2022: Schweikert Effectively Voted Against The Bipartisan Gun Violence Package. In June 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against the "adoption of the rule (H Res 1204) that would provide for House floor consideration of [...] the Senate amendments to the House amendment to the bipartisan gun violence package (S 2938)." The vote was on the adoption of the rule. The House adopted the rule by a vote of 217-203. [House Vote 298, 6/24/22; Congressional Quarterly, 6/24/22; Congressional Actions, S. 2983; Congressional Actions, H.Res. 1204]
2022: Schweikert Effectively Voted Against The Bipartisan Gun Violence Package. In June 2022, 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 1204) that would provide for House floor consideration of [...] the Senate amendments to the House amendment to the bipartisan gun violence package (S 2938)." The vote was on a motion to order the previous question. The House agreed to the motion by a vote of 218-204. [House Vote 297, 6/24/22; Congressional Quarterly, 6/24/22; Congressional Actions, S. 2983; Congressional Actions, H.Res. 1204]
2022: Schweikert Effectively Voted Against The Protecting Our Kids Act, Which Would Modify Federal Firearm Laws And Regulations. In June 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted for the "Hudson, R-N.C., motion to recommit the bill to the House Judiciary Committee." The vote was on a motion to recommit. The House rejected the motion by a vote of 198-228. [House Vote 244, 6/8/22; Congressional Quarterly, 6/8/22; Congressional Actions, H.R. 7910]
The Bill Would Increase The Legal Age To Purchase Certain Semiautomatic Weapons From 18 To 21 Years Of Age, Create New Federal Offenses For Firearm Trafficking And For Selling Large-Capacity Magazines, And Permit Localities To Run Buy-Back Programs For Large-Capacity Magazines. According to CNN, "The measure would raise the legal age to buy certain semiautomatic centerfire rifles from 18 to 21 years old, establish new federal offenses for gun trafficking and for selling large-capacity magazines, and allow local governments to compensate individuals who surrender such magazines through a buyback program." [CNN, 6/9/22]
The Bill Was In Response To The Mass Shootings In Texas And New York, Which Killed A Total Of 31 People, Including 19 Children. According to the Associated Press, "A House panel advanced legislation Thursday that would raise the age limit for purchasing a semi-automatic rifle from 18 to 21 as Democrats moved quickly to put their stamp on gun legislation in response to mass shootings in Texas and New York by assailants who used such weapons to kill 31 people, including 19 children." [Associated Press, 6/2/22]
2022: Schweikert Effectively Voted Against The Protecting Our Kids Act, Which Would Modify Federal Firearm Laws And Regulations. In June 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against the adoption of the rule "(H Res 1153) that would provide for House floor consideration of two bills (HR 7910 and HR 2377) related to restricting access to firearms." The vote was on the adoption of the rule. The House adopted the rule by a vote of 218-205. [House Vote 236, 6/8/22; Congressional Quarterly, 6/8/22; Congressional Actions, H.R. 7910; Congressional Actions, H.Res. 1153]
2022: Schweikert Effectively Voted Against The Protecting Our Kids Act, Which Would Modify Federal Firearm Laws And Regulations. In June 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against the "motion to order the previous question on the rule (H Res 1153) that would provide for House floor consideration of two bills (HR 7910 and HR 2377) related to restricting access to firearms." The vote was on a motion to order the previous question. The House agreed to the motion by a vote of 217-205. [House Vote 235, 6/8/22; Congressional Quarterly, 6/8/22; Congressional Actions, H.R. 7910; Congressional Actions, H.Res. 1153]
2022: Schweikert Voted Against The Bipartisan Gun Violence Package, Which Provided Over $4.6 Billion Through FY 2026 To Address Gun Violence And Mental Health, Expand School-Based Mental Health Services, And Enact Several Gun Restrictions. In June 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against concurring in the Senate amendments to the House amendment on the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which would "provide over $4.6 billion in emergency funding through fiscal 2026 to address gun violence and mental health, and tighten restrictions on firearm purchases. Within total appropriations, the bill would provide $2.1 billion for Education Department support for school-based mental health services and student engagement activities and $990 million for Health and Human Service Department mental health programs, including $50 million for grants to states to implement or expand school-based health programs under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program." The vote was on a motion to concur. The House concurred with the Senate by a vote of 234-193, thus the bill was sent to the President and became law. [House Vote 299, 6/24/22; Congressional Quarterly, 6/24/22; Congressional Actions, S. 2983]
The Bill Required The Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services To Provide Guidance To States On Increasing Telehealth Access, Including Services For Mental Health. According to Congressional Quarterly, "It would require the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to provide guidance to states on increasing access to telehealth care, including mental health services, under Medicare and CHIP." [Congressional Quarterly, 6/24/22]
The Bill Expanded A Medicaid Community Behavioral Health Clinic Demonstration Program, Permitting Up To 10 New States To Join The Program Every Two Years. According to Congressional Quarterly, "It would expand a Medicaid community behavioral health clinic demonstration program, allowing up to 10 new states to opt into the program every two years." [Congressional Quarterly, 6/24/22]
The Bill Reauthorized The Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Grant Program For Five Years And Authorized "Teleconsults" For Emergency Departments And Schools Under The Grant Program. According to Congressional Quarterly, "It would reauthorize the Pediatric Mental Health Care Access grant program for five years and authorize teleconsults for emergency departments and schools under the program." [Congressional Quarterly, 6/24/22]
The Bill Directed Homeland Security To Publish A "Federal Clearinghouse For Evidence-Based Practices And Recommendations To Improve School Safety." According to Congressional Quarterly, "It would require the Homeland Security Department, in consultation with the Education, Justice and Health and Human Services departments, to establish and publish online a federal clearinghouse for evidence-based practices and recommendations to improve school safety." [Congressional Quarterly, 6/24/22]
The Bill Prohibited The Use Of Education Grants To Train Staff How To Use Dangerous Weapons. According to Congressional Quarterly, "It would prohibit the use of certain existing Education Department school grants to provide or train staff in the use of dangerous weapons." [Congressional Quarterly, 6/24/22]
To Offset The Spending, The Bill Extended A Moratorium Delaying The Enactment Of A Rule "Eliminating Anti-Kickback Statute Safe Harbor Protection For Prescription Drug Rebates" Until January2027. According to Congressional Quarterly, "As an offset, the bill would extend for one year, until Jan. 1, 2027, a moratorium delaying implementation of a rule eliminating anti-kickback statute safe harbor protection for prescription drug rebates." [Congressional Quarterly, 6/24/22]
The Bill Increased Available Funds For The Medicare Improvement Fund To $7.5 Billion. According to Congressional Quarterly, "It would increase funding available for the Medicare Improvement Fund from $5 million to $7.5 billion." [Congressional Quarterly, 6/24/22]
The Bill Was Passed One Month After The Uvalde, Texas Mass Shooting, Which Killed 19 Children And Two Teachers, And The Buffalo, New York Racist Mass Shooting, Which Killed 10 People At A Grocery Store. According to Politico, "The package, negotiated by Sens. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), comes about one month after a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas. The Texas school shooting occurred roughly one week after a racist mass shooter killed 10 people at a grocery store in Buffalo, N.Y." [Politico, 6/23/22]
The Bill Included Funds For School Security And Mental Health Services, Including State Funding To Invest In Community Behavioral Health Clinics And School Mental Health Programs. According to Politico, "Finally, the bill includes new spending for school security and mental health treatment. The mental health component of the package, led by Sens. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) and Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), provides new funding for states to invest in community behavioral health clinics, as well as school mental health programs. That portion is estimated to cost roughly $8.5 billion, more than half of the package's proposed price tag." [Politico, 6/23/22]
2022: Schweikert Voted Against Banning The Import, Sale, Manufacture, Transfer And Possession Of Semi-Automatic Assault Weapons And Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices. In July 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022, which would "prohibit the import, sale, manufacture, transfer and possession of semiautomatic assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote 217-213, thus the bill was sent to the Senate. The Senate did not take substantive action on the bill. [House Vote 410, 7/29/22; Congressional Quarterly, 7/29/22; Congressional Actions, H.R. 1808]
The Bill's Assault Weapons Ban Would Not Apply To Weapons That Were Already Lawfully Possessed On The Day Of Enactment, Including Manually Operated Firearms, Permanently Non-Functioning Firearms, Antique Firearms, And Certain Firearms Possessed By Law Enforcement Officials. According to Congressional Quarterly, "It would specify that the prohibition does not apply to weapons otherwise lawfully possessed on the date of enactment, most manually operated firearms, permanently inoperable firearms, antique firearms and certain possession by federal, state, local or campus law enforcement officials." [Congressional Quarterly, 7/29/22]
The Bill Would Require Assault Weapons And Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices To Be Engraved With Serial Numbers, Including The Date Of Manufacture. According to Congressional Quarterly, "It would require serial numbers for any such weapons and devices manufactured after the bill's enactment to include the date of manufacture clearly engraved or cast by the manufacturer." [Congressional Quarterly, 7/29/22]
The Bill Would Prohibit Any Current Assault Weapon Owner Who Is Not A Licensed Dealer Or Manufacturer From Transferring Such Weapons To Another Unlicensed Person Or Storing The Weapons In An Area That A Restricted Person Would Have Access To. According to Congressional Quarterly, "It would prohibit any existing owner of semiautomatic assault weapons who is not a licensed importer, manufacturer or dealer, from transferring such weapons directly to another unlicensed individual or storing them where they would be accessible to an individual prohibited from possessing a firearm." [Congressional Quarterly, 7/29/22]
The Bill Would Extend An Existing Law That Allows The Seizure And Forfeiture Of Firearms And Ammunition Used Or Intended To Be Used In An Illegal Act To Include Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices. According to Congressional Quarterly, "It would extend existing law providing for the seizure and forfeiture of firearms and ammunition that are used or intended to be used in a crime to include large capacity ammunition feeding devices." [Congressional Quarterly, 7/29/22]
The Bill Would Permit The Usage Of Certain Law Enforcement Grants For State And Tribal Buy-Back Programs For Assault Weapons And Devices Prohibited By The bill. According to Congressional Quarterly, "It would allow law enforcement grants under the Byrne JAG program to be used for state and tribal buy-back programs for weapons and devices banned by the bill." [Congressional Quarterly, 7/29/22]
The Bill Would Require The Attorney General To Establish A Public Record Of The Make And Model Of Assault Weapons Used In Crimes, Including The Circumstances Of The Event And The Criminal Proceedings Outcome. According to Congressional Quarterly, "It would require the Office of the Attorney General to establish and maintain a public record of the make and model of any semiautomatic assault weapons used in relation to a crime, including the circumstances of the crime and the outcome of any relevant criminal proceedings." [Congressional Quarterly, 7/29/22]
2022: Schweikert Effectively Voted Against Banning The Import, Sale, Manufacture, Transfer And Possession Of Semi-Automatic Assault Weapons And Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices. In July 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted for the "motion to recommit the bill to the House Judiciary Committee." The vote was on a motion to recommit. The House rejected the motion by a vote 207-220, thus the House voted on passage subsequently. [House Vote 409, 7/29/22; Congressional Quarterly, 7/29/22; Congressional Actions, H.R. 1808]
2022: Schweikert Effectively Voted Against Banning The Import, Sale, Manufacture, Transfer And Possession Of Semi-Automatic Assault Weapons And Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices. In July 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against the "adoption of the rule (H Res 1302) that would provide for consideration of the Assault Weapons Ban (HR 1808). It would provide for one hour of debate on the bill. It would provide for automatic adoption of a Nadler, D-N.Y., manager's amendment that would specify that the bill's definition of 'semiautomatic assault weapon' would include firearms designed or redesigned with stabilizing braces to allow them to be fired from the shoulder; remove the Ruger 77/22 bolt-action rifle from a list of firearms exempted from the bill's prohibition; and make technical and clarifying changes." The vote was on the adoption of the rule. The House adopted the rule by a vote 217-211. [House Vote 408, 7/29/22; Congressional Quarterly, 7/29/22; Congressional Actions, H.Res. 1302; Congressional Actions, H.R. 1808]
2022: Schweikert Effectively Voted Against Banning The Import, Sale, Manufacture, Transfer And Possession Of Semi-Automatic Assault Weapons And Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices. In July 2022, 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 1302) that would provide for consideration of the Assault Weapons Ban (HR 1808). It would provide for one hour of debate on the bill. It would provide for automatic adoption of a Nadler, D-N.Y., manager's amendment that would specify that the bill's definition of 'semiautomatic assault weapon' would include firearms designed or redesigned with stabilizing braces to allow them to be fired from the shoulder; remove the Ruger 77/22 bolt-action rifle from a list of firearms exempted from the bill's prohibition; and make technical and clarifying changes." The vote was on a motion to order the previous question. The House agreed to the motion by a vote 215-205. [House Vote 407, 7/29/22; Congressional Quarterly, 7/29/22; Congressional Actions, H.Res. 1302; Congressional Actions, H.R. 1808]
2022: Schweikert Voted Against Requiring The National Instant Criminal Background Check System To Check Juvenile Criminal And Mental Health Records For Gun Buyers Under 21 Years Of Age And Consider Crimes Committed Or Mental Illness Adjudication At 16 Years Or Older As Disqualifications. In June 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against concurring in the Senate amendments to the House amendment on the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which would "expand background check requirements by requiring the National Instant Criminal Background Check System to check juvenile criminal and mental health adjudication records for gun purchasers under 21 years of age and apply the existing criteria for disqualification based on crimes committed as a juvenile or adjudication of mental illness at 16 years or older." The vote was on a motion to concur. The House concurred with the Senate by a vote of 234-193, thus the bill was sent to the President and became law. [House Vote 299, 6/24/22; Congressional Quarterly, 6/24/22; Congressional Actions, S. 2983]
2022: Schweikert Voted Against The Protecting Our Kids Act, Which Would Require The Justice Department To Annually Report On The Demographic Data Of Individuals Who Were Ineligible To Buy A Firearm Based On A Federal Background Check During The Previous Year. In June 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against the Protecting Our Kids Act, which would "require the Justice Department to submit to Congress an annual report including the demographic data of individuals who were determined to be ineligible to purchase a firearm based on a background check performed by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System during the previous year." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 223-204, thus the bill was sent to the Senate. [House Vote 245, 6/8/22; Congressional Quarterly, 6/8/22; Congressional Actions, H.R. 7910]
2022: Schweikert Voted To Require The Department Of Justice To Submit An Annual Report Including The Demographic Data Of Individuals Who Were Ineligible To Buy A Firearm Based On A Federal Background Check During The Previous Year. In June 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted to retain "Title VII of the bill. Title VII would require the Justice Department to submit to Congress an annual report including the demographic data of individuals who were determined to be ineligible to purchase a firearm based on a background check performed by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System during the previous year, including race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, average annual income and English language proficiency, if available." The vote was on a motion to retain the provision. The House retained the provision by a vote of 380-47. [House Vote 243, 6/8/22; Congressional Quarterly, 6/8/22; Congressional Actions, H.R. 7910]
2022: Schweikert Voted Against Closing The "Boyfriend Loophole," Which Would Apply Gun Ownership Restrictions For Individuals Convicted Of Domestic Violence, Including Violence Against A Current Or Former Dating Partner. In June 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against concurring in the Senate amendments to the House amendment on the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which would "close the 'boyfriend loophole' by applying restrictions on gun ownership for individuals convicted of domestic violence to include violence against a current or former dating partner." The vote was on a motion to concur. The House concurred with the Senate by a vote of 234-193, thus the bill was sent to the President and became law. [House Vote 299, 6/24/22; Congressional Quarterly, 6/24/22; Congressional Actions, S. 2983]
2022: Schweikert Voted Against The Protecting Our Kids Act, Which Would Authorize The Bureau Of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms And Explosives To Regulate Bump Stocks. In June 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against the Protecting Our Kids Act, which would "authorize the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to regulate bump stocks, which are devices intended to increase the rate of fire of a semiautomatic weapon in the same manner as a machine gun." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 223-204, thus the bill was sent to the Senate. [House Vote 245, 6/8/22; Congressional Quarterly, 6/8/22; Congressional Actions, H.R. 7910]
2022: Schweikert Voted Against Authorizing The Bureau Of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms And Explosives To Regulate Bump Stocks. In June 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against retaining "Title V of the bill, which incorporates provisions of the Closing the Bump Stock Loophole Act (HR 5427). Title V would authorize the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to regulate bump stocks, defined as any device, part or modification designed to increase the rate of fire of a semiautomatic weapon in the same manner as a machine gun." The vote was on a motion to retain the provision. The House retained the provision by a vote of 233-194. [House Vote 241, 6/8/22; Congressional Quarterly, 6/8/22; Congressional Actions, H.R. 7910]
2022: Schweikert Voted Against Requiring All Individuals Who Sell Firearms To "Predominantly Earn A Profit" To Register To Become Federally Licensed Firearm Dealers. In June 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against concurring in the Senate amendments to the House amendment on the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which would "narrow the definition of a federally licensed firearm dealer to require registration by all individuals who sell firearms to predominately earn a profit to register." The vote was on a motion to concur. The House concurred with the Senate by a vote of 234-193, thus the bill was sent to the President and became law. [House Vote 299, 6/24/22; Congressional Quarterly, 6/24/22; Congressional Actions, S. 2983]
The Bill Clarified Registration Requirements For Commercial Firearm Dealers Who Sell To "Predominantly" Make A Profit. According to Politico, "Plus, the legislation would make purchasing a firearm on behalf of an individual who is prohibited from doing so a federal crime and would clarify registration requirements for commercial firearms dealers who exist 'predominantly' for profit." [Politico, 6/23/22]
The Bill Aimed To Address The Issue Of Individuals Who Sell Guns As Their Primary Source Of Income Evading Registration As Federally Licensed Firearm Dealers, Who Are Required To Conduct Background Checks. According to CNN, "The bill goes after individuals who sell guns as primary sources of income but have previously evaded registering as Federally Licensed Firearm Dealers. This is significant because federally licensed dealers are required to administer background checks before they sell a gun to someone." [CNN, 6/24/22]
2022: Schweikert Voted Against The Protecting Our Kids Act, Which Would Prohibit The Storage Of A Firearm In A Place Where A Minor Or Ineligible Resident Is Likely To Access The Firearm Without Permission, Unless The Gun Secured In A Storage Or Safety Device In A Secure Location. In June 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against the Protecting Our Kids Act, which would "prohibit the storage of a firearm in a private residence where a minor is likely to access it without permission or where a resident of the household is ineligible to possess a firearm, unless the weapon is secured with a gun storage or safety device, in a reasonably secure location or on the person of the owner." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 223-204, thus the bill was sent to the Senate. [House Vote 245, 6/8/22; Congressional Quarterly, 6/8/22; Congressional Actions, H.R. 7910]
2022: Schweikert Voted Against The Protecting Our Kids Act, Which Would Authorize $10 Million Annually Through FY 2033 For Grants To State And Tribal Programs To Provide Safe Firearm Storage Devices To Their Communities. In June 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against the Protecting Our Kids Act, which would "authorize $10 million annually through fiscal 2033 for Justice Department grants for state and tribal programs to distribute safe firearm storage devices to the public." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 223-204, thus the bill was sent to the Senate. [House Vote 245, 6/8/22; Congressional Quarterly, 6/8/22; Congressional Actions, H.R. 7910]
2022: Schweikert Voted Against The Protecting Our Kids Act, Which Would Require The Justice Department To Publish Safe Firearm Storage Best Practices And Require Gun Manufacturers To Provide Such Best Practices In Weapon Packaging. In June 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against the Protecting Our Kids Act, which would "require the department to publish best practices for safe firearm storage and gun manufacturers to include such information on weapon packaging." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 223-204, thus the bill was sent to the Senate. [House Vote 245, 6/8/22; Congressional Quarterly, 6/8/22; Congressional Actions, H.R. 7910]
2022: Schweikert Voted Against Establishing A Federal Criminal Offense For Storing A Firearm In A Place Where A Minor Or An Ineligible Individual Were To Access A Firearm Without Permission. In June 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against retaining "Title IV of the bill, which incorporates provisions of Ethan's Law (HR 748), the Safe Guns, Safe Kids Act (HR 6370) and the Kimberly Vaughan Firearm Safe Storage Act (HR 130). Title IV would make it a federal criminal offense to store a firearm in a private residence where a minor is likely to access it without permission or where a resident of the household is ineligible to possess a firearm, unless the weapon is secured with a gun storage or safety device, in a reasonably secure location or on the person of the owner. It would establish a $500 fine for violations of the prohibition, with an additional penalty of up to five years in prison if a minor or ineligible person obtains the weapon and injures themself or others." The vote was on a motion to retain the provision. The House retained the provision by a vote of 220-205. [House Vote 240, 6/8/22; Congressional Quarterly, 6/8/22; Congressional Actions, H.R. 7910]
Title IV Would Establish A Justice Department Grant Program To Help States And Tribes Enact Legislation Similar To The Firearm Storage Requirement. According to Congressional Quarterly, "It would also establish a Justice Department grant program to assist states and tribes in implementing legislation similar to the new federal requirement." [Congressional Quarterly, 6/8/22]
Title IV Would Require Licensed Dealers To Provide A Safe Forearm Storage Or Safety Device With All Rifle And Shotgun Purchases. According to Congressional Quarterly, "It would also require licensed dealers to provide a secure gun storage or safety device with all rifle and shotgun sales, expanding an existing requirement for handgun sales." [Congressional Quarterly, 6/8/22]
Title IV Would Authorize $10 Million Annually Through FY 2033 For Grants To State And Tribal Programs That Would Distribute Safe Firearm Storage Devices To Their Communities. According to Congressional Quarterly, "It would authorize $10 million annually through fiscal 2033 for Justice Department grants for states and tribes to develop and implement programs to distribute safe firearm storage devices to the public." [Congressional Quarterly, 6/8/22]
Title IV Would Require The Justice Depart To Publish Best Practices For Firearm Storage And Require Licensed Manufacturers And Importers That Serialize Over 250 Guns Annually To Include Best Practices On The Packaging Of Each Firearm Starting In 2025. According to Congressional Quarterly, "It would require the Justice Department to develop and publish best practices for safe firearm storage and, beginning in 2025, require licensed manufacturers and importers that serialize at least 250 firearms annually to include a link to the best practices on the packaging of each weapon." [Congressional Quarterly, 6/8/22]
2022: Schweikert Voted Against The Protecting Our Kids Act, Which Would Prohibit The Manufacture, Sale Or Transfer Of "Ghost Guns," Or Firearms That Lack A Unique Serial Number, And Subject "Ghost Guns" To Federal Firearm Regulations. In June 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against the Protecting Our Kids Act, which would "prohibit the manufacture, sale or transfer of 'ghost guns,' or firearms that lack a serial number issued by a licensed manufacturer, and make such weapons and the assembly of such weapons subject to federal firearm regulations." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 223-204, thus the bill was sent to the Senate. [House Vote 245, 6/8/22; Congressional Quarterly, 6/8/22; Congressional Actions, H.R. 7910]
2022: Schweikert Voted Against Subjecting "Ghost Guns" To Federal Firearm Regulations, Which Are Firearms That Lack A Unique Serial Number Or Are Self-Assembled Weapons. In June 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against retaining "Title III of the bill, which incorporates provisions of the Untraceable Firearms Act (HR 3088). Title III would make firearms that lack a unique serial number engraved or cast by a licensed manufacturer, also known as 'ghost guns,' and the 3D printing or other self-assembly of such weapons subject to federal firearm regulations." The vote was on a motion to retain the provision. The House retained the provision by a vote of 226-194. [House Vote 239, 6/8/22; Congressional Quarterly, 6/8/22; Congressional Actions, H.R. 7910]
Title III Would Make It A Federal Criminal Offense To Manufacture, Sell, Buy, Transfer Or Receive A "Ghost Gun," Make It Illegal To Engrave A Serial Number On A Gun Unless Authorized, And Make It Illegal To Sell Or Transfer A Machine That Would Manufacture Fir Reams To An Individual That Is Not A Licensed Manufacturer. According to Congressional Quarterly, "It would make it a federal criminal offense to manufacture, sell, offer to sell, purchase, transfer or receive a ghost gun; to engrave or cast a serial number on a firearm unless specifically authorized by the Justice Department; or to sell, offer to sell or transfer a machine with the sole or primary function of manufacturing firearms to any person other than a licensed manufacturer." [Congressional Quarterly, 6/8/22]
Title III Would Forbid The Possession Of "Ghost Guns" By Individuals Other Than A Licensed Importer Or Manufacture And Update Language Regarding Federal Prohibition On Undetectable Firearms By Metal Detectors And X-Ray Machines. According to Congressional Quarterly, "Beginning 30 months after enactment, it would prohibit the possession of ghost guns by any person other than a licensed importer or manufacturer. It would also update language related to federal prohibitions on firearms or their components that are undetectable by metal detectors and x-ray machines." [Congressional Quarterly, 6/8/22]
2022: Schweikert Voted Against Prohibiting The Import, Sale, Manufacture, Transfer Or Possession Of Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices. In June 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against retaining "Title VI of the bill, which incorporates provisions of the Keep Americans Safe Act (HR 2510). Title VI would prohibit the import, sale, manufacture, transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices, other than for certain law enforcement or testing purposes." The vote was on a motion to retain the provision. The House retained the provision by a vote of 220-207. [House Vote 242, 6/8/22; Congressional Quarterly, 6/8/22; Congressional Actions, H.R. 7910]
Title VI Would Require Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices To Be Given A Serial Number And Date Of Manufacture And Specify That The Prohibition Would Not Be Applicable To The Possession Of Such Devices Before The Bill's Implementation. According to Congressional Quarterly, "It would require any such devices manufactured after the bill's enactment to be engraved or cast with a serial number and date of manufacture. It would specify that the prohibition would not apply to the possession of devices owned before the bill's enactment." [Congressional Quarterly, 6/8/22]
Title VI Would Authorize Federal Grants To State And Local Law Enforcement For Buy-Back Programs For Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices. According to Congressional Quarterly, "It also would authorize the use of federal grants to state and local law enforcement agencies for compensation for devices surrendered under buy-back programs for large capacity ammunition feeding devices." [Congressional Quarterly, 6/8/22]
2022: Schweikert Voted Against The Protecting Our Kids Act, Which Would Ban The Import, Sale, Manufacture, Transfer Or Possession Of Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices, Excluding Devices For Certain Law Enforcement Or Testing Purposes. In June 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against the Protecting Our Kids Act, which would "prohibit the import, sale, manufacture, transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices, other than for certain law enforcement or testing purposes." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 223-204, thus the bill was sent to the Senate. [House Vote 245, 6/8/22; Congressional Quarterly, 6/8/22; Congressional Actions, H.R. 7910]
2022: Schweikert Voted Against The Protecting Our Kids Act, Which Would Authorize Federal Law Enforcement Grants For State And Tribal Buy-Back Programs For Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices. In June 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against the Protecting Our Kids Act, which would "authorize the use of federal law enforcement grants for state and tribal buy-back programs for large capacity ammunition feeding devices." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 223-204, thus the bill was sent to the Senate. [House Vote 245, 6/8/22; Congressional Quarterly, 6/8/22; Congressional Actions, H.R. 7910]
2022: Schweikert Voted Against The Protecting Our Kids Act, Which Would Require The FBI To Report On The Operation Of Their Public Access Tip Line. In June 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against the Protecting Our Kids Act, which would "require the FBI to submit to Congress a report regarding the operation of its public access tip line." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 223-204, thus the bill was sent to the Senate. [House Vote 245, 6/8/22; Congressional Quarterly, 6/8/22; Congressional Actions, H.R. 7910]
2022: Schweikert Voted Against Reserving $1.6 Billion For Justice Department Activities To Support School Security, Community Violence Intervention, Community Policing, Improvements To Background Check Systems, And Grants To Implement State Crisis Intervention Programs And "Red Flag" Laws. In June 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against concurring in the Senate amendments to the House amendment on the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which "Within total appropriations, the bill would provide $1.6 billion for Justice Department activities to support school security, community violence intervention, community-oriented policing and background check system improvements, including $750 million for new grants under the Byrne JAG program to implement state crisis intervention programs, including mental health, drug and veterans courts, as well as extreme risk protection order or 'red flag' programs, provided they include certain due process protections." The vote was on a motion to concur. The House concurred with the Senate by a vote of 234-193, thus the bill was sent to the President and became law. [House Vote 299, 6/24/22; Congressional Quarterly, 6/24/22; Congressional Actions, S. 2983]
2022: Schweikert Voted Against The Protecting Our Kids Act, Which Would Prohibit People From Selling Or Transferring A Firearm Or Ammunition If They Believe The Recipient Intends To Use The Firearms To Break Federal Law Or State Law. In June 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against the Protecting Our Kids Act, which would "prohibit individuals from selling or transferring a firearm or ammunition if they have reason to believe the recipient intends to use them in violation of federal law or sell or dispose of them in another state in violation of that state's law." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 223-204, thus the bill was sent to the Senate. [House Vote 245, 6/8/22; Congressional Quarterly, 6/8/22; Congressional Actions, H.R. 7910]
2022: Schweikert Voted Against The Protecting Our Kids Act, Which Would Increase The Age At Which An Individual Can Legally Buy A Semiautomatic Firearm To 21 Years Of Age. In June 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against the Protecting Our Kids Act, which would "contain several provisions related to limiting gun access. Specifically, it would increase from 18 to 21 years the age at which an individual can legally purchase a semiautomatic weapon." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 223-204, thus the bill was sent to the Senate. [House Vote 245, 6/8/22; Congressional Quarterly, 6/8/22; Congressional Actions, H.R. 7910]
2022: Schweikert Voted Against Raising The Age To 21 Years Of Age At Which An Individual Can Legally Buy A Semiautomatic Firearm. In June 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against retaining "Title I of the bill, which incorporates provisions of the Raise the Age Act (HR 3015). Title I would increase from 18 to 21 years the age at which an individual can legally purchase a semiautomatic gun. Specifically, it would prohibit licensed gun dealers from selling a semiautomatic centerfire weapon that has an ammunition feeding device with a capacity exceeding five rounds to an individual the dealer has reasonable cause to believe is under the age of 21, unless the individual is an active duty servicemember or authorized government employee. It would also require the FBI to submit to Congress a report regarding the operation of its public access tip line, including a description of and recommendations to improve protocols and procedures for information sharing between the public access line and FBI field offices." The vote was on a motion to retain the provision. The House retained the provision by a vote of 228-199. [House Vote 237, 6/8/22; Congressional Quarterly, 6/8/22; Congressional Actions, H.R. 7910]
2022: Schweikert Voted Against Prohibiting Firearm Trafficking And "Straw Purchases" Or The Acquisition Of Firearms For Individuals Prohibited From Owning A Firearm Or Who Intend To Commit A Crime. In June 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against concurring in the Senate amendments to the House amendment on the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which would "prohibit firearm trafficking and 'straw purchases,' or the knowing acquisition of firearms on behalf of another individual who is prohibited from owning a firearm or intends to use the firearm to commit a felony." The vote was on a motion to concur. The House concurred with the Senate by a vote of 234-193, thus the bill was sent to the President and became law. [House Vote 299, 6/24/22; Congressional Quarterly, 6/24/22; Congressional Actions, S. 2983]
2022: Schweikert Voted Against The Protecting Our Kids Act, Which Would Prohibit "Straw Purchases" Or The Acquisition Of Firearms For the Sale To Another Person, Excluding Gifts Between Family Members Or Lawful Purchases. In June 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against the Protecting Our Kids Act, which would "prohibit 'straw purchases,' or the acquisition of firearms for sale to another individual other than in the case of gifts between family members or purchases for lawful use in a business." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 223-204, thus the bill was sent to the Senate. [House Vote 245, 6/8/22; Congressional Quarterly, 6/8/22; Congressional Actions, H.R. 7910]
2022: Schweikert Voted Against Prohibiting Firearm Trafficking Or The Acquisition Of Firearms For The Sale To Another Person, Also Known As The "Straw Purchase." In June 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against retaining "Title II of the bill, which incorporates provisions of the Prevent Gun Trafficking Act (HR 2280). Title II would prohibit the trafficking of firearms or acquisition of firearms for sale to another individual, also known as a 'straw purchase.' Specifically, it would make it a federal criminal offense for an individual to knowingly purchase or attempt to purchase a firearm for the possession of a third party or to hire, solicit or otherwise endeavor to persuade another individual to do so. It would specify that the prohibition does not apply to bona fide gifts between family members or purchases by the agent of a lawful business, for lawful use in the business. It would require the Justice Department to ensure that its firearm transaction record forms include a statement outlining penalties that may be imposed for violating the prohibition. It would also make it a federal criminal offense for an individual to sell or dispose of a firearm or ammunition to a recipient they have reason to believe intends to use them in violation of federal law or sell or dispose of them in another state in violation of that state's law." The vote was on a motion to retain the provision. The House retained the provision by a vote of 226-197. [House Vote 238, 6/8/22; Congressional Quarterly, 6/8/22; Congressional Actions, H.R. 7910]