On Ordering the Previous Question: H.Res. 409: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3233) to establish the National Commission …
Vote: Passed 217/208 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Nay
Emily Smith
June 1, 2021
Emily Smith
H.R. 3583: To provide accountability with respect to international reporting and monitoring of outbreaks of novel viruses and diseases.
Introduced: Sponsor: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA1] This bill was referred to the House Committee on Financial Services, House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and
Emily Smith
June 1, 2021
H.R. 3237: Emergency Security Supplemental to Respond to January 6th Appropriations Act, 2021
Vote: Passed 213/212 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Nay
Emily Smith
June 1, 2021
On Motion to Recommit: H.R. 3237: Emergency Security Supplemental to Respond to January 6th Appropriations Act, 2021
Vote: Failed 209/218 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Yea
Emily Smith
June 1, 2021
H.R. 3233: National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex Act
Vote: Passed 252/175 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Yea
Emily Smith
June 1, 2021
On Motion to Table: H.Res. 414: Directing the Attending Physician to take timely action to provide updated mask wearing …
Vote: Passed 218/210 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Nay
Emily Smith
June 1, 2021
H.Res. 409: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3233) to establish the National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3237)
Vote: Passed 216/208 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Nay
Emily Smith
June 1, 2021
H.R. 3584: To require the creation of a national commission to prepare for future national emergencies, and for other purposes.
Introduced: Sponsor: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA1] This bill was referred to the House Committee on Armed Services, House Committee on Energy and Commerce,
Emily Smith
June 1, 2021
The Quiet Creep of Censorship: How ‘Everyday Banning’ Is Reshaping American Schools
October 5, 2025
PEN America’s new report “The Normalization of Book Banning” exposes how book censorship has become “rampant and common” in public schools across the United States.
Banned Books Week: A Local Reflection From a Pennridge School District Dad
October 5, 2025
When politicians order books off the shelves, they aren’t protecting kids—they’re silencing voices, narrowing choices, and undermining the very purpose of a public education, writes Darren Laustsen.
Bucks County Beacon Hires Daralyse Lyons as Chief Revenue Officer
October 3, 2025
“Honestly, what excites me most about Dara’s talents is how excited she is to be part of the team and grow the organization,” said Bucks County Beacon Owner and Publisher Emily Smith.
Here’s How Bucks County State House Lawmakers Voted on Three Gun Safety Bills
October 3, 2025
Local Republicans voted against banning “ghost guns” and rejected a red flag law to keep firearms from individuals in crisis.
Voter Fraud Case for Northampton Township Republican Committee Person to Be Heard October 10
October 2, 2025
Democrats believe Bucks County’s Republican District Attorney Jennifer Schorn should recuse her office from the case.
