Opinion Pieces

By Congressman Schweikert When the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was created in December of 1970, it was intended to embody an attitude of synergy and harmony with Congress and the States, while tackling the quality of our air, land and water. Today, there is little harmony and synergy and in its place, friction and isolation. Instead of working alongside States, and those who are most affected by regulations, we see an elusive, unaccountable agency bulldoze past any attempt to engage.

By Congressman David Schweikert Software code is the engine that keeps the modern world running. It is ubiquitous in everyday objects --keypad door locks, home automation systems, our mobile phones, cars, TVs–even refrigerators and stoves. Despite this, only 1 in 10 schools offer computer programming classes to K-12 students.

by Rep. David Schweikert | March 17, 2014 | In December, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed rules to implement provisions of the 2012 JOBS (Jumpstart Our Business Startups) Act that revised Regulation A, Sections 3(b) –sometimes referred to as Reg A+. This question and answer summarizes the issues and questions about the rules. The SEC is accepting comments on the proposed rules through March 24, 2014.

By Congressman David Schweikert | March 5, 2014 | It is tax season again. With all of the recent news about identity theft and bank account hacking, it's more important than ever to know how to protect your personal information and what signs may indicate that you've been a victim of tax ID theft.

by Congressman David Schweikert | February 7, 2014 | STEM education can lead students down a path that ensures their future economic security. Unfortunately, only 16 percent of high school seniors are math proficient and interested in STEM careers.

by Congressman David Schweikert Last October, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed rules to implement crowdfunding provision s of the 2012 JOBS (Jumpstart Our Business Startups) Act. The long-awaited proposal contained 450 pages of SEC comment and about 100 pages of rules and new forms. This article summarizes the issues and questions about the rules. The SEC is accepting comments on the proposal. The comment period closes on February 3, 2014.