United States Congressional Joint Economic Committee
Committee was established as a part of the Employment Act of 1946
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The Joint Economic Committee (JEC) is one of four standing joint committees of the U.S. Congress. The committee was established as a part of the Employment Act of 1946, which deemed the committee responsible for reporting the current economic condition of the United States and for making suggestions for improvement to the economy. The JEC is currently chaired by Representative David Schweikert of Arizona.
Formed1946
ChairDavid Schweikert (R)
Since January 3, 2025
Since January 3, 2025
Vice ChairEric Schmitt (R)
Since January 3, 2025
Since January 3, 2025
Seats20
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| Active United States Congress 119th Congress | |
| History | |
| Formed | 1946 |
| Leadership | |
| Chair | David Schweikert (R) Since January 3, 2025 |
| Vice Chair | Eric Schmitt (R) Since January 3, 2025 |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 20 |
| Political parties | Majority (12)
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Jurisdiction
- Study the implications of the Economic Report of the President
- Seek ways to coordinate programs involved in the Report
- File an annual report relating to its study of these implications and programs with the Senate, the House of Representatives, and all Congressional committees having legislative duties relating to the Report
- Make other reports and recommendations to the Senate and the House as the committee members see fit
- Hold hearings on the report and other economic matters as the committee members see fit.[1]
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Committee leadership
The chair and vice chair rotate between the House and Senate majority each Congressional term, while the ranking member and vice ranking member rotate between the House and Senate minority.
Chairs
| Name | Party | State | Start | End | Chamber |
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| Bob Casey | Democratic | Pennsylvania | 2011 | 2013 | Senate |
| Kevin Brady | Republican | Texas | 2013 | 2015 | House |
| Dan Coats | Republican | Indiana | 2015 | 2017 | Senate |
| Pat Tiberi | Republican | Ohio | 2017 | 2018 | House |
| Erik Paulsen | Republican | Minnesota | 2018 | 2019 | House |
| Mike Lee | Republican | Utah | 2019 | 2021 | Senate |
| Don Beyer | Democratic | Virginia | 2021 | 2023 | House |
| Martin Heinrich | Democratic | New Mexico | 2023 | 2025 | Senate |
| David Schweikert | Republican | Arizona | 2025 | present | House |
Vice Chairs
| Name | Party | State | Start | End | Chamber |
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| Mike Lee | Republican | Utah | 2017 | 2019 | Senate |
| Carolyn Maloney | Democratic | New York | 2019 | 2021 | House |
| Martin Heinrich | Democratic | New Mexico | 2021 | 2023 | Senate |
| David Schweikert | Republican | Arizona | 2023 | 2025 | House |
| Eric Schmitt | Republican | Missouri | 2025 | present | Senate |
Ranking Members
| Name | Party | State | Start | End | Chamber |
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| Carolyn Maloney | Democratic | New York | 2015 | 2017 | House |
| Martin Heinrich | Democratic | New Mexico | 2017 | 2019 | Senate |
| David Schweikert | Republican | Arizona | 2019 | 2021 | House |
| Mike Lee | Republican | Utah | 2021 | 2023 | Senate |
| Don Beyer | Democratic | Virginia | 2023 | 2025 | House |
| Maggie Hassan | Democratic | New Hampshire | 2025 | present | Senate |
Vice Ranking Members
| Name | Party | State | Start | End | Chamber |
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| Carolyn Maloney | Democratic | New York | 2017 | 2019 | House |
| Martin Heinrich | Democratic | New Mexico | 2019 | 2021 | Senate |
| David Schweikert | Republican | Arizona | 2021 | 2023 | House |
| Mike Lee | Republican | Utah | 2023 | 2025 | Senate |
| Don Beyer | Democratic | Virginia | 2025 | present | House |
Historical committee rosters
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