Mr. Speaker, let's try something I have never done before, but I also need to sort of lock something down. Mr. Speaker, if there is anyone from your staff watching--and we said we would make it public-- my team and myself were made a promise today that when we get back we are going to sit down with a couple of the committee chairs and some of my joint economic economists because we have been sitting on pieces of legislation for over a year to cut spending and borrowing, without removing services. There will be lobbyists who will yell and scream. There will be activists who make their money.
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David Schweikert
Representative · Arizona · Republican
David Schweikert
House Floor
Recent comments in the House
Mr. Speaker, I wish I had the magic ability to find the powerful words to try to explain the difficulty of the finances, the reality of the math, and the threat to the Republic, but we are going to try again. How do I get my fellow Members, the public, the administration, and the people around me to basically look each other in the eyes and say: Here is the reality of what is going on. Think of this: In the last 5 years, U.S. debt has gone up by one- third. As of, I think it is the last day or so, the 30-year bond is at the highest interest rate in 25 years.
We did what to shore up the trust funds? We did what to basically incentivize our brothers and sisters to stay in the labor force if they wanted to? We had dozens of things--I have been here 16 years, and I have spent most of that time trying to get this place to actually deal with the reality of let's save Social Security. Let's actually save Medicare. Let's do those things that help us grow. Let's adopt the technology so we can crash the price of healthcare.
Biography
David Schweikert began his career as a real estate investor and small business owner in Arizona. Elected to represent Arizona’s 1st congressional district in 2023, he focuses on fiscal responsibility, healthcare innovation, and technology policy. Schweikert has played a leading role on the House Ways and Means Committee and helped author bipartisan legislation to expand health savings accounts. Known for his analytical approach and attention to economic detail, he serves his district by prioritizing efficient government and practical solutions to complex challenges.
Education
- M.B.A., Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ2005
- B.A., Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ1988
Professional History
U.S. Representative
2023–PresentRepresented Arizona's 1st congressional district for 2 terms.
U.S. Representative
2013–2023Represented Arizona's 6th congressional district for 5 terms.
U.S. Representative
2011–2013Represented Arizona's 5th congressional district for 1 term.
Treasurer, Maricopa County
2004–06Member, Arizona State Board of Equalization
1995–2003Member, Arizona House of Representatives
1989–94Business Owner
Realtor
Financial Consultant
Policy Focus
Health29%
Taxation16%
Government Operations and Politics8%
Economics and Public Finance4%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from David Schweikert's record in Congress.
Tax Reform
Co-authored and supported the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which overhauled the federal tax code.
Telehealth Expansion
Championed legislation to expand telehealth services for Medicare beneficiaries, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Water Infrastructure
Secured federal funding for Arizona water infrastructure projects to address drought and water supply challenges.
Biomedical Innovation
Advocated for increased federal investment in biomedical research and innovation, supporting Arizona’s bioscience sector.
Committee Assignments
View details →- Joint Economic CommitteeChairman
- House Committee on Ways and Means
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