JEC Establishes Committee Leadership for the 119th Congress
The Joint Economic Committee in the 119th Congress will be led by Chairman David Schweikert (R-AZ-01) and Vice Chairman Eric Schmitt (R-MO).
Chairman Schweikert on February Jobs Report
“As the February data demonstrates moderate employment and nominal wage growth, let’s be clear about the numbers…” said Chairman Schweikert
Chairman Schweikert on January Inflation Report
“The persistent inflation this report shows partially correlates directly with years of excessive government spending and poor economic policies” said Chairman-Designate Schweikert. “Despite a change in administration, the economic challenges that American families face have not disappeared overnigh...
Congressman Schweikert on December Jobs Report
“As we transition to a new administration, the December jobs report provides an essential opportunity to assess the economic policies of the Biden administration and the challenges facing hardworking Americans”
November 2024 PCE and Q3 2024 GDP Third Revision Staff Commentary
Vice Chairman Schweikert on November Inflation and Real Earnings Reports
Four years of poor economic policy have left household budget’s razor thin ahead of the holiday season. Whether it be in the checkout line or at the gas pump, Americans feel inflation effects everywhere except their paychecks. Republicans intend to reverse the curse of inflation crushing the middle...
November 2024 CPI and Real Earnings Staff Commentary
November 2024 Employment Situation and October 2024 JOLTS Staff Commentary
October 2024 PCE and Q3 2024 GDP Second Estimate Staff Commentary
Vice Chairman Schweikert on National Debt Surpassing $36 Trillion
“The blatant disregard for fiscal responsibility is astounding – not only are we now $36 trillion in debt, but it only took 118 days [since July 26, 2024] to add the last trillion. The next trillion will come all too soon,” said Vice Chairman Schwikert.