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SITTING REPRESENTATIVE · WISCONSIN · 5TH DISTRICT · REPUBLICANSITTING REPRESENTATIVE · WI-5 · REP
Scott Fitzgerald
Scott Fitzgerald has represented Wisconsin’s 5th district in the U.S. House since 2021. Chair of the House Subcommittee on The Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust.
Fitzgerald was a newspaper publisher and served in the Wisconsin State Senate from 1995 to 2021.
Fitzgerald attended the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh in 1985 and the United States Army Command and General Staff College. Before entering public office, Fitzgerald worked as a newspaper publisher. Fitzgerald served in the Wisconsin State Senate from 1995 to 2021, then began service in the U.S. House in 2021.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Party
- Republican
- In House
- Since 2021
- Age
- 62
- Committees
- 2 · 1 chair
- Next election
- Nov 3, 2026
- HOUSE SINCE
- 2021
- COMMITTEES
- 2
- AGE
- 62
TAP A TAB FOR RECORD, VOTES, BILLS & MORE
Scott Fitzgerald at a glance
NET READER RATING
▲ 1 PT IN 30 DAYS+54
▲ 20 GOOD LOOK26 VOTES6 BAD LOOK ▼
COVERAGE MIX · 3 STORIES
Click a row to open that column below.SENTIMENT BY TOPIC
NETLATEST ACTIVITY
NEWSNew Bill Would Overhaul Judicial Misconduct Proceedings in Light of Moo… IPWatchdog · Sep 17STATED POSITIONS
2026 WI U.S. House district 5 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
Scott Fitzgerald’s record in the 119th Congress
- Participation
- 99%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 98%
- Missed 8 of 676 roll calls this Congress.
- Party unity
- 99%
- ▎ REP MEDIAN 98%
- 1 point above the median House Republican.
- Bipartisan bills
- 23%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 40%
- Share of sponsored bills with at least one Democratic cosponsor.
- Bill success
- 29%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 10%
- Out of committee or further: 9 of 31 sponsored bills.
BROKE WITH PARTY
MAY 13Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025NAY
MAR 04Territorial Student Access to Higher Education ActNAY
JUL 22Amendment: Amendment sought to require the Secretary of Defense to submit a report detail…NAY
HOUSE · 119TH CONGRESSScott Fitzgerald’s voting record
| DATE | MEASURE | VOTE | REP MAJORITY | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEP 16 | S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act | YEA | YEA 191–14 | Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 202–9 | Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 214–208 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 10326PROOF Act | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 217–207 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 352–72 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 262–159 |
| SEP 15 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 203–7 | Passed 220–204 |
| SEP 15 | H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 212–1 | Passed 216–211 |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | YEA | YEA 195–17 | Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 130–79 | Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2978GUARD Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 138–60 | Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 165–33 | Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 03 | H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–2 | Passed 237–169 |
| SEP 02 | H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 218–201 |
| SEP 02 | H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre… | YEA | YEA 211–0 | Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 209–2 | Passed 219–196 |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | YEA | YEA 193–19 | Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 32LACA | YEA | YEA 186–10 | Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act | YEA | YEA 187–8 | Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED |
| JUL 23 | H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 232–188 |
| JUL 23 | H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 207–4 | Passed 214–208 |
Bills sponsored by Scott Fitzgerald in the 119th Congress
31Sponsored
9Out of cmte
3Passed House
0Became law
SPONSORED · 119TH CONGRESS
Sponsored31
Out of committee9
Passed House3
Became law0
| BILL | TITLE · POLICY AREA | STAGE | COSPON. |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 6048 | NDO Fairness Act of 2025CRIME AND LAW ENFORCEMENT | Passed House | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 6260 | Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025CRIME AND LAW ENFORCEMENT | Passed House | 5 COSPON. |
| H.R. 2189 | Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate ActCRIME AND LAW ENFORCEMENT | Passed House | 95 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9385 | PROTECT USA Act of 2026INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS | Out of committee | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 5877 | Combatting Money Laundering in Cyber Crime Act of 2025CRIME AND LAW ENFORCEMENT | Out of committee | 3 COSPON. |
| H.R. 6570 | Merger Agreement Approvals Clarity and Predictability ActFINANCE AND FINANCIAL SECTOR | Out of committee | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 5262 | Bank Competition Modernization ActFINANCE AND FINANCIAL SECTOR | Out of committee | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 3379 | HUMPS Act of 2025FINANCE AND FINANCIAL SECTOR | Out of committee | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 1605 | Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2025GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS | Out of committee | 3 COSPON. |
| H.R. 10390 | Judicial Conduct and Disability Reform Act of 2026 | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 7495 | To authorize the establishment of memorials to the Wisconsin infantry officers and enlisted men who fought in the Battle of Antietam and the Second Battle of Bull Run, and for other purposes.PUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES | Introduced | 7 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9461 | Working Families Home Construction Act of 2026FINANCE AND FINANCIAL SECTOR | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
Plus 189 bills cosponsored this Congress.
Scott Fitzgerald’s committee assignments
Judiciary
CHAIR · SUBCMTESUBCOMMITTEESThe Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust (Chair)Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet
Financial Services
MEMBERSUBCOMMITTEESFinancial InstitutionsHousing and Insurance
Scott Fitzgerald’s career and background
PUBLIC SERVICE · 1995 – PRESENT
OFFICE
Wisconsin State Senate 1995–21U.S. House · WI-5 2021–
- 2021 – NOWU.S. House · WI-5
- 1995 – 21Wisconsin State Senate
- BORN
- November 16, 1963 · Chicago, Illinois
- OCCUPATION
- Newspaper publisher
- EDUCATION
- University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh, 1985 · United States Army Command and General Staff College
2026 election: Wisconsin’s 5th District
NEXT ELECTION · WI-5
29DAYS
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
LAST R+28.9ON THE BALLOT
IN THIS RACE · 2026
Andrew BeckDEM$15K raised
PAST RESULTS
2024U.S. House · WI-564.5%
2022U.S. House · WI-564.4%
2020U.S. House · WI-560.1%
RESULTS SINCE 20182026 WI-5 HOUSE RACE →STATED POSITIONS
2026 WI U.S. House district 5 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
Scott Fitzgerald’s stated positions and sources
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Economy
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Healthcare
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Immigration
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Education
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Defense
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Climate
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Gun Policy
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Abortion
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Housing
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Taxes
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Voting Rights
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Crime
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Foreign Policy
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Energy
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Other
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Scott Fitzgerald’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 CYCLE
- $1.4M
- CASH ON HAND
- $1.3M
- SPENT
- $887K
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $486K · 36.2%
- PACs
- $858K · 63.8%
- Party
- $1K · 0%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →- THROUGH AIPAC PAC
- $17K
- Earmarked gifts · 19 donors
- $12K
- From the PAC itself
- $5K
AIPAC-BACKED SUPER PAC (UNITED DEMOCRACY PROJECT)
- SUPPORTING
- —
- OPPOSING
- —
SINCE DEC 2021 $47K through AIPAC PAC
Earmarked gifts are part of Individuals above. AIPAC PAC filings through Aug 31.TOP DONORS
Uihlein, Elizabeth AUline · PRESIDENT$7K
Schwarzman, StephenBlackstone · EXEC CHAIRMAN CEO$7K
Toll, Nancy AToll Foundation · SELF$7K
Singer, PaulElliott Investment Management · CO-CEO, CO-CIO, PRESIDENT$7K
Forest County Potawatomi CommunityIndividual$7K
Burgess, RobertConnector · CEO$7K
Underwood, John HRetired · RETIRED$7K
Underwood, ElizabethRetired · RETIRED$7K
Wiley, LawrenceEpic · ATTORNEY$7K
Styza, Bryce PRetired · RETIRED$7K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$866K
Contributions$598K
Fundraising$82K
Materials$34K
Advertising$6K
How to contact Scott Fitzgerald
WASHINGTON, D.C.
2444 Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515-4905(202) 225-5101Call (202) 225-5101MOST RATED
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