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Brian Fitzpatrick

Brian Fitzpatrick

United States Representative

Appears in 3 stories

Born: 1973 (age 52 years), Levittown, PA
Education: The Pennsylvania State University (2001), Penn State Dickinson Law (2001), La Salle University (1996), and more
Previous office: Representative, PA 8th District (2017–2019)
Party: Republican Party
Office: United States Representative
Siblings: Mike Fitzpatrick
Nephews: Tommy Fitzpatrick, Jimmy Fitzpatrick, and Mick Fitzpatrick

Notable Quotes

Fitzpatrick said reinstating bargaining rights is "not a concession" but a commitment to treat workers with dignity.

He warned that sweeping exclusions risk weakening the very stability and performance they claim to strengthen.

"The only policy that is worse than a clean three-year extension without any reforms is a policy of complete expiration without any bridge. Unfortunately, it is House leadership themselves that have forced this outcome."

Stories

House revolt against Trump’s federal union crackdown

Rule Changes

Republican co‑author of the repeal bill, facing tough re‑election in a swing district

Donald Trump tried to rewrite federal labor law with a single March executive order, yanking collective bargaining rights from most of the civil service under a sweeping "national security" label. On December 11, the House — powered by a rare discharge petition and 20 Republican defections — voted 231–195 to tear that order up.

Updated Yesterday

Congress lets ACA subsidy cliff hit, setting up a 2026 premium shock

Rule Changes

Led Republican moderates' revolt, signed discharge petition and voted for three-year extension

Enhanced premium tax credits expired January 1, 2026. By late January, 1.2 to 1.4 million fewer Americans had enrolled for marketplace coverage, with total 2026 enrollment at 22.8–22.9 million.

Updated 5 days ago

The ACA subsidies cliff

Rule Changes

First Republican to sign discharge petition

The House passed a three-year extension of Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies on January 8, 2026, by a 230-196 vote, with 17 Republicans joining Democrats after a discharge petition bypassed Speaker Mike Johnson's opposition. The subsidies had expired December 31, 2025, more than doubling premiums for 22 million Americans—92% of marketplace enrollees. A 60-year-old couple earning $85,000 now faces $22,600 more annually in premiums.

Updated Feb 6