Message from Congressman Scott Fitzgerald

Good afternoon, everyone, and happy Monday!

I’d like to start this week’s eNewsletter by highlighting a critical issue at the heart of reconciliation discussions: protecting families from higher taxes.

The last thing Wisconsin families need is a 24% tax hike. That’s why I’m fighting with my House Republican colleagues to lock in the Trump Tax Cuts—for good. Permanent tax relief isn’t just smart policy, it’s a key part of building a strong economic future.

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

-Scott

Statement on Wisconsin Teen Accused of Murder and Plotting to Assassinate President Trump

Last week, I issued the following statement in response to a Wisconsin teen accused of murdering his parents and plotting to assassinate President Donald Trump:

“I want to thank the FBI and local law enforcement for their quick, coordinated response to stop another plot to assassinate the President. We grieve for the two innocent individuals who were killed in connection with this plot. My prayers are with their loved ones as they endure this unimaginable loss.

“Unfortunately, this incident reflects a dangerous trend. Reckless political rhetoric—especially from the Left—continues to inflame tensions and, in some cases, encourage violence against our elected officials. I will continue to stand with law enforcement and support efforts to ensure the safety of our communities and elected officials.”

 Read my full press release here.

Met With Wisconsin State Society's 2025 Cherry Blossom Princess

It was great catching up with Sarah Kidd, this year’s Wisconsin State Society Cherry Blossom Princess! Sarah is a proud Wisconsinite, a student at Georgetown University, and a former intern in my Washington, D.C. office. She is a distinguished example of the next generation of Wisconsin leaders.

Rooting Out Waste, Fraud, and Abuse at HUD

As a member of the House Financial Services Committee, I am working with my colleagues and the Trump Administration to ensure the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) operates with accountability and transparency. We are focused on identifying and eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse that undermine HUD's mission and the communities it's meant to serve.

In Wisconsin, we are unfortunately all too familiar with this reality. Between 2019 and 2022, the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM) illegally transferred $2.8 million in federal funding from its Section 8 voucher program—which provides rent assistance to low-income individuals and families. So where did the money go? It was used to pay staff salaries. This is yet another egregious example of taxpayer dollars not being used as intended.

President Trump is leading a major effort to address this mismanagement and refocus the agency on delivering real results for communities across the United States.

If you have information concerning waste, fraud, or abuse at your local public housing office, please reach out to Financial Services Committee Republicans at: [email protected]

WI-05 High School Art Show

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.

Come see the artwork from this year's competition on display at the Avenue Square Mall from May 1st - May 4th!

Location:

Avenue Square Mall
175 E Wisconsin Ave (2nd Floor)
Oconomowoc, WI 53066

Dates & Hours:

May 1st - May 4th
Thursday-Saturday: 6:00AM - 8:00PM
Sunday: 6:00AM - 5:00PM

Constituent Services Highlight

If you are a constituent that can't get an answer from a federal agency in a timely fashion, or if you feel you have been treated unfairly, our office may be able to help resolve a problem or get you the information you need. Please visit the Help with a Federal Agency page on my website for more information. 

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