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press release congress convenes
November 25, 2025

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.”


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Capitol Stairs,
November 12, 2025

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:


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Military Academy Nominations
October 29, 2025

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.


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Issues Congress
October 28, 2025

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.

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September 30, 2025

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:


September 19, 2025

Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) issued the following statement regarding passage of H.Res.719, honoring the life and legacy of Charles “Charlie” Kirk:


September 19, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC: Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) announced today that his office is now accepting applications from Kansas students seeking nominations to attend the United States military service academies for the Class of 2030.


September 11, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC: Legislation proposed by Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) to make it easier for small companies to become suppliers for the Pentagon passed the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday as part of the FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). 


July 22, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC: Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) today highlighted wins he secured for Kansas and for military families in H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery (SPEED) and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (NDAA).

 

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July 16, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC: Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) released the following statement after the House Armed Services Committee advanced H.R. 3838, the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This year’s NDAA overhauls the Department of Defense’s acquisition process, allowing the American military to quickly and effectively adapt to a constantly shifting global battlefield.

 

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