Derek Schmidt
U.S. Representative · KS-2 · Republican
Statements and posts
90 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Pick a week or a day to set the dates below. One count per message: copies of one post on X and Bluesky count once, and reposts aren’t counted. Shading is scaled to Schmidt’s own volume over the last 12 months (a typical active day = 1). Mar 2, 2026 – May 24, 2026.
All 90 statements
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Secured Senate passage of bill strengthening law enforcement background checks.
“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”
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Reps. Derek Schmidt, Sharice Davids Take Kansas-Grown Children's Savings Initiative Nationwide
Introduced bipartisan bill to help families learn about tax-favored savings accounts for children.
“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”
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Rep. Derek Schmidt Joins Effort to Crack Down on EBT Fraud
Cosponsored the SKIM Act to crack down on EBT card fraud and identity theft.
“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”
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Mr. Speaker, you will hear from advocates of Court expansion that the Court is a mere rubber stamp for Trump. This is a Court that defied Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election, to deport people without a hearing, to send troops to Chicago, to use emergency powers to impose tariffs, and to…
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Mr. Speaker, local access to Federal courts is critical to ensuring the rights of the people are protected. Under current law, the Southern District of Texas is divided into seven districts. The Houston Division comprises 13 counties but is only authorized to hold court in Houston. The Southern…
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Mr. Speaker, H.R. 4465 makes technical corrections and updates to the United States Code. The bill was prepared for the Judiciary Committee by the Office of the Law Revision Counsel, a nonpartisan office of the House of Representatives charged with maintaining the official United States Code. In…
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Mr. Speaker, H.R. 5210 makes technical corrections and updates to the United States Code. The bill was prepared for the Judiciary Committee by the Office of the Law Revision Counsel, a nonpartisan office of the House of Representatives charged with maintaining the official United States Code. H.R.…
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Mr. Speaker, H.R. 5174 is a ministerial bill that makes technical corrections and updates to the United States Code. This bill was prepared for the Judiciary Committee by the Office of Law Revision Counsel, a nonpartisan office of the House of Representatives charged with maintaining the official…
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Mr. Speaker, H.R. 5185 was prepared for the Judiciary Committee by the Office of Law Revision Counsel, a nonpartisan office of the House of Representatives charged with maintaining the official United States Code. In 2011, Congress enacted a positive law restatement of title 41, which pertains to…
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Mr. Speaker, unsurprisingly, H.R. 5182 makes technical corrections and updates to the United States Code. This bill was prepared for the Judiciary Committee by the Office of Law Revision Counsel, a nonpartisan office of the House of Representatives charged with maintaining the official United…
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Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2026
Mr. Speaker, U.S. trade policy is a vital tool to protect American businesses and workers, ensure American competitiveness, and achieve our foreign policy objectives. However, smart trade policy, one that puts American workers and businesses first, means nothing if we cannot enforce it. Today,…
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Congressman Derek Schmidt Announces Service Academy Nomination Applications Now Open
Announced service academy nomination applications now open for Kansas Second District students.
“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”
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Rep. Derek Schmidt Joins Bipartisan Effort to Expand ABLE Savings for Americans with Disabilities
Joined bipartisan effort to expand federal matching contributions for ABLE savings accounts.
“ABLE accounts have provided many individuals with disabilities and their families an important tool to save for the future, but too many people still struggle to set aside money because of financial pressures”
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Introduced bipartisan bill to create World War II education program honoring Greatest Generation.
“As the number of living World War II veterans continues to decline, our responsibility to preserve their stories and pass their lessons to future generations becomes even more important”
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Reps. Derek Schmidt, Brad Finstad Bill Would Permanently Strengthen Federal Fraud Enforcement
Co-sponsored bill to permanently establish National Fraud Enforcement Division.
“Fraud against the federal government and American taxpayers costs billions of dollars each year”
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Rep. Derek Schmidt Congratulates Congressional Art Competition Winner Leo Norman
Congratulated high school art competition winner Leo Norman from Kansas's Second District.
“It was a pleasure to meet Leo and congratulate him on this outstanding achievement”
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Rep. Derek Schmidt-Led Bill to Strengthen Small Business Competition Passes House
Passed bipartisan bill requiring federal agencies to report on antitrust enforcement and small business competition.
“Many small businesses find themselves competing against national or global corporations that have far more resources, influence, and market power”
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Introduced bipartisan bill to prevent closure or relocation of USDA field offices.
“Farmers, ranchers, and rural communities depend on local USDA offices to access the programs and services they need”
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Rep. Derek Schmidt's Main Street Competes Act Passes Out of Small Business Committee
Main Street Competes Act passed House Small Business Committee unanimously.
“Small businesses are the backbone of Kansas communities and our economy, and they deserve a fair opportunity to compete and grow”
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Congressman Derek Schmidt Bill To Strengthen Police Background Checks Passes House
Bipartisan bill strengthening police background checks passed the House.
“It's just common sense that agencies tasked with enforcing laws that prohibit people with certain criminal histories from serving as law enforcement officers must have access to criminal history record information as part of the vetting process”
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Rep. Derek Schmidt Applauds House Passage of Farm Bill
Praised House passage of Farm Bill supporting farmers, ranchers, and rural communities.
“The Farm Bill will deliver meaningful support for Kansas farmers and ranchers”
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Congressman Derek Schmidt Asks USDA to Address Staffing Shortages at Local Offices
Sent letter to USDA requesting action on staffing shortages at local offices.
“To deliver on the promises made to American agriculture, USDA must ensure local offices are staffed and equipped”
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Rep. Derek Schmidt Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Police Background Checks
Introduced bipartisan bill to strengthen police background checks through criminal history access.
“Public trust in law enforcement begins with accountability and high standards”
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Introduced bill to designate Quindaro Townsite in Kansas City as a National Historic Landmark.
“Quindaro holds an important place in the history of our region and nation”
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Rep. Derek Schmidt statement on military operations in Iran
Released statement on military operations in Iran after consulting leadership and receiving briefings.
Sources: members’ press releases from their official websites (since the 119th Congress began (Jan 3, 2025)), the Congressional Record (since Aug 2026), and Bluesky posts. Quotes are shown only when they match the archived source text word for word; topics are AI-read and mentions are matched from the text.