Happy fall! Here's what you need to know:

Small Business Committee Hearing: Office of International Trade

The committee held a hearing to review the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Office of International Trade (OIT). OIT is responsible for supporting small business international trade development and works in cooperation with other federal agencies, public-, and private-sector groups to encourage and assist small businesses looking to export.

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Education and Labor Subcommittee Hearing: Examining the Administration of the Unemployment Insurance System

In the Education and Labor Committee's Subcommittee hearing I brought up the Department of Labor's $163 billion estimate of fraudulent unemployment insurance payments made throughout the pandemic at taxpayer expense. Congress approved funds to be distributed given the unprecedented position our country was in, however, evidence suggests disturbing inefficiency that must be addressed.

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Introduced Legislation: Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act

This week, I introduced the Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act to bring much needed reform to prevent criminals from benefitting from lenient bail and pro-criminal policies. Nearly one year ago, the devastating and tragic event at the Waukesha Christmas parade forever changed our community. This legislation would prevent violent criminals, such as the parade attacker, from being released on low cash bail.

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Newsmax National Report Interview

I joined Newsmax's National Report to discuss surging crime as a result of pro-criminal policies and weak prosecutors. I introduced the Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act to ensure what happened to our community may never occur again.

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Dan O'Donnell Show Interview

I joined Dan O'Donnell's radio program to discuss Vice President Harris's visit to Milwaukee (who supported releasing violent rioters in Minneapolis during the summer of 2020), as well as my Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act.

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Meeting with Association of Dental Support Organizations

Dental groups from Wisconsin visited my office to discuss the impact of potential OSHA guidelines on post-COVID-19 healthcare standards. As we continue to move on from the pandemic, ensuring our healthcare providers can focus on patient service and not burdensome rules is of top priority. 

Interested in a Military Academy Nomination?

Are you or is someone you know interested in receiving a nomination for one of our U.S. military academies? Apply on my website or call my office at (262) 784-1111 for more information!

Congressional App Challenge

I'm excited to announce my office will be participating in the Congressional App Challenge (CAC) again! The CAC is a competition designed to encourage student participation in computer science and coding. Open to all middle school and high school students of the 5th District! Please visit my website or call my office at (262) 784-1111 for more information.

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