2021: Schweikert Voted Against The American Rescue Plan Act Of 2021, Which Extended Through September 2021 The 15% Increase In Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Benefits. In March 2021, Schweikert voted against concurring in the Senate amendment to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 which would, according to Congressional Quarterly, "continue the 15% increase in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits through September 2021." The vote was on concurring in the Senate amendment to the bill. The House concurred with the Senate by a vote of 220-211 and sent to the President and ultimately the bill became law. [House Vote 72, 3/10/21; Congressional Quarterly, 3/10/21; Congressional Actions, H.R. 1319]
The American Rescue Plan Temporarily Boosted WIC Cash Vouchers Up To $35 Per Month For Four Months. According to NPR, "One provision will give the agriculture secretary the authority and funding to temporarily boost the value of cash vouchers for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) up to $35 per month for women and children for a four-month period during the pandemic." [NPR, 3/11/21]
The American Rescue Plan Provided $1.4 Billion For Programs Under The Older Americans Act, Which Would Include Funding For Nutrition Programs, Support Programs, And The National Family Caregiver Support Program. According to NPR, "There is $1.4 billion in funding for programs authorized under the Older Americans Act, including support for nutrition programs, community-based support programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program." [NPR, 3/11/21]
The American Rescue Plan Reserved $37 Million To The Commodity Supplemental Food Program To Support Low-Income Seniors. According to NPR, "The bill provides $37 million to the Commodity Supplemental Food Program for low-income seniors." [NPR, 3/11/21]
The American Rescue Plan Provided $5 Billion To The Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer To Continue To Provide Breakfast And Lunch To Children Throughout The Pandemic. According to the Center For Health Law And Policy Innovation, "P-EBT will get $5 billion to maintain and expand its program, which has helped families provide breakfast and lunch for children who would have received meals at school but are currently not, due to remote learning." [Center For Health Law And Policy Innovation, 4/7/21]
The American Rescue Plan Provided $1 Billion For Nutrition Assistance In U.S. Territories. According to the Center For Health Law And Policy Innovation, "Another $1 billion will be directed toward U.S. territories to fund additional nutrition assistance. Territories like Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands receive a capped block grant (called the Nutritional Assistance Program, or NAP) rather than SNAP, putting low-income residents at greater risk during the pandemic if the programs are unable to expand with increased need." [Center For Health Law And Policy Innovation, 4/7/21]
The American Rescue Plan Allotted $500 Million For Rural Healthcare Efforts, Including Vaccine Distribution And Nutrition Assistance For People At-Risk. According to the Center For Health Law And Policy Innovation, "The act also allots $500 million for rural healthcare efforts, which includes vaccine distribution and nutrition assistance for vulnerable individuals." [Center For Health Law And Policy Innovation, 4/7/21]
2023: Schweikert Voted For The Fiscal Responsibility Act Of 2023, Which Temporarily Raised The Oldest Age At Which Work Requirements Would Apply For SNAP From 49 To 54 Years-Old, With Certain Exemptions. In May 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted for the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, which would, in part, "temporarily raise from 49 to 54 the oldest age at which existing work requirements would apply for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, while also exempting homeless individuals, veterans, and individuals under age 25 who aged out of foster care." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 314 to 117, thus the bill was sent to the Senate. The Senate passed the bill, sent it to President Biden, and it was signed into law. [House Vote 243, 5/31/23; Congressional Quarterly, 5/31/23; Congressional Actions, H.R. 3746]
2023: Schweikert Voted For The Fiscal Responsibility Act Of 2023, Which Reduced The Maximum Number Of People That States Could Exempt From SNAP Work Requirements To 8%. In May 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted for the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, which would, in part, "reduce from 12 to 8 percent the maximum number of individuals that states may exempt from SNAP work requirements." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 314 to 117, thus the bill was sent to the Senate. The Senate passed the bill, sent it to President Biden, and it was signed into law. [House Vote 243, 5/31/23; Congressional Quarterly, 5/31/23; Congressional Actions, H.R. 3746]
2023: Schweikert Voted For A GOP Debt Limit Package, Which Would Increase The Oldest Age At Which Work Requirements Would Apply For SNAP Beneficiaries From 49 To 55 Years-Of-Age. In April 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted for the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023, which would "raise from 49 to 55 the oldest age at which existing work requirements would apply for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program beneficiaries." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 217 to 215, thus the bill was sent to the Senate. [House Vote 199, 4/26/23; Congressional Quarterly, 4/26/23; Congressional Actions, H.R. 2811]