WI Dept. of Financial Institutions

It was great meeting Cheryll Olson-Collins, Secretary Designee, and Catherine Haberland, Assistant Deputy Secretary at the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions to discuss the safety and soundness of our state’s banks and credit unions.

Meeting with US Bank Wisconsin

It was fantastic to meet with Wisconsin representatives of US Bank to discuss harmful federal regulations impacting small businesses and their work creating access to housing.

That’s a wrap for this week’s eNewsletter! Follow me on Twitter and Facebook to stay up to date on my work for the 5th District of Wisconsin.

Sincerely,

Scott Fitzgerald
Member of Congress