The candidate will work to prohibit federal funds from being used to pay claims submitted to the Department of Justice's Anti-Weaponization Fund.

introduced the Bipartisan Transparency for American Taxpayers Act, legislation to prohibit federal funds from being used to pay any claims submitted to the Department of Justice’s newly announced Anti-Weaponization Fund

Fitzpatrick said he is acting to stop federal money from being used for DOJ's Anti-Weaponization Fund.

Fitzpatrick, Suozzi Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Stop Taxpayer Dollars from Funding DOJ’s “Anti-Weaponization Fund” | Press Releases | Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick
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Fitzpatrick requested answers by June 1, 2026, including where the funds are being diverted from, the exact legal purpose of the fund, whether individuals convicted of federal crimes or associated with acts of violence may be eligible for payouts, and whether any prior administration has established a comparable compensation program without congressional approval or court oversight.

The press release shows Fitzpatrick seeking information and oversight regarding the DOJ Anti-Weaponization Fund, which aligns with his existing claim opposing federal funds being used for that fund.

Fitzpatrick Calls on DOJ to Provide Answers on Newly Announced $1.8 Billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” | Press Releases | Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick
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