Pennsylvania — 1st District

Bob Harvie

Lower living costs and tax reform

Harvie advocates for lowering costs for working families by repealing Trump-era tariffs against allies, raising the federal minimum wage, and strengthening labor unions. He supports tax reform that cuts taxes for the middle class while closing corporate loopholes so that ultra-wealthy individuals and large corporations pay their fair share.

• Repeal tariffs against foreign allies driving up prices on groceries and energy.
• Raise the federal minimum wage and defend labor unions' right to organize.
• Close tax loopholes and ensure corporations and ultra-wealthy individuals pay their fair share.
• Increase access to capital for small businesses while reducing bureaucratic hurdles.

“In Congress, I’ll fight to make life more affordable by taking on the real causes of rising costs. That means repealing chaotic Trump tariffs against our allies that are driving up grocery prices and energy prices, supporting small businesses with better access to capital and fewer bureaucratic roadblocks, and raising the federal minimum wage so that hard work actually pays the bills.”

“I’ll push for meaningful tax relief for the middle class, putting more money back in your pocket, where it belongs. At the same time, I’ll fight to close those loopholes and make sure the ultra-wealthy and big businesses pay their fair share.”

Brian Fitzpatrick

Simpler taxes and worker protection

Fitzpatrick promotes tax reform aimed at simplifying the tax code, growing small business hiring, and protecting American manufacturing. He supports reforming unfair trade agreements to keep domestic workers competitive, though he voted against the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act reconciliation measure.

• Supported tax code reform to simplify taxes and boost small business hiring and wages.
• Reformed trade agreements to protect American manufacturing and workforce jobs.
• Voted Yea on the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 and the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024.
• Voted Nay on the 2025 reconciliation bill (H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act).

“Supported a simpler, fairer tax code. Across our communities, small businesses are already hiring more while their workers receive bonuses and higher take-home pay.”

“Puts American workers first by reforming unfair trade deals that put the American worker at a disadvantage through no fault of their own.”

Bob Harvie

Expand healthcare and abortion access

Harvie pledges to reverse healthcare cuts included in Republican reconciliation legislation, protect Medicare and Medicaid, and lower prescription drug prices. He explicitly supports abortion access as essential healthcare and favors federal funding for Planned Parenthood.

• Reverse healthcare cuts from recent Republican budget reconciliation legislation.
• Protect and expand Medicare and Medicaid while lowering prescription drug costs.
• Defend reproductive freedom and support federal funding for Planned Parenthood.
• Eliminate crushing medical debt and expand dental, vision, and mental healthcare services.

“If elected, one of my first priorities will be to reverse the healthcare cuts Brian Fitzpatrick is responsible for helping pass in the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill.””

“Abortion is healthcare. I believe that women should be able to make their own reproductive healthcare choices, not the government. I’ll support funding Planned Parenthood.”

Brian Fitzpatrick

Supports affordable care and Right-to-Try

Fitzpatrick supports lowering healthcare costs, expanding access to experimental treatments via Right to Try legislation, and doubling funding for women's health research at the National Institutes of Health. He has been endorsed by major gun safety and healthcare organizations.

• Authored Right to Try legislation for patients with terminal illnesses.
• Advocated doubling women's health research funding at NIH to $8 billion annually.
• Voted to repeal Obamacare's Independent Payment Advisory Board.
• Endorsed by PASNAP, Brady PAC, Everytown for Gun Safety, and Gabby Giffords.

“Author of RIGHT TO TRY legislation like that supported by the President in the State of the Union, that would give those suffering from a terminal disease the chance to try potentially lifesaving treatments.”

“Stood Up for Women and Women’s Health, calling for doubling women’s health funding at the National Institutes of Health in order to expand services and accessibility at women’s health clinics.”

Bob Harvie

Supports campaign finance reform and stock bans

Harvie advocates for removing dark money from elections to curb special interest influence. He supports banning members of Congress from trading individual stocks and prohibiting lawmakers from becoming lobbyists after leaving office.

• Enact campaign finance reform to eliminate dark money in federal elections.
• Ban members of Congress from trading individual stocks.
• Ban former congressional members from becoming corporate lobbyists.

“That’s why I support bold campaign finance reform to get dark money out of our elections and end the stranglehold special interests have on Washington. I’ll push to ban members of Congress from trading individual stocks, ban members of Congress from becoming lobbyists, and bring real transparency and accountability to how decisions get made.”

Brian Fitzpatrick

Supports congressional term limits and fiscal reform

Fitzpatrick centers his platform on government reform, calling for congressional term limits, abolishing congressional pensions, enforcing single-issue voting, and passing a Balanced-Budget Amendment. He introduced 'No Budget, No Pay' legislation and returned his salary during government shutdowns.

• Proposes congressional term limits and the abolition of congressional pensions.
• Authored 'No Budget, No Pay' legislation and returned his pay during government shutdowns.
• Supports a Balanced-Budget Amendment, zero-based budgeting, and single-issue voting requirements.
• Voted Yea on the SAVE Act (H.R. 22) requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register for federal elections.

“Supports term limits for all Members of Congress. Not only proposed “No Budget, No Pay” legislation so legislators who fail to pass a budget on time do not get paid, but lived up to the standard, returning his pay for the period of a government shutdown.”

“On my first day in office, I introduced a sweeping government reform package to challenge the entrenched status quo: term limits for Congress, an end to congressional pensions, and real accountability for career politicians.”

Bob Harvie

Supports law enforcement and co-responder programs

Harvie advocates for increased law enforcement funding paired with co-responder programs that pair social workers with police officers to handle non-violent calls. He emphasizes expanding treatment facilities for addiction and mental health.

• Increase funding for local law enforcement agencies.
• Expand co-responder programs embedding social workers alongside police officers.
• Invest in treatment facilities for addiction and mental health issues among non-violent offenders.

“Just as I’ve done as a County Commissioner, I’ll support increasing funding for local law enforcement and expand upon proven strategies like co-responder programs that embed social workers with local police departments so that police officers can focus on fighting crime and keeping us safe and social workers can deal with non-emergency situations to get people the help they need.”

Brian Fitzpatrick

Supports border security and anti-fentanyl laws

Fitzpatrick prioritizes tough border enforcement and law enforcement resources to combat illicit drugs. He authored the INTERDICT Act to detect illegal fentanyl imports and voted for strict immigration enforcement laws including the Laken Riley Act and the Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act.

• Authored the INTERDICT Act to equip law enforcement against fentanyl smuggling.
• Supports physical border barriers, aerial surveillance, and National Guard task forces.
• Voted Yea on the Laken Riley Act (S. 5) and the Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act (H.R. 875).
• Endorsed by the Fraternal Order of Police and Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighter Association.

“Author of the INTERDICT Act signed into law by the President, providing greater resources to law enforcement to stop the flow of deadly fentanyl from Mexico into communities such as our own.”

“Securing the border through a physical barrier, aerial surveillance, enhanced human intelligence program, and the formation of a Federal agent / National Guard Task Force.”

Bob Harvie

Invest in affordable housing and infrastructure

Harvie proposes federal support to build workforce starter homes, cut local construction red tape, and restrict Wall Street hedge funds from purchasing single-family housing. He also supports expanding Infrastructure Act funding for regional roads, transit, and clean energy.

• Invest in building attainable starter homes and streamline local building regulations.
• Ban corporate Wall Street investors from buying up single-family neighborhoods.
• Expand federal investments in roads, bridges, public transit, and clean energy infrastructure.

“I’ll push for serious investment to make that a reality, by cutting outdated red tape, supporting local builders, and making it easier for young families and working people to own a home. Wall Street shouldn’t be turning family homes into profit machines while working families get priced out of the American Dream.”

“I’ll build on the Infrastructure Act to repair roads, upgrade bridges, and expand public transit so our communities stay connected and safe.”

Brian Fitzpatrick

Supports local transportation infrastructure funding

Fitzpatrick highlights his work securing federal funding for Southeastern Pennsylvania infrastructure, including over $600 million for local transit, roads, and bridges during his tenure on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

• Supported over $600 million in local infrastructure projects for roads, bridges, and public transit.
• Served on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

“Brian Fitzpatrick’s support of more than $600 million in local infrastructure projects, ensures our roads, bridges, and mass transit systems provide an environment for business to grow, create jobs and improve our quality of life.”

Bob Harvie

Expand early childhood education and apprenticeships

Drawing on his experience as a public school teacher, Harvie advocates expanding early childhood education, vocational and civics instruction, and real-world personal finance education. He favors lowering college costs while investing heavily in union apprenticeships.

• Expand access to Pre-K and early childhood education.
• Incorporate technical, civics, and personal finance skills into public school curricula.
• Increase funding for vocational training programs and union apprenticeships.

“As a former public school teacher, I know our education system must prepare students for life, not just tests. That means investing in early childhood education like Pre-K and kindergarten, expanding access to technical education and civics education, and ensuring every student learns the real-world personal finance skills.”

Brian Fitzpatrick

Supports vocational education and debt reduction

Fitzpatrick promotes vocational education programs and apprenticeships to build workforce skills. He supports bipartisan measures aimed at making college more affordable through interest-free student loans and increased cost transparency.

• Championed vocational education and apprenticeship initiatives.
• Supported bipartisan bills to reduce college debt through interest-free loans and tuition transparency.
• Voted Yea on H.R. 28 (Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025).

“A leader in the fight for vocational education & apprenticeships to prepare workers right here at home for the careers of the future. A leader of bipartisan initiatives to reduce the cost of college as well as college debt through increased transparency and interest-free loans.”

Bob Harvie

Supports military pay increases and VA care

Harvie advocates for raising pay and benefits for active-duty military personnel and strengthening the Veterans Affairs system to provide timely care and mental health resources. He also supports robust cybersecurity and national defense funding.

• Raise pay and benefits for military service members.
• Strengthen VA health services and expand mental healthcare for veterans.
• Restore federal cybersecurity funding to combat emerging foreign threats.

“No service member should be defending our nation while their family struggles to put food on the table. It’s time we pay our troops a fair and dignified wage.”

“We must strengthen the VA so it delivers timely, quality care, with expanded mental health resources for those facing invisible wounds.”

Brian Fitzpatrick

Supports veteran healthcare choice and sanctions

Fitzpatrick supports allowing veterans to choose private physicians outside the VA system. As a former FBI special agent, he advocates for tough foreign sanctions against Iran and North Korea and strong cyber and transportation defense.

• Defends veterans' rights to visit private doctors of their choice.
• Supported sanctions against Iran and North Korea while opposing anti-Israel UN resolutions.
• Voted Yea on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (H.R. 2670).

“Defends our veterans right to see the physicians of their choice, as opposed to being hand strung to an inconvenient and impractical VA system.”

“Supported tougher sanctions on North Korea to cut off the flow of money to this state sponsor of terrorism and human rights violator. Supported tougher sanctions on Iran’s illegal ballistic missile program as well as standing up to Iranian aggression targeting Israel and all of our allies in the Middle East.”

Bob Harvie

Protect Social Security and Medicare benefits

Harvie pledges to safeguard Medicare and Social Security against funding cuts or privatization efforts, ensuring seniors can retire securely.

• Protect Medicare and Social Security from entitlement spending cuts.
• Lower prescription drug costs for seniors.

“I’ll protect Medicare and Medicaid, expand access to affordable care, and lower the cost of prescription drugs.”

Brian Fitzpatrick

Protect Social Security and repeal benefit offsets

Fitzpatrick opposes cuts to Social Security and Medicare. He voted Yea on the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 to eliminate benefit reductions for public employees receiving government pensions.

• Voted Yea on H.R. 82 (Social Security Fairness Act of 2023) to eliminate pension offsets.
• Fought to defend Medicare Advantage benefits and strengthen Social Security.

““Like you, my parents worked a lifetime to earn their Medicare and Social Security. Some politicians seek to cut these programs. I will fight to protect and strengthen these programs for all of our seniors.””