2025: Schweikert Voted For The Laken Riley Act Which Required Deportation Of Undocumented Immigrants Arrested For Theft And Related Criminal Offenses. In January 2025, Schweikert voted for , according to Congressional Quarterly, "the bill that would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish grounds for inadmissibility (and thus deportation) of immigrants who have been charged with theft and other criminal offenses, including misdemeanors. It also would include assaulting law enforcement officers and harming others on the list of violations for which an immigrant could be deported. The measure also would allow states to sue the federal government for certain failures to enforce immigration rules or law." The House passed the bill by a vote of 263 to 156. [House Vote 23, 1/22/25; Congressional Quarterly, 1/22/25; Congressional Actions, S. 5]
The Bill Was A Response To The Death Of Laken Riley, Who Was Killed By An Undocumented Immigrant That Was Released Following An Arrest For Theft. According to Congressional Quarterly, "Lawmakers voted 263-156 on the Senate-passed version of the bill (S 5), named the Laken Riley Act after a 22-year-old woman murdered last year by an undocumented immigrant who had been released after an arrest." [Congressional Quarterly, 1/22/25]
Under The Bill, A Detainer Would Be Issued For Undocumented Immigrants Arrested For Burglary, Theft, Shoplifting, Assault Of An Officer, Or If An Undocumented Immigrant Admits To Commiting A Crime. According to Congressional Quarterly, "The legislation would require the secretary of Homeland Security to issue a detainer for undocumented immigrants arrested for or convicted of burglary, theft or shoplifting. The Senate adopted an amendment from Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, that expanded the list of criminal offenses to include assaulting a police officer, as well as an amendment from Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, to require detention of undocumented immigrants if they admit to committing crimes." [Congressional Quarterly, 1/22/25]
2024: Schweikert Voted To Make Any Foreign National Convicted Of A Domestic Violence Or Sexual Offense Inadmissible And Deportable. In September 2024, Schweikert voted for , according to Congressional Quarterly, "the bill that would make any undocumented immigrant who has been convicted of, admits having committed, admits committing, or admits conspiring to commit a sexual offense as inadmissible to enter or remain in the United States. The bill also would make any undocumented immigrant who has been convicted of, admits having committed, admits committing, or admits conspiring to commit a crime of domestic violence, stalking, child abuse, child neglect, child abandonment, and violating a protection order also as inadmissible into the United States. It also would make any undocumented immigrant who has been convicted of or admits to conspiracy to commit a sexual offense deportable." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 266 to 158. [House Vote 429, 9/18/24; Congressional Quarterly, 9/18/24; Congressional Actions, H.R. 7909]
2024: Schweikert Voted To Make Migrants Convicted Of Social Security Or COVID-19 Grant Fraud Inadmissible And Deportable. In January 2024, Schweikert voted for , according to Congressional Quarterly, "the bill, as amended, that would modify immigration and nationality law to provide that migrants who have been convicted of, or admitted to, Social Security fraud would be inadmissible and deportable. Identification document fraud also would be grounds for inadmissibility and deportation. As amended, the bill would make inadmissible and deportable any immigrant who has been convicted of, or admits to having committed, fraud involving certain COVID-19 program grants and loans." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 272 to 155. [House Vote 27, 1/31/24; Congressional Quarterly, 1/31/24; Congressional Actions, H.R. 6678]
2024: Schweikert Voted To Add Fraud Involving COVID-19 Grants And Programs To Legislation That Made Migrants Convicted Of Social Security Inadmissible And Deportable. In January 2024, Schweikert voted for , according to Congressional Quarterly, "amendment no. 1 that would add language to make inadmissible and deportable any immigrant who has been convicted of, or admits to having committed, fraud involving certain COVID-19 program grants and loans." The vote was on the amendment. The House passed the bill by a vote of 267 to 158. [House Vote 26, 1/31/24; Congressional Quarterly, 1/31/24; Congressional Actions, H.Amdt. 845; Congressional Actions, H.R. 6678]
2024: Schweikert Voted To Make Migrants Convicted Of Impaired Driving Inadmissible And Deportable. In February 2024, Schweikert voted for , according to Congressional Quarterly, "the bill that would amend immigration and nationality law to provide that migrants who have been convicted of, or admitted to, driving while intoxicated or impaired, as defined in the jurisdiction of the conviction or offense, would be inadmissible and deportable, regardless of the classification of the conviction or offense." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 274 to 150. [House Vote 31, 2/1/24; Congressional Quarterly, 2/1/24; Congressional Actions, H.R. 6976]
2024: Schweikert Voted To Detain Any Migrant Convicted Of Assault Of A Law Enforcement Officer Thus Making The Migrant Inadmissible. In May 2024, Schweikert voted for , according to Congressional Quarterly, "the bill that would that would amend immigration and nationality law to provide that migrants who are unlawfully in the U.S. and have been charged, arrested, convicted or admitted to any offense involving an assault against a law enforcement officer while engaged in official duties would be detained and thus inadmissible. The bill would apply to migrants who assault a law enforcement officer because of the performance of the officer's official duties or the officer's status as a law enforcement officer. It also would permit the Department of Homeland Security to take inadmissible or deportable migrants into custody if the migrant is not otherwise detained by federal, state or local officials." The House passed the bill by a vote of 265 to 148. [House Vote 204, 5/15/24; Congressional Quarterly, 5/15/24; Congressional Actions, H.R. 7343]
2023: Schweikert Voted To Make Assault Against A Law Enforcement Officer A Deportable Offense. In May 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted for the Protect Our Law Enforcement with Immigration Control and Enforcement Act of 2023, which would "establish that it is a deportable offense for a foreign national to commit an offense involving assault, as defined by the applicable jurisdiction, against a law enforcement officer if the assault occurred while the officer was on duty or because of their performance of official duties or their status as an officer. The bill's definition of law enforcement officers would include any person legally authorized to apprehend, arrest or prosecute an individual for a criminal offense, as well as firefighters and other first responders. As amended, the bill would require the Homeland Security Department to annually submit to Congress and publish on its website a report on the number of individuals deported in the previous year for assault against a police officer, under the bill's provisions." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 255 to 175, thus the bill was sent to the Senate. [House Vote 225, 5/17/23; Congressional Quarterly, 5/17/23; Congressional Actions, H.R. 2494]
Democrats Warned The Bill Could Increase Unwarranted Deportations. According to Congressional Quarterly, "The House passed legislation Wednesday evening that would make it easier to deport immigrants who assault law enforcement officers, despite protests from Democrats who said the legislation could lead to unwarranted deportations." [Congressional Quarterly, 5/17/23]
The Bill Would Make It A Deportable Offense To Assault A Law Enforcement Officer, Including Police, Firefighters And Other First Responders. According to Congressional Quarterly, "The House voted 255-175 to pass the bill (HR 2494), which would make it a deportable offense to assault an officer, including police, firefighters and other first responders. The measure drew unanimous support from Republicans who voted, as well as from 36 Democrats." [Congressional Quarterly, 5/17/23]
The Bill Would Deport Any Immigrant Who Admits They Assaulted A Law Enforcement Officer, Not Just Immigrants Who Were Convicted Of Such Offense. According to Congressional Quarterly, "The legislation would not be limited to immigrants convicted of assaulting an officer, but would also sweep in any immigrant who admits they assaulted or were involved in the assault of a law enforcement officer." [Congressional Quarterly, 5/17/23]
Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D) Warned That The Bill Could Lead To The Removal Of U.S. Permanent Residents Who Accidentally Strike An Officer. According to Congressional Quarterly, "New York Rep. Jerrold Nadler, the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, argued on the House floor Wednesday that the bill could lead to the deportation of U.S. permanent residents who accidentally or unknowingly strike an officer, such as during a medical emergency and when breaking up a fight involving an undercover officer." [Congressional Quarterly, 5/17/23]
Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D) Noted That Assaulting A Law Enforcement Officer Was Already A Deportable Offense. According to Congressional Quarterly, "He also noted that assaulting a law enforcement officer is 'largely already a deportable offense.'" [Congressional Quarterly, 5/17/23]
The Biden Administration Was Concerned With The Bill Would Potentially Punish Non-Violent Or Unintentional Conduct And Result In The Deportation Of Lawful Permanent Residents. According to Congressional Quarterly, "The Biden administration raised similar concerns in a Wednesday statement of administration policy, though stopped short of threatening to veto the bill. The statement says that while the administration 'believes that anyone who assaults a law enforcement officer should be punished appropriately,' it is concerned the bill, as drafted, 'could potentially sweep up even non-violent or unintentional conduct, resulting in deportation of even long-term lawful permanent residents with otherwise unblemished records.'" [Congressional Quarterly, 5/17/23]
2023: Schweikert Voted Against An Amendment That Would Have Made Assault Against A Law Enforcement Officer A Deportable Offense Only If The Individuals Were Convicted. In May 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against an amendment to the Protect Our Law Enforcement with Immigration Control and Enforcement Act of 2023, which would "apply the bill's provisions making assault against a law enforcement officer a deportable offense only to individuals convicted of such actions, striking language applying to individuals who admit to committing such acts." The vote was on the adoption of an amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 209 to 225. [House Vote 224, 5/17/23; Congressional Quarterly, 5/17/23; Congressional Actions, H.R. 2494; Congressional Actions, H.Amdt. 180]
The Bill Would Deport Any Immigrant Who Admits They Assaulted A Law Enforcement Officer, Not Just Immigrants Who Were Convicted Of Such Offense. According to Congressional Quarterly, "The legislation would not be limited to immigrants convicted of assaulting an officer, but would also sweep in any immigrant who admits they assaulted or were involved in the assault of a law enforcement officer." [Congressional Quarterly, 5/17/23]
The Amendment Would Have Required Criminal Conviction Before A Legal Immigrant Could Be Deported. According to Congressional Quarterly, "The House voted to reject an amendment 209-225 from Correa that would require a criminal conviction before a legal immigrant could face deportation under the bill." [Congressional Quarterly, 5/17/23]
Republicans Opposed The Amendment Because They Believe "Progressive, Woke District Attorneys" Were Not Prosecuting Assaults Against Law Enforcement Officers. According to Congressional Quarterly, "Republicans opposed Correa's amendment. Garbarino said while he understood the idea behind the amendment, he refused to limit the bill's scope because of 'progressive, woke district attorneys' who do not prosecute assaults against officers. 'We can't be left to require convictions on something like this when the district attorneys in certain areas are not doing their jobs,' Garbarino said." [Congressional Quarterly, 5/17/23]
2023: Schweikert Voted For An Amendment That Would Require The DHS To Submit An Annual Report On The Number Of People Deported In The Previous Year For Assaulting A Law Enforcement Officer. In May 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted for an amendment to the Protect Our Law Enforcement with Immigration Control and Enforcement Act of 2023, which would "require the Homeland Security Department to annually submit to Congress and make publicly available on its website a report on the number of individuals deported in the previous year for assault against a law enforcement officer, under the bill's provisions." The vote was on the adoption of an amendment. The House adopted the amendment by a vote of 303 to 126. [House Vote 223, 5/17/23; Congressional Quarterly, 5/17/23; Congressional Actions, H.R. 2494; Congressional Actions, H.Amdt. 179]
2023: Schweikert Effectively Voted For The Protect Our Law Enforcement With Immigration Control And Enforcement Act Of 2023, Which Would Make Assault Of A Police Officer A Deportable Offense. In May 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted for the "adoption of the rule that would provide for floor consideration of the Protect Our Law enforcement with Immigration Control and Enforcement (POLICE) Act (HR 2494); the Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act (HR 3091); and the concurrent resolution (H Con Res 40) expressing support for law enforcement and condemning efforts to defund law enforcement agencies. The rule would provide for one hour of general debate on each bill. It would make in order floor consideration of two amendments to HR 2494, four amendments to HR 3091 and one amendment to H Con Res 40." The vote was on the adoption of the rule. The House adopted the rule by a vote of 222 to 203. [House Vote 216, 5/16/23; Congressional Quarterly, 5/16/23; Congressional Actions, H.Res. 398; Congressional Actions, H.R. 2494]
2023: Schweikert Effectively Voted For The Protect Our Law Enforcement With Immigration Control And Enforcement Act Of 2023, Which Would Make Assault Of A Police Officer A Deportable Offense. In May 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 that would provide for floor consideration of the Protect Our Law enforcement with Immigration Control and Enforcement (POLICE) Act (HR 2494); the Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act (HR 3091); and the concurrent resolution (H Con Res 40) expressing support for law enforcement and condemning efforts to defund law enforcement agencies. The rule would provide for one hour of general debate on each bill. It would make in order floor consideration of two amendments to HR 2494, four amendments to HR 3091 and one amendment to H Con Res 40." The vote was on a motion to order the previous question. The House agreed to the motion by a vote of 220 to 209. [House Vote 215, 5/16/23; Congressional Quarterly, 5/16/23; Congressional Actions, H.Res. 398; Congressional Actions, H.R. 2494]
2025: Schweikert Voted To Deport Any Immigrant Convicted For Sex Offenses. In January 2025, Schweikert voted for , according to Congressional Quarterly, "the bill that would make foreign nationals inadmissible to, or deportable from, the United States if the person admits to or is convicted of certain sex offenses or other crimes involving domestic violence, stalking and child abuse or neglect. It also would subject to deportation, immigrants who have been convicted of a conspiracy to commit such an offense." The House passed the bill by a vote of 274 to 145. [House Vote 17, 1/16/25; Congressional Quarterly, 1/16/25; Congressional Actions, H.R. 30]
2025: Schweikert Voted To Deport Any Immigrant Convicted For Theft. In January 2025, Schweikert voted for , according to Congressional Quarterly, "the bill that would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish grounds for inadmissibility (and therefore deportation) for criminal offenses related to burglary, theft, larceny or shoplifting -- regardless of whether the offense is categorized as a misdemeanor or a felony under federal, state or local law." The House passed the bill by a vote of 264 to 159. [House Vote 6, 1/7/25; Congressional Quarterly, 1/7/25; Congressional Actions, H.R. 29]
2024: Schweikert Voted To Make Individuals Convicted Of Theft Inadmissible And Deportable. In March 2024, Schweikert voted for , according to Congressional Quarterly, "the bill that would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish grounds for inadmissibility (and therefore deportation) for criminal offenses related to burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting -- regardless of whether the offense is categorized as a misdemeanor or a felony under federal, state or local law." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 251 to 170. [House Vote 66, 3/7/24; Congressional Quarterly, 3/7/24; Congressional Actions, H.R. 7511]