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Dear ,

During my last floor speech, I shared the hard truth about our federal government: It is an insurance company with an army, and it does not have the money to make good on its promises.

Overspending and borrowing are jeopardizing America’s economic future. Over the past 12 months, the we've spent $945.1 billion just on interest payments for the national debt. Unless we get honest about the structural drivers, we’re going to hand our kids a poorer, more fragile country. The problem is, no one is offering solutions that actually move us toward fiscal responsibility. 

I laid out what I've proposed as steps in the right direction. We need to modernize and realign incentives within Medicare Advantage, adopt a talent-based immigration system to grow the workforce, and reclaim $1.5 trillion in federal funds that we pay interest on. This is how we get back on track, through legislating actual change, not corporate or party hand-ringing.

Important Information for Those Who Missed the April Tax Deadline

The IRS has highlighted several resources to help taxpayers who missed the April 2025 federal income tax return filing deadline and owe taxes interest and penalties.

"Taxpayers who owe taxes should file their tax return and pay as soon as they can. Interest and penalties will continue to accrue on the owed taxes until the balance is paid in full. Even if a taxpayer cannot afford to immediately pay the full amount of taxes owed, they should still file a tax return and pay as much as possible."

Online payment options - Individuals can pay taxes owed securely through:

• IRS Online Account
  
• IRS Direct Pay
  
• The Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS), debit/credit card or digital wallet
  
• Short-term payment plan – The total balance owed is less than $100,000 in combined tax, penalties and interest.
  
• Long-term payment plan – The total balance owed is less than $50,000 in combined tax, penalties and interest.

The Congressional Award 

I’m proud to spotlight the Congressional Award, one of the highest honors Congress bestows on young people ages 14–24. This program challenges young Arizonans to set goals in volunteer service, personal development, fitness and exploration, building skills and leadership for life. Students, start your journey today.

Our New Capitol Hill Police Chief

I want to congratulate Michael Sullivan on his appointment as the new chief of the U.S. Capitol Police. Chief Sullivan brings his new position with invaluable expertise, including his tenure as the interim chief of the Phoenix Police Department from 2022 to 2025. We are encouraged by his leadership, and appreciate his continued service.

Recognizing Some Amazing Citizens of AZ-01

It was a pleasure to meet with Lewis Esterly and his family last week. Lewis is one of 17 outstanding students from our district appointed to a U.S. service academy this year. Later this summer, he will report to West Point, where he will begin his journey toward becoming a leader in our nation’s military.

I often say it, but it bears repeating: meeting the young men and women who represent the future of our country is one of the greatest privileges of this job. That feeling is even more meaningful when so many of them come from our own community.

To Lewis, thank you for your commitment to serve. We’re proud of you and wish you the very best in the years ahead.

An Update From the Joint Economic Committee

I want to provide you with some critical insights from the Joint Economic Committee's May 2025 Arizona Employment and National Expenditures Updates.

Arizona lost 3,500 net payroll jobs and the unemployment rate remained unchanged in May. Over the past 12-months, Arizona has added 25,100 net payroll jobs and the unemployment rate rose by 0.7 percentage points from 3.4%. For context, Arizona nonfarm payroll employment has increased in 8 of the past 12 months.

Headline personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index, the Federal Reserves preferred measure of inflation, was 0.14% month-over-month and 2.34% year-over-year. Core PCE price index inflation, which excludes food and energy prices, was 0.18% month-over-month and 2.68% year-over-year. Consumer expenditure decreased by 0.28% ($45.4 billion) and personal income decreased by 0.42% ($109.59 billion) over the month.

The Joint Economic Committee releases fiscal updates on a regular basis, and you can receive these updates by registering HERE.

Do you have any general questions that I can help answer? Do not hesitate to reach out to my offices at (202) 225-2190 or (480) 946-2411.

Thank you for taking the time to read this update on my latest work in Washington, D.C. and Arizona’s First Congressional District! If you have any comments or concerns, I encourage you to reach out to my office.

Sincerely,

David Schweikert