Scott Fitzgerald

I will spend the time I have remaining responding to a few points made by my colleagues. First of all, the U.S. States and territories already criminalize the misuse of less-lethal devices through existing assault and battery laws, and 34…

I thank Chairman Guthrie and Congressman Griffith for their leadership on this issue. This is a historic moment, Mr. Speaker. House Republicans are delivering on a promise to stop the flow of deadly fentanyl that, for years, has been…

Many people will face declined payments, higher minimum balance requirements or, worse, be pushed toward riskier unregulated products. This resolution will repeal the CFPB's rule and protect consumers' access to financial products. I urge…

Due to unforeseen travel delays, I was unable to cast a vote on H.R. 517, Roll Call No. 84, and H.R. 997, Roll Call No. 85. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on both roll call no. 84 and roll call no. 85. personal explanation

It would be better, I think, for members to have real specific information because we don’t have it.

It would be better, I think, for members to have real specific information. Because we don’t have it.

To close. Mr. Speaker, my colleagues on the other side of the aisle mentioned that many of these bail funds operate locally and, therefore, do not affect interstate commerce. I think it is important to describe the current landscape of the…

I have an amendment to the title of H.R. 8205 at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Amend the title so as to read: ``A bill to amend title 18, United States…

I thank the chairman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.J. Res. 109. I don't want to be redundant on some of these points, but the SEC's Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 is a radical departure from how custodians…

The debate today is really focused on whether or not the FBI should be required to obtain a warrant to access U.S. person data. As the quote we are all familiar with says, insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting…

These issues, I think, kind of highlight the lack of analysis on how the proposal could affect users.

I have been particularly concerned with the proposals disincentivizing banks from offering conventional loans to first-time homebuyers and low- to moderate-income borrowers.

Under President Biden, SEC Chairman Gary Gensler proposed over 50 rules. This must be reversed, and I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes'' for this commonsense legislation.

Two weeks ago, I was proud to introduce the Combating Money Laundering in Cybercrime Act.

Since President Biden's first day in office, he has waged an unprecedented war on American energy. The cost, of course, is ultimately passed down to Americans. Let's break down a few critical missteps from the White House on energy policy…

This amendment would prohibit funds being made available to the FTC from being used to issue any rule defining or describing unfair methods of competition for purposes of the Federal Trade Commission Act. The FTC has issued substantive…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. 902. None of the funds made…

This amendment would prohibit funds from being made available to the FTC to enforce the suspension of early terminations to merger filings made under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act. The FTC is authorized to terminate this waiting period early…

I once again say that State regulators have done a wonderful job in this area for many years, and I think they should continue to be the focus of any of this data collection. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title) insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. 902. None of the funds made…

This amendment would repeal the subpoena authority of the Treasury's Federal Insurance Office. Additionally, it removes the subpoena authority of the Office of Financial Research. For over 150 years, State insurance regulators and the law…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. 902. None of the funds made…

I simply move an ``aye'' vote, and I yield back the balance of my time.