Congressman Fitzgerald introduced legislation to counter China's influence on U.S. patents, targeting national security threats.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressman Fitzgerald introduces new legislation: Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) has introduced two bills aimed at limiting Chinese influence on the U.S. patent system: the Prohibiting Adversarial Patents Act and the Foreign Adversary Patent Disclosure Act. The legislation seeks to reinforce national security by preventing entities deemed threats from obtaining or enforcing U.S. patents.
Details of the proposed acts: The Prohibiting Adversarial Patents Act would bar patent issuance to entities on specific security lists, while the Foreign Adversary Patent Disclosure Act mandates disclosure of individuals with foreign affiliations involved in patent claims. Supporters argue these measures are crucial to safeguarding American innovation.
Responses from lawmakers: Chairman John Moolenaar emphasized the need to combat perceived abuses of the patent system by foreign entities. Similarly, Chairman Darrell Issa highlighted the risks posed by companies connected to foreign adversaries, asserting that the legislation will protect U.S. technological leadership and economic interests.
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Scott Fitzgerald Fundraising
Scott Fitzgerald recently disclosed $323.5K of fundraising in a Q1 FEC disclosure filed on April 15th, 2026. This was the 354th most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year. 41.6% came from individual donors.
Fitzgerald disclosed $74.8K of spending. This was the 946th most from all Q1 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Fitzgerald disclosed $1.5M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 299th most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Scott Fitzgerald's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Scott Fitzgerald Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Scott Fitzgerald is worth $7.0M, as of June 5th, 2026. This is the 139th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Fitzgerald has approximately $397.0K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Scott Fitzgerald's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Fitzgerald.
Scott Fitzgerald Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Scott Fitzgerald:
- H.R.9093: To require a report regarding the scope of efforts by the People's Republic of China and Chinese Communist Party to utilize the Belt and Road Initiative to undermine the United States-led international world order and a detailed strategy regarding how the United States Government intends to counter such Initiative, and for other purposes.
- H.R.9092: Thwarting Regional Adversary Investments Now Act
- H.R.7732: Promoting Innovation in Blockchain Development Act
- 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.
- H.R.7131: Middle Class Home Tax Elimination Act
- H.R.6570: Merger Agreement Approvals Clarity and Predictability Act
You can track bills proposed by Scott Fitzgerald on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Fitzgerald.
2026 Wisconsin's 5th Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $1,736,517 of spending in Wisconsin's 5th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $41,730 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- VOCES DE LA FRONTERA ACTION ($30,069)
- NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE VICTORY FUND ($8,285)
- NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA POLITICAL VICTORY FUND ($3,376)
The rating for this race is currently "Solid R".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 Wisconsin's 5th congressional district election.
