Dave Weldon

David Joseph Weldon is an American physician and former politician who served as a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Florida's 15th congressional district from 1995 to 2009. A practicing internal medicine doctor prior to entering public office, Weldon was active in Congress on issues related to space policy, veterans’ health, and biomedical research funding. He served on the House Appropriations Committee and was active in shaping NASA and Department of Defense priorities during his tenure, particularly related to the Kennedy Space Center and the broader Space Coast region.