Press Releases
For Immediate Release: September 7, 2017 - Contact: Katherina Dimenstein, (202) 225-2190
Washington: Rep. Jared Polis, D-Colo., and Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., co-chairs of the Congressional Blockchain Caucus, introduced the Cryptocurrency Tax Fairness Act of 2017 today.
Joint Economic Committee Chairman Pat Tiberi (R-OH) today unveiled Main Street Economics, the first-ever podcast by committee Republicans. Participants will talk about ways to expand economic opportunity for American families.
Contact: Cami Lepire, Ashley Sylvester
Washington, D.C. – Representatives Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) and David Schweikert (AZ-06), the co-chairs of the Congressional Valley Fever Task Force, released the following statement after launching a new Valley Fever Task Force website:
Schweikert Builds Consensus to Repeal Obamacare, Reduce Premiums
Freedom Caucus Members Schweikert, Palmer launch conservative pro-growth amendment to protect preexisting conditions and drives down healthcare costs.
Legislation Includes Policies Proposed By President Trump to Deliver 21st Century, Patient-Centered Health Care System
Today, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) released legislation to repeal and replace Obamacare through a budget process known as reconciliation.
21st Century Blockchain and Digital Currencies
Congressman Schweikert sent a letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) regarding digital currencies and their underlying technologies. The Congressman has been an avid supporter of blockchain technology, the technology behind many cryptocurrencies and distributed ledgers, as sees this as the future of financial services.
Congressman Schweikert to Meet with Local Employers to Discuss his Efforts to Increase Credit Access For Small Business Owners
(Nogales, AZ) Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-06) holds Access to Credit Day in Nogales to discuss the importance of the financial services industry in our economy, especially in Arizona.