2021: Schweikert Voted Against Prohibiting Immigration Bans On The Basis Of Religion. In April 2021, Schweikert voted against the National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act of 2021 which would, according to Congressional Quarterly, "explicitly prohibit discrimination based on religion with regard to individuals seeking immigrant visas, nonimmigrant visas or other entry into the United States." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 218-208. The Senate did not take substantive action on the bill. [House Vote 127, 4/21/21; Congressional Quarterly, 4/21/21; Congressional Actions, H.R. 1333]
Democrats Previously Filed Legislation In The 116th Congress That Addressed Immigration Bans After President Trump Imposed A Muslim Ban. According to Congressional Quarterly, "the bill is similar to legislation introduced in the 116th Congress put forth in response to President Donald Trump's travel ban against Muslim-majority countries. Although much of the debate on the measure centered on Trump's immigration policies, several Democrats argued that reintroducing the measure now that he's no longer in office was evidence that the measure is nonpartisan." [Congressional Quarterly, 4/14/21]
After Donald Trump's Previous Travel Bans Targeting Muslim-Majority Countries, H.R. 1333 Would Limit Future Presidents' Power From Prohibiting Foreigner Entry Into The U.S. On The Basis Of Their Religion. According to Congressional Quarterly, "in response to former President Donald Trump's travel ban against some Muslim-majority nations, the bill would restrict future presidents from barring entry of foreign citizens into the U.S. based on their religion." [Congressional Quarterly, 4/21/21]
The Bill Would Limit Executive Powers To Issue Future Immigration Bans Like The Muslim Ban Former President Trump Issued. According to The Hill, "The House passed legislation on Wednesday that would limit executive authority to issue future travel bans like the one imposed by former President Trump against several Muslim-majority countries." [The Hill, 4/21/21]
Republicans Argued The Bill Would Undermine Executive Powers And Instead Called For Action Against The Migrant Surge On The Southern Border. According to The Hill, "Republicans warned that the legislation would unnecessarily undermine executive authority and called for action to address the current surge of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border instead." [The Hill, 4/21/21]
The Bill Would Have Required The Homeland Security And State Departments To Notify And Brief Congress If The President Issues A Temporary Immigration Restriction And To Report Every 30 Days If The Restriction Remains Active. According to Congressional Quarterly, "require the State and Homeland Security departments to notify Congress prior to the issuance of any such restriction and provide information regarding its justification and planned duration; brief Congress within 48 hours of its issuance; and report Congress every 30 days during the restriction on its continued justification and how visa applicants are impacted. It would terminate the restriction, absent intervening congressional action, if the briefing or reports are not provided." [Congressional Quarterly, 4/21/21]
The Bill Would Require The State And Homeland Security Departments To Consult With Congress And Provide Specific Justification For The Immigration Restrictions And Propose A Time Duration Before Issuing The Restriction. According to The Hill, "The State Department and Department of Homeland Security would have to consult with Congress and provide specific evidence justifying the immigration restriction and its proposed duration before imposing it." [The Hill, 4/21/21]
The Bill Would Have Allowed Individuals In The U.S. Who May Be Unlawfully Harmed By An Immigration Restriction To Sue In Federal Court. According to Congressional Quarterly, "allow individuals present in the United States who are harmed by entry restrictions in violation of the bill's provisions to seek declaratory or injunctive relief through a U.S. district court." [Congressional Quarterly, 4/21/21]
The Bill Would Have Required A Report On Former President Trump's Immigration Restrictions. According to Congressional Quarterly, "require the State and Homeland Security departments to submit a report to Congress describing the implementation of proclamations by former President Donald Trump that restricted the entry of individuals from certain countries, including the number of refugees admitted and the number of visa applicants admitted or rejected, disaggregated by country and visa category." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 218-208. [House Vote 127, 4/21/21; Congressional Quarterly, 4/21/21; Congressional Actions, H.R. 1333]
2021: Schweikert Effectively Voted Against The National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination For Nonimmigrants Act. In April 2021, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted for the "Wenstrup, R-Ohio., 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 208-216. [House Vote 126, 4/21/21; Congressional Quarterly, 4/21/21; Congressional Actions, H.R. 1333]
2021: Schweikert Effectively Voted Against The National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination For Nonimmigrants Act. In April 2021, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against the "adoption of the rule (H Res 330) that would provide for House floor consideration of the National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act (HR 1333) [...] The rule would provide up to one hour of general debate on each bill." The vote was on the adoption of the rule. The House adopted the rule by a vote 214-207. [House Vote 124, 4/20/21; Congressional Quarterly, 4/20/21; Congressional Actions, H.R. 1333; Congressional Actions, H.Res. 330]
2021: Schweikert Effectively Voted Against The National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination For Nonimmigrants Act. In April 2021, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against the "motion to order the previous question (thus ending debate and possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 330) that would provide for House floor consideration of the National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act (HR 1333) [...] The rule would provide up to one hour of general debate on each bill." The vote was on a motion to order the previous question. The House agreed to the motion by a vote 216-206. [House Vote 123, 4/20/21; Congressional Quarterly, 4/20/21; Congressional Actions, H.R. 1333; Congressional Actions, H.Res. 330]
2021: Schweikert Voted Against Limiting The President's Power To Restrict Immigration To Only Temporary Restrictions Subject To Public Safety Or International Stability. In April 2021, Schweikert voted against the National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act of 2021 which would, according to Congressional Quarterly, "limit the president's ability to restrict entry of a class of foreign nationals, including to require that such restrictions be temporary, narrowly tailored and subject to a State Department determination that they are in the interest of U.S. public safety or international stability." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 218-208. The Senate did not take substantive action on the bill. [House Vote 127, 4/21/21; Congressional Quarterly, 4/21/21; Congressional Actions, H.R. 1333]