2022: Schweikert Voted Against An Amendment That Allowed The Admission Of Essential Scientists And Technical Experts Into The U.S. To Advance And Protect The National Security Innovation Base. In July 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, which would "allow for admission of essential scientists and technical experts to promote and protect the national security innovation base." The vote was on the adoption of an amendment. The House adopted the amendment by a vote 226-201. [House Vote 341, 7/14/22; Congressional Quarterly, 7/14/22; Congressional Actions, H.Amdt. 279; Congressional Actions, H.R. 7900]