Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1)

Biography

Brian Kevin Fitzpatrick, born on December 17, 1973, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is an American politician, attorney, and former FBI agent. Raised in Levittown, Pennsylvania, he has represented Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2017. Prior to his political career, Fitzpatrick served as an FBI Special Agent and Federal Prosecutor for 14 years, focusing on political corruption, counterterrorism, and counterintelligence. His assignments included being embedded with U.S. Special Forces during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from La Salle University, 1996.
• Master of Business Administration from Pennsylvania State University, 2001.
• Juris Doctor from Penn State Dickinson School of Law, 2001.

Political Experience

• U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District: Elected in 2016, succeeding his brother, Mike Fitzpatrick. Re-elected in subsequent terms, including 2024.
• Committee Assignments:
  • Member of the Ways and Means Committee, serving on the Subcommittees on Tax and Health.
  • Chairman of the CIA Subcommittee on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
• Caucus Leadership:
  • Co-Chair of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus.
  • Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus.
  • Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Task Force.
• Bipartisanship: Recognized for his bipartisan efforts, Fitzpatrick was ranked the most bipartisan member of the House in multiple sessions of Congress.

Fitzpatrick's legislative focus includes national security, government accountability, and mental health and substance abuse issues. His background in law enforcement and commitment to bipartisan solutions have been central to his tenure in Congress.