119th Congress
WASHINGTON, DC: Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) issued the following statement regarding passage of the budget reconciliation bill by the U.S. House of Representatives, also called the “One Big Beautiful Bill”:
“Last November, Americans voted for change in Washington, D.C. Today, Congress is delivering much of the change promised by President Trump’s America First agenda that voters in our Second Congressional District chose by a large margin.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – (December 9, 2025) – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs – and U.S. Representative Derek Schmidt (R-KS-02) – a member of the House Committee on Armed Services – applauded the inclusion of their amendment, which would strengthen access to medical care for veterans, in the conferenced text of the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
WASHINGTON, D.C. – (December 5, 2025) – Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-2) this week joined in leading a bipartisan group of Senators and Representatives to introduce legislation requiring the federal government to better coordinate its work to fight scams and protect consumers, particularly seniors.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – (November 25, 2025) – Congressman Derek Schmidt is cosponsoring three bipartisan bills to strengthen federal work combating the exploitation of children, his office announced today.
“When I served as Kansas attorney general, we made fighting crimes against children a top priority for our state,” Schmidt said. “As a member of Congress, I now serve in a position to support those who are carrying on the front-line work of protecting children from abuse and exploitation each and every day.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – (November 12, 2025) – Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) tonight issued the following statement on the House’s vote to reopen the federal government:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – (October 29, 2025) – Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) today announced the members of his 2025 Service Academy Selection Board. This weekend, the Selection Board will conduct interviews of Kansas students seeking nominations to attend the United States military service academies for the Class of 2030.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – (October 28, 2025) – Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) today announced he will cosponsor legislation to maintain food assistance for Kansans in need if the federal government shutdown continues.
Can I still contact your office during a shutdown to get help dealing with a federal agency?
Yes, my team and I will be working throughout this period -- and my offices in Washington, Topeka and Pittsburg will remain open! This year, we have responded to tens of thousands of messages, emails, and phone calls, and we will continue to be available to listen to your comments and concerns. We have also helped Kansans reclaim hundreds of thousands of dollars owed to them by federal agencies including the VA, Social Security, and the IRS.
WASHINGTON, DC: Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) tonight issued the following statement, as the Senate for a second time has rejected continuing resolutions to keep the federal government open and operating:
Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) issued the following statement regarding passage of H.Res.719, honoring the life and legacy of Charles “Charlie” Kirk: