Derek Schmidt
U.S. Representative · KS-2 · Republican
Statements and posts
90 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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Introduced bill to strengthen state and federal cooperation on deporting criminal aliens.
“This bill focuses on what most Kansans agree should be the top priority for immigration enforcement – swift deportation of illegal aliens who also commit crimes while present in the United States”
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Praised new U.S.-India trade framework for including Kansas agricultural export provisions.
“The Indian market potential is enormous and is vital to Kansas agriculture exporters as the dynamics with China continue to evolve”
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Schmidt Votes to Reopen Federal Government
Voted for legislation funding multiple federal departments to reopen government.
“I ran for Congress to help get Washington, D.C., working again as it is supposed to, and part of that means enacting the annual spending bills rather than enormous omnibus spending measures”
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Schmidt-backed Human Trafficking Bill Signed into Law
Applauded signing of Trafficking Survivors Relief Act into law.
“This bill ensures meaningful relief for survivors who were forced into committing crimes by their traffickers”
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Schmidt Announces Funds for 2nd District Communities
Secured $14 million for Kansas communities for water, research, healthcare and public safety.
“My goal in the congressional appropriations process is to reduce overall federal spending as much as possible because of the urgent need to slow the explosive growth of the federal government”
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House passes Schmidt-backed Crime Victim-Support Bill
House passed Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act redirecting False Claims Act funds through 2029.
“When I served as Kansas attorney general, I oversaw critical support services for victims and their families”
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Rep. Derek Schmidt Welcomes the Kansas City Chiefs to Kansas
Praised the Kansas City Chiefs' move to Kansas.
“Keeping the Chiefs in Kansas City is a victory for our region that will reward generations to come. Welcome to Kansas! Go Chiefs!”
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Congress Passes Schmidt-backed Public Safety Bills
Announced three cosponsored public safety bills passed Congress on child protection and officer benefits.
“I’ve joined in cosponsoring these three public safety bills to better protect children and to support law enforcement officers and firefighters, and I appreciate Congress approving all three and sending them to President Trump to be signed into law.”
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Praised passage of fiscal 2026 defense bill including small business Pentagon supplier provisions.
“Congress must ensure America’s Armed Forces are well-equipped with the tools necessary to keep our country safe”
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Sen. Moran, Rep. Schmidt Secure Kansas Priority in Annual Defense Authorization Legislation
Secured amendment in defense bill to expand veteran access to military medical treatment facilities.
“The men and women who serve America in our armed forces deserve top-notch access to healthcare both while serving and when they later enter the veterans healthcare system”
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Rep. Derek Schmidt Introduces Bill to Coordinate Federal Response to Scams
Introduced bipartisan bill to coordinate federal response to scams and fraud.
“As a former Kansas attorney general, nothing makes my blood boil more than crooks and scam artists who ripoff billions of dollars each year from Americans, particularly preying on our seniors”
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Rep. Derek Schmidt Backs Legislation to Fight Child Exploitation
Cosponsored three bipartisan bills to strengthen federal efforts combating child exploitation.
“When I served as Kansas attorney general, we made fighting crimes against children a top priority for our state”
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Rep. Derek Schmidt statement on House vote to reopen the federal government
Voted to reopen the federal government after nearly two months of shutdown.
“I am hopeful Congress will now use the next two months to proceed under the regular order of finalizing full-year funding for the remaining government agencies and programs. No more hostage-taking, no more demands for backroom deals.”
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Rep. Derek Schmidt Announces Members of Service Academy Selection Board
Announced members of 2025 Service Academy Selection Board for Kansas military academy nominations.
“One of the greatest honors I have as a member of Congress is nominating young Kansans to attend our nation’s military academies”
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Rep. Derek Schmidt: Continue food assistance despite government shutdown
Cosponsored legislation to maintain SNAP food assistance during government shutdown.
“This shutdown has been unnecessary from the beginning and hurts many Kansans”
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Rep. Derek Schmidt statement on federal government shutdown
Blamed Senate Democrats for government shutdown over spending disagreements.
“I hope this shutdown will be short-lived and the disruptions to federal government services will be minimal. It’s up to Congressional Democrats to end their blockade and allow the appropriations process to continue.”
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Rep. Derek Schmidt now accepting applications for U.S. Military Academy nominations
Announced acceptance of applications for U.S. Military Academy nominations for Kansas students.
“Service academies provide exceptional opportunities for young Kansans to pursue higher education while preparing to serve our country as officers in the Armed Forces”
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Congressman Schmidt statement on passage of resolution honoring the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk
Praised House resolution honoring Charlie Kirk's life, condemning his assassination as attack on civil discourse.
“The murder of Charlie Kirk was an attack on civil discourse and dialogue in our great country. Like all Americans of goodwill, I condemn it in the strongest possible terms. I am proud to be a cosponsor of today’s resolution honoring Charlie’s life and legacy and commend its passage by the House of Representatives.”
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Passed legislation to streamline Pentagon procurement processes for small business defense contractors.
“The security threats facing our country are evolving rapidly, but our processes for acquiring new technologies and materials to meet those threats has lagged behind”
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Schmidt Highlights Wins in Defense Bill
Highlighted provisions secured for Kansas in FY 2026 defense authorization bill.
“The FY 2026 NDAA strengthens our military while supporting quality of life and protecting vital assets in our Second Congressional District”
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Schmidt, Armed Services Committee Advance Transformational Defense Bill
Voted to advance FY2026 NDAA overhauling defense acquisition and improving military readiness.
“The United States military is the best in the world; our legislation ensures it stays that way”
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Schmidt Supports Bipartisan Effort to Provide Financial Relief to Family Caregivers
Cosponsored bipartisan legislation establishing $5,000 annual tax credit for family caregivers.
“Caregiving is often a full-time job that requires a large amount of dedicated time and financial resources. By providing some financial breathing room, our bipartisan effort will ensure family caregivers in Kansas and across the country can continue to provide the services their loved ones rely on.”
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Schmidt Votes to Cancel Massive Tax Hike, Secure Border, and Lower Federal Spending
Voted for budget bill to cancel tax increases, secure border, and reduce federal spending.
“Americans expect us to do what is necessary for our country even when it is hard. In our big and diverse country, enacting change requires compromise. This legislation contains some provisions I don’t support and omits others I favor, but its benefits to the Kansans I represent easily exceed its shortcomings.”
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Schmidt, Congress Take Strong Step Forward in Fight Against Opioid Crisis
Celebrated Congressional passage of the HALT Fentanyl Act permanently classifying fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I.
“As Kansas’s top law enforcement official for more than a decade, I saw firsthand the devastation fentanyl wreaks on our communities”
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Schmidt Statement on Supreme Court’s Decision to Limit Judicial Overreach
Praised Supreme Court decision limiting nationwide injunctions and called for passing the No Rogue Rulings Act.
“As Kansas Attorney General for over a decade, I know firsthand that nationwide injunctions are designed to be an extraordinary remedy; unfortunately, that remedy has been abused through overuse, particularly during President Trump’s first and second terms. Today’s U.S.”
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