2022: Schweikert Voted To Authorize The Small Business Administration To Declare A Disaster In Rural Areas For The Purpose Of Providing Disaster Assistance Loans. In December 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted for the Disaster Assistance for Rural Communities Act, which would "allow the Small Business Administration to declare a disaster, for the purpose of providing disaster assistance loans, in rural areas in which the president has declared a major disaster but has not authorized direct financial assistance, if the SBA determines, upon request by a state or tribe, that 'significant damage' has occurred. It would define 'significant damage' as losses of at least 40 percent of either the fair replacement value or pre-disaster fair market value of the damaged property, whichever is less. The bill would also require the SBA to report annually to Congress on economic injuries resulting from major disasters in rural areas and the agency's response to requests for assistance under the bill's provisions. It would also require the Government Accountability Office to report to Congress on unique challenges in providing rural disaster assistance and legislative recommendations to improve such assistance." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 406-8, thus the bill was sent to President Biden and it ultimately became law. [House Vote 517, 12/8/22; Congressional Quarterly, 12/8/22; Congressional Actions, S. 1617]