2021: Schweikert Voted To Establish The Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Program To Assist With Federal Activities In North And West Africa, Which Would Aim To Improve Governance And Combat Terrorism And Violent Extremism. In June 2021, Schweikert voted for the Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Program Act of 2021 which would, according to Congressional Quarterly, "state that it is U.S. policy to assist countries and partners in North and West Africa in combating terrorism and violent extremism through a coordinated interagency approach that balances security activities with diplomatic and development efforts. It would require the State Department to formally establish the Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Program to coordinate federal activities in North and West Africa, including activities related to enhancing state legitimacy by improving governance and capacity to provide basic services, addressing factors that make individuals and communities vulnerabilities to terrorist recruitment, strengthening military and law enforcement capacity to cooperate with international partners and respond to extremism and terrorism, and enhancing border security. Among other provisions, it would require the State Department to submit to Congress, within 270 days of enactment, a five-year strategy for coordinated U.S. activities in North and West Africa." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 395-15. [House Vote 192, 6/29/21; Congressional Quarterly, 6/29/21; Congressional Actions, H.R. 567]