Congressman Derek Schmidt

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Great visit with the Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence. We talked about the importance of funding r*...
06/05/2026

Great visit with the Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence. We talked about the importance of funding r**e crisis centers, domestic violence programs, and tribal victim service programs. Thank you for all of the important work that you do.

06/05/2026

In the annual Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, the House approved $26.2 billion in agriculture and rural development funding, continuing critical investments in agricultural research, rural development loan programs, and nutrition assistance for low-income Americans while also reducing wasteful spending. This funding helps support the farmers, ranchers, and rural communities across Kansas. This is the second of 12 annual appropriation bills approved by the House to fund federal government operations for Fiscal Year 2027.

It was a pleasure meeting with Kansas students participating in the Foundation for Rural Service's youth program during ...
06/05/2026

It was a pleasure meeting with Kansas students participating in the Foundation for Rural Service's youth program during their visit to Washington. These students are here to experience our democratic process firsthand, learn more about public service, and engage directly with elected representatives and congressional staff. I enjoyed sharing insights about the work we do in Congress and answering their thoughtful questions.

06/05/2026

Just finished marking up the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act and reporting it out of the House Armed Services Committee for debate in the full House. Some good wins for Kansas, for the National Guard, and of course most importantly for our nation's security. More details later...

Thank you to everyone who joined my telephone town hall Tuesday night. These conversations are an important way for me t...
06/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined my telephone town hall Tuesday night. These conversations are an important way for me to hear directly from you about the issues that matter most to our community and to share updates from Washington, D.C.

I host telephone town halls frequently, and I encourage you to subscribe to my newsletter to stay informed about upcoming events and opportunities to join the conversation.

Click here to subscribe: https://schmidt.house.gov/contact/newsletter-subscribe

06/04/2026

I have always been a firm believer in keeping nine justices on the Supreme Court--not more, not less. Expanding the Court because politicians are unhappy with its decisions is unwise. Having nine justices has served us well for most of our great country’s history, and adding justices to change how the court decides cases would set off tit-for-tat expansions that have no obvious end. Let's let the people decide--Congress should send the Keep Nine constitutional amendment to the states for ratification.

Trump Accounts are now live!Created through the Working Families Tax Cuts, Trump Accounts help give every child a head s...
06/04/2026

Trump Accounts are now live!

Created through the Working Families Tax Cuts, Trump Accounts help give every child a head start on the American Dream.

For children born between 2025 and 2028, the federal government will contribute $1,000 to a new investment account, allowing those funds to grow tax-free over time and giving the next generation a real stake in America’s future. A stronger start today means greater opportunity tomorrow.

Click here for more information about Trump Accounts: https://trumpaccounts.gov/

Alzheimer’s is a terrible disease that affects millions of Americans. I had the pleasure of meeting with the Alzheimer's...
06/04/2026

Alzheimer’s is a terrible disease that affects millions of Americans. I had the pleasure of meeting with the Alzheimer's Association, whose Kansas members updated me on efforts to improve Alzheimer's and dementia care, research, and early detection. We talked about several important initiatives, including expanding access to blood-based Alzheimer's screening tests through Medicare, increasing federal support for Alzheimer's and dementia research, and strengthening training opportunities for primary care providers to improve early diagnosis and patient care - especially in rural and underserved communities.

I appreciated the opportunity to meet with the Navy League. We had a helpful conversation about the challenges and oppor...
06/03/2026

I appreciated the opportunity to meet with the Navy League. We had a helpful conversation about the challenges and opportunities ahead, including the importance of strengthening America's shipbuilding capacity to support our national security and maintain a strong naval presence around the world.

06/03/2026

The new Medal of Sacrifice, to be issued by the President of the United States, will honor eligible law enforcement officers and first responders killed in the line of duty. As a strong supporter of law enforcement, I was a cosponsor of the legislation to create this recognition and am pleased to report that last week President Trump signed it into law.

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