2024: Schweikert Voted To Require A Report On Institutes Of Higher Education That Have A Relationship With A Confucius Institute And Receive Homeland Security Funding. In September 2024, Schweikert voted for , according to Congressional Quarterly, "amendment no. 4 that would require the secretary of Homeland Security to submit to the congressional homeland security committees a report containing information on higher education institutions with a relationship to a Confucius Institute or Chinese entity of concern and receive DHS funding." The vote was on the amendment. The underlying legislation placed funding restrictions on institutes of higher education with relationships with a Confucius Institute. The House adopted the amendment by a vote of 253 to 151. [House Vote 406, 9/10/24; Congressional Quarterly, 9/10/24; Congressional Actions, H.R. 1516]
2024: Schweikert Voted Against Amending Eligibility For Pell Grants. In February 2024, Schweikert voted against , according to Congressional Quarterly, "the bill that would extend stopgap funding through March 8, 2024, for the Agriculture, Energy-Water, Military Construction-VA and Transportation-HUD spending bills; and would extend funding through March 22, 2024, for the Commerce-Justice-Science, Defense, Financial Services, Homeland Security, Interior-Environment, Labor-HHS-Education, Legislative Branch and State-Foreign Operations spending bills. It also would establish a temporary negative $1,500 student income contribution floor for calculating Pell Grants for award year 2024-2025. It would set the income contribution floor at zero for award year 2025-2026 and each award year thereafter. It also would increase funding provided to carry out the Pell Grant program from the current level of $1.2 billion in fiscal 2024 to $3.2 billion for fiscal 2025, $2.2 billion for fiscal 2026 and $1.2 billion for fiscal 2027 and each succeeding fiscal year." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 320 to 99. [House Vote 58, 2/29/24; Congressional Quarterly, 2/29/24; Congressional Actions, H.R. 7463]
2023: Schweikert Voted For The DETERRENT Act And To Establish Foreign Funding Disclosure Requirements. In December 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted for "the bill, as amended, that would establish financial disclosure requirements for colleges and universities that receive funds from foreign sources, including gifts from or contracts with foreign governments, companies and individuals valued at $50,000 or more, instead of the current $250,000 threshold. Among other provisions, the bill would generally prohibit colleges and universities from entering into contracts with foreign countries of concern or foreign entities of concern. It would require institutions to disclose any gifts they receive from such countries or entities, private institutions to disclose whether their endowments are invested in assets issued by foreign countries or entities of concern, and it would establish numerous penalties for institutions that violate the bill's requirements." The vote was on passage. The bill was passed by a vote of 246 to 170, thus the bill was sent to the Senate. [House Vote 701, 12/6/23; Congressional Quarterly, 12/6/23; Congressional Actions, H.R. 5933]
2023: Schweikert Voted Against Adding Reporting Requirements For Greater Gifts. In December 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against "amendment no. 8 that would replace the bill's provisions with language to require additional reporting requirements for gifts or contract over $100,000 from a foreign source and $250,000 over a three-year period." The vote was on the amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 202 to 213. [House Vote 700, 12/6/23; Congressional Quarterly, 12/6/23; Congressional Actions, H.R. 5933]
2023: Schweikert Voted To Reduce The Minimum Requirement For Gift Reporting To $1. In December 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted for "amendment no. 6 that would reduce from $50,000 to $1 the minimum amount for reporting gifts from a foreign source." The vote was on the amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 94 to 320. [House Vote 699, 12/6/23; Congressional Quarterly, 12/6/23; Congressional Actions, H.R. 5933]
2023: Schweikert Voted To Require Foreign Entities Funding Higher Education To Disclose Ties To Terrorist Organizations. In December 2023, Schweikert voted for "amendment no. 5 that would require foreign entities that provide funding to institutions of higher education to disclose any ties to designated foreign terrorist organizations." The vote was on the amendment. The House adopted the amendment by a vote of 372 to 39. [House Vote 698, 12/6/23; Congressional Quarterly, 12/6/23; Congressional Actions, H.R. 5933]
2023: Schweikert Effectively Voted For The DETERRENT Act. In December 2023, Schweikert voted for the "adoption of the rule (H Res 906) that would provide for floor consideration of the [...] DETERRENT Act [...] The rule would provide for up to one hour of debate on each bill. It would make in order eight amendments to HR 5933." The vote was on adoption of the rule. The House adopted the rule by a vote of 213 to 201. [House Vote 693, 12/5/23; Congressional Quarterly, 12/5/23; Congressional Actions, H.Res. 906; Congressional Actions, H.R. 5933]
2023: Schweikert Effectively Voted For The DETERRENT Act. In December 2023, Schweikert voted for the "motion to order the previous question (thus ending debate and possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 906) that would provide for floor consideration of the [...] DETERRENT Act [...] The rule would provide for up to one hour of debate on each bill. It would make in order eight amendments to HR 5933." The vote was on the previous question. The House agreed to the motion by a vote of 209 to 200. [House Vote 692, 12/5/23; Congressional Quarterly, 12/5/23; Congressional Actions, H.Res. 906; Congressional Actions, H.R. 5933]
2025: Schweikert Voted To Establish New Guidelines For Foreign Gift Reporting That Would Lower The Threshold For Reporting From $250,000 To $50,000, Prohibit Contracts With Foreign Countries Of Concern And Require Disclosure Of Any Gift From A Foreign Country Of Concern Regardless Of Dollar Amount. In March 2025, according to Congressional Quarterly, "the bill, as amended, that would amend the Higher Education Act to establish new disclosure requirements for colleges, universities and other institutions of higher education that receive funds from certain foreign sources --- including gifts from, or contracts with, foreign governments, companies and individuals valued at $50,000 or more (down from the current $250,000 threshold). It would generally prohibit institutions of higher education from entering into contracts with foreign countries of concern or foreign entities of concern. It would require institutions to disclose any gifts they receive from such countries or entities. It also would require private institutions to disclose whether their endowments are invested in assets issued by foreign countries or entities of concern, and it would establish new penalties for institutions that violate the bill's requirements. It also would require the Education Department to establish an online searchable database where the required disclosure reports would be available to the public." The vote was on the amendment. The underlying legislation was the DETERRENT Act. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 92 to 321. [House Vote 83, 3/27/25; Congressional Quarterly, 3/27/25; Congressional Actions, H.R. 1048]
2025: Schweikert Voted To Require The Reporting Of All Foreign Gifts, Regardless Of Dollar Amount. In March 2025, according to Congressional Quarterly, "amendment no. 4 that would lower the dollar threshold at which colleges, universities and other institutions of higher education would need to disclose gifts or contracts from certain foreign countries or companies from $50,000 to $1." The vote was on the amendment. The underlying legislation was the DETERRENT Act. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 92 to 321. [House Vote 80, 3/27/25; Congressional Quarterly, 3/27/25; Congressional Actions, H.Amdt. 13; Congressional Actions, H.R. 1048]
2025: Schweikert Voted Against Increasing The Threshold For The Requirement To Disclose Foreign Gifts From $50,000 To $100,000 Annually Or $250,000 Over Three Years. In March 2025, according to Congressional Quarterly, "amendment no. 3 that would strike the text of the bill and insert substitute language that would increase the dollar threshold (from $50,000 or more for an individual gift to $100,000 or more for an individual gift or cumulative gifts from the same source in a year or $250,000 or more over three years) at which institutions would need to disclose foreign gifts or contracts; require institutions to maintain copies of gift or contract agreements for at least four years after the agreement; adjust fees for noncompliance; regulate who could serve as a point of contact at the Education Department for institutions working to comply with the bill and who could access data disclosed under the bill; make certain exclusions from the definition of a contract; and require the Education Department to begin rulemaking to implement the bill's disclosure requirements." The vote was on the amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 199 to 214. [House Vote 79, 3/27/25; Congressional Quarterly, 3/27/25; Congressional Actions, H.Amdt. 12; Congressional Actions, H.R. 1048]
2019: Schweikert Voted For An Amendment To The FY 2020 NDAA That Sought To Combat Predatory Practices Of For-Profit Institutions Of Higher Education. In July 2019, Schweikert voted for an amendment that would, according to Congressional Quarterly, "require the Department of Defense to make publicly available on its website a list of higher education institutions that receive funding through the department's tuition assistance program and how much each institution receives. It would also require the Department to audit institutions for their continued eligibility in the program." The vote was on adoption. The House adopted the amendment by a vote of 251-178. [House Vote 444, 7/11/19; Congressional Quarterly, 7/11/19; Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.515; Congressional Actions, H.R.2500]
Third Way: "The Federal Government Has An Important Role To Play In Holding Colleges And Universities Accountable." According to Third Way, "The federal government has an important role to play in holding colleges and universities accountable through prioritizing transparency, distinguishing bad actors from good actors, ensuring a return on investment for the American taxpayer, and protecting our military community's hard-earned benefits [...] That's why Congress should include the Shalala amendment on DOD Tuition Assistance (TA) funds in the final NDAA conference bill." [Third Way, 7/24/19]
The Amendment Combatted Loopholes In The 90-10 Rule And The Lack Of Easily Accessible Information. According to Third Way, "Despite recent efforts, many active duty servicemembers continue to be targeted by for-profit institutions aided by loopholes in the 90-10 rule, the lack of easily accessible information, and aggressive recruiting tactics. Many servicemembers have already been seriously harmed by predatory practices and institutions closing unexpectedly." [Third Way, 7/24/19]
2019: Schweikert Voted For An Amendment To The FY 2020 Minibus That Provided $10 Million For Education Department Programs Related To Higher Education. In June 2019, Schweikert voted for an amendment that would, according to Congressional Quarterly, "increase then decrease by $10 million funding for Education Department programs related to higher education." The vote was on adoption of the amendment. The House adopted the amendment by a vote of 312-109. [House Vote 261, 6/12/19; Congressional Quarterly, 6/12/19; Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.281]
2019: Schweikert Voted For An Amendment To The FY 2020 Minibus That Provided $10 Million For Education Department Programs Related To Higher Education. In June 2019, Schweikert voted for an amendment that would, according to Congressional Quarterly, "increase then decrease by $10 million funding for Education Department programs related to higher education." The vote was on adoption of the amendment. The House adopted the amendment by a vote of 312-109. [House Vote 261, 6/12/19; Congressional Quarterly, 6/12/19; Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.281; Congressional Actions, H.R. 2740]
2022: Schweikert Voted To Condemn Violence Against Historically Black Colleges And Universities, Including Bomb Threats Made Against Several HBCUs In January And February 2022. In March 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted for a resolution that would "state that the House of Representatives condemns violence and threats of violence against historically Black colleges and universities, including the bomb threats made against several HBCUs in January and February 2022. It would also reaffirm the federal government's commitment to combat violence against HBCU students, faculty and staff." The vote was on passage. The House passed the resolution by a vote of 418-0. [House Vote 61, 3/8/22; Congressional Quarterly, 3/8/22; Congressional Actions, H.Con.Res. 70]
2020: Schweikert Voted For The HBCU PARTNERS Act, Which Strengthened The Capacity Of HBCUs To Participate In Federal Programs. In December 2020, Schweikert voted for the HBCU PARTNERS Act which would, according to Congressional Quarterly, "require each federal agency to develop an annual plan to facilitate participation of historically Black colleges or universities in agency programs. Among other provisions, it would require the plan to include an identification of programs and initiatives where HBCUs are underrepresented and an outline of proposed efforts to improve participation, including by increasing HBCU competitiveness for grants and contracts. It would also establish a board of advisors tasked with advising the president on all matters pertaining to strengthening the educational capacity of HBCUs, including by improving their visibility, fiscal security and overall competitiveness." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 388-6 and sent to the President and ultimately became law. [House Vote 237, 12/7/20; Congressional Quarterly, 12/7/20; Congressional Actions, S. 461]
2019: Schweikert Voted Against Permanently Funding Historically Black Colleges And Universities (HBCUs). In December 2019, Schweikert voted against a bill that would, according to Congressional Quarterly, "indefinitely extend funding, at the current funding level of $225 million annually, for Education Department grants to support historically black colleges and universities and other minority serving institutions. It would increase annual funding levels for Pell grants, authorizing $1.5 billion for fiscal 2020 and $1.2 billion annually for fiscal 2021 and succeeding fiscal years. The bill would also require the Education Department to establish procedures to use certain tax return information obtained directly from the Internal Revenue Service in determining students' eligibility for federal financial aid and income-based student loan repayment plans, as opposed to requiring students to submit such information. It would require the IRS to disclose such information to the Education Department, upon request by the department and with the consent of the student." The vote was on a motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill. The House passed the bill by a vote of 319-96. The bill was later passed by the Senate and signed by the President to become law. [House Vote 659, 12/10/19; Congressional Quarterly, 12/10/19; Congressional Actions, H.R.5363]
Funding For HBCUs Expired In September. According to NBC News, "It will save a source of funding that expired at the end of September and now make it permanent, bringing relief to scores of schools that were bracing for the possibility of deep budget cuts." [NBC News, 12/11/19]
The Bill Got Rid Of The "Verification Nightmare" Ensuring That Students Provide The Exact Same Information To The Department Of Education And The IRS. According to The Hill, "It will also simplify the FAFSA application by removing 22 questions and get rid of the 'bureaucratic verification nightmare for most students,' according to a release. The 'verification nightmare' refers to when students have to verify that they provide the exact same information to the Department of Education and the IRS." [The Hill, 12/5/19]
Some House Republicans Opposed The Bill Citing Concerns Over Taxpayer Privacy. According to Politico, "Ninety-three GOP lawmakers joined with Democrats in supporting the bill in the House. But the changes still didn't go far enough to win over some House Republicans, especially Freedom Caucus members, who said the data-sharing could jeopardize taxpayer privacy. Texas Rep. Kevin Brady, the top Republican on the Ways and Means Committee, said he supported the HBCU funding but objected to the 'dangerous precedent set by the tax provision included in this bill.'" [Politico, 12/11/19]
2023: Schweikert Voted To Disapprove The Rule That Created The SAVE Student Loan Repayment Plan. In December 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted for "the joint resolution that would provide for congressional disapproval of a July 2023 Education Department rule that would create a new income driven repayment plan known as the Saving on A Valuable Education plan for new and existing student loan borrowers, which would operate as a replacement for the Revised Pay-As-You-Earn plan. The rule would take effect on July 1, 2024. However, in the wake of a Supreme Court decision the Education Department implemented the program in August 2023. Under the provisions of the joint resolution, the Education Department rule would have no force or effect." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 210 to 189. [House Vote 705, 12/7/23; Congressional Quarterly, 12/7/23; Congressional Actions, H.J. Res. 88]
2023: Schweikert Effectively Voted To Disapprove A Student Loan Repayment Rule. In December 2023, Schweikert voted for the "adoption of the rule (H Res 906) that would provide for floor consideration of the [...] joint resolution (H J Res 88) that would provide for congressional disapproval of a Education Department rule related to student loans. The rule would provide for up to one hour of debate on each bill." The vote was on adoption of the rule. The House adopted the rule by a vote of 213 to 201. [House Vote 693, 12/5/23; Congressional Quarterly, 12/5/23; Congressional Actions, H.Res. 906; Congressional Actions, H.J. Res. 88]
2023: Schweikert Effectively Voted To Disapprove A Student Loan Repayment Rule. In December 2023, Schweikert voted for the "motion to order the previous question (thus ending debate and possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 906) that would provide for floor consideration of the [...] joint resolution (H J Res 88) that would provide for congressional disapproval of a Education Department rule related to student loans. The rule would provide for up to one hour of debate on each bill." The vote was on the previous question. The House agreed to the motion by a vote of 209 to 200. [House Vote 692, 12/5/23; Congressional Quarterly, 12/5/23; Congressional Actions, H.Res. 906; Congressional Actions, H.J. Res. 88]
2024: Schweikert Voted To Require Colleges To Provide Students With Information On The Rights And Resources For Pregnant Students, Excluding Information On Abortion And Contraception. In January 2024, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted for "passage of the bill that would that would require each higher education institution participating in a federal education program to inform prospective and enrolled students about rights and resources for pregnant students and those who could become pregnant while enrolled at such an institution to carry a baby to term. It would specify that such information would include a list of relevant campus and community resources and how to file a complaint with the Education Department if a student believes there has been a Title IX violation due to the student's pregnancy. It would state that scientific evidence and personal testimonies show that women who have abortions can be at risk of mental health issues. It would specify that nothing in the bill could be construed to authorize the DOE to require disseminating additional information or establishing additional rights beyond the specified information and rights." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 212 to 207. [House Vote 19, 1/18/24; Congressional Quarterly, 1/18/24; Congressional Actions, H.R. 6914]
2024: Schweikert Effectively Voted To Require Colleges To Provide Students With Information On The Rights And Resources For Pregnant Students, Excluding Information On Abortion And Contraception. In January 2024, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against the "motion to recommit the bill to the House Education and the Workforce Committee." The vote was on the motion to recommit. The House rejected the motion by a vote of 207 to 213. [House Vote 18, 1/18/24; Congressional Quarterly, 1/18/24; Congressional Actions, H.R. 6914]
2024: Schweikert Effectively Voted To Require Colleges To Provide Students With Information On The Rights And Resources For Pregnant Students, Excluding Information On Abortion And Contraception. In January 2024, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted for the "adoption of the rule (H Res 969) that would provide for floor consideration of [...] the Pregnant Students Rights Act (HR 6914) [...] The rule would provide for up to one hour of debate on [the] bill and consider as adopted one amendment to HR 6914." The vote was on adoption of the rule. The House adopted the rule by a vote of 198 to 194. [House Vote 11, 1/17/24; Congressional Quarterly, 1/17/24; Congressional Actions, H.Res. 969; Congressional Actions, H.R. 6914]
2024: Schweikert Voted To Prohibit Consideration Of Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Factors In Admissions Processes And To Require Student Religious Organizations To Be Granted The Same Rights As Other Organizations. In September 2024, Schweikert voted for , according to Congressional Quarterly, "the bill, as amended, that would clarify the requirements public colleges and universities must meet to ensure freedom of speech and association on campuses. The bill would require colleges and universities to provide student religious organizations the same rights given to other student organizations. It also would stipulate that no student admissions or faculty hiring decisions could be made with consideration of political positions or diversity or equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. It would make public universities ineligible for federal student aid programs if they do not meet these requirements. Schools could be taken to court for not meeting these standards. The bill also would prohibit college accreditation agencies from requiring colleges and universities to support or oppose a political position or ideological belief to receive accreditation. Agencies could not deny a school accreditation based on the school's religious affiliation. These measures generally would apply only to public colleges and universities, with a few exceptions for private institutions." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 213 to 201. [House Vote 433, 9/19/24; Congressional Quarterly, 9/19/24; Congressional Actions, H.R. 3724]