David Schweikert supports tax cuts and deregulation as key drivers of economic growth. He advocates for reducing government spending and has backed measures that aim to balance the federal budget.
Agriculture
Conservative
Schweikert supports policies that aim to reduce regulation on agricultural businesses and promote free-market solutions to issues faced by farmers.
Immigration
Conservative
Schweikert holds a firm stance on immigration, advocating for stronger border security and stricter enforcement of existing immigration laws.
Education
Conservative
He favors educational reform that emphasizes local control over school systems and supports school choice, including charter schools and voucher programs.
Energy
Conservative
Schweikert promotes the expansion of domestic energy production, including fossil fuels, and supports reducing regulatory restrictions on energy companies.
Climate change
Conservative
He is skeptical of regulatory approaches to climate change and emphasizes market-based solutions and technological innovation.
Healthcare
Conservative
Schweikert opposes the Affordable Care Act and advocates for healthcare reforms that increase competition and patient choice in the market.
Housing
Conservative
He generally favors reducing federal involvement in housing and encourages private sector solutions to meet housing needs.
Transportation
Conservative
Schweikert supports investments in infrastructure but prefers approaches that involve private-public partnerships and reduced government spending.
Veterans affairs
Conservative
He advocates for reforms in the Veterans Affairs system to improve efficiency and supports increasing access to care through private providers.
Voting rights
Conservative
Schweikert supports measures aimed at ensuring electoral integrity, including voter ID laws and maintaining accurate voter rolls.