Biography
Scott Lawrence Fitzgerald, born on November 16, 1963, in Chicago, Illinois, is an American politician and former newspaper publisher. A member of the Republican Party, he has represented Wisconsin's 5th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives since January 3, 2021. Prior to his tenure in Congress, Fitzgerald served in the Wisconsin State Senate from 1995 to 2021, representing the 13th district. During his time in the State Senate, he held several leadership positions, including Majority Leader and Minority Leader. Fitzgerald's political career is marked by his involvement in significant legislative actions, such as supporting Governor Scott Walker's budget repair bill in 2011 and participating in redistricting efforts in 2011.
Education and Political Experience
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Education:
- Bachelor of Science from the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh, 1985.
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Military Service:
- Joined the U.S. Army Reserve in 1981.
- Commissioned as a lieutenant in the Armor Branch in 1985.
- Completed the United States Army Command and General Staff College.
- Served in various assignments, including battalion commander.
- Retired at the rank of lieutenant colonel in 2009.
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Political Experience:
- Elected to the Wisconsin State Senate in 1994, serving until 2021.
- Served as Majority Leader of the Wisconsin Senate from 2011 to 2012 and again from 2013 to 2021.
- Served as Minority Leader of the Wisconsin Senate from July 2012 to January 2013.
- Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for Wisconsin's 5th congressional district in 2020.
- Serves on the Committee on the Judiciary, Committee on Education and Labor, and Committee on Small Business.
- Member of the Republican Study Committee and the Congressional Western Caucus.
