2023: Schweikert Voted For An Amendment That Would Have Supported Eliminating The Department Of Education's Elementary And Secondary Education Functions By The End Of 2023. In March 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted for an amendment to the Parents Bill of Rights Act, which would "express the sense of Congress in support of terminating the Education Department's elementary and secondary education functions by Dec. 31, 2023." The vote was on the adoption of an amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 161 to 265. [House Vote 156, 3/24/23; Congressional Quarterly, 3/24/23; Congressional Actions, H.R. 5; Congressional Actions, H.Amdt. 124]
2021: Schweikert Voted For Allowing Grant Recipients From The Teacher Education Assistance For College And Higher Education Grant Program To Serve In Geographical Areas With High-Need, And Permitting Recipients To Revert Their Grants That Were Turned To Loans Back To Grants With An Extended Service Obligation Period. In September 2021, Schweikert voted for the Consider Teachers Act of 2021 which would, according to Congressional Quarterly, "expand eligibility and modify service verification requirements for the Education Department's Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education grant program, which provides grants to undergraduate and graduate students who agree to teach for four years following graduation as full-time teachers in a high-need field serving low-income students. Among other provisions, it would allow grant recipients to serve in high-need geographic areas, in addition to high-need subject areas. It would permit recipients whose grants have been converted into loans due to failure to meet program requirements to request that they be reverted to grants, with an extended service obligation window, under certain conditions. It would extend the service obligation window up to three years for grant recipients whose service was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 406-16 and sent to the President. [House Vote 302, 9/28/21; Congressional Quarterly, 9/28/21; Congressional Actions, S. 848]
2022: Schweikert Voted Against The FY 2023 Omnibus Spending Package, Which Provided $207.4 Billion For The Departments Of Labor, Health And Human Services, Education, And Related Agencies. In December 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against concurring with the Senate amendment to the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, which would "provide approximately $25.5 billion for the Agriculture Department and related agencies; $82.4 billion for the Commerce and Justice departments and science and related agencies; $797.7 billion for the Defense Department; $54 billion for the Energy Department and federal water projects; $27.6 billion for the Treasury Department, federal judiciary and a number of executive agencies; $60.7 billion for the Homeland Security Department; $38.9 billion for the Interior Department, EPA and related agencies; $207.4 billion for the Labor, Health and Human Services and Education departments and related agencies; $6.9 billion for legislative branch entities; $154.2 billion for the Veterans Affairs Department, military construction, and related agencies; $59.7 billion for the State Department and related agencies; and $87.3 billion for the Transportation and Housing and Urban Development departments and related agencies." The vote was on a motion to concur. The House concurred with the Senate amendment by a vote of 225-201, thus bill was sent to President Biden and ultimately became law. [House Vote 549, 12/23/22; Congressional Quarterly, 12/23/22; Congressional Actions, S.Amdt. 6552; Congressional Actions, H.R. 2617]
The FY 2023 Omnibus Raised The Maximum Pell Grant Amount By $500 To $7,395, Which Was The Greatest Increase Since 2009. According to CNN, "The law increases the maximum Pell grant award by $500 to $7,395 for the coming school year. This marks the largest boost since the 2009-2010 school year. About 7 million students, many from lower-income families, receive Pell grants every year to help them afford college." [CNN, 12/29/22]
The FY 2023 Omnibus Provided Almost $12 Billion To Head Start, Which Supports Low-Income Families Prepare Their Young Kids For School. According to CNN, "Also, Head Start will receive nearly $12 billion, an 8.6% boost. The program helps young children from low-income families prepare for school." [CNN, 12/29/22]
2022: Schweikert Voted Against Providing $76.4 Billion To The Education Department, Including $24.6 Billion For Federal Student Aid. In March 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against the second portion of the Fiscal 2022 Omnibus Appropriations, which would provide "$76.4 billion for the Education Department, including $24.6 billion for federal student aid programs." The vote was on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment with a House amendment. The bill was divided and this vote was the second portion of the bill. The House concurred with the Senate by a vote of 260-171. After resolving differences, the bill was sent to the President and became law. [House Vote 66, 3/9/22; Congressional Quarterly, 3/9/22; Congressional Actions, H.R. 2471]
The Bill Provided $17.5 Billion For Poor Primary And Secondary Schools And Increased Head Start Funding To $11 Billion. According to CNN, "The bill would provide $17.5 billion for high-poverty K-12 schools, an increase of $1 billion, the largest in more than a decade. And it calls for increasing funding for Head Start by $289 million to $11 billion." [CNN, 3/9/22]
The Pell Grant Maximum Was Increased To $6,895 Per Year. According to CNN, "The maximum Pell Grant would increase by $400, to $6,895 a year. Pell Grants are generally awarded to undergraduate students with exceptional financial needs, and the amounts are based on their costs to attend school, family sizes and incomes." [CNN, 3/9/22]
The Bill Provided A $400 Increase To The Maximum Pell Grant And Provided $363 Million To HBCUs. According to Time, "The spending bill partly accomplishes these goals, increasing the maximum Pell Grant by $400---the largest increase in the maximum award in more than a decade---and authorizing $363 million in HBCU funding." [Time, 3/9/22]
The Bill Provided A $35 Million Increase From Last Year To Federal Student Aid Programs. According to Time, "In total, the bill provides $24.6 billion for federal student aid programs, an increase of $35 million from the previous year." [Time, 3/9/22]
2021: Schweikert Voted Against The American Rescue Plan Act Of 2021, Which Provided $122.8 Billion To Public Schools, $39.6 Billion For Higher Institutions, $3 Billion To Education Programs For Students With Disabilities, And $2.75 Billion To Non-Public Schools. In March 2021, Schweikert voted against concurring in the Senate amendment to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 which would, according to Congressional Quarterly, "provide $122.8 billion for an Education Department elementary and secondary school emergency relief fund; $39.6 billion for grants to higher education institutions; $3 billion for education programs for individuals with disabilities and $2.75 billion for non-public schools." The vote was on concurring in the Senate amendment to the bill. The House concurred with the Senate by a vote of 220-211 and sent to the President and ultimately the bill became law. [House Vote 72, 3/10/21; Congressional Quarterly, 3/10/21; Congressional Actions, H.R. 1319]
The American Rescue Plan Approved Additional Funds To Support Schools To Reopen. According to The Washington Post, "The stimulus bill approves additional money to help schools reopen, allow restaurants and businesses to stay afloat, and assist state and local governments trying to meet their financial needs." [The Washington Post, 3/10/21]
The American Rescue Plan Provided $128 Billion To State Educational Agencies, With Most Allocated To Local Agencies, And $39 Billion To Higher Institutions. According to NPR, "There are over $128 billion in grants to state educational agencies, with 90% allocated to local educational agencies, plus $39 billion in grants to higher education institutions." [NPR, 3/11/21]
Under The American Rescue Plan Made "Any Student Loan Forgiveness Passed" Between December 31, 2020 And January 1, 2021 Non-Taxable. According to NPR, "The Senate version signed by Biden added a provision to make any student loan forgiveness passed between Dec. 31, 2020, and Jan. 1, 2026, tax-free --- rather than having the forgiven debt be treated as taxable income." [NPR, 3/11/21]
2020: Schweikert Voted Against The FY 2021 Omnibus Appropriations And Coronavirus Relief, Which Authorized $81.9 Billion In Aid For Elementary And Secondary Schools And Higher Education Institutions. In December 2020, Schweikert voted against the second portion of the FY2021 Omnibus Appropriations and Coronavirus Relief package which would provide, according to Congressional Quarterly, "$81.9 billion for Education Department grants to states to support elementary, secondary and higher education." The vote was on concurring in Senate amendment with portion of the amendment. The House agreed to the motion by a vote of 359-53 and sent to the President and ultimately became law. [House Vote 251, 12/21/20; Congressional Quarterly, 12/21/20; Congressional Actions, H.R. 133]
2019: Schweikert Voted Against The FY 2020 Minibus Appropriations Bill, Which Provided $72.8 Billion For The Department of Education. In December 2019, Schweikert voted against the FY 2020 minibus spending bill, which represented 8 of the 12 appropriations bills. According to Congressional Quarterly, "The bill provides $72.8 billion in discretionary funding for programs and activities of the Education Department --- $1.3 billion more than FY 2019 and $8.7 billion more than requested. For elementary and secondary school education, it provides $40.1 billion, $1.2 billion more than FY 2019 and $5.9 billion more than requested. Within that total, $16.3 billion is for Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies, $2.1 billion is for Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants, $1.2 billion is for Student Support and Academic Enrichment State Grants, $1.2 billion is for 21st Century Community Learning Centers, and $123 million is for a new Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Initiative to support SEL and "whole child" approaches to education. Funding for charter schools would remain flat at $440 million. It provides $24.5 billion for federal student aid programs ($75 million more than FY 2019 and $1.5 billion more than requested), which would allow for an increase of $150 in the maximum Pell Grant, to $6,345. The bill rejects the administration's proposal to eliminate the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant program, funding it at $865 million ($25 million more than FY 2019). It provides $1.2 billion for the Federal Work Study program, $50 million more than FY 2019 and $680 million more than requested. Higher education would receive $2.5 billion, $163 million more than FY 2019 and $941 million more than requested. Within that total, it provides $760 million for minority serving institutions ($93 million more than FY 2019 and $220 million more than requested), $1.1 billion for TRIO and $365 million for GEAR UP." The vote was a motion to concur in the Senate amendment. The House agreed to the motion by a vote of 297-120. The Senate later passed the bill and the President signed the bill into law. [House Vote 689, 12/17/19; Congressional Quarterly, 12/17/19; Congressional Actions, H.R.1865]
2019: Schweikert Voted Against An Amendment To The FY 2020 Minibus That Provided $1 Million For Literacy Programs. In June 2019, Schweikert voted against an amendment that would, according to Congressional Quarterly, "increase by $1 million funding for certain literacy programs and education programs for disadvantaged populations." The vote was on adoption of the amendment. The House adopted the amendment by a vote of 333-86. [House Vote 320, 6/13/19; Congressional Quarterly, 6/13/19; Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.337; Congressional Actions, H.R. 2740]
2019: Schweikert Voted For An Amendment To The FY 2020 Minibus That Provided $4 Million For The Education Department Office Of The Inspector General. In June 2019, Schweikert voted for an amendment that would, according to Congressional Quarterly, "increase by $4 million funding for the Education Department Office of Inspector General." The vote was on adoption of the amendment. The House adopted the amendment by a vote of 390-29. [House Vote 315, 6/13/19; Congressional Quarterly, 6/13/19; Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.332; Congressional Actions, H.R. 2740]
2019: Schweikert Voted Against An Amendment To The FY 2020 Minibus That Provided $1 Million For Career, Technical, And Adult Education Programs. In June 2019, Schweikert voted against an amendment that would, according to Congressional Quarterly, "increase by $1 million funding for career, technical, and adult education programs." The vote was on adoption of the amendment. The House adopted the amendment by a vote of 390-29. [House Vote 310, 6/13/19; Congressional Quarterly, 6/13/19; Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.327]
2019: Schweikert Voted Against An Amendment To The FY 2020 Minibus That Provided $1 Million For State Grants For Special Education Programs. In June 2019, Schweikert voted against an amendment that would, according to Congressional Quarterly, "increase by $1 million funding for Education Department state grants for special education." The vote was on adoption of the amendment. The House adopted the amendment by a vote of 376-41. [House Vote 309, 6/13/19; Congressional Quarterly, 6/13/19; Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.326; Congressional Actions, H.R. 2740]
2019: Schweikert Voted For An Amendment To The FY 2020 Minibus That Provided Funding For Education Department Programs Related To Charter And Magnet Schools And Family Engagement. In June 2019, Schweikert voted for an amendment that would, according to Congressional Quarterly, "increase then decrease by $1 million funding for certain Education Department programs related to charter and magnet schools, family engagement, and academic enrichment." The vote was on adoption of the amendment. The House adopted the amendment by a vote of 347-76. [House Vote 255, 6/12/19; Congressional Quarterly, 6/12/19; Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.273; Congressional Actions, H.R. 2740]
2018: Schweikert Voted For An FY 2019 Conference Report Minibus Spending Bill And Continuing Resolution That Appropriated $71.4 Billion For The Education Department. In September 2018, Schweikert voted for an FY 2019 Labor, HHS, Education, and Defense minibus spending bill conference report. According to Congressional Quarterly, "Adoption of the conference report on the bill that would provide $855.1 billion in discretionary funding for fiscal 2019 to various departments and agencies, including $674.4 billion for the Defense Department and $178.1 billion for the Labor, Health and Human Services and Education departments. The Defense Department total would include $606.5 billion in base Defense Department funding subject to spending caps, and would include $67.9 billion in overseas contingency operations funding. The bill would provide $90.3 billion in discretionary spending for the Health and Human Services Department, $71.4 billion for the Education Department and $12.1 billion for the Labor Department. The measure would also provide funding for federal government operations until Dec. 7, 2018, at an annualized rate of approximately $1.3 trillion." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 361 to 61. The president later signed the bill into law. [House Vote 405, 9/26/18; Congressional Quarterly, 9/26/18; Congressional Actions, H.R. 6157]
2014: Schweikert Voted To Cut Education Funding By $145 Billion Over 10 Years, As Part Of Rep. Paul Ryan's Budget Proposal. In April 2014, Schweikert voted for House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan's (R-WI) proposed budget resolution covering fiscal years 2015 to 2024. According to The New York Times, "Mr. Ryan [...] laid out a budget plan that cuts $5 trillion in spending over the next decade. [...] Nor did Mr. Ryan shy away from hot-button issues. Education funding would be cut by $145 billion over 10 years. Pell grants for college students would lose $90 billion. University students would start being charged interest on their loans while still in school, reaping $40 billion." The House adopted the budget resolution by a vote of 219 to 205, but the Senate did not. [House Vote 177, 4/10/14; New York Times, 4/1/14; Congressional Actions, H. Con. Res. 96]
2024: Schweikert Voted To Require The Department Of Education To Consider The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's Definition Of Antisemitism When Considering Civil Rights Violations By Institutions Receiving Federal Aid. In May 2024, Schweikert voted for , according to Congressional Quarterly, "the bill that would require the Education Department to take into consideration the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's 'Working Definition of Antisemitism' in reviewing, investigating or deciding whether a civil rights violation has occurred in programs receiving federal financial assistance. It would stipulate that nothing in the bill can be construed to expand the Education secretary's authority, alter the department's standards for making harassment determinations or diminish or infringe upon First Amendment or protected rights." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 30 to 91. [House Vote 172, 5/1/24; Congressional Quarterly, 5/1/24; Congressional Actions, H.R. 6090]
2019: Schweikert Voted For An Amendment To The FY 2020 Minibus That Protected The Functions Of The Office Of Civil Rights Within The Department Of Education. In June 2019, Schweikert voted for an amendment that would, according to Congressional Quarterly, "prohibit use of funds made available by the bill in contravention of any statutorily established authorities and functions of the Office of Civil Rights within the Department of Education." The vote was on adoption of the amendment. The House adopted the amendment by a vote of 275-148. [House Vote 295, 6/13/19; Congressional Quarterly, 6/13/19; Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.312; Congressional Actions, H.R. 2740]
2024: Schweikert Voted To Disapprove A Rule Broadening Title IX Protections For Sexual Harassment, Assault, And Pregnancy-Related Conditions At Higher Education Institutions And Prohibited LGBTQ Discrimination. In July 2024, Schweikert voted for , according to Congressional Quarterly, "the joint resolution that would disapprove and nullify the April 2024, Department of Education rule broadening Title IX protections at colleges and universities for cases of sexual harassment and assault and for pregnancy-related conditions. The rule also would prohibit discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals." The vote was on passage. The House passed the resolution by a vote of 210 to 205. [House Vote 354, 7/11/24; Congressional Quarterly, 7/11/24; Congressional Actions, H.J.Res.165]