Congressman Fitzgerald Votes No on Pelosi’s $1.9 Trillion Payout

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) made the following statement after voting against the Democrats’ $1.9 trillion pandemic “relief” proposal that spends less than 9% on COVID-19 related measures: 

“To say this budget proposal is irresponsible would be an understatement of the century. More than 91% of the spending in this $1.9 trillion package is not used for pandemic relief. In fact, some of the funding is being funneled into pet projects like Senator Schumer’s bridge and Speaker Pelosi’s tunnel. The Democrats’ continue to show just how out of touch they are with everyday Americans. Students need schools to reopen; small businesses need to stay open; and workers need the opportunity to go to work. Unlike the CARES Act, which delivered legitimate relief, this bill does little to address the current and immediate needs of Wisconsinites.” 

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Congressman Scott Fitzgerald was sworn in to the 117th Congress on January 3, 2021 and is proud to represent Wisconsin’s Fifth Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives.