2022: Schweikert Voted Against Codifying Homeland Security's Office For Bombing Prevention, Which Was Tasked To Improve Efforts To Deter, Detect And Respond To Terrorist Explosive Threats And Attacks In The U.S. In May 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against the Bombing Prevention Act of 2022, which would "codify the Homeland Security Department's Office for Bombing Prevention, which is tasked with improving U.S. efforts to deter, detect and respond to terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the United States. Among other requirements, it would require the office to engage other federal agencies regarding bomb threats and attacks; facilitate related information sharing and provide guidance and training to the public and private sectors; and conduct analysis and planning for bomb detection and response capabilities and requirements of the public and private sectors, including bomb squads, explosive detection canine teams, special tactics teams and dive teams. It would require the department, upon request, to provide technical assistance to support public and private sector preparedness to counter terrorist explosive threats and attacks that threaten critical infrastructure facilities, special events or certain vulnerable communities. It also would require the department to ensure coordination and information sharing regarding related federal nonmilitary research, development and evaluation activities, including to ensure that military procedures are adapted to nonmilitary uses to the extent practicable." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 388-26, thus the bill was sent to the Senate. [House Vote 195, 5/17/22; Congressional Quarterly, 5/17/22; Congressional Actions, H.R. 6873]
2022: Schweikert Voted Against Requiring Homeland Security To Report On The Roles And Responsibilities Of The Department Regarding Federal Cyber Incident Responses. In May 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against the DHS Roles and Responsibilities in Cyber Space Act, which would "require the Homeland Security Department, in coordination with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and within one year of enactment, to submit to Congress a report on the roles and responsibilities of the department and its components with respect to federal cyber incident response, including a review of how CISA cyber incident response plans and DHS authorities are utilized in the federal response and recommendations to further clarify department responsibilities related to cyber incident response." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 313-105, thus the bill was sent to the Senate. [House Vote 185, 5/16/22; Congressional Quarterly, 5/16/22; Congressional Actions, H.R. 5658]
2024: Schweikert Voted For The $94.4 Billion FY 2025 Homeland Security Appropriations. In June 2024, Schweikert voted for , according to Congressional Quarterly, "the bill, as amended, that would provide $94.4 billion in discretionary spending for fiscal 2025 for the Department of Homeland Security and its operational components, including $22.7 billion for major disaster relief under a disaster cap adjustment. It would provide a total of $28.8 billion in discretionary funding for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. It would provide $11.5 billion for the Transportation Security Administration, $14.2 billion for the U.S. Coast Guard, $3.2 billion for the U.S. Secret Service and $2 billion for the Federal Protective Service. It would provide $28.4 billion for the Federal Emergency Management Agency and $2.9 billion for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency." The vote was on passage. The House passed the FY 2025 Defense Appropriations by a vote of 217 to 198. [House Vote 333, 6/28/24; Congressional Quarterly, 6/28/24; Congressional Actions, H.R. 8752]
The Bill Included Various Republican-Backed Provisions That Prohibited Abortion Services For ICE Detainees, Funding For DEI Initiatives, The Removal Of Barriers At The U.S. Mexico Border, And The Payment Of DHS Secretary Mayorkas' Salary. According to Congressional Quarterly, "It would also include numerous policy provisions, including restricting the use of federal funds to pay for abortions, prohibiting ICE from providing abortion services for detainees in most cases, and prohibiting funding for DHS diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, among other policies. As amended, it would prohibit the use of funds in the bill to remove any barriers constructed by a state government along the U.S.-Mexico border. It would also prohibit the use of funds to pay the salary and expenses for DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas." [Congressional Quarterly, 6/28/24]
The Bill Increased Homeland Security Funding Despite Republicans Proposing Cuts To Other Domestic Agencies. According to Congressional Quarterly, "The Republican-backed bill (HR 8752), which passed 212-203, would provide a modest funding boost for the Homeland Security Department, even as the GOP majority proposes deep cuts for many other domestic federal agencies." [Congressional Quarterly, 6/28/24]
The Bill Included Funds To Resume Construction Of The Southern Border Wall. According to Congressional Quarterly, "But the bill comes chock full of immigration enforcement measures that are anathema to many Democrats, including money to resume construction of a southern border wall that was a signature policy of former President Donald Trump." [Congressional Quarterly, 6/28/24]
Republicans Argued The Bill Would Strengthen Border Security And Prevent "Countless Wrongdoers" From Entering The Country While Democrats Argued It Would Exacerbate The Humanitarian Crisis Without Improving Security. According to Congressional Quarterly, "'The decision to allow an open southern border has meant that countless wrongdoers --- human traffickers, narcotraffickers, and potential terrorists --- can enter our country freely,' Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole, R-Okla., said during floor debate. 'Enough is enough. Today's bill will take steps to end this state of affairs.' Democrats protested the bill, saying it would do little to enhance security and exacerbate a humanitarian crisis at the border. 'The bill wastes taxpayer money on impractical border measures and ineffective barriers,' said Connecticut Rep. Rosa DeLauro, the committee's ranking Democrat. 'This bill withholds the resources needed to manage the border, to process and vet the increased number of people arriving in the United States, and to support border communities and cities who are receiving migrants across the country.'" [Congressional Quarterly, 6/28/24]
2023: Schweikert Voted For The FY 2024 Homeland Security Appropriations. In September 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted for "passage of the bill, as amended, that would provide $91.5 billion in discretionary spending for fiscal 2024 for the Homeland Security Department, including $62.8 billion subject to the bill's discretionary cap and $20.2 billion for major disaster relief under a disaster cap adjustment. It would provide $19.9 billion for Customs and Border Protection, $9.8 billion for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, $10.6 billion for the Transportation Security Administration, $13.6 billion for the Coast Guard and $26.1 billion for the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Among other provisions, it would provide $2.1 billion to resume construction of the wall along the U.S.-Mexico border and $2.9 billion for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 220 to 208, thus the bill was sent to the Senate. [House Vote 505, 9/28/23; Congressional Quarterly, 9/28/23; Congressional Actions, H.R. 4367]
The Bill Prohibited the Purchase Of Unmanned Aircrafts Manufactured In China Or By China-Based Companies With Funds Provided By The Bill. According to Congressional Quarterly, "it would prohibit the use of any of the bill's funds to purchase unmanned aircraft systems that are manufactured in China or by a China-based company." [Congressional Quarterly, 9/28/23]
The Bill Restricted The Use Of Funds For Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Initiatives As Well As To Advance Critical Race Theory. According to Congressional Quarterly, "the bill would also include restrictions on the use of any funds provided by the bill for any DHS diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives or to advance critical race theory." [Congressional Quarterly, 9/28/23]
The Bill Prohibited The Use Of Funds To Label Social Media Posts As Misinformation. According to Congressional Quarterly, the bill "prohibit[ed] funding for any DHS component to label certain social media posts as misinformation." [Congressional Quarterly, 9/28/23]
The Bill Prohibited Gender-Affirming Care To Be Provided To Individuals In ICE Custody. According to Congressional Quarterly, the bill "prohibit[ed] funding provided by the bill to provide any gender-affirming care for individuals in ICE custody." [Congressional Quarterly, 9/28/23]
The Bill Prohibited The Use Of Funds For A Program For Ukrainians To Temporarily Stay In The U.S. According to Congressional Quarterly, "as amended, the bill would bar the use of funds provided in the bill for the Uniting for Ukraine program, which provides a pathway for Ukrainian citizens and their immediate family members who are outside of the U.S. to come to the U.S. and stay temporarily under a two-year parole period." [Congressional Quarterly, 9/28/23]
The Bill Reduced The DHS Secretary's Salary To $1. According to Congressional Quarterly, the bill "reduce[ed] DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas' salary to $1." [Congressional Quarterly, 9/28/23]
The Bill Prohibited The Use Of Funds To House Undocumented Immigrants At Military Installations. According to Congressional Quarterly, the bill "prohibit[ed] the use of funds provided by the bill to house undocumented immigrants who are unlawfully present in the U.S. at military installations, except during a federally declared major disaster." [Congressional Quarterly, 9/28/23]
The Bill Prohibited The Use Of Funds For Sanctuary Cities. According to Congressional Quarterly, "republicans also backed an amendment from Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wis., that would bar federal funds for sanctuary cities." [Congressional Quarterly, 9/28/23]
The Bill Prohibited The Use Of Funds For Migrant Protection Protocols. According to Congressional Quarterly, "republicans also backed an amendment [...] from Rep. Chip Roy, R-Tex., that would bar federal spending on the Biden administration's migrant protection protocols and more." [Congressional Quarterly, 9/28/23]
The Bill Reduced Funding Under The Spending Level Negotiated Earlier In The Year, Resulting In A Veto Threat From The Biden Administration. According to Congressional Quarterly, "The Biden administration has already said President Joe Biden would veto the Homeland Security funding bill over its cuts below the spending levels negotiated in the debt ceiling deal (PL 118-5) earlier this year, known as the Fiscal Responsibility Act. 'House Republicans had an opportunity to engage in a productive, bipartisan appropriations process, but instead, with less than two weeks before the end of the fiscal year, are wasting time with partisan bills that cut domestic spending to levels well below the FRA agreement and endanger critical services for the American people,' the veto threat said." [Congressional Quarterly, 9/28/23]
2023: Schweikert Effectively Voted For The FY 2024 Homeland Security Appropriations. In September 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against the "motion to recommit the bill to the House Appropriations Committee. The vote was on the motion to recommit. The House rejected the motion by a vote of 210 to 218. [House Vote 504, 9/28/23; Congressional Quarterly, 9/28/23; Congressional Actions, H.R. 4367]
2023: Schweikert Voted To Decrease Total Homeland Security Appropriations By $8.7 Billion. In September 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted for "amendment no. 74 that would decrease the total amount of funds provided by the bill by $8.7 billion." The vote was on the amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 75 to 347. [House Vote 461, 9/28/23; Congressional Quarterly, 9/28/23; Congressional Actions, H.R. 4367]
2023: Schweikert Voted To Reduce The Salary Of The Assistant Secretary For Border And Immigration Policy To $1. In September 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted for "amendment no. 69 that would reduce the salary of Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Border and Immigration Policy Blas Nunez-Neto to $1." The vote was on the amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 170 to 260. [House Vote 460, 9/28/23; Congressional Quarterly, 9/28/23; Congressional Actions, H.R. 4367]
2023: Schweikert Voted To Reduce The Salary Of The Executive Secretary Of The Department Of Homeland Security To $1. In September 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted for "amendment no. 67 that would reduce the salary of the Department of Homeland Security Executive Secretary Kimberly O'Connor to $1." The vote was on the amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 165 to 263. [House Vote 459, 9/28/23; Congressional Quarterly, 9/28/23; Congressional Actions, H.R. 4367]
2023: Schweikert Voted To Reduce The Salary Of The Deputy Secretary Of The Department Of Homeland Security To $1. In September 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted for "amendment no. 66 that would reduce the salary of the Department of Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Kristie Canegallo to $1." The vote was on the amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 169 to 261. [House Vote 458, 9/28/23; Congressional Quarterly, 9/28/23; Congressional Actions, H.R. 4367]
2023: Schweikert Effectively Voted To Amend The FY 2024 Homeland Security Appropriations By Striking Language That Specified That Returning Migrant Workers Would Not Count Toward H-2B Visa Numerical Limitations Again And Increased The Number Of Migrants Eligible For H-2B Visas. In September 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted for "adoption of the rule (H Res 730) that would provide for [...] the automatic adoption of an amendment to the Fiscal 2024 Homeland Security Appropriations Act (HR 4367) that would strike language to specify that a returning migrant worker who has already been counted toward numerical limitations on H-2B temporary non-agricultural worker visas during any of the previous three fiscal years would not again be counted toward such limitation in fiscal 2024. The amendment would add language to authorize DHS, after consulting with the Labor Department and upon determining that the needs of U.S. businesses cannot be met in fiscal 2024 with U.S. workers, to increase the total number of migrants who could receive an H-2B visa in such fiscal year." The vote was on the adoption of the rule. The House adopted the rule by a vote of 217 to 211. [House Vote 457, 9/28/23; Congressional Quarterly, 9/28/23; Congressional Actions, H.Res. 730]
2023: Schweikert Effectively Voted To Amend The FY 2024 Homeland Security Appropriations By Striking Language That Specified That Returning Migrant Workers Would Not Count Toward H-2B Visa Numerical Limitations Again And Increased The Number Of Migrants Eligible For H-2B Visas. In September 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted for the "motion to order the previous question (thus ending debate and possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 730) that would [...] provide for the automatic adoption of an amendment to the Fiscal 2024 Defense Appropriations Act (HR 4365) that would strike language to provide $300 million in security assistance to Ukraine. It would also provide for the automatic adoption of an amendment to the Fiscal 2024 Homeland Security Appropriations Act (HR 4367) that would strike language to specify that a returning migrant worker who has already been counted toward numerical limitations on H-2B temporary non-agricultural worker visas during any of the previous three fiscal years would not again be counted toward such limitation in fiscal 2024. The amendment would add language to authorize DHS, after consulting with the Labor Department and upon determining that the needs of U.S. businesses cannot be met in fiscal 2024 with U.S. workers, to increase the total number of migrants who could receive an H-2B visa in such fiscal year." The vote was on the motion to order the previous question. The House agreed to the motion by a vote of 214 to 210. [House Vote 456, 9/28/23; Congressional Quarterly, 9/28/23; Congressional Actions, H.Res. 730]
2023: Schweikert Voted Against Prohibiting The Use Of Funds For The Office For Civil Rights And Civil Liberties. In September 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against "amendment no. 64 that would prohibit the use of any funds provided by the bill for the Department of Homeland Security's Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties." The vote was on the amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 182 to 247. [House Vote 455, 9/27/23; Congressional Quarterly, 9/27/23; Congressional Actions, H.R. 4367]
2023: Schweikert Voted Against Prohibting The Use Of Funds For Operation Lone Star. In September 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against "amendment no. 51 that would prohibit the use of any funds provided by the bill for the Texas border and immigration enforcement program known as 'Operation Lone Star.'" The vote was on the amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a cote of 211 to 220. [House Vote 454, 9/27/23; Congressional Quarterly, 9/27/23; Congressional Actions, H.R. 4367]
2023: Schweikert Voted Against Reducing The Salary Of The Civil Rights And Civil Liberties Officer To $1. In September 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against "amendment no. 50 that would reduce Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Officer Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia's salary to $1." The vote was on the amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 161 to 268. [House Vote 453, 9/27/23; Congressional Quarterly, 9/27/23; Congressional Actions, H.R. 4367]
2023: Schweikert Voted To Reduce The Salary Of The Assistant Director Of The Office Of Immigration Program Evaluation To $1. In September 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted for amendment no. 49 that would reduce Immigration and Customs Enforcement Office of Immigration Program Evaluation Assistant Director Claire Trickler-McNulty's salary to $1." The vote was on the amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 161 to 267. [House Vote 452, 9/27/23; Congressional Quarterly, 9/27/23; Congressional Actions, H.R. 4367]
2023: Schweikert Voted Against Reducing The Salary Of The Undersecretary Of Homeland Security For Intelligence And Analysis To $1. In September 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against "amendment no. 48 that would reduce the salary of Undersecretary of Homeland Security for Intelligence and Analysis Kenneth L. Wainstein to $1." The vote was on the amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 159 to 269. [House Vote 451, 9/27/23; Congressional Quarterly, 9/27/23; Congressional Actions, H.R. 4367]
2023: Schweikert Voted To Prohibit The Use Of Funds To Pay The Salary Of The Director Of The Homeland Security Department Government Accountability Office. In September 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted for "amendment no. 43 that would bar the use of funds under the bill to pay the salary and expenses of the Department of Homeland Security Director of the Homeland Security Department Government Accountability Office - Office of Inspector General Liaison Office Jim Crumpacker." The vote was on the amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 162 to 264. [House Vote 450, 9/27/23; Congressional Quarterly, 9/27/23; Congressional Actions, H.R. 4367]
2023: Schweikert Voted Against Prohibiting The Use Of Funds To Pay The Salary Of The Assistant Secretary For Counter Terrorism And Threat Prevention. In September 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against "amendment no. 42 that would bar the use of funds under the bill to pay the salary and expenses of the Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary for Counter Terrorism and Threat Prevention Samantha Vinograd." The vote was on the amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 164 to 265. [House Vote 449, 9/27/23; Congressional Quarterly, 9/27/23; Congressional Actions, H.R. 4367]
2023: Schweikert Voted To Prohibit The Use Of Funds To Pay The Salary Of The Department Of Homeland Security Undersecretary Of The Office Of Strategy. In September 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted for "amendment no. 41 that would bar the use of funds under the bill to pay the salary and expenses of the Department of Homeland Security Undersecretary of the Office of Strategy, Policy and Plans Robert Silvers." The vote was on the amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 168 to 261. [House Vote 448, 9/27/23; Congressional Quarterly, 9/27/23; Congressional Actions, H.R. 4367]
2023: Schweikert Voted To Prohibit The Use Of Funds To Pay The Salary Of The Director Of The Cybersecurity And Infrastructure Security Agency's Election Security Initiative. In September 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted for "amendment no. 40 that would bar the use of funds under the bill to pay the salary and expenses of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's Election Security Initiative Director Geoffrey Hale." The vote was on the amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 160 to 270. [House Vote 447, 9/27/23; Congressional Quarterly, 9/27/23; Congressional Actions, H.R. 4367]
2023: Schweikert Voted Against Prohibiting The Use Of Funds To Pay The Salary Of The Director Of The Cybersecurity And Infrastructure Security Agency. In September 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against "amendment no. 39 that would bar the use funds under the bill to pay the salary and expenses of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Jen Easterly." The vote was on the amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 147 to 282. [House Vote 446, 9/27/23; Congressional Quarterly, 9/27/23; Congressional Actions, H.R. 4367]
2023: Schweikert Voted Against Reducing Funding For Cybersecurity And Infrastructure Security Agency Operations By $600 Million. In September 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against "amendment no. 29 that would reduce funding for Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency operations and support from $2.4 billion to $1.8 billion." The vote was on the amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 108 to 320. [House Vote 445, 9/27/23; Congressional Quarterly, 9/27/23; Congressional Actions, H.R. 4367]
2023: Schweikert Voted Against Striking Language That Required Funds To Be Allocated To Immigration And Customs Enforcement To Ensure The Full Capacity Of Detention Centers Is Maintained And That Migrants Not Detained Have GPS Monitoring. In September 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against "amendment no. 25 that would strike language to require the Department of Homeland Security to allocate amounts for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations and support in order to ensure the average daily population of detainees is maintained at the full capacity funded by the bill throughout the fiscal year and ensure that every migrant who is not detained has mandatory GPS monitoring throughout the duration of all applicable immigration proceedings." The vote was on the amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 210 to 220. [House Vote 444, 9/27/23; Congressional Quarterly, 9/27/23; Congressional Actions, H.R. 4367]
2023: Schweikert Voted Against Striking Provisions That Prohibited The Use Of Funds To Facilitate Migrant Parole, To Transport Adult Migrants Into The U.S. Interior, Or To Issue Employment Authorization To Migrants Who Have Been Denied Asylum Or Been Convicted Of A Crime While Seeking Asylum. In September 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against "amendment no. 23 that would strike numerous provisions, including language to bar the use of funds under the bill for: U.S. Customs and Border Protection's CBP One application to facilitate any migrant's parole into the U.S.; transporting adult migrants into the U.S. interior for non-immigration enforcement purposes; and to issue any employment authorization document to a migrant whose asylum application has been denied or who has been convicted of a federal or state crime while their asylum application is pending." [House Vote 443, 9/27/23; Congressional Quarterly, 9/27/23; Congressional Actions, H.R. 4367]
2023: Schweikert Voted Against Reducing Funding For U.S. Customs And Border Protection Operations By $496.3 Million And Use The Funds To Hire Additional Border Patrol Officers. In September 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against "amendment no. 13 that would reduce by $496.3 million, and increase by the same amount, funding for U.S. Customs and Border Protection operations and support, intended to hire additional CBP officers for ports of entry." The vote was on the amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 206 to 223. [House Vote 442, 9/27/23; Congressional Quarterly, 9/27/23; Congressional Actions, H.R. 4367]
2022: Schweikert Voted Against The FY 2023 Omnibus Spending Package, Which Provided $60.7 Billion For The Department Of Homeland Security. In December 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against concurring with the Senate amendment to the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, which would "provide approximately $25.5 billion for the Agriculture Department and related agencies; $82.4 billion for the Commerce and Justice departments and science and related agencies; $797.7 billion for the Defense Department; $54 billion for the Energy Department and federal water projects; $27.6 billion for the Treasury Department, federal judiciary and a number of executive agencies; $60.7 billion for the Homeland Security Department; $38.9 billion for the Interior Department, EPA and related agencies; $207.4 billion for the Labor, Health and Human Services and Education departments and related agencies; $6.9 billion for legislative branch entities; $154.2 billion for the Veterans Affairs Department, military construction, and related agencies; $59.7 billion for the State Department and related agencies; and $87.3 billion for the Transportation and Housing and Urban Development departments and related agencies." The vote was on a motion to concur. The House concurred with the Senate amendment by a vote of 225-201, thus bill was sent to President Biden and ultimately became law. [House Vote 549, 12/23/22; Congressional Quarterly, 12/23/22; Congressional Actions, S.Amdt. 6552; Congressional Actions, H.R. 2617]
2022: Schweikert Voted Against Providing $23.9 Billion To The Federal Emergency Management Agency, $14.8 Billion To Customs And Border Protection, $11.5 Billion To The Coast Guard, $8.3 Billion For Immigration And Customs Enforcement, $2.6 Billion To The Cybersecurity And Infrastructure Agency, And $409.5 Million To Citizenship And Immigration Services. In March 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against the first portion of the Fiscal 2022 Omnibus Appropriations, which would "provide $23.9 billion for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, mostly for disaster response and recovery activities; $14.8 billion for Customs and Border Protection; $11.5 billion for the Coast Guard; $8.3 billion for Immigration and Customs Enforcement; $2.6 billion for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency; and $409.5 million for Citizenship and Immigration Services." The vote was on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment with a House amendment. The bill was divided and this vote was the first portion of the bill. The House concurred with the Senate by a vote of 361-69. After resolving differences, the bill was sent to the President and became law. [House Vote 65, 3/9/22; Congressional Quarterly, 3/9/22; Congressional Actions, H.R. 2471]
The Bill Increased The Cybersecurity And Infrastructure Security Agency's Budget To $2.6 Billion To Combat Cyberattacks And Protect Critical Infrastructure And Communications Systems. According to CNN, "The spending bill would increase funding for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency by $568.7 million, for a total of $2.6 billion to prevent cyberattacks and protect critical infrastructure and communications systems, according to a fact sheet." [CNN, 3/9/22]
The Bill Secured Over $23 Billion For Immigration Customs Enforcement And Customs And Border Protection. According to Time, "Republicans won a few concessions in the bill---notably increased military spending---but they also secured more than $23 billion for two key federal agencies that oversee immigration: Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Protection (CBP)." [Time, 3/9/22]
The Bill Provided $1.45 Billion To Manage The Migrants Arriving At The U.S.-Mexico Border, Including $1.06 For Processing Facilities, Migrant Medical Care And Transportation. According to Time, "$1.45 billion will go towards managing the volume of migrants arriving at the southern border, including $1.06 billion to CBP for processing facilities, migrant medical care, and transportation." [Time, 3/9/22]
The Bill Provided $30 Million For New Body-Worn Cameras And Video Recording Materials For Border Patrol Agents And $72.4 Million To Procure New Aircraft And Aircraft Sensors. According to Time, "$30 million will fund new body-worn cameras and video recording equipment for Border Patrol stations, and $72.4 million will be invested in new aircraft and aircraft sensors." [Time, 3/9/22]
The Bill Allowed Homeland Security To Increase The Cap On H-2B Non-Immigrant Visas In FY 2022 If U.S. Businesses Cannot Be Fulfilled With U.S. Workers. According to Congressional Quarterly, "Allows the Homeland Security Department to increase the numerical limit (or cap) on H-2B nonimmigrant visas that may be issued in FY 2022 if it determines that the needs of U.S. businesses cannot be satisfied with U.S. workers." [Congressional Quarterly, 3/9/22]
2015: Schweikert Voted To Keep The Department Of Homeland Security Funded Additional One Week. In February 2015, Schweikert voted for legislation that would have, according to Congressional Quarterly, "ma[d]e further continuing appropriations for the Homeland Security Department for fiscal 2015. The measure would [have] extend[ed] funding for the department for one week, through Friday, March 6, 2015." The vote was on a motion to suspend the rules and concur in the Senate amendment. The House agreed to the motion, thereby passing the bill, by a vote of 357 to 60. The bill, because it had been agreed to by the Senate, was sent to President Obama, who signed it into law. [House Vote 106, 2/27/15; Congressional Quarterly, 2/27/15; Congressional Actions, H.R. 33]
2013: Schweikert Voted To Provide $46.1 Billion To Fund Federal Homeland Security And Disaster Relief Programs In Fiscal Year 2014 And Voted To Block President Obama's Deferred Deportation Policy For Some DREAMers. In June 2013, Schweikert voted for a bill that, according to Congressional Quarterly, would have "provide[d] $46.1 billion in fiscal 2014 for the Homeland Security Department and related activities. The bill include[d] $10.6 billion for Customs and Border Protection; $5.4 billion for Immigration and Customs Enforcement; $7.2 billion for the Transportation Security Administration, including fees; $9.9 billion for the Coast Guard; $1.6 billion for the Secret Service and $9.9 billion for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, including $5.6 billion for emergency disaster relief. It also [would have] prohibit[ed] federal funding for ICE to provide for abortions for detainees, except in cases where the life of the woman would be endangered or in the case of rape or incest." The vote was on final passage. The House approved the bill on a vote of 245 to 182, but died in the Senate. [House Vote 211, 6/6/13; Congressional Quarterly, 6/6/13; Congressional Actions, H.R. 2217]
Bill Exceeded Debt-Limit Deal's Spending Cap By Two Percent. According to the Associated Press, "The House on Thursday passed a $45 billion measure boosting the Homeland Security Department's budget by about 2 percent above spending levels imposed by an ongoing round of automatic budgets cuts." [Associated Press, 6/6/13]
Democrats Opposed Bill After Republicans Added Provision Blocking Administration's Deferred Deportation Policy For Some DREAMers. According to the Associated Press, "Democrats had been poised to support the bill but mostly withheld support after Republicans muscled through an amendment that would block the administration's policy to end deportation of hundreds of thousands of immigrants in the country illegally who were brought to the United States as children." [Associated Press, 6/6/13]
Higher Spending Part Of Republican Plan To Shift Funding From Domestic Programs To Defense. According to the Associated Press, "The White House has promised to veto the measure because it's part of a broader GOP strategy that embraces deep spending cuts and shifts scarce resources from domestic programs to the Pentagon. [...] GOP leaders are employing a strategy in which the more generous bills at levels close to those requested by Obama in his April budget are advancing first. Bills with sweeping cuts to domestic programs and foreign aid won't come until later, though Democrats are skeptical GOP leaders will force their rank and file to vote for cuts to popular programs like education, community development grants, transportation and federal law enforcement." [Associated Press, 6/6/13]
2022: Schweikert Voted Against Authorizing $75 Million For FY 2022 And $500 Million Annually For FY 2023 Through FY 2028 For The Nonprofit Security Grant Program, Which Supports Physical Security Improvements For Nonprofits At Risk Of Terrorist Attacks. In May 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against the Nonprofit Security Grant Program Improvement Act of 2022, which would "modify the Homeland Security Department's Nonprofit Security Grant Program, which is administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and supports physical security enhancements for nonprofits at risk of terrorist attacks. It would authorize $75 million for fiscal 2022 and $500 million annually for fiscal years 2023 through 2028 for the program." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 288-129, thus the bill was sent to the Senate. [House Vote 184, 5/16/22; Congressional Quarterly, 5/16/22; Congressional Actions, H.R. 6825]
The Bill Would Require FEMA To Evenly Split Grant Funding Between Recipients Located Within And Outside Of High-Risk Urban Areas. According to Congressional Quarterly, "Among other provisions, it would require FEMA to ensure that grant funding is evenly split between recipients located within and outside of high-risk urban areas;" [Congressional Quarterly, 5/16/22]
The Bill Would Allow States To Keep Up To 5% Of Program Funding For Grant Administration Expenses. According to Congressional Quarterly, "authorize states to retain up to 5 percent of program funding for expenses related to grant administration;" [Congressional Quarterly, 5/16/22]
The Bill Would Require FEMA To Create An Office To Administer The Grant Program And Submit A Program Administration Plan To Congress. According to Congressional Quarterly, "require FEMA to establish an office to administer the program and submit to Congress within 90 days of enactment a program administration plan, including a staffing plan." [Congressional Quarterly, 5/16/22]
Congressman Bennie Thompson (D) Emphasized The Increased Funding Was In Response To The Terrorism Threats Faced By Nonprofits, Including Places Of Worship And HBCUs. According to Congressional Quarterly, "Chairman Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., said the increased authorization level is 'responsive to the dynamic terrorism threat landscape facing nonprofits, including houses of worship and historically Black colleges and universities.' There was a hostage situation in January at a Texas synagogue, and there have been dozens of bomb threats so far this year against HBCUs." [Congressional Quarterly, 3/2/22]
2024: Schweikert Voted Against Removing The Salary Cap For Secret Services Agents Protecting Presidents, Presidential Nominees, And Heads Of State, Allowing Them To Collect Overtime Pay. In January 2024, Schweikert voted against , according to Congressional Quarterly, the "motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill that would extend the removal of a salary cap for U.S. Secret Service agents through 2028, thereby allowing those agents to collect all overtime pay for their work performed beyond the salary cap of $159,950 for both the 2024 and 2028 presidential elections. Under the bill, the effective date for the overtime pay cap exemption would be applied retroactively to the date the last pay cap exemption expired, Dec. 31, 2023. The bill also would clarify that the pay cap exception only covers agents who work to protect presidents, presidential nominees and heads of state. It also would direct the Secret Service to report to Congress on steps the agency is taking to address the increased protective service demands placed on its personnel and require the agency to provide annual reports to Congress through 2029 on the effects this bill had on agency staffing and pay, including quarterly projections and updates." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 379 to 20. [House Vote 21, 1/29/24; Congressional Quarterly, 1/29/24; Congressional Actions, S. 3427]
2024: Schweikert Voted To Reduce Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas' Salary To $1. In June 2024, Schweikert voted for , according to Congressional Quarterly, "amendment no. 18 that would reduce the salary of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to $1." The vote was on the amendment. The underlying legislation was the FY 2025 Homeland Security Appropriations. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 200 to 208. [House Vote 287, 6/26/24; Congressional Quarterly, 6/26/24; Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.1006; Congressional Actions, H.R. 8752]
2024: Schweikert Voted To Defund The Office Of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. In June 2024, Schweikert voted for , according to Congressional Quarterly, "amendment no. 4 that would prohibit the use of funds in the bill to pay the salary and expenses of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas." The vote was on the amendment. The underlying legislation was the FY 2025 Homeland Security Appropriations. The House adopted the amendment by a vote of 193 to 173. [House Vote 285, 6/26/24; Congressional Quarterly, 6/26/24; Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.1000; Congressional Actions, H.R. 8752]
The Amendment Followed The House's Impeachment Of Mayorkas Led By Republicans For His Handling Of The Southern Border With Democrats Arguing that Punishing Mayorkas Is Not The Way To Handle Policy Disputes. According to Congressional Quarterly, "Republicans also used the Homeland Security bill debate to train their fire on Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, whom the House already impeached amid GOP anger over the administration's handling of the southern border. [...] 'They have incentivized literally millions of people to come into this country,' Biggs said of Mayorkas and the administration. Illinois Rep. Lauren Underwood, the ranking Democrat on the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, fought the amendment, saying, 'Punishing the secretary is not the way to handle policy disputes.'" [Congressional Quarterly, 6/26/24]
The Vote Was Taken Before Many Democrats Made It To The Floor. According to Congressional Quarterly, "On a party-line vote of 193-173 that was gaveled to a close before many Democrats reached the floor, the House adopted an amendment by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., to deprive Mayorkas of his salary." [Congressional Quarterly, 6/26/24]
2024: Schweikert Voted To Impeach Secretary Of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. In February 2024, Schweikert voted for , according to Congressional Quarterly, "the resolution, as amended, that would Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas for willful and systemic refusal to comply with the law and breach of public trust. It would find that Mayorkas has repeatedly violated immigration and border security laws and because of that, in large part, millions of individuals have illegally entered the U.S. annually with many unlawfully remaining in the U.S. It also would find that Mayorkas has 'knowingly made false statements' and 'obstructed lawful oversight' of the Homeland Security Department. It would declare that Mayorkas has breached the public trust by willfully refusing 'to fulfill his statutory duty to control and guard' U.S. boundaries and borders against illegal crossings. It would find that Mayorkas has demonstrated that he will remain a threat to national and border security, public safety and the Constitution if allowed to remain in office and has acted in a manner grossly incompatible with his duties and the rule of law." The vote was on adoption of the resolution. The House adopted the resolution by a vote of 214 to 213. [House Vote 43, 2/13/24; Congressional Quarterly, 2/13/24; Congressional Actions, H.Res. 863]
Republicans Calling For Mayorkas' Impeached Argued That He Failed To Secure The Southwest Border. According to Congressional Quarterly, "Republicans who spoke at the meeting accused the Department of Homeland Security leader of failing to secure the southwest border, abusing his authority to grant humanitarian parole to migrants and flouting requirements to detain those who cross the border illegally. They said his actions have caused an increase in migration at the southwest border. 'Secretary Mayorkas' job is to secure the homeland and enforce the law. He's failed to do either of those things and must be held accountable,' said Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark E. Green, R-Tenn." [Congressional Quarterly, 2/5/24]
Democrats Called The Attempt A "Political Stunt" Based In Policy Disagreements Rather Than Offenses. According to Congressional Quarterly, "Panel Democrats repeatedly called the impeachment attempt a political stunt and countered that their counterparts' justifications were based on different policy opinions rather than actual offenses. 'They're gonna impeach someone because they have policy disagreements with him. I mean, if that's the standard, then Democrats should've impeached the last guy's entire Cabinet,' said ranking member Jim McGovern, D-Mass." [Congressional Quarterly, 2/5/24]
2024: Schweikert Voted To Impeach Secretary Of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. In February 2024, Schweikert voted for , according to Congressional Quarterly, "Adoption of Articles I and II that would impeach Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas for willful and systemic refusal to comply with the law and breach of public trust." The vote was on adoption of the impeachment articles. The House rejected the motion by a vote of 214 to 216. [House Vote 37, 2/6/24; Congressional Quarterly, 2/6/24; Congressional Actions, H.Res. 863]
Republicans Calling For Mayorkas' Impeached Argued That He Failed To Secure The Southwest Border. According to Congressional Quarterly, "Republicans who spoke at the meeting accused the Department of Homeland Security leader of failing to secure the southwest border, abusing his authority to grant humanitarian parole to migrants and flouting requirements to detain those who cross the border illegally. They said his actions have caused an increase in migration at the southwest border. 'Secretary Mayorkas' job is to secure the homeland and enforce the law. He's failed to do either of those things and must be held accountable,' said Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark E. Green, R-Tenn." [Congressional Quarterly, 2/5/24]
Democrats Called The Attempt A "Political Stunt" Based In Policy Disagreements Rather Than Offenses. According to Congressional Quarterly, "Panel Democrats repeatedly called the impeachment attempt a political stunt and countered that their counterparts' justifications were based on different policy opinions rather than actual offenses. 'They're gonna impeach someone because they have policy disagreements with him. I mean, if that's the standard, then Democrats should've impeached the last guy's entire Cabinet,' said ranking member Jim McGovern, D-Mass." [Congressional Quarterly, 2/5/24]
2023: Schweikert Effectively Voted To Impeach DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. In November 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against the "motion to refer the resolution that would impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the House Homeland Security Committee." The vote was on the motion to refer. The House agreed to the motion by a vote of 209 to 201. [House Vote 645, 11/13/23; Congressional Quarterly, 11/13/23; Congressional Actions, H.Res. 863]
2022: Schweikert Voted Against Authorizing $3 Million Annually Through FY 2026 To Establish A Trade And Economic Security Council Within DHS To Identify Concentrated Risks, Coordinate Department Activities, And Propose Statutory And Regulatory Changes. In April 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against the DHS Trade and Economic Security Council Act of 2021, which would "establish a Trade and Economic Security Council within the Homeland Security Department to provide DHS with recommendations on trade and economic security matters, including identifying concentrated risks; coordinating department-wide activities; and proposing statutory and regulatory changes. It would require the council to brief Congress on its activities within 180 days of enactment and every six months thereafter for four years. It would statutorily establish the existing position of an assistant secretary for trade and economic security. It would require the assistant secretary to be responsible for policy formulation regarding trade and economic security matters; oversee certain supply chain mapping activities; serve as the executive for DHS on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States and other panels; and coordinate with federal and nongovernmental stakeholders on trade and economy security matters. It would authorize $3 million annually through fiscal 2026 for the department to carry out the bill's provisions." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 348-75, thus the bill was sent to the Senate. [House Vote 112, 4/5/22; Congressional Quarterly, 4/5/22; Congressional Actions, H.R. 4476]
The Bill Would Establish A Position For An Assistant Secretary For Trade And Economic Security To Advise The Homeland Security On Economic Security And Trade Matters. According to Congressional Quarterly, "HR 4476, that would establish within the Homeland Security Department's Office of Strategy, Policy and Plans an assistant secretary for trade and economic security to advise the DHS secretary regarding economic security and trade matters." [Congressional Quarterly, 10/26/21]
The Bill Would Establish The Trade And Economic Security Council To Advice The Assistant Secretary For Trade And Economic Security, Including Coordinating Activities Within DHS And Providing Recommendations On Economic Security. According to Congressional Quarterly, "It also would establish within the department the Trade and Economic Security Council to provide advice and recommendations to the secretary regarding economic security, including coordinating department-wide activity on such matters and proposing statutory and regulatory changes impacting economic security." [Congressional Quarterly, 10/26/21]