2019: Schweikert Voted Against The FY 2020 Minibus Appropriations Bill, Which Did Not Include Tax Breaks Supporting Renewable Energy. In December 2019, Schweikert voted against the FY 2020 minibus spending bill, which represented 8 of the 12 appropriations bills. According to the Washington Post, "A majority of House Democrats supported creating or extending tax breaks --- lawmakers' favorite tool for supporting renewable energy --- for solar energy, offshore wind turbines, electric vehicles and big batteries. But almost none of those tax credits made it into the final deal. Democrats say the week began with a tentative agreement between both parties that contained several of those clean energy provisions. But the White House objected to their inclusion, Democrats said, so they were pulled from the final deal to avoid a government shutdown before the holidays." 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]
2020: Schweikert Voted Against The FY 2021 Omnibus Appropriations And Coronavirus Relief, Which Funded Intelligence Operations And Renewable Energy Research And Development And Extended Clean Energy Tax Credits. In December 2020, Schweikert voted against the second portion of the FY2021 Omnibus Appropriations and Coronavirus Relief package which would include, according to Congressional Quarterly, "the fiscal 2021 intelligence authorizations; an energy package that would extend numerous clean energy tax credits and authorize funding for renewable energy research and development." 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]
2022: Schweikert Voted Against Providing $270 Billion In New Or Expanded Tax Incentives For Businesses And Individuals To Mitigate The Effects Of Climate Change. In August 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against concurring in the Senate amendment to the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which would "provide for approximately $270 billion in new or expanded tax credits to incentivize actions by businesses and individuals to mitigate climate change, including production credits for electricity produced by renewable and nuclear facilities; investment tax credits for certain renewable energy equipment and facilities; and credits for advanced energy manufacturing projects, including in areas where a coal mine or power plant has closed." The vote was on a motion to concur. The House concurred with the Senate by a vote 220-207, thus the bill was sent to President Biden for final signage. President Biden signed the bill and it ultimately became law. [House Vote 420, 8/12/22; Congressional Quarterly, 8/12/22; Congressional Actions, H.R. 5376]
The Expanded Tax Incentives Included Production Credits For Electricity Generated By Renewable Energy And Nuclear Facilities. According to Congressional Quarterly, "The bill would provide for approximately $270 billion in new or expanded tax credits to incentivize actions by businesses and individuals to mitigate climate change, including production credits for electricity produced by renewable and nuclear facilities;" [Congressional Quarterly, 8/12/22]
The Expanded Tax Incentives Included "Investment Tax Credits For Certain Renewable Equipment And Facilities." According to Congressional Quarterly, "The bill would provide for approximately $270 billion in new or expanded tax credits to incentivize actions by businesses and individuals to mitigate climate change, including [...] investment tax credits for certain renewable energy equipment and facilities;" [Congressional Quarterly, 8/12/22]
The Expanded Tax Incentives Included "Credits For Advanced Energy Manufacturing Projects," Including Areas In Which Power Plans Or Coal Mines Have Closed. According to Congressional Quarterly, "The bill would provide for approximately $270 billion in new or expanded tax credits to incentivize actions by businesses and individuals to mitigate climate change, including [...] credits for advanced energy manufacturing projects, including in areas where a coal mine or power plant has closed." [Congressional Quarterly, 8/12/22]
The Inflation Reduction Act Included A Package Of Tax Credits To Incentivize Wind, Solar, And Renewable Energy. According to The Washington Post, "To respond to a rapidly warming planet, Democrats set aside about $370 billion for energy security and climate change. The investments include a bevy of tax credits to incentivize wind, solar and other renewable power sources, while helping people purchase new or used electric vehicles and install energy-efficient heating and cooling systems in their homes." [The Washington Post, 8/7/22]
2023: Schweikert Voted For An Amendment That Would Disapprove Of President Biden's Proposal To Repeal Certain Oil And Gas Tax Provisions In The FY 2024 Budget. In March 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted for an amendment to the Lower Energy Costs Act, which would "express that Congress disapproves of President Joe Biden's proposed repeal of tax provisions that are 'vital to the oil and natural gas industry' in his fiscal 2024 budget request, including findings that the policy would result in a 'tax hike' on U.S. oil and natural gas producers." The vote was on the adoption of an amendment. The House adopted the amendment by a vote of 228 to 206. [House Vote 168, 3/29/23; Congressional Quarterly, 3/29/23; Congressional Actions, H.R. 1; Congressional Actions, H.Amdt. 137]
2024: Schweikert Voted To Prohibit Tax Credits For Electric Vehicles Made With Parts From North Korea, China, Iran, Or Russia. In September 2024, Schweikert voted for , according to Congressional Quarterly, "the bill that would clarify which vehicles are ineligible for electric vehicle credits under the 2022 climate reconciliation law because of supply chain ties to prohibited foreign entities. The bill would bar from tax credit eligibility electric vehicles that have a drive battery for which any components or materials were extracted, processed, recycled, manufactured or assembled by a prohibited foreign entity; or have a drive battery that is designed, manufactured or produced using a process subject to a licensing, royalty, service or similar agreement with a prohibited foreign entity worth more than $5 million. The bill would include in the definition of a prohibited foreign entity any entity that is owned by, controlled by, or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of a government of a foreign country, including China, Russia, Iran and North Korea; and any entity for which covered nations can appoint or approve the appointment of covered officers. The bill would apply to vehicles placed in service after the date of the bill's enactment." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 217 to 192. [House Vote 417, 9/12/24; Congressional Quarterly, 9/12/24; Congressional Actions, H.R. 7980]
2022: Schweikert Voted Against Establishing Electric Vehicle Tax Credits For Individuals Under A Certain Income Level. In August 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against concurring in the Senate amendment to the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which would "create credits for the purchase of used electric vehicles by individuals under a certain income level." The vote was on a motion to concur. The House concurred with the Senate by a vote 220-207, thus the bill was sent to President Biden for final signage. President Biden signed the bill and it ultimately became law. [House Vote 420, 8/12/22; Congressional Quarterly, 8/12/22; Congressional Actions, H.R. 5376]
2022: Schweikert Voted Against Extending Emissions Reductions And Clean Fuel Tax Credits For Carbon Oxide Sequestration Facilities; Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel And Alternative Fuels; And Clean Hydrogen Facilities. In August 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against concurring in the Senate amendment to the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which "To incentivize emission reduction and clean fuel production, it would create or extend tax credits for carbon oxide sequestration facilities; biodiesel, renewable diesel and alternative fuels; and clean hydrogen facilities." The vote was on a motion to concur. The House concurred with the Senate by a vote 220-207, thus the bill was sent to President Biden for final signage. President Biden signed the bill and it ultimately became law. [House Vote 420, 8/12/22; Congressional Quarterly, 8/12/22; Congressional Actions, H.R. 5376]
2022: Schweikert Voted Against Increasing Tax Credits For New Energy Efficient Residencies. In August 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against concurring in the Senate amendment to the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which would "increase credits for new energy efficient homes." The vote was on a motion to concur. The House concurred with the Senate by a vote 220-207, thus the bill was sent to President Biden for final signage. President Biden signed the bill and it ultimately became law. [House Vote 420, 8/12/22; Congressional Quarterly, 8/12/22; Congressional Actions, H.R. 5376]
2023: Schweikert Voted For A GOP Debt Limit Package, Which Would Repeal Several Climate Tax Credits Under The Inflation Reduction Act, Especially The Tax Credits For Solar And Wind Projects, Sustainable Aviation Fuel And Clean Fuel Production. In April 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted for the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023, which "Among energy- and climate-focused provisions, the bill would repeal, phase out or narrow a variety of climate-focused tax credits under the fiscal 2022 reconciliation package, including repealing new credits for solar and wind projects, sustainable aviation fuel and clean fuel production." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 217 to 215, thus the bill was sent to the Senate. [House Vote 199, 4/26/23; Congressional Quarterly, 4/26/23; Congressional Actions, H.R. 2811]
2022: Schweikert Voted Against Expanding Individual Tax Credits For The Improvement Of Energy Efficiency In Residencies And Renewable Energy Costs. In August 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against concurring in the Senate amendment to the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which would "expand individual tax credits for residential energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy expenses." The vote was on a motion to concur. The House concurred with the Senate by a vote 220-207, thus the bill was sent to President Biden for final signage. President Biden signed the bill and it ultimately became law. [House Vote 420, 8/12/22; Congressional Quarterly, 8/12/22; Congressional Actions, H.R. 5376]
The Inflation Reduction Act Included Investments To Help People Implement Energy-Efficient Heating And Cooling Systems In Their Residential Homes. According to The Washington Post, "To respond to a rapidly warming planet, Democrats set aside about $370 billion for energy security and climate change. The investments include a bevy of tax credits to incentivize wind, solar and other renewable power sources, while helping people purchase new or used electric vehicles and install energy-efficient heating and cooling systems in their homes." [The Washington Post, 8/7/22]
The Bill Provided Several Tax Credits For Research, Renewable Energy Investments, And Affordable Housing Projects. According to Congressional Quarterly, "But the final version still offers a range of exemptions for purchases of machinery and other equipment; amortization of wireless spectrum assets; pension plan contributions; net operating losses; tax credits for research expenses, investments in renewable energy and low-income housing projects and more." [Congressional Quarterly, 8/7/22]