U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee

Chairman

David Schweikert

U.S. Representative (R-AZ)

Latest Republican news

August 4, 2026

Trade Gap Contracted in June, Ends 18 Percent Above 12-Month Average

The total trade deficit in June was $73.26 billion, down $4.39 billion from May and 18 percent above the 12-month average. In trade of goods, the U.S. ran a trade deficit of $102.11 billion, down $3.8...

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Ranking Member

Maggie Hassan

U.S. Senator (D-NH)

Latest Democratic news

August 4, 2026

RELEASE: As New Report Finds that Superbugs Cost the U.S. Health Care System $5.7 Billion Annually, Senator Hassan Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Help Develop New Antibiotics

U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) has launched a new effort to combat the growing threat of superbugs – bacteria or fungi resistant to standard antibiotics. The U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee ...

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Committee
hearings

Mar 4, 2026 • 10:30AM

Hearing: POSTPONED: Evaluating the U.S. Competitiveness and Investment Advantages of a Destination-Based Cash Flow Tax (DBCFT)

216 Hart Senate Office Building

Mar 18, 2026 • 2:30PM

Hearing: Keeping Our Promises: Labor Inflows, Maintaining Competitiveness, and Supporting an Aging Population

Mar 25, 2026 • 1:30PM

Hearing: The Rising Global Scam Economy: Modernizing Federal Approaches to Protect Americans from Foreign Fraudsters

Jun 24, 2026 • 2:00PM

Hearing: Protecting Patients and Taxpayers: Combating Healthcare Fraud and Leakage to Strengthen Program Integrity

G-50 Dirksen Senate Office Building