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January 16, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC: Today, Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) released the following statement after the Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act – which he cosponsored – passed the House:

Issues: Congress

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January 14, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC: Today, Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) released the following statement after being selected to serve on the House Small Business Committee:

Issues: Economy

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January 7, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC: Today, Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 29, the Laken Riley Act, which he cosponsored as one of his first actions as a member of Congress.

Issues: Congress

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January 7, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC: Today, Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) announced he has been appointed to serve on the House Armed Services Committee and House Judiciary Committee for the 119th Congress.

“Both of these committee assignments will be important to keeping our country and our communities safe and secure,” said Congressman Schmidt. “As I have said many times, my priorities in Congress will always be to put the needs of the Second District and of America first.”

Issues: Congress Veterans

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January 6, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC: Today, Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) released the following statement after Congress certified the results of the 2024 Presidential Election, returning President Donald Trump to the White House:

“It's a new day in America! Congress’ certification of the November election has ensured that the will of the people is done. Now it's time to pass the America First agenda to secure the border, fight inflation, shrink the size of government, and Make America Great Again!"


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January 3, 2025
U.S. Representative Derek Schmidt sworn in as a Member of the United States House of Representatives by the Speaker of the House.
Issues: Congress