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David Schweikert

David Schweikert

RRepublicanAZ-1 · Representative
63
/ 100
Average
Attendance99
Avg: 96
Independence3
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone11
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency100
Avg: 57

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

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
57
Total Statements
32
Floor Speeches
25
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Taxes: 24Healthcare: 20Economy: 18Immigration: 13Social Security: 13Defense: 10Environment: 10Transparency: 9Trade: 9Foreign Policy: 7Labor: 6Agriculture: 5Education: 3Gun Policy: 3Housing: 3

Speech Tone

Neutral: 43Bipartisan: 6Ceremonial: 4Urgent: 3: 1

Statements (57)

Press Release2026-06-03
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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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 Speech2026-04-15BipartisanHealthcareEconomyTaxesHR1HRES1156
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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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 Speech2026-03-18
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 Speech2026-03-18Labor
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 Speech2026-03-05ImmigrationTaxesEnvironment
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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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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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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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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Floor Speech2026-01-21HealthcareEconomyTaxes
DEBT, DEFICITS, AND DEMOGRAPHICS

DEBT, DEFICITS, AND DEMOGRAPHICS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1167-H1170] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…

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Press Release2026-01-20
Schweikert Joins Crane Appeal Urging FEMA to Reconsider Arizona Flood Denial

Schweikert Joins Crane Appeal Urging FEMA to Reconsider Arizona Flood Denial Rep. David Schweikert joined Rep. Eli Crane and Arizona leaders in pressing FEMA to reverse its denial of a major...

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Floor Speech2026-01-14
Sponsored: To amend the Colorado River Basin Project Act to provide for the equitable distribution of Colorado River water for the lower basin…

David Schweikert sponsored this legislation: To amend the Colorado River Basin Project Act to provide for the equitable distribution of Colorado River water for the lower basin States, and for other purposes.. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Floor Speech2026-01-13HealthcareEconomyTaxes
GROWING THE GDP

GROWING THE GDP Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)] [House] [Pages H713-H716] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] GROWING THE GDP (Under…

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Press Release2026-01-13Immigration
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Press Release2026-01-13Immigration
2.7.23 Press Release – Yellen Bill on Debt Limit

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Press Release2026-01-13Immigration
2.1.23 Press Release – Yellen letter

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Press Release2026-01-13Immigration
1.30.23 Press Release – PAWS Off Act

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Floor Speech2026-01-08UrgentImmigrationHealthcareTaxes
CONGRESS IS A MATH-FREE ZONE

CONGRESS IS A MATH-FREE ZONE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)] [House] [Pages H244-H246] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CONGRESS…

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Press Release2025-09-26
Schweikert Introduces RESTART SUNSET Act of 2025 to Hold Federal Agencies Accountable and Cut Regulatory Waste

Schweikert Introduces RESTART SUNSET Act of 2025 to Hold Federal Agencies Accountable and Cut Regulatory Waste WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-01) recently introduced the RESTART SUNSET Act of 2025 (Regulatory Evidence-based Standards for Thorough Accountability and...

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Press Release2025-09-26EnvironmentDefenseTechnology
Congress Votes “Yay” on Rep. Schweikert’s NDAA Amendments to Enhance the Expansion of AI and Technology in the Department of Defense

Congress Votes “Yay” on Rep. Schweikert’s NDAA Amendments to Enhance the Expansion of AI and Technology in the Department of Defense WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last Night, two amendments offered by Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-01) were adopted into the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year…

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Press Release2025-09-26HR5530
Schweikert Introduces Legislation to Protect Contracted Postal Units

Schweikert Introduces Legislation to Protect Contracted Postal Units WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-01) introduced the Postal Contracting Financial Accountability Act, H.R.5530, which protects community-based Contracted Postal Units...

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Floor Speech2025-09-19
Sponsored: Postal Contracting Financial Accountability Act

David Schweikert sponsored this legislation: Postal Contracting Financial Accountability Act. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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Floor Speech2025-09-16
Sponsored: Critical Mineral Brine Extraction Research and Development Act

David Schweikert sponsored this legislation: Critical Mineral Brine Extraction Research and Development Act. Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

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Floor Speech2025-09-10CeremonialTaxes
Sponsored: Recognizing the 60th anniversary of independence of the Republic of Singapore and supporting a strong United States-Singapore relationship.

David Schweikert sponsored this legislation: Recognizing the 60th anniversary of independence of the Republic of Singapore and supporting a strong United States-Singapore relationship.. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Floor Speech2025-08-15Taxes
Sponsored: Scam Farms Marque and Reprisal Authorization Act of 2025

David Schweikert sponsored this legislation: Scam Farms Marque and Reprisal Authorization Act of 2025. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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