2023: Schweikert Voted For An Amendment That Would Have Removed A $1.5 Billion Appropriation For The Essential Air Service Over 5 Years. In July 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted for an amendment to the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, which would "strike language that would authorize $1.5 billion over five years for the Essential Air Service." The vote was on the adoption of an amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 49 to 386. [House Vote 351, 7/19/23; Congressional Quarterly, 7/19/23; Congressional Actions, H.R. 3935; Congressional Actions, H.Amdt. 276]