Message from Congressman Scott Fitzgerald

Good afternoon!

I hope everyone enjoyed the holiday weekend celebrating Thanksgiving with family and close friends. I was grateful to celebrate with my family, and for the Packer win!

I’m on my way back to DC today to consider a line up of important legislative priorities.

First on the docket is a measure to combat Iranian terrorism. In September, President Biden waved sanctions to facilitate the transfer of $6 billion in funds to Iran in exchange for the return of American hostages. This decision was reckless as it only further incentivizes our foreign adversaries to take more Americans hostage in the future while also providing Iran, the largest state sponsor of terrorism, with additional resources to fund its nefarious activities. 

The bill we’re considering this week, the No Funds For Iranian Terrorism Act, would impose immediate, mandatory sanctions on any financial institution that engages in a transaction with the Qatari banks holding the $6 billion of Iranian funds – effectively freezing this money.

We’ll also be considering border related legislation. It’s no news that President Biden and Democrats' open border policies have incentivized a historic surge in illegal immigration at our southern border. But in their latest move, now Democrats are using our National Parks to house illegal immigrants, which will only further encourage this crisis.  

That’s why this week, House Republicans will bring to the floor, the Protecting our Communities from Failure to Secure the Border Act of 2023, which would prohibit federal funding from being used to provide housing for illegal immigrants on any land under the jurisdiction of the Federal Land Management agencies.

Have a great week!

- Scott

District Highlight: Opportunity, Inc.

I was happy to have an opportunity to visit Opportunities Inc., in Fort Atkinson, last week to learn about the incredible opportunities that they, and other AbilityOne programs, provide for individuals with diverse abilities.

I had a chance to talk with some of the phenomenal men and women working there as well!

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