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David Schweikert

David Schweikert

RRepublicanAZ-1 · Representative
62
/ 100
Average
Attendance99
Avg: 96
Independence3
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone11
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 100
Transparency95
Avg: 55

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
75
Total Statements
40
Floor Speeches
35
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Taxes: 31Healthcare: 27Economy: 23Social Security: 17Trade: 15Immigration: 14Defense: 13Transparency: 11Environment: 11Foreign Policy: 9Labor: 7Education: 6Housing: 6Agriculture: 6Veterans: 5

Speech Tone

Neutral: 55Bipartisan: 8Ceremonial: 7Urgent: 5

Statements (75)

Floor Speech2026-07-15HealthcareEconomyTrade
OUR BORROWING IS TERRIFYING

OUR BORROWING IS TERRIFYING Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4537-H4540] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time}…

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Press Release2026-07-10
Schweikert Recognizes AZ-01 Students for Congressional Award Service

Schweikert Recognizes AZ-01 Students for Congressional Award Service Rep. David Schweikert recognized two AZ-01 students for earning the Congressional Award Gold Medal after completing more than 400 hours...

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Press Release2026-07-06Healthcare
Schweikert Joins Fox Business to Discuss SAVE Act, Federal Spending and Health Care Fraud

Schweikert Joins Fox Business to Discuss SAVE Act, Federal Spending and Health Care Fraud WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. David Schweikert (AZ-01) joined Fox Business to call on the House to keep advancing the legislative...

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Press Release2026-07-02HR7972
Ways and Means Committee Passes Schweikert’s Taxpayer Workforce Modernization Act

Ways and Means Committee Passes Schweikert’s Taxpayer Workforce Modernization Act WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House Ways and Means Committee passed H.R. 7972, the Taxpayer Workforce Modernization Act, legislation introduced by...

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Floor Speech2026-06-30HealthcareEconomyTaxesS30
MATH DOESN'T LIE

MATH DOESN'T LIE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 109 (Tuesday, June 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 109 (Tuesday, June 30, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4354-H4357] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] MATH DOESN'T LIE…

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Press Release2026-06-29BipartisanAgriculture
Schweikert Co-Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Federal Response to New World Screwworm Outbreak

Schweikert Co-Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Federal Response to New World Screwworm Outbreak WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., co-led a bipartisan letter with U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., to Agriculture Secretary...

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Press Release2026-06-29Ceremonial
Schweikert Congratulates Fix Medical Group on Joining Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce

Schweikert Congratulates Fix Medical Group on Joining Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce It was a pleasure to celebrate Fix Medical Group as they joined the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce. Congratulations to the...

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Floor Speech2026-06-25HealthcareEconomyForeign Policy
PRESENTING THE MATH

PRESENTING THE MATH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 107 (Thursday, June 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 107 (Thursday, June 25, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4257-H4260] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PRESENTING THE…

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Press Release2026-06-18Bipartisan
Schweikert Joins Arizona Delegation in Submitting Copper Pennies to Congressional Time Capsule Honoring America’s 250th Birthday

Schweikert Joins Arizona Delegation in Submitting Copper Pennies to Congressional Time Capsule Honoring America’s 250th Birthday WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., joined Arizona’s bipartisan congressional delegation in submitting 250 copper pennies for inclusion in...

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Press Release2026-06-15
Schweikert Highlights Arizona’s Aerospace Industry at Airbus Day

Schweikert Highlights Arizona’s Aerospace Industry at Airbus Day Last Friday, Congressman David Schweikert spoke at Airbus Day in Phoenix, where Arizona suppliers and aerospace manufacturers discussed the state’s...

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Press Release2026-06-10Taxes
Schweikert: Washington’s Pay-First, Chase-Later Fraud Model Is Broken

Schweikert: Washington’s Pay-First, Chase-Later Fraud Model Is Broken WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman David Schweikert spoke on the House floor yesterday during debate over waste, fraud and improper payments,...

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Floor Speech2026-06-09UrgentEnvironmentHR8312HR8464
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8312, FRAUD PREVENTION AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8464, STOPPING FRAUDULENT…

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8312, FRAUD PREVENTION AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8464, STOPPING FRAUDULENT PAYMENTS ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 97 (Tuesday, June 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172,…

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Floor Speech2026-06-09ImmigrationHealthcareEconomy
EFFECT OF WASTE AND FRAUD

EFFECT OF WASTE AND FRAUD Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 97 (Tuesday, June 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 97 (Tuesday, June 9, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4048-H4051] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] EFFECT OF WASTE…

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Press Release2026-06-08Taxes
Schweikert Calls Out Washington’s Pay-First Fraud Model

Schweikert Calls Out Washington’s Pay-First Fraud Model U.S. Rep. David Schweikert used House floor remarks last week to make the case that Washington is fighting fraud too...

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Press Release2026-06-04
Schweikert Questions Treasury Secretary Bessent on Tax-Exempt Accountability, Debt Management

Schweikert Questions Treasury Secretary Bessent on Tax-Exempt Accountability, Debt Management WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., questioned Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during a House Ways and Means Committee hearing...

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Floor Speech2026-06-04CeremonialHealthcareTaxesDefense
DEBT CLOCK TICKING

DEBT CLOCK TICKING Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3900-H3905] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] DEBT CLOCK TICKING…

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Floor Speech2026-06-04CeremonialHealthcareTaxesDefense
DEBT CLOCK TICKING

DEBT CLOCK TICKING Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3902-H3907] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] DEBT CLOCK TICKING…

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Press Release2026-06-03Urgent
Schweikert Honors Record 21 Service Academy Appointees

Schweikert Honors Record 21 Service Academy Appointees FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — U.S. Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., honored 21 local students who received appointments to U.S....

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Press Release2026-06-01Ceremonial
Schweikert Celebrates 30 Years of the Taipei Culture Summer Camp of Arizona

Schweikert Celebrates 30 Years of the Taipei Culture Summer Camp of Arizona Congressman David Schweikert recognized the Taipei Culture Summer Camp of Arizona as the program celebrated its 30th anniversary last Friday....

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Press Release2026-05-26
Rep. Schweikert Joins Parkinson’s Advocates for Policy Discussion

Rep. Schweikert Joins Parkinson’s Advocates for Policy Discussion I was glad to join Parkinson’s advocates yesterday for a conversation on research, policy, and how we make sure innovation...

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Floor Speech2026-05-21BipartisanImmigrationHealthcareEconomy
UNSUSTAINABLE DEBT

UNSUSTAINABLE DEBT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3719-H3721] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] UNSUSTAINABLE DEBT…

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Press Release2026-05-20
Stop Fraud Before the Check Goes Out

Stop Fraud Before the Check Goes Out Arizona’s sober-living fraud scandal is what the old government model looks like when it breaks. Vulnerable people, including Native Americans...

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Floor Speech2026-05-14HealthcareEconomyEnvironment
OUR ECONOMIC FUTURE

OUR ECONOMIC FUTURE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3521-H3524] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] OUR ECONOMIC FUTURE…

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Press Release2026-05-11Ceremonial
National Police Week

National Police Week This week we celebrate the bravery, strength, and courage exhibited each day by our nation’s police officers. Thank you to...

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Press Release2026-05-08
Scottsdale Passport Acceptance Fair Tomorrow!

Scottsdale Passport Acceptance Fair Tomorrow! Before visiting a foreign country, you should ensure that all your travel concerns are addressed. Here are a few of...

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Press Release2026-04-28UrgentHR7971
House Passes Schweikert’s Taxpayer Experience Improvement Act

House Passes Schweikert’s Taxpayer Experience Improvement Act FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 28, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 7971, the Taxpayer Experience Improvement Act,...

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Floor Speech2026-04-27TaxesEnvironmentHR7971
TAXPAYER EXPERIENCE IMPROVEMENT ACT

TAXPAYER EXPERIENCE IMPROVEMENT ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3101-H3104] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-04-23ImmigrationHealthcareGun Policy
THE MATH DOESN'T LIE

THE MATH DOESN'T LIE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 72 (Thursday, April 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 72 (Thursday, April 23, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3085-H3088] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] THE MATH…

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Press Release2026-04-22HR8277
Schweikert Introduces COPPER Act to Designate Copper as a Critical Mineral and Strengthen Domestic Production

Schweikert Introduces COPPER Act to Designate Copper as a Critical Mineral and Strengthen Domestic Production WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-01) introduced H.R. 8277, legislation to designate copper as an applicable critical mineral...

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Press Release2026-04-20EconomyTaxes
Arizona Got Crushed by Biden Inflation. The Working Families Tax Cuts Put Money Back in Your Paycheck.

Arizona Got Crushed by Biden Inflation. The Working Families Tax Cuts Put Money Back in Your Paycheck. Arizona was one of the epicenters of the Biden inflation years. Our working middle class got poorer, and wages are...

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Press Release2026-04-17Healthcare
New Schweikert Bill Takes Aim at Medicaid Fraud

New Schweikert Bill Takes Aim at Medicaid Fraud Yesterday with Secretary Kennedy, I zeroed in on one of the ugliest fraud magnets in Medicaid. In New York, a...

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Press Release2026-04-16
Schweikert Introduces Bill to Combat Home Health Fraud

Schweikert Introduces Bill to Combat Home Health Fraud WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. David Schweikert, Chairman of the Joint Economic Committee and Chairman of the House Ways and Means Oversight...

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Floor Speech2026-04-15BipartisanHealthcareEconomyTaxesHR1HRES1156
EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR TAX POLICIES THAT SUPPORT WORKING FAMILIES

EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR TAX POLICIES THAT SUPPORT WORKING FAMILIES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2913-H2920] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Press Release2026-04-15
California’s Refinery Politics Are Costing Arizona Families

California’s Refinery Politics Are Costing Arizona Families Arizona still relies on California for about 33% of our gasoline and diesel. That means when California takes refining capacity...

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Floor Speech2026-04-14
Sponsored: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to designate copper as an applicable critical mineral and to include ore extraction costs for…

David Schweikert sponsored this legislation: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to designate copper as an applicable critical mineral and to include ore extraction costs for purposes of the advanced manufacturing production credit.. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Floor Speech2026-03-26HealthcareEconomyTaxes
DRAINING THE SWAMP

DRAINING THE SWAMP Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2769-H2772] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] DRAINING THE…

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Floor Speech2026-03-19BipartisanImmigrationHealthcareEconomy
MATH, MONEY, AND DEMOGRAPHICS

MATH, MONEY, AND DEMOGRAPHICS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2616-H2619] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] MATH,…

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Floor Speech2026-03-18Labor
Sponsored: Taxpayer Experience Improvement Act

David Schweikert sponsored this legislation: Taxpayer Experience Improvement Act. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 527.

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Floor Speech2026-03-18
Sponsored: Taxpayer Workforce Modernization Act

David Schweikert sponsored this legislation: Taxpayer Workforce Modernization Act. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Floor Speech2026-03-05ImmigrationHealthcareEconomy
DEBT AND DEFICIT WILL TAKE US DOWN

DEBT AND DEFICIT WILL TAKE US DOWN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2463-H2466] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-03-05ImmigrationTaxesEnvironment
SHOOTING IN AUSTIN, TEXAS

SHOOTING IN AUSTIN, TEXAS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2459-H2463] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SHOOTING IN…

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Press Release2026-02-27Healthcare
Chairman Schweikert to Host Healthcare Innovation Roundtable in Scottsdale

Chairman Schweikert to Host Healthcare Innovation Roundtable in Scottsdale WASHINGTON, DC – On Saturday, February 28, Chairman David Schweikert will convene a healthcare innovation roundtable in Scottsdale, Arizona, bringing together leaders from emerging...

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Press Release2026-02-27
Fiscal Year 2027 Appropriations Request

Fiscal Year 2027 Appropriations Request Fiscal Year 2027 Appropriations Form: https://forms.gle/pqq2R7ZGGaC2M5PS8

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Press Release2026-02-26HealthcareHR7713
Schweikert Introduces H.R. 7713 to Tighten Medicaid Personal Care Eligibility and Protect Vulnerable Patients

Schweikert Introduces H.R. 7713 to Tighten Medicaid Personal Care Eligibility and Protect Vulnerable Patients WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., yesterday introduced the Combating Deceptive Practices in Assistance Programs Act, H.R. 7713, to tighten Medicaid...

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Floor Speech2026-02-25
Sponsored: Combating Deceptive Practices in Assistance Programs Act of 2026

David Schweikert sponsored this legislation: Combating Deceptive Practices in Assistance Programs Act of 2026. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Floor Speech2026-02-12UrgentHealthcareGun PolicyTaxesHR2189HR4242
LAW-ENFORCEMENT INNOVATE TO DE-ESCALATE ACT

LAW-ENFORCEMENT INNOVATE TO DE-ESCALATE ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 30 (Thursday, February 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 30 (Thursday, February 12, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2190-H2204] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-02-12TaxesEnvironmentDefense
Sponsored: To direct the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to jointly adopt and use interoperable image-sharing software…

David Schweikert sponsored this legislation: To direct the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to jointly adopt and use interoperable image-sharing software technology for the purpose of sharing medical images and related data at medical facilities of the Department of…

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Floor Speech2026-02-11ImmigrationHealthcareEconomy
MATH IS SUCH AN ANATHEMA

MATH IS SUCH AN ANATHEMA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2178-H2181] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-02-04BipartisanHealthcareEconomyForeign Policy
UNITED STATES' FISCAL SITUATION

UNITED STATES' FISCAL SITUATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2025-H2028] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…

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Press Release2026-01-29HR7078
Schweikert Introduces Equal Access to the Colorado River Act to Protect Arizona in Future Shortages

Schweikert Introduces Equal Access to the Colorado River Act to Protect Arizona in Future Shortages WASHINGTON, DC – This month, Congressman David Schweikert (R-Ariz.) introduced H.R. 7078, the Equal Access to the Colorado River Act, to ensure Arizona is...

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