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Derek Schmidt

Republican
US Congress Twitter/X
#452
X Rank
900
Benchmarker Score
131
Posts
414
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243
Comments
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5
Engagement Rate
18.3
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1,611 followers

Data last refreshed: June 08, 2026

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20 posts

I appreciated meeting with leaders from the Kansas Highway Patrol and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation to receive updates on their important work keeping Kansans safe. We discussed current priori...

Crime, Justice & Law Enforcement Police Reform Jun 07, 2026 View on X
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I enjoyed meeting with the National Grain and Feed Association to discuss key issues facing the agriculture community, including the Farm Bill, shipping fees, and transportation costs impacting pro...

Legislative & Congressional Activity Farm Bill Freight & Logistics Jun 07, 2026 View on X
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It was great meeting with participants in the Young Cattlemen’s Conference of the Kansas Livestock Association. We had a productive discussion about the issues facing Kansas ranchers and the future...

District & State Issues Farm Bill Jun 06, 2026 View on X
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Criminal gangs that traffic drugs, commit violent crimes, and terrorize communities have no place in the United States. That's why I've co-sponsored the Deport Alien Gang Members Act, legislation t...

Immigration & Border Security Deportation Organized Crime Jun 06, 2026 View on X
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The Greatest Generation saved our world from tyranny and secured the freedoms we enjoy today. As the number of World War II veterans continues to decline, we have a responsibility to preserve their...

Legislative & Congressional Activity Veterans Affairs Armed Forces Jun 06, 2026 View on X
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Online child sexual exploitation and abuse is a growing concern. I appreciated the opportunity to meet with the International Justice Mission to discuss the topic and ways to fight it. Our conversa...

Crime, Justice & Law Enforcement Social Media Regulation Section 230 Victims Rights Jun 06, 2026 View on X
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Great visit with the Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence. We talked about the importance of funding rape crisis centers, domestic violence programs, and tribal victim service prog...

Healthcare & Social Programs Victims Rights Tribal Affairs Jun 05, 2026 View on X
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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, c...

Legislative & Congressional Activity Federal Budget Farm Bill FDA Jun 05, 2026 View on X
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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 democrat...

District & State Issues K-12 Education Jun 05, 2026 View on X
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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 a...

Public Engagement & Campaigning Political Strategy Jun 04, 2026 View on X
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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 j...

Constitutional & Electoral Reform Supreme Court Jun 04, 2026 View on X
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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 f...

Economic Policy & Federal Budget Federal Budget Tax Reform Jun 04, 2026 View on X
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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...

Healthcare & Social Programs Medicare Public Health Jun 04, 2026 View on X
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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 o...

Legislative & Congressional Activity Victims Rights Jun 03, 2026 View on X
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The numbers are in, and they're clear: the Working Families Tax Cuts are delivering real relief for hardworking Americans. Nearly 97% of all income-tax filers nationwide received tax relief under...

Economic Policy & Federal Budget Tax Reform Income Tax Jun 03, 2026 View on X
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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 shipbuild...

Defense & National Security Defense Procurement Armed Forces Jun 03, 2026 View on X
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Join me tonight for a live teletown hall! I’ll be sharing updates from Washington and taking your questions live. This is your chance to make your voice heard and weigh in on the issues that matter...

Public Engagement & Campaigning N/A Jun 02, 2026 View on X
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I was proud to support and vote for the new Rural Health Transformation Fund to help deliver quality healthcare services in rural communities. The first round of funding, announced last week, will...

Healthcare & Social Programs Hospital Funding Public Health Jun 01, 2026 View on X
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Big crowd this weekend at the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce annual banquet. From Freeman Hospital to new businesses, some good things are happening in Fort Scott. Congratulations to all the h...

District & State Issues Small Business Jun 01, 2026 View on X
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Rank History

Jun 2026
+2 #452
May 2026
+8 #454
Apr 2026
#462

Content Categories

District & State Issues 24
Legislative & Congressional Activity 23
Crime, Justice & Law Enforcement 16
Defense & National Security 11
Healthcare & Social Programs 11

Topics & Themes

Farm Bill Small Business Armed Forces Police Reform Public Health K-12 Education Tax Reform Bipartisan Federal Budget Arts & Culture Victims Rights Veterans Affairs Middle East Hospital Funding Clean Energy Nuclear Weapons Deportation Higher Education Veterans Healthcare Income Tax

Top Quartile Benchmarks

Based on top 126 of 503 in US Congress

Posts
215
Derek: 222 ↑
Likes
220,545
Derek: 741 ↓
Comments
21,727
Derek: 302 ↓
Avg Likes
861.1
Derek: 3.3 ↓
Avg Comments
86.7
Derek: 1.4 ↓
Benchmarker Score
263,999
Derek: 1,345 ↓
Posts/Week
17.0
Derek: 18.3 ↑
Avg Post Length
236 chars
Derek: 366 ↑
Trending Topics (Top Quartile)
Armed Forces Middle East Federal Budget ICE Inflation