Derek Schmidt

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Big crowd last night 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 hon...

I am committed to helping my constituents in any way I can. When Dan contacted our office seeking assistance in locating his military records so he could apply for a VA bronze service plaque for hi...

I had never visited the Last Chance Store in Council Grove--now a state historic site--which in the 19th century offered the "last chance" for travelers on the Santa Fe Trail to stock up on supplie...

Spent the morning in Junction City and appreciated Mayor Terry Butler sharing many of the community's assets and hopes for development, including along the riverfront. Thank you for the great infor...

I enjoyed meeting with Kansan members of the International Warehouse Logistics Association in Washington last week. We talked about issues affecting the supply chain, family businesses, and workpla...

It was a true honor to join in the Memorial Day services in my hometown of Independence. Grateful to everyone who came out to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice and to dedicat...

Good visits today over coffee at Piqua Farmers Coop, at Madison Telecom-MT Networks in Burlington, and at the community hospitals in Sabetha and Seneca. Thanks to all for the great conversations an...

What an honor on this Memorial Day to join in the dedication of the Gold Star Family memorial at Veterans Freedom Square in Independence. Thank you to everybody who worked to make this commemoratio...

This Memorial Day weekend, we honor Fr. Emil Kapaun of Pilsen, Kansas, who died on this day in 1951. A Catholic priest, Army chaplain, and American hero, Fr. Kapaun served with extraordinary courag...

This Memorial Day weekend, we pause to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Across Kansas, generations of servicemembers have answered the call to defend t...

Met with Kansans active with the Motorcycle Riders Foundation to discuss issues important to riders, including autonomous vehicles, crash avoidance technology, Right to Repair legislation, and emis...