Congressman Scott Fitzgerald's legislation to reform bail policies passes the House, targeting bail fraud and improving public safety.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressman Fitzgerald's Act Passes House: Congressman Scott Fitzgerald's Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act was approved by the House of Representatives. The legislation targets bail policies by defining bail bonds as insurance products, thereby subjecting them to federal insurance fraud laws and enabling states to regulate bail posting entities.
Legislative Intent and Context: The Congressman highlighted concerns over soft-on-crime policies, asserting the bill aims to enhance public safety. The legislation has garnered attention amid Police Week and is part of broader efforts to reinforce law enforcement support and improve public safety measures.
Concerns with Charitable Bail Funds: The bill addresses issues related to charitable bail funds which often support individuals charged with serious offenses. A CNN report cited examples of defendants released by such funds who later committed violent crimes, raising questions about the effectiveness and safety of these fundraising efforts.
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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 353rd 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 945th 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 May 14th, 2026. This is the 139th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Fitzgerald has approximately $388.3K 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.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
- H.R.6260: Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025
- H.R.6048: NDO Fairness 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.
