Reminder: David Schweikert Voted Against Helping Veterans Get Health Care

Despite Schweikert’s efforts, more than 1 million veterans have benefitted from the PACT Act

Two years ago, David Schweikert voted against the PACT Act, the largest expansion of earned benefits and services for veterans in more than 30 years thanks to House Democrats.

Since its passage, there have been over 1.1 million approved PACT Act claims – including 2,595 claims approved in AZ-01 – delivering:

• More than $5.7 billion in earned PACT Act-related benefits provided to veterans and their survivors.

• Expedited timelines for veterans to receive their earned care and benefits by several years.

• Free screenings for toxic exposures for more than 5.6 million veterans.

After voting against veterans health care, Schweikert hypocritically touted the benefits made possible by the legislation he opposed.  

DCCC Spokesperson Lauryn Fanguen:
“David Schweikert voted to deny Arizona veterans the care and support they earned after they sacrificed for our country, but then shamelessly touted the same benefits he voted against. Arizonans deserve better.”

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