David Schweikert

Electoral integrity

Criminal justice

Fiscal policy

Healthcare

Education

Economy and labor

Environment and energy

Immigration

National security and foreign policy

Civil rights and liberties

Social policy

Technology and data

Civil liberties and government power

Government accountability and transparency

Infrastructure and public investment

Schweikert spoke for 30 minutes on the House floor about the federal government's borrowing rate, long-term fiscal obligations, and demographic challenges affecting federal spending.

Schweikert spoke for 60 minutes on the House floor presenting mathematical analysis of the federal government's fiscal situation, including projections that Social Security beneficiaries would face a 24 percent cut in benefits within 6 years and 4 months, and that Medicare's trust fund would be depleted within 6 years and 3 months.

Schweikert spoke for 30 minutes about corruption in Washington, describing how lobbyists pay content creators and social media influencers to promote their interests and oppose reform efforts.

Schweikert presented to Congress a unified theory of federal fiscal policy based on mathematics, money, and demographics, stating that the country spent $1.43 for every dollar taken in, was borrowing $87,400 per second, and faced a demographic crisis with the same number of 18-year-olds as 20 years ago but double the number of people 65 and older.

Schweikert presented a 30-minute speech explaining that the federal government is borrowing $83,720 per second and discussed how demographic changes, with half of government spending projected to go to those 65 and older within 33 months, are driving unsustainable debt and deficit spending.

Schweikert spoke for 30 minutes on the House floor about federal spending, demographics, and Medicare financing, presenting data showing that in 33 months over half of federal spending will go to those 65 and older and that the Medicare trust fund will be empty in 6.5 years.

Schweikert yielded 30 minutes of floor time to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Roy) to discuss the United States' fiscal situation.

Schweikert spoke for 30 minutes on the House floor about debt, deficits, and demographics, discussing interest rate fragility, GDP growth, and the projected insolvency of Social Security and Medicare trust funds.

Schweikert discussed GDP growth trends, noting that the country could reach five percent GDP growth in the current quarter and that third quarter 2025 showed 4.3 percent GDP growth, while explaining the relationship between economic growth and tax collections and analyzing labor force participation and demographic trends.

Schweikert delivered a 30-minute floor speech arguing that Congress operates in a "math-free zone" and contending that ACA subsidies constitute wasteful "subsidies on top of subsidies" that primarily benefit insurance companies rather than healthcare delivery, citing CBO reports and his own calculations estimating the cost at $105-111 billion.

Schweikert discussed an economic report titled "Measuring What Matters" that examines U.S. fiscal obligations, highlighting calculations showing that covering pension and healthcare benefits would require over 100 percent of a child's lifetime income at a 6 percent discount rate, and explained the hierarchy of federal spending with Social Security first, net interest second, and Medicare third.

Schweikert spoke for up to ten minutes on the House floor to argue that healthcare policy debates have focused on financing and subsidies rather than addressing underlying costs, waste, fraud, and delivery methods.

Schweikert stated that the country is buried in debt primarily due to interest and demographics, and noted that fertility rates started to fall 40 years ago.

Schweikert delivered a 60-minute floor speech addressing fiscal challenges, discussing Social Security and Medicare trust fund depletion timelines, interest rates, and demographic factors affecting U.S. sovereign debt.

Schweikert stated that the United States is borrowing approximately $72,000 every second and warned that Medicare and Social Security trust funds will be empty within 7 years if spending is not addressed.

Schweikert stated that for every dollar of tax collections in fiscal year 2026, the government will spend $1.43, and warned that the Social Security trust fund will be empty in 7 years resulting in a 24 percent cut to benefits, and that the Medicare trust fund will be empty in 7 years resulting in an 11 percent cut to hospital payments.

Schweikert yielded 30 minutes of speaking time to Mr. Kiley of California under the Speaker's announced policy.

Schweikert delivered a 60-minute speech explaining the Congressional Budget Office's scoring methodology, the Social Security actuary report, and the primary drivers of federal debt over the next 10 years, which he identified as interest payments and healthcare spending.

Schweikert spoke for 60 minutes on the House floor to discuss tax policy, Medicare Advantage reform, and immigration policy, stating that "the math will always win" and presenting data to address what he characterized as misrepresentations about how the tax system works.

Schweikert presented charts and data during a 60-minute floor speech to demonstrate that the United States is borrowing approximately $6 billion daily, will borrow $7 billion the following year, and will borrow $10 billion daily within 9 budget years, with the majority of borrowing driven by demographic factors rather than tax or spending policy choices.

Schweikert yielded his 60-minute speaking time to Mr. Ellzey of Texas to honor retired Navy Commander Bruce Fecht.

Schweikert discussed the federal debt and borrowing rates, noting that the U.S. borrows approximately $72,000 per second currently and approximately $82,000 per second next year, and explained how countries like Japan that hold large amounts of U.S. sovereign debt could use that leverage in trade negotiations.

Schweikert stated that congressional speeches have become less factual based on a study analyzing speeches from the late 1800s to 2022, and that public policy is now made based on feelings rather than mathematical facts, noting that the United States is currently borrowing $72,000 per second.

Schweikert discussed the federal government's fiscal situation, stating that the country borrows $60,000 to $70,000 every second, spends $1.39 for every dollar of tax receipts taken in, and will spend $7.1 trillion to $7.2 trillion against $5 trillion in projected tax receipts.

Schweikert stated that the United States borrows approximately $6 billion a day, about $70,000 a second, and that in a decade, 30 percent of tax receipts will go to paying interest on the debt.

Schweikert presented a chart-based analysis of federal budget mathematics, explaining that mandatory spending and interest payments are automatic while Members of Congress only vote on discretionary spending (which he described as all borrowed money), and noted that the federal government borrowed $1.39 for every dollar in tax receipts the previous year.

Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 — This bill advances government transparency by requiring the Department of Agriculture to report to Congress on threats to agriculture and natural resources.

DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 — This bill supports national security by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to develop better technology for detecting dangerous drugs at borders and ports of entry.

Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act — This bill advances Native American sovereignty and self-determination by transferring land to tribal control, supporting the civil right of indigenous peoples to govern their own territories.

Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023 — This bill supports Holocaust education programs by extending federal authorization and funding for educational initiatives through 2030.

Midnight Rules Relief Act — This bill makes it easier for Congress to overturn multiple regulations at once during presidential transitions, which could reduce executive branch accountability by allowing rapid reversal of rules without individual scrutiny.

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 — This bill extends and updates federal programs that protect endangered wildlife species and their habitats through conservation funding and partnerships.

Schweikert presented mathematical data on federal spending and borrowing, stating that for every dollar of tax collection the Federal Government takes in, it spends $1.39, and argued that Members of Congress only vote on 26 percent of the budget while the majority is mandatory spending or borrowed funds.

Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act — This bill streamlines the permitting process for dredging and filling activities in U.S. waters, potentially making it easier to conduct these projects but risking reduced environmental protections.

Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 — This bill strengthens national security by reducing Chinese government influence over U.S. shipping infrastructure and giving federal authorities more power to prevent foreign manipulation of maritime commerce.

Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. — This bill opposes a carbon tax as economically harmful, taking a stance against a potential revenue-raising or economy-regulating tax policy.

Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes. — This bill opposes environmental regulations on energy production and federal lands while promoting increased domestic fossil fuel development.

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation. — This bill strengthens the U.S. position on a major foreign conflict by formally condemning Russian actions against Ukrainian children and supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.

Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act — This bill uses sanctions to protect the stability and democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, advancing U.S. foreign policy interests in maintaining peace in a strategically important region.

Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — This bill would restrict or ban applications controlled by foreign adversaries like China from operating in the United States to protect national security and prevent foreign surveillance of Americans.

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 — This bill extends federal funding and authorization for airport infrastructure programs and aviation services, supporting continued public investment in transportation infrastructure.

Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 — This bill authorizes federal spending to keep government operating and funds student aid programs, representing a decision to maintain current spending levels rather than make cuts or increases.

DOE and SBA Research Act — This bill would advance the economy and labor pillar by fostering collaboration between federal agencies to support research and development activities that include small businesses, potentially creating innovation and job opportunities.