2021: Schweikert Voted Against Designating 1.5 Million Acres Of Federal Lands As Wilderness Areas And 1,200 River Miles As Wild, Scenic Or Recreational Rivers. In February 2021, Schweikert voted against the Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act which would, according to Congressional Quarterly, "designate nearly 1.5 million acres of federal lands in California, Colorado, and Washington as new, expanded, or potential wilderness areas -- including approximately 626,000 acres in California, approximately 733,000 acres in Colorado and approximately 132,000 acres in Washington -- and designate more than 1,200 river miles in Northern California and the Washington Olympic Peninsula as wild, scenic or recreational rivers." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 227-200. [House Vote 45, 2/26/21; Congressional Quarterly, 2/26/21; Congressional Actions, H.R. 803]
Democrats Argued That H.R. 803 Would Strive To Protect Wilderness And Public Lands For Future Generations While Simultaneously Tackling Greenhouse Gas Emissions. According to Congressional Quarterly, "The package (HR 803) includes eight bills covering land and water in Arizona, Colorado, California and Washington. Democrats described the bills as a way of protecting places of natural beauty for future generations while also combating greenhouse gas emissions." [Congressional Quarterly, 2/26/21]
H.R. 803 Would Aid In Reaching The Biden Administration's "Goal Of Conserving 30% Of U.S. Lands And Waters By 2030" By Placing Protections On Precious Natural Resources And Recreational Activities While Also Creating Jobs. According to Congressional Quarterly, "A statement of administration policy described the legislation as consistent with the goal of conserving 30 percent of U.S. lands and waters by 2030. The legislation 'puts in place protections for some of our nation's most iconic natural and cultural resources and safeguards recreational opportunities for the benefit of current and future generations, while creating jobs and investing in the recreation economy,' according to the statement." [Congressional Quarterly, 2/26/21]
The Bill Would Seek To Preserve Land And Water In Arizona, Colorado, California And Washington State. According to The Hill, "The House on Friday passed a sprawling conservation bill 227-200 aimed at preserving land and water in Arizona, Colorado, California and Washington state." [The Hill, 2/26/21]
The Bill Would Protect An Additional 1.5 Million Acres Of Federal Lands By Designating Them As Wilderness Areas. According to The Hill, "The bill aims to provide extra protection to about 1.5 million acres of public lands by designating them as wilderness." [The Hill, 2/26/21]
The Bill Would Protect 1,000 River Miles By Designating Them Under The National Wild And Scenic Rivers System. According to The Hill, "It would also prevent new oil, gas and mineral extraction on more than 1.2 million acres of public land and preserve 1,000 river miles by adding them to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System." [The Hill, 2/26/21]
According To Congressman Joe Neguse Of Colorado, The Bill Would Protect Public Land, Better Access To Clean Water, Air, Outdoor Recreation, And Support Job And Economic Growth. According to The Hill, "'Each title of this bill considers how best to protect public lands and provide for local considerations. Together, they will improve access to clean water, clean air, outdoor recreation and yes, they will even support jobs and our economy,' said Rep. Joe Neguse (D-Colo.) during a floor speech on Thursday." [The Hill, 2/26/21]
Opponents Of The Bill Complained The Legislation Did Not Undergo The Traditional Committee Process And Claimed It Would Limit Access To Activities. According to The Hill, "However, opponents lamented that the legislation didn't go through the committee process and also said it would limit access to certain activities." [The Hill, 2/26/21]
2021: Schweikert Voted Against Designating Over 1.2 Millions Acres Of Californian Federal Lands As Restoration, Recreation And Other Protected Areas. In February 2021, Schweikert voted against the Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act which would, according to Congressional Quarterly, "designate over 1.2 million acres of additional federal lands in California as restoration, recreation, and other protected areas." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 227-200. [House Vote 45, 2/26/21; Congressional Quarterly, 2/26/21; Congressional Actions, H.R. 803]
2021: Schweikert Effectively Voted Against The Protecting America's Wilderness And Public Lands Act. In February 2021, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted for the "motion to recommit the bill to the House Natural Resources Committee." The vote was on a motion to recommit. The House rejected the motion by a vote of 204-221. [House Vote 44, 2/26/21; Congressional Quarterly, 2/26/21; Congressional Actions, H.R. 803]
2021: Schweikert Voted Against An Amendment That Would Designate 30.8 Miles Of The York River As A Recreational River. In February 2021, Schweikert voted against the en bloc amendments no. 1 to the Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act which would, according to Congressional Quarterly, "designate approximately 30.8 miles of the York River in Maine as a recreational river." The vote was on the adoption of amendments. The House adopted the amendments by a vote of 229-198. [House Vote 41, 2/26/21; Congressional Quarterly, 2/26/21; Congressional Actions, H.Amdt. 11; Congressional Actions, H.R. 803]
2021: Schweikert Voted Against An Amendment That Would Add 1,000 Acres To The Rough Mountain Wilderness Area In Virginia. In February 2021, Schweikert voted against the en bloc amendments no. 1 to the Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act which would, according to Congressional Quarterly, "add approximately 1,000 acres to the Rough Mountain Wilderness Area in Virginia." The vote was on the adoption of amendments. The House adopted the amendments by a vote of 229-198. [House Vote 41, 2/26/21; Congressional Quarterly, 2/26/21; Congressional Actions, H.Amdt. 11; Congressional Actions, H.R. 803]
2021: Schweikert Effectively Voted Against The Protecting America's Wilderness And Public Lands Act. In February 2021, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against the "adoption of the rule (H Res 147) that would provide for House floor consideration of the Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act (HR 803[...] up to one hour of general debate on HR 803; make in order floor consideration of 29 amendments to HR 803; and provide for automatic adoption of a Grijalva, D-Ariz., manager's amendment to HR 803. The manager's amendment would make clarifying changes regarding the boundaries of lands included in the new San Gabriel National Recreation Area and administration of the expanded San Gabriel Mountains National Monument in California." The vote was on the adoption of the rule. The House adopted the rule by a vote of 218-208. [House Vote 35, 2/24/21; Congressional Quarterly, 2/24/21; Congressional Actions, H.R. 803; Congressional Actions, H.Res. 147]
2021: Schweikert Effectively Voted Against The Protecting America's Wilderness And Public Lands Act. In February 2021, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against the "motion to order the previous question (thus ending debate and possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 147) that would provide for House floor consideration of the Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act (HR 803[...] up to one hour of general debate on HR 803; make in order floor consideration of 29 amendments to HR 803; and provide for automatic adoption of a Grijalva, D-Ariz., manager's amendment to HR 803. The manager's amendment would make clarifying changes regarding the boundaries of lands included in the new San Gabriel National Recreation Area and administration of the expanded San Gabriel Mountains National Monument in California." The vote was on a motion to order the previous question. The House agreed to the motion by a vote of 219-211. [House Vote 34, 2/24/21; Congressional Quarterly, 2/24/21; Congressional Actions, H.R. 803; Congressional Actions, H.Res. 147]
2021: Schweikert Effectively Voted Against The Protecting America's Wilderness And Public Lands Act. In February 2021, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted for the "Greene, R-Ga., motion to adjourn." The vote was on a motion to adjourn, thus delaying the vote on H.R. 803. The House rejected the motion by a vote of 202-214. [House Vote 33, 2/24/21; Congressional Quarterly, 2/24/21; Congressional Actions, H.R. 803; Congressional Actions, H.Res. 147]
2021: Schweikert Voted Against Reauthorizing The Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission For 10 Years. In February 2021, Schweikert voted against the Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act which would, according to Congressional Quarterly, "reauthorize the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission for 10 years." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 227-200. [House Vote 45, 2/26/21; Congressional Quarterly, 2/26/21; Congressional Actions, H.R. 803]
2021: Schweikert Voted Against An Amendment That Would Reauthorize The Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission For 10 Years. In February 2021, Schweikert voted against the en bloc amendments no. 1 to the Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act which would, according to Congressional Quarterly, "reauthorize the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission for 10 years." The vote was on the adoption of amendments. The House adopted the amendments by a vote of 229-198. [House Vote 41, 2/26/21; Congressional Quarterly, 2/26/21; Congressional Actions, H.Amdt. 11; Congressional Actions, H.R. 803]
2021: Schweikert Voted For An Amendment That Would Require Counties To Approve Mineral Leasing Withdrawals In The Bill. In February 2021, Schweikert voted for the en bloc amendments no. 2 to the Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act which would, according to Congressional Quarterly, "require local counties to approve any mineral leasing withdrawals in the bill." The vote was on the adoption of amendments. The House rejected the amendments by a vote of 197-226. [House Vote 43, 2/26/21; Congressional Quarterly, 2/26/21; Congressional Actions, H.Amdt. 13; Congressional Actions, H.R. 803]
2021: Schweikert Voted Against Preserving Existing Rights And Usages On Designated Lands, Including Low-Level Helicopter Operations And Military High Altitude Training. In February 2021, Schweikert voted against the Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act which would, according to Congressional Quarterly, "preserve a number of existing rights and usages on designated lands, such as low-level helicopter operations and high altitude training by the military." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 227-200. [House Vote 45, 2/26/21; Congressional Quarterly, 2/26/21; Congressional Actions, H.R. 803]
2021: Schweikert Voted Against Facilitating Environmental Remediation Of Federal Lands And Waters In California Vandalized By Illegal Marijuana Operations By Creating Public-Private Partnerships. In February 2021, Schweikert voted against the Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act which would, according to Congressional Quarterly, "establish a public-private partnership -- made up of federal, state, and local government officials, and private stakeholders -- to facilitate environmental remediation of federal lands and waters in California damaged by illegal marijuana operations." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 227-200. [House Vote 45, 2/26/21; Congressional Quarterly, 2/26/21; Congressional Actions, H.R. 803]
2021: Schweikert Voted For An Amendment That Would Exempt Lands From Various Congressional Districts From This Bill. In February 2021, Schweikert voted for the en bloc amendments no. 2 to the Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act which would, according to Congressional Quarterly, "exempt lands in a number of congressional districts from the bill's provisions." The vote was on the adoption of amendments. The House rejected the amendments by a vote of 197-226. [House Vote 43, 2/26/21; Congressional Quarterly, 2/26/21; Congressional Actions, H.Amdt. 13; Congressional Actions, H.R. 803]
2021: Schweikert Voted For An Amendment That Would Postpone The Mining Prohibition On Certain Federal Lands Until The Interior Department Certifies The Lands Do Not Contain Geothermal Resources Or Minerals, Besides Uranium. In February 2021, Schweikert voted for the en bloc amendments no. 2 to the Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act which would, according to Congressional Quarterly, "postpone the bill's withdrawal of lands from eligibility for mining and mineral leasing until the Interior Department determines that there are no mineral or geothermal resources present in the lands to be withdrawn, other than uranium." The vote was on the adoption of amendments. The House rejected the amendments by a vote of 197-226. [House Vote 43, 2/26/21; Congressional Quarterly, 2/26/21; Congressional Actions, H.Amdt. 13; Congressional Actions, H.R. 803]
2021: Schweikert Voted For An Amendment That Would Require A Study To Determine Geothermal Resources In The Lands That Would Be Prohibited From Mining Under This Bill. In February 2021, Schweikert voted for an amendment to the Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act which would, according to Congressional Quarterly, "require the Interior Department, in consultation with the Energy and Commerce departments, to conduct a study to determine whether lands that would be withdrawn from mineral leasing eligibility under the bill contain geothermal resources or minerals needed for battery storage, renewable energy technology or electric vehicles." The vote was on the adoption of an amendment. The House adopted the amendments by a vote of 229-198. [House Vote 42, 2/26/21; Congressional Quarterly, 2/26/21; Congressional Actions, H.Amdt. 12; Congressional Actions, H.R. 803]
2024: Schweikert Voted To Designate Lahaina, Hawaii As A National Heritage Area. In December 2024, Schweikert voted for , according to Congressional Quarterly, "would require the Interior Department, in coordination with the County of Maui and in consultation with state and local historical preservation officers, historical societies and tourism offices, to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating Lahaina in Maui County, Hawaii, as a National Heritage Area." The House passed the bill by a vote of 378 to 25. [House Vote 481, 12/4/24; Congressional Quarterly, 12/4/24; Congressional Actions, H.R. 8219]
2024: Schweikert Voted To Expand The Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area. In December 2024, Schweikert voted for , according to Congressional Quarterly, "the bill, as amended, that would require the Interior Department, in consultation with state and local historical preservation officers, historical societies and tourism offices, to conduct a study assessing the feasibility and suitability of incorporating the entirety of New York's Saratoga and Washington counties into the Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area." The House passed the bill by a vote of 378 to 16. [House Vote 480, 12/4/24; Congressional Quarterly, 12/4/24; Congressional Actions, H.R. 390]
2021: Schweikert Voted Against Creating A System For Designation And Management Of National Heritage Areas. In February 2021, Schweikert voted against the Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act which would, according to Congressional Quarterly, "establish a formal system for designation and management of National Heritage Areas." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 227-200. [House Vote 45, 2/26/21; Congressional Quarterly, 2/26/21; Congressional Actions, H.R. 803]
2021: Schweikert Voted Against An Amendment That Would Create A System For Designation And Management Of National Heritage Areas. In February 2021, Schweikert voted against the en bloc amendments no. 1 to the Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act which would, according to Congressional Quarterly, "establish a formal system for designation and management of National Heritage Areas." The vote was on the adoption of amendments. The House adopted the amendments by a vote of 229-198. [House Vote 41, 2/26/21; Congressional Quarterly, 2/26/21; Congressional Actions, H.Amdt. 11; Congressional Actions, H.R. 803]
2021: Schweikert Voted Against Establishing More National Park System Monuments, Recreation Areas And Other Lands In California And Colorado. In February 2021, Schweikert voted against the Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act which would, according to Congressional Quarterly, "expand or establish a number of National Park System monuments, recreation areas and other lands in California and Colorado." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 227-200. [House Vote 45, 2/26/21; Congressional Quarterly, 2/26/21; Congressional Actions, H.R. 803]
2021: Schweikert Voted For An Amendment That Would Postpone The Bill's Enactment Until The Interior Department Certifies Renewable Jobs Will Not Decrease Due To The Bill. In February 2021, Schweikert voted for the en bloc amendments no. 2 to the Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act which would, according to Congressional Quarterly, "prohibit the bill's provisions from taking effect until the Interior Department certifies that no renewable energy jobs would be lost as a result of the bill's enactment." The vote was on the adoption of amendments. The House rejected the amendments by a vote of 197-226. [House Vote 43, 2/26/21; Congressional Quarterly, 2/26/21; Congressional Actions, H.Amdt. 13; Congressional Actions, H.R. 803]
2021: Schweikert Voted Against Effectively Prohibiting Mining Production In Certain Federal Lands, Including The Grand Canyon And Thompson Divide. In February 2021, Schweikert voted against the Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act which would, according to Congressional Quarterly, "effectively prohibit new mining or mineral production activities by withdrawing mineral and geothermal leasing rights for a number of federal lands, including approximately 1 million acres in the Grand Canyon region of Arizona and approximately 200,000 acres within the Thompson Divide in Colorado." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 227-200. [House Vote 45, 2/26/21; Congressional Quarterly, 2/26/21; Congressional Actions, H.R. 803]
Republicans Criticized Provisions That Would Prohibit New Uranium Mining Around The Grand Canyon And Claimed It Would Require The U.S. To Purchase Uranium From Foreign Enemies. According to Congressional Quarterly, "The legislation also would bar new uranium mining on large swaths of land around the Grand Canyon. Republican critics said those provisions will require the United States to turn to not-so-friendly countries for its uranium needs." [Congressional Quarterly, 2/26/21]
House Natural Resources Committee Republicans Claimed The Legislation Was A "Partisan Land Grab" And Claimed Democrats Continued To Eliminate Economic "Opportunities For Energy Production And Mineral Extraction On Public Lands" And Limit Recreational Activities. According to Congressional Quarterly, "Republicans on the House Natural Resources Committee cast the legislation as a 'partisan land grab' and the latest example of Democrats cutting off opportunities for energy production and mineral extraction on public lands. They said the designations would hurt the economy and prohibit even some recreational activities such as snowmobiling and riding all-terrain vehicles through the affected areas." [Congressional Quarterly, 2/26/21]
The Bill Would Prevent New Oil, Gas And Mineral Extraction On Over 1.2 Million Acres Of Federal Lands. According to The Hill, "It would also prevent new oil, gas and mineral extraction on more than 1.2 million acres of public land and preserve 1,000 river miles by adding them to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System." [The Hill, 2/26/21]
The Bill Would Codify Mining Prevention On 1 Million Acres, Specifically On The Grand Canyon. According to The Hill, "The vast majority of the mining portion of the bill, about 1 million acres, would codify prevention on mining specifically around the Grand Canyon." [The Hill, 2/26/21]
2012: President Obama Placed A 2-Decade Moratorium On Uranium Mining On The Grand Canyon. According to The Hill, "In 2012, the Obama administration placed a 20-year moratorium on uranium mining on the land surrounding the Grand Canyon, but environmentalists feared that the Trump administration would open it back up." [The Hill, 2/26/21]
2021: Schweikert Voted For An Amendment That Would Strike All Provisions That Would Designate Potential Wilderness Areas. In February 2021, Schweikert voted for the en bloc amendments no. 2 to the Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act which would, according to Congressional Quarterly, "strike from the bill all provisions that would designate 'potential wilderness' areas." The vote was on the adoption of amendments. The House rejected the amendments by a vote of 197-226. [House Vote 43, 2/26/21; Congressional Quarterly, 2/26/21; Congressional Actions, H.Amdt. 13; Congressional Actions, H.R. 803]
2021: Schweikert Voted Against Requiring Studies On Several Federal Lands, Including The Expansion Of Two National Monuments In Arizona And Categorizing St. Croix In The Virgin Islands A National Heritage Area. In February 2021, Schweikert voted against the Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act which would, according to Congressional Quarterly, "designate or require studies on additional lands in several other states, including to expand two national monuments in Arizona and establish the island of St. Croix in the Virgin Islands as a National Heritage Area." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 227-200. [House Vote 45, 2/26/21; Congressional Quarterly, 2/26/21; Congressional Actions, H.R. 803]
2021: Schweikert Voted Against An Amendment That Would Require Studies On Several Federal Lands, Including The Expansion Of Two National Monuments In Arizona And Categorizing St. Croix In The Virgin Islands A National Heritage Area. In February 2021, Schweikert voted against the en bloc amendments no. 1 to the Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act which would, according to Congressional Quarterly, "designate or require studies on additional lands in several states, including to expand two national monuments in Arizona, establish the island of St. Croix in the Virgin Islands as a National Heritage Area." The vote was on the adoption of amendments. The House adopted the amendments by a vote of 229-198. [House Vote 41, 2/26/21; Congressional Quarterly, 2/26/21; Congressional Actions, H.Amdt. 11; Congressional Actions, H.R. 803]