Press Releases
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.
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:
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.
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).
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).
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.
WASHINGTON, DC: Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) today announced he has cosponsored the Credit for Caring Act. The legislation would ensure family caregivers can financially continue to provide care services for their loved ones by establishing an annual tax credit of up to $5,000.
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.