Fitzpatrick Addresses Central Bucks Chamber Of Commerce

Press Release

Mike Fitzpatrick (PA-8) continued his push for a bipartisan, national energy strategy that strengthens the American economy in his annual "State of the Nation' speech to the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce Friday morning.

"People are seeing and feeling the benefits of an American commitment to becoming an energy superpower. Expanded and advanced energy exploration, new technologies and the impact of our nation's abundant natural gas resources have worked in tandem to facilitate the drop in fuel prices," said Fitzpatrick. "We know that as fuel costs fall, so too does the price at the pump and the price at the checkout counter - good news for American families looking to keep more of what they earn after years of dealing with a sluggish economy."

The remarks, delivered to over 150 business and community leaders from across the Central Bucks region, centered on the vital role of American energy in supporting the resurgence of the U.S. manufacturing sector, as well as the need for strengthening energy infrastructure.

"While cutting the cost of operating a business can come in many forms -- from rolling back burdensome regulations that stifle innovation, to ensuring workers are trained for the jobs of today -- one of the biggest costs we can tackle is fighting to keep the cost of energy low," said Fitzpatrick. "With our state's resources, we can continue to drive down the cost of fueling these operations, shipping their goods and passing along the price to consumers. But this must be a bipartisan commitment at the local, state and federal levels."

Additionally, Fitzpatrick discussed his support for the Partnership to Build America Act, bipartisan legislation with support in the House and Senate aimed at utilizing repatriated corporate earnings to fund $750 billion in infrastructure investment. The measure is similar to plans outlined by the White House and opens to door for long-overdue, bipartisan corporate tax reform.

"We appreciate Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick taking time from his busy schedule to meet with the Chamber and the region's business leaders to discuss the "State of the Nation," said Dr. Vail P. Garvin, FACHE, president and CEO of the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce.

Also addressing the chamber with Fitzpatrick was Ardy Wurtzel, research associate with the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, who gave an outlook on economic conditions across the Delaware Valley. After the program, Fitzpatrick and Wurtzel fielded a series of questions from the crowd on several issues.

The Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce consists of approximately 2,000 members representing small, medium and large businesses across Bucks County.

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