Schmidt, Colleagues Move to Undo Biden Administration’s Damage

Praised House passage of Midnight Rules Relief Act to override late-term federal regulations.

“Restoring sanity in our federal government must include undoing the Biden administration’s last-minute flood of overbearing rules and regulations. I urge my Senate colleagues to quickly pass this legislation so we can right the ship and remove the heavy hand of government from Americans’ daily lives.”

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Schmidt Votes to Protect America’s Energy Independence

Voted for bill prohibiting presidential fracking moratorium without congressional approval.

“House Republicans are leading the fight to restore American energy independence”

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Bill to Combat Opioid Crisis Passes House with Schmidt’s Support

Supported House passage of bill permanently scheduling fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs.

“As Kansas’ top law enforcement official for more than a decade, I saw firsthand the devastation that fentanyl wreaks on our communities”

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Schmidt, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Support Crime Victims

Introduced bipartisan bill to stabilize Crime Victims Fund by redirecting False Claims Act funds.

“As Kansas’ top law enforcement official for more than a decade, I know firsthand how crimes impact victims and their families long after cases are closed”

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Schmidt Works to Defend Second Amendment

Cosponsored four bills to protect Second Amendment rights and firearm industry.

“The Constitution is clear that Americans’ Second Amendment rights shall not be infringed”

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Statement from Kansas Congressional Delegation on Tragic Plane Crash

Kansas delegation expressed condolences following a tragic plane crash originating from Wichita.

“Our prayers are with the families and friends of those affected by the tragic plane crash that occurred in our nation’s capital. South central Kansas is a close community, and it's likely that many of us directly or indirectly know people who were on Flight 5342 on Jan. 29.”

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Schmidt Backs Legislation to Support Small Businesses

Cosponsored H.R. 703 to extend small business tax deduction through end of year.

“After four years of overbearing regulation and suffocating inflation, our small businesses need all the support they can get”

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Schmidt, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Support American Pet Food Manufacturers

Introduced bipartisan bill to establish uniform standards for pet food manufacturing and labeling.

“Outdated, overbearing, and unnecessarily complicated regulations have stifled production and ingenuity across all American industries, including pet food”

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Schmidt-Cosponsored Border Bill Passes Congress, Heads to President’s Desk

Voted for the Laken Riley Act which includes language from cosponsored Sarah's Law on immigration enforcement.

“Including portions of Sarah’s Law in this bill is personally important to me. As Attorney General, I prosecuted far too many cases where Kansans were harmed by illegal immigrants who were often under the influence of drugs or alcohol. It’s unacceptable and must stop.”

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Schmidt-Backed Bill to Protect Women from Border Crisis Passes House

Praised House passage of bill to remove noncitizens convicted of violent crimes.

“Our Republican Congress is acting quickly and decisively to end the Biden border crisis. As Kansas Attorney General, I saw far too many cases of illegal aliens committing heinous, violent crimes against American citizens, particularly women and children.”

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Derek Schmidt Selected to Serve on House Small Business Committee

Selected to serve on House Small Business Committee.

“Four years of runaway inflation, government overregulation, and anti-growth policies have been nothing short of disastrous for American small businesses.”

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Schmidt Appointed to Armed Services, Judiciary Committees

Appointed to the House Armed Services and Judiciary Committees for the 119th Congress.

“Both of these committee assignments will be important to keeping our country and our communities safe and secure”

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Schmidt-Cosponsored Border Security Bill Passes House

Cosponsored and voted for the Laken Riley Act to address border security and illegal immigration.

“I was proud to cosponsor and vote for this legislation, and I’m confident it’s the first of many actions we take this year to secure our borders and improve community safety.”

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Schmidt, Congress Certify Presidential Election

Celebrated Congress certification of 2024 election and Trump's return to presidency.

“It's a new day in America! Congress’ certification of the November election has ensured that the will of the people is done. Now it's time to pass the America First agenda to secure the border, fight inflation, shrink the size of government, and Make America Great Again!”

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Derek Schmidt Sworn into Congress to Represent Kansas’ Second District

Rep. Schmidt was sworn into Congress to represent Kansas' Second District.

“My top priority is - and always will be - the people of Kansas’ Second District. It’s time to get to work and put America First. I will focus on securing our borders, shrinking the size of the federal bureaucracy, cutting wasteful spending that drives prices higher, and restoring Americans’ faith in our government.”

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