U.S. Rep. David Schweikert (AZ-6)
Recent News About U.S. Rep. David Schweikert (AZ-6)
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Schweikert's telehealth amendment for mental health care passes House
U.S. Representative David Schweikert’s (AZ-01) cosponsored amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025 has passed the House. The amendment, sponsored alongside Representatives Vern Buchanan (FL-16) and Michelle Steel (CA-45), aims to highlight the importance of access to mental health services and the role telehealth can play in expanding this access.
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Schweikert's amendments aim at reforming defense audits through AI integration
U.S. Representative David Schweikert’s (AZ-01) amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025 passed the House, aiming to implement innovations that create cost-savings for the Department of Defense.
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Rep. Schweikert advocates using AI to reduce government costs
U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) delivered a speech on the House Floor this week, discussing the potential for artificial intelligence (AI) to reduce government costs and improve efficiency. Schweikert highlighted current uses of AI that enhance quality of life and advocated for several legislative measures he has proposed to leverage AI for reducing bureaucratic overhead.
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Schweikert highlights economic data revisions in House floor speech
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) delivered a speech on the House Floor this week to highlight significant downward revisions of economic data, suggesting that the U.S. economy is not as robust as initially projected by experts. U.S. Representatives Chip Roy (TX-21) and Scott Perry (PA-10) inquired about growing Medicare costs during Fiscal Year 2024 and received an overview of Rep. Schweikert’s vision for reducing healthcare costs. Rep. Schweikert also addressed concerns about the nation’s declining fertility rate and the implications of...
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Reps. Schweikert and Harris discuss economic impact of obesity
U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) and U.S. Representative Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) recently discussed the economic and social costs of obesity in a session aimed at addressing this growing concern.
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Schweikert criticizes Biden's economic policies after April jobs report
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Joint Economic Committee Vice Chairman David Schweikert released a statement following the Bureau of Labor Statistics' announcement that the economy added 175,000 jobs in April. This figure falls below the Bloomberg survey median estimate of a 240,000 increase in nonfarm payrolls.
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House committee passes legislation on donor privacy and foreign funding transparency
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House Ways and Means Committee has approved H.R. 8293, the American Donor Privacy and Foreign Funding Transparency Act. This legislation, penned by U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01), mandates tax-exempt organizations to reveal aggregate data on donations from foreign sources while safeguarding American taxpayers from new donor disclosure requirements imposed by federal agencies.
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Schweikert addresses fiscal responsibility amid rising federal spending
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) delivered a speech on the House Floor last week to discuss the potential impact of current federal spending and borrowing practices on future generations and retirement benefits for working Americans.
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Schweikert addresses rising healthcare costs and inflation on House Floor
U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) recently delivered a speech on the House Floor, addressing the rising healthcare spending and its contribution to U.S. debt and deficits. He also touched upon the increasing inflation rate, describing it as the largest tax hike in modern history.
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Committee passes bill extending telehealth services for Medicare patients
U.S. Representatives David Schweikert (AZ-01) and Mike Thompson (CA-04) have commended the House Ways and Means Committee for unanimously passing the Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to extend Medicare patients’ access to telehealth services for an additional two years, alongside making necessary program reforms to ensure seniors can continue receiving critical medical care at home.
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Schweikert: Using AI to Our Advantage Can Help Us Stabilize the Debt
U.S. Representative David Schweikert addressed the House Floor, highlighting concerns about the nation's economic performance and debt levels. Schweikert pointed out the disparity between the Bureau of Economic Analysis' estimate of 1.6% real GDP growth in the first quarter of 2024 and the Atlanta Fed's projection of 2.7%. He underscored the implications of high debt levels on interest rates, cautioning against unsettling the bond markets.Discussing the United States' debt situation, Schweikert noted, "The United States right now pays higher interest rates on a 10-year...
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Schweikert: It’s Time for Members of Congress To Start Acting Like Adults
U.S. Representative David Schweikert delivered a speech on the House Floor addressing the disinformation campaign being waged by foreign countries like China, Russia, and Iran through the weaponization of artificial intelligence. Rep. Schweikert raised concerns about the impact of AI on spreading misinformation, stating, "We don’t actually understand it, but we have a war going on... The number of data points we have here showing particularly China, Russia, Iran, and it’s getting weaponized at a level I don’t think any of us are intellectually ready for because AI is here."...
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Schweikert Op-Ed: Bipartisan Tax Package Would Help Arizona Businesses Grow
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) authored an op-ed for the Phoenix Business Journal yesterday to advocate for the proven pro-growth policies in the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act, bipartisan legislation that will provide much-needed relief to struggling families and small businesses, spur innovation and job creation, and invest in the future of all Arizonans. Rep. Schweikert called on the U.S. Senate to swiftly pass the bipartisan tax package which passed the House with bipartisan support more than two months ago.In his...
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Schweikert Introduces Legislation to Expedite the Advancement of Treatments Targeting Addictive Substances
U.S. Representative David Schweikert recently introduced the Substance Therapy Designation Act, a bill aimed at expediting the development and review of treatments targeting addictive substances such as opioids, cocaine, methamphetamine, and alcohol. The legislation would allow these substances to be eligible for an FDA breakthrough therapy designation, ultimately speeding up the process of bringing effective treatments to those in need.Speaking about the bill, Rep. Schweikert highlighted the urgency of addressing the ongoing crisis of illicit drugs flowing into the...
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Schweikert: Congress Fights Over Pennies While Avalanche of Debt Is Hurtling Toward Us
U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) expressed concerns on the House Floor about the escalating national debt and its repercussions on the country's financial stability. Schweikert highlighted the impact of excessive spending on inflation and deficit levels, emphasizing the urgent need for fiscal responsibility.Regarding the Congressional Budget Office's deficit spending projection for FY24, Schweikert criticized the discrepancy in estimates, stating, "How do we keep missing the number by $1 trillion? Is that part of the scam?" He pointed out the significant gap...
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Schweikert, Ciscomani, Stanton Demand IRS Reverse Decision to Tax 2023 Arizona Tax Rebate
U.S. Representatives David Schweikert, Juan Ciscomani, and Greg Stanton have come together to challenge the IRS's decision to tax the 2023 Arizona Tax Rebate. In a letter addressed to IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel, the Arizona representatives expressed their concerns and urged for a reversal of the decision.“The country is poorer now than it was three years ago, and Arizonans are no different, facing the brunt of financial pressure with supermarket prices now nearly 25% higher than in January 2020, for example. State officials acted in good faith with the reasonably...
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Schweikert: Reckless Spending in President Biden’s FY25 Budget Would Blow Up National Debt
U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) recently addressed the House Floor to criticize President Biden’s FY25 budget, which proposes a significant increase in spending, taxes, and national debt. Schweikert highlighted various issues with the budget, including the impact on working families and the middle class. He pointed out that the budget would lead to a VAT tax by the end of the decade, making the working middle class poorer.Schweikert warned that middle-class taxes will increase once provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expire in 2025. He emphasized...
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Schweikert Urges Congress to Address $34 Trillion National Debt Crisis
U.S. Representative David Schweikert delivered a speech on the House Floor addressing the pressing issue of the $34 trillion national debt. Schweikert emphasized the urgency of the situation, highlighting the projected depletion of the Social Security Trust Fund and escalating borrowing costs.Regarding the Social Security Trust Fund running out of money by 2034, Schweikert explained the mechanics behind the fund and its impending depletion. He stated, "The Social Security Trust Fund builds up, builds up, builds up... So every month they have to take a little bit of one of...
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Schweikert Introduces Legislation to Support Increased Protection for Religious Institutions
U.S. Representative David Schweikert has introduced the Warranting of Religious Spaces to Handle Increased Protection (WORSHIP) Act, a legislation aiming to provide greater flexibility to religious institutions and nonprofit organizations receiving funding from FEMA’s Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) to enhance security measures against terrorist threats and antisemitic incidents. Schweikert stated, “Our communities depend on places of worship to come together and embrace shared beliefs throughout life. No one should feel threatened when exercising their religious...
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Schweikert: Will Members of Congress Ever Put Batteries in Their Calculators?
U.S. Representative David Schweikert delivered a speech on the House Floor addressing the issue of discretionary spending cuts and the national debt. He emphasized that fighting over these cuts has no impact on reeling in the $34 trillion national debt because every dime of money that Congress votes on is borrowed. Schweikert argued that unless Members of Congress are willing to have difficult conversations about revolutionizing the cost of healthcare, federal deficits will continue to spiral out of control.In his speech, Schweikert expressed his frustration with the...