2021: Fitzpatrick Voted Against Providing $79.3 Million To Capitol
Police, And Against Requiring Capitol Police Officers Who Interact With
The Public To Use Body-Worn Cameras. In May 2021, Fitzpatrick voted
against the Emergency Security Supplemental Appropriations Act which
would, according to Congressional Quarterly, "provide $79.3 million for
the Capitol Police, including specified funding for employee hazard pay
and retention bonuses, the employee wellness program, agreements with
state and local law enforcement agencies, protective details for members
of Congress, and physical protection barriers. It would generally
require Capitol Police officers who interact with the public to use body
cameras while on duty." The vote was on passage. The House passed the
bill by a vote of 213-212, and was sent to the Senate and the President
and ultimately became law. [House Vote 156,
5/20/21; Congressional
Quarterly, 5/20/21;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
3237]