Schmitt Statement on Big Ten and SEC Endorsing Bipartisan College Sports Deal

Announced SEC and Big Ten support for bipartisan Protect College Sports Act.

“College sports are in complete chaos due to unlimited transfers, a lack of eligibility rules, and an unsustainable arms race that will mean fewer teams, scholarships, and opportunities for athletes.”

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Senator Schmitt Celebrates Committee Passage of His Bipartisan Gateway Partnership Act

Celebrated committee passage of bipartisan Gateway Partnership Act for Gateway Arch National Park.

“The Gateway Arch is not just an impressive piece of engineering on the banks of the Mississippi River. This beloved monument helps tell the story of a nation. The Arch’s 630‑foot stainless‑steel arc rises over the very river where a young republic once looked west and saw not just wilderness, but destiny.”

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Schmitt Secures Major Victory for 442d Fighter Wing and Whiteman Air Force Base

Announced Air Force recapitalization of 442d Fighter Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base.

“This is a major victory for the 442d Fighter Wing, for Missouri, and for our national security. As one of the most historic and highly decorated Fighter Wings in our nation’s history, it carries a storied history and a legacy that has become emblematic of America’s military superiority.”

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Senator Schmitt Blocks Democrats’ Mass Amnesty Bill

Blocked Democratic legislation to grant green cards to TPS holders and restrict immigration enforcement.

“…Today, Democrats finally admit what this scheme was always designed to do: Temporary was always meant to become permanent. It is the final stage of their scam… But that’s how the Democrats do mass amnesty. First, they declare an emergency. Then they import hundreds of thousands of people.”

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Schmitt Helps Secure $2.9 Million in FEMA Funding to Support St. Louisans as they Navigate the Tornado Recovery Process

Secured $2.9 million in FEMA funding for St. Louis tornado recovery.

“Following last year’s devastating tornado, the St. Louis community rallied together in support of our neighbors, and I have been proud to partner with the Trump Administration, Mayor Spencer, and Governor Kehoe to help deliver essential relief as our community recovers. Thanks to this funding, eligible St.”

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Senator Schmitt Introduces the BOASBERG Act to Block Judicial Shopping

Introduced bill requiring random case assignment in federal courts.

“Judge Boasberg is the poster child for a rogue judge and exposed serious loopholes in our judicial system. Randomly assigning cases among judges ensures the American people can have confidence in the impartiality of our courts.”

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Schmitt-Backed Policies Lead to Major Auto Investment in Missouri

Praised General Motors' $157 million investment in Missouri plant.

“I’ve worked closely with American automakers like GM to increase manufacturing in Missouri and across the United States through policies like our Connected Vehicle Security Act, and repealing job-killing government regulations.”

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Schmitt Leads Missouri Delegation in Letter Urging Approval of Federal Disaster Declaration Following June Storms

Led Missouri delegation requesting federal disaster declaration for June storm damage.

“We write in strong support of Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe’s July 9th request for a presidential major disaster declaration following the devastating storms that took place in Missouri from June 4th through June 18th of this year.”

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Senator Schmitt Blocks Democrats’ Attempt to Continue Mass Migration Scheme

Blocked Democratic attempt to extend Temporary Protected Status for Haitian migrants.

“Mr. President, I have the power to stop this nonsense bill. And I’m going to use it. So, I object to this bill which would keep 350,000 Haitians here permanently. I object to changing temporary to permanent. I object to flooding American communities with cheap foreign labor.”

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Senators Schmitt, Klobuchar Celebrate Committee Passage of Bipartisan Epilepsy Care Bill

Praised committee passage of bipartisan National Plan for Epilepsy Act establishing national care framework.

“Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders in the United States, and as the father of a child living with the condition, the fight to cure epilepsy is deeply personal to me. I’ve seen firsthand how difficult it can be to live with epilepsy—and how rewarding it is to see a loved one fight it.”

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Schmitt Helps Secure $38 Million Tech Hubs Award for Missouri S&T to Strengthen Southeast Missouri’s Critical Minerals, Advanced Manufacturing Industry

Announced $38 million tech hub award for Missouri S&T for critical minerals and advanced manufacturing.

“I’m proud to see investment pouring into Missouri to drive our advanced manufacturing and critical minerals industry forward.”

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Schmitt Helps Secure $38.1 Million Tech Hubs Award to Advance Kansas City’s Biomanufacturing Industry

Announced $38.1 million federal award for Kansas City BioHub biomanufacturing innovation.

“This investment is a major win for Kansas City and our nation’s future.”

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Senators Schmitt, Klobuchar Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Americans from Harmful Online Search Monopolies

Introduced bipartisan bill to prevent large search engines from blocking smaller competitors.

“Big Tech monopolies are shaping what information Americans see and censoring free speech.”

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Schmitt Leads Senate Anti-Fraud Task Force in Exposing Massive Medicaid Fraud Scandal in Maine, Launching Oversight Investigation into Potential Medicaid EVV Vulnerabilities

Led oversight investigation into Medicaid fraud vulnerabilities in Electronic Visit Verification systems.

“These letters are an important first step in determining whether current safeguards are sufficient, identifying potential vulnerabilities, and ensuring federal Medicaid dollars are protected through transparent, accountable oversight.”

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Senator Schmitt Calls for Citizenship Illegally Obtained by Foreign Diplomats’ Children to be Revoked

Requested investigation into illegal citizenship grants to foreign diplomats' children and revocation of illegally obtained citizenship.

“I write regarding foreign diplomats improperly claiming birthright citizenship for their children born in the United States during their diplomatic missions. Neither the Constitution nor federal statutory law grants foreign diplomats’ children birthright citizenship.”

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Senator Schmitt Praises Acting AG Blanche’s Crackdown on Crime and Support for Rule of Law, Calls for Swift Confirmation

Praised Acting Attorney General Blanche's crime crackdown and called for swift confirmation.

“So, this weaponization, let’s draw a distinction. When you go after your political opponents: that’s weaponization. When you hold people accountable, who weaponized the justice system, that’s not the same thing.”

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Senator Schmitt Helps Secure $160M NSF Award for University of Missouri-Kansas City to Spur Innovation, Research

Announced $160 million NSF award for UMKC critical materials research and advanced manufacturing.

“Missouri is doing its part to secure American dominance on the world stage. Kansas City’s NSF Engine will be an important driver in enhancing U.S. competitiveness and strengthening the domestic critical mineral supply chain.”

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Senator Schmitt Introduces Bill to Restore Integrity of American Citizenship

Introduced bill to restrict birthright citizenship following Supreme Court decision.

“American citizenship is sacred—our nation, and its people, are bound together by the values and freedoms our forefathers fought a revolution to secure.”

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Schmitt Leads Members of Senate Anti-Fraud Task Force to Highlight Early Anti-Fraud Successes by Trump Admin, Requests Information to Support Continued Enforcement

Led Senate Anti-Fraud Task Force letter requesting information on Trump administration fraud enforcement efforts.

“We commend President Trump for the decisive action taken to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division (NFED) and the Task Force to Eliminate Fraud.”

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Senator Schmitt Calls on Trump Administration to Investigate Teachers Union’s Woke Investment Practices

Requested Labor Department investigate teachers union's ESG investment practices.

“I thank both the Department and EBSA for continued engagement on this issue.”

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ICYMI: Acting ICE Director Thanks Senator Schmitt for Championing $350M ICE Fund to Arrest, Deport Criminal Illegal Aliens in Sanctuary Cities

Championed $350 million ICE fund in Secure America Act for immigration enforcement.

“The funding from this legislation will help ICE increase its capacity to monitor releases and arrest removable criminal aliens when sanctuary jurisdictions refuse to cooperate with federal immigration authorities.”

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Senator Schmitt Highlights Massive Federal Investment in Missouri Transportation Infrastructure

Highlighted $61 million in federal transportation infrastructure funding for Missouri projects.

“Missourians depend on strong and reliable transportation infrastructure to go to work, provide for their families, and grow their businesses. This funding will help connect Missouri to more major roadways across the nation, reduce traffic delays, and promote economic development and tourism.”

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Senator Schmitt, Colleagues Launch Anti-Fraud Task Force

Launched Senate Anti-Fraud Task Force to examine fraud and waste across federal programs.

“The fraud epidemic burdening our country is one of the most pressing issues facing Americans today. It’s organized theft on a national scale, and the Americans paying the price are the ones swinging the hammer and driving the trucks, working their tails off to make ends meet.”

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Senator Schmitt to Introduce Constitutional Amendment Putting Americans First, Reining in Birthright Citizenship

Announced plan to introduce constitutional amendment to restrict birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants.

“American citizenship is more than just paperwork and a bureaucratic label. It’s the covenantal bond between a nation and its people, and in a republic like ours that bond carries enormous weight.”

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Schmitt, Gillibrand Call on DoW to Provide Essential Autism Care for Military Families

Called on Department of War to provide autism care services to military families through TRICARE.

“Since 2021, military families have struggled to access critical care for their children with autism, and by removing ABA therapy as a basic medical benefit under TRICARE, DHA has put undue burdens on service families”

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