Message from Congressman Scott Fitzgerald

Good morning, everyone, and happy Monday! 

It was great meeting with students from Riverside Middle School in Watertown, WI, during their visit to Washington, D.C. last week! I wish them all the best in their studies and beyond!

Keep reading on to hear additional updates about what's been happening in Washington. I hope you have a great week.

-Scott

We Must Protect AI Innovation and Competition

As Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust, I recently held a hearing titled, “Artificial Intelligence: Examining Trends in Innovation and Competition.” The hearing examined the competitive landscape within the AI sector, emphasizing the importance of solutions that preserve economic dynamism, technological innovation, and America's global leadership.

During my committee remarks, I discussed how the U.S. must remain the best place in the world to build, test, and deploy AI. That means making room for new entrants, protecting free speech, and making sure American entrepreneurs—not unelected regulators—shape its future. Fear shouldn’t drive us into giving up control to Washington, Brussels, or Beijing. The American model has always been the best—let's stick to it.

Veterans History Project

Our nation is forever grateful for the sacrifices made by our veterans. Their bravery, dedication, and service deserve to be honored and remembered. If you are a veteran and would like to share your story with my office, please complete the contact form on my website here.

Joined The Dan O'Donnell Show

Last week, I joined The Dan O'Donnell Show to discuss President Trump's Liberation Day and the potential impact that tariffs could have on manufacturing in the United States.

Activist Judges Are Intentionally Blocking President Trump's Agenda

Recently, the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing examining the constitutional limits of the judicial power, with a focus on recent temporary restraining orders (TROs) and injunctions by district courts that have infringed on the rightful power of the President of the United States. The hearing also addressed potential legislative solutions related to reining in abuse by federal courts.

Investigation Into Proxy Advisory Firms Over Antitrust Concerns

Proxy advisory firms like ISS and Glass Lewis wield enormous influence over corporate decisions—affecting markets without accountability. I joined Jim Jordan in demanding answers about their ESG agenda and potential antitrust violations. Read more here.

Constituent Services: Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

Tax Day 2025: With the April 15, 2025 tax deadline approaching, the IRS reminds taxpayers there is still time file their federal income tax return electronically and request direct deposit. According to the IRS, filing electronically reduces tax return errors as tax software does the calculations, flags common errors and prompts taxpayers for missing information. Most people qualify for electronic filing at no cost and, when they choose direct deposit, receive their refund within 21 days.

Tax Time Guide 2025: The IRS provides an annual Tax Time Guide with information to help taxpayers file a complete and accurate tax return. Many resources and tools are also available on IRS.gov, including the Let Us Help You page. The IRS also encourages business taxpayers to visit the Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center on IRS.gov.

April 15 Deadline to Claim Refunds for Tax Year 2021: Taxpayers have until April 15, 2025 to file their 2021 tax returns to claim a refund. The IRS estimates that more than $1 billion in refunds remain unclaimed by taxpayers who have not filed their Form 1040, Federal Income Tax Return, for the 2021 tax year.

Dirty Dozen Tax Scams for 2025: The IRS kicked off the annual Dirty Dozen list of tax scams with a warning for taxpayers, businesses, and tax professionals to be aware of evolving schemes designed to steal sensitive taxpayer information. The IRS's annual Dirty Dozen campaign lists 12 scams and schemes that threaten taxpayers.

It's the Last Week to Submit Artwork for WI-05's 2025 Congressional Art Competition

Each spring, the Congressional Art Competition, sponsored by the U.S. House of Representatives, recognizes and encourages the artistic talent of high school students throughout Wisconsin's 5th Congressional District. The Grand Prize-winning piece is displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol, and its student artist will receive paid airfare for two to travel to Washington, D.C., to attend the national Congressional Art Competition winners' reception. The second- and third-place pieces will hang in my D.C. and district offices for the next year.

Deadline: Friday, April 11th at 5pm

Submissions: In person drop-off Monday–Friday between 8am–5pm at my district office. School pick-up/drop-off can be arranged in advance.

District Office Address:

175 E Wisconsin Ave
Suite H (2nd Floor)
Oconomowoc, WI 53066

You can access the necessary competition documents, rules, and forms by visiting the Congressional Art Competition webpage here.

If you have any questions, please contact my district office at (262) 784-1111.

Social Media Highlight

That wraps the updates from this edition of my eNewsletter. Thanks for reading along!  

-Scott

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

Sincerely,

Scott Fitzgerald
Member of Congress