Derek Schmidt

Share of party-line votes on each issue where Schmidt voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.

1. Agriculture and Food 25% · 2 of 8 party 13%
2. Armed Forces and National Security 5% · 2 of 37 party 3%

Where Schmidt broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.

Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.

• Statement · Press release · Oct 1, 2026

  Rep. Derek Schmidt’s Bill to Strengthen Law Enforcement Background Checks Passes Senate, Heads to President

  Passed bipartisan bill to strengthen law enforcement background checks through criminal history information sharing.

  “For too long, state POST agencies have had to rely on individual law enforcement agencies to conduct the criminal history records checks needed when certifying officers.”

  Crime and Law EnforcementAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 17, 2026

  Reps. Derek Schmidt, Sharice Davids Take Kansas-Grown Children's Savings Initiative Nationwide

  A program now being implemented in Kansas to help families learn about savings and investment opportunities for their children could soon be expanded nationwide.

  “Every child deserves the opportunity to build a strong financial foundation, and parents should have clear information about the tools available to help them do that.”

• Statement · Press release · Sep 15, 2026

  Rep. Derek Schmidt Joins Effort to Crack Down on EBT Fraud

  Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) announced that he is cosponsoring the SKIM Act, legislation to crack down on rampant EBT card and identity fraud and protect government benefits from criminals.

  “Americans who receive government benefits shouldn’t have to worry about criminals stealing the help they rely on, and taxpayers need to know their hard-earned tax dollars are not being stolen from government programs.”

  Mentions H.R. 2978 · voted Yea Sep 15, 2026, roll 661Mentions H.R. 3469Mentions H.R. 6425Mentions H.R. 6426

• Statement · Press release · Aug 3, 2026

  Congressman Derek Schmidt Announces Service Academy Nomination Applications Now Open

  Congressman Derek Schmidt is now accepting applications for Kansas Second District students seeking a congressional nomination to attend one of the nation's prestigious U.S. Service Academies.

  “One of the greatest honors I have as a member of Congress is nominating outstanding young men and women from the Second District to our nation's service academies.”

◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Schmidt voted on, the vote is shown next to it.

Sponsored 17 (House median 25) · cosponsored 338 (median 289), 12 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Law, Health, Armed Forces and National Security.

• H.R. 9298 Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts ActCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 9794 To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish the Senator Robert J. Dole Greatest Generation Education Program.Armed Forces and National Security · Introduced Jul 20, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 5364 STOP FRAUD in Medicaid ActHealth · Introduced Jun 23, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 9108 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to adjust the eligibility for the rural emergency hospital designation under the Medicare program.Health · Introduced Jun 2, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 8352 Criminal History Access Act of 2026Provides access to criminal history records for specified purposes. AI-readLaw · Introduced Apr 16, 2026 Passed a chamber
• H.R. 8276 Quindaro Townsite National Historic Landmark ActDesignates Quindaro Townsite as a National Historic Landmark. AI-readPublic Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced Apr 14, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 8065 Restoring Executive Branch Authorities to Oversee Offices of the United States Attorneys Act of 2026Restores executive branch authority to oversee U.S. Attorneys offices. AI-readLaw · Introduced Mar 24, 2026 Out of committee
• H.R. 7752 Kelsey Smith ActCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Mar 2, 2026 In committee

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

In the 2025–26 cycle Schmidt’s campaign raised $1.5M: $898K (62%) from individuals and $506K (35%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $939K.

Through Jul 15, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.

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Who funds Schmidt

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 171.

1. American Council of Engineering Companies Trade association PAC
2. National Cattlemen's Beef Association Trade association PAC
3. National Beer Wholesalers Association Trade association PAC

Schmidt’s own leadership PAC: Stand Tall for Kansas PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.