Schweikert, David

David Schweikert is a Republican Representative serving Arizona's 1st Congressional District, which includes Scottsdale and northern Phoenix. He first entered Congress in 2011 and has represented several variations of his home district over his tenure. Before his time in Washington, he built a career in real estate and finance, served in the Arizona State House as Majority Whip, and held local office as the Maricopa County Treasurer and Chairman of the Arizona State Board of Equalization.

In the House, Schweikert is recognized as a fiscal hawk with a deep focus on tax reform and economic policy. He holds significant leadership roles as the Chair of the Joint Economic Committee and the Chair of the Oversight Subcommittee for the House Committee on Ways and Means. His legislative work often centers on modernizing the tax code and improving the taxpayer experience, as seen in his sponsorship of the Taxpayer Experience Improvement Act and the Taxpayer Workforce Modernization Act. He is also a co-chair of the Blockchain Caucus, reflecting his interest in how emerging technologies can drive economic growth and government efficiency.