Derek Schmidt
- Previous profession
- Attorney
- First public office
- 2001Member, Kansas State Senate, 2001 to 2011 (majority leader, 2005 to 2011)
- Years in public office
- 23
Confirmed from the official recordSource: Congressional Directory for the 119th Congress (2025-2026), February 20, 2026. We saved our copy on October 8, 2026.
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Since the current Congress began on January 3, 2025, Schmidt has a recorded vote on 60 laws that passed, and 1 vote on a resolution that passed a law.
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The record in plain language
Of the 118 laws passed since January 3, 2025, 60 came to a recorded vote on passage in the House while Schmidt is a member. On 1 more, the recorded House vote is on a resolution. Schmidt votes Yes on H.Res. 590, the resolution that passed the Rescissions Act of 2025 in the House. The rest passed the House by voice vote or without objection, which records no individual votes.
Schmidt votes Yes on the Laken Riley Act on immigration detention; the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the 2025 tax and spending law; the HALT Fentanyl Act; the GENIUS Act on stablecoins (digital tokens pegged to the dollar); the Epstein Files Transparency Act; the defense policy law for fiscal year 2026; the Secure America Act, a 2026 budget law; the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act; and the Russia and Iran sanctions law.
On funding the government, Schmidt votes Yes on the March 2025 full-year funding law; the November 2025 law that ended the 43-day shutdown; the January 2026 funding law for science, energy, Interior and the EPA; the February 2026 funding law for a further group of agencies; and the September 2026 funding extension.
Congress cancelled 24 federal rules by recorded vote in the House in that time. Schmidt votes to cancel 24 and against cancelling 0. The rules Schmidt votes to cancel come from: Interior: Bureau of Land Management (7), Environmental Protection Agency (6), Energy (4), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (2), District of Columbia government (1), Treasury: Comptroller of the Currency (1), Interior: National Park Service (1), Treasury: Internal Revenue Service (1) and Interior: Ocean Energy Management (1).
Schmidt votes the same way as most House Republicans on all 60 of these Yes and No votes.
Votes on laws that passed
Most recent
Authorizes and expands sanctions and tariffs on Russia and extends existing sanctions on Iran.
Requires the federal prison system to act on sexual harassment and assault of its staff by incarcerated people.
Adds College Station, Texas, and El Centro, California, to the places where federal court can sit.
Keeps the federal government funded at about last year's levels through December 11, 2026.
Votes on a resolution that passed a law
Cancels about $9 billion that Congress had already approved: roughly $8 billion in foreign aid and about $1 billion for public broadcasting.
What this member says about laws and orders
This section has two lists: statements in the official record, and excerpts from this member’s own press releases. Together they name 24 laws and 1 executive order.
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From this member’s press releases
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29 excerpts
- Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026February 3, 2026
Schmidt Votes to Reopen Federal Government
“Today’s passage of H.R. 7148, which includes five appropriation bills funding those agencies, will reopen those parts of the federal government that have been shut down since January 31. The House of Representatives today voted 217–214 after the Senate passed the House bill, as amended, last Friday, 71–29.”
- Trafficking Survivors Relief ActFebruary 2, 2026
Schmidt-backed Human Trafficking Bill Signed into Law
“WASHINGTON, D.C. – (February 2, 2026) – Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-2) today applauded the signing of the Trafficking Survivors Relief Act ( H.R. 4323 ) into law, marking a significant victory for survivors of human trafficking and an important step toward restoring justice for those who were coerced into committing non-violent crimes because of their exploitation. Schmidt is a cosponsor”
- Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026January 15, 2026
Schmidt Announces Funds for 2nd District Communities
“Secured in appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration ( H.R. 5371, passed and signed into law in November):”
- Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026January 15, 2026
Schmidt Announces Funds for 2nd District Communities
“The Senate today gave final approval to H.R. 6938, which the House previously passed and now will go to President Trump who is expected to sign it into law. With today’s passage, Congress has now completed six of the 12 annual government-funding bills – the most in many years – and the House has passed three more that remain pending”
- National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026December 17, 2025
“WASHINGTON, D.C. – (December 17, 2025) – Several priorities important to Kansas are included in the final National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 ( S. 1071 ) that today received final approval from Congress and is headed to the President for his signature, Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) said.”
- Trafficking Survivors Relief ActNovember 25, 2025
Rep. Derek Schmidt Backs Legislation to Fight Child Exploitation
“He also is also a cosponsor of the Trafficking Survivors Relief Act ( H.R. 4323 ), which would vacate convictions for certain crimes committed by victims while being trafficked.”
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- Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026November 12, 2025
Rep. Derek Schmidt statement on House vote to reopen the federal government
“The funding bill, H.R. 5371, passed the House 222-209 tonight, after passing the Senate 60-40 on Monday. Congressman Schmidt voted for it.”
- HALT Fentanyl ActJune 27, 2025
Schmidt, Congress Take Strong Step Forward in Fight Against Opioid Crisis
“S.331, the HALT Fentanyl Act, was originally introduced by Congressmen Morgan Griffith (VA-09) and Bob Latta (OH-05) and Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) to permanently classify FRS (fentanyl analogues) as schedule I drugs. In 2018, the Drug Enforcement Administration issued a temporary scheduling order for FRS, which was subsequently extended by Congress several times.”
- Rescissions Act of 2025June 12, 2025
Schmidt, House Vote to Recover Billions of Taxpayer Dollars
“WASHINGTON, DC: Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) today released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025. The legislation claws back $9.4 billion taxpayer dollars earmarked for unnecessary spending.”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActMay 22, 2025
Schmidt Applauds Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill
“WASHINGTON, DC: Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) today applauded the passage of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. He released the following statement:”
- Public Law 119-2May 8, 2025
Schmidt Works to Slash Red Tape, Dismantle Bureaucracy
“H.J. Res. 35: disapproves an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule placing strict regulations on petroleum and natural gas systems.”
- Public Law 119-3May 8, 2025
Schmidt Works to Slash Red Tape, Dismantle Bureaucracy
“S.J. Res. 11: disapproves a Bureau of Ocean Energy Management rule mandating costly, time-intensive archaeological reports for all oil and gas exploration or development plans.”
- Public Law 119-5May 8, 2025
Schmidt Works to Slash Red Tape, Dismantle Bureaucracy
“H.J. Res. 25: disapproves a Department of the Treasury rule imposing burdensome reporting requirements on developers of decentralized financial (DeFi) technology or digital assets.”
- Public Law 119-6May 8, 2025
Schmidt Works to Slash Red Tape, Dismantle Bureaucracy
“H.J. Res. 20: disapproves a Department of Energy (DOE) rule requiring gas-fired water heaters to meet unnecessarily high efficiency standards.”
- Public Law 119-7May 8, 2025
Schmidt Works to Slash Red Tape, Dismantle Bureaucracy
“H.J. Res. 24: disapproves a DOE rule mandating burdensome energy efficiency standards on walk-in coolers and freezers.”
- Public Law 119-8May 8, 2025
Schmidt Works to Slash Red Tape, Dismantle Bureaucracy
“H.J. Res. 42: disapproves a rule expanding certification and labeling for the DOE's conservation standards program.”
- Public Law 119-9May 8, 2025
Schmidt Works to Slash Red Tape, Dismantle Bureaucracy
“H.J. Res. 75: disapproves a DOE rule imposing new or amended energy efficiency standards for commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers.”
- Public Law 119-10May 8, 2025
Schmidt Works to Slash Red Tape, Dismantle Bureaucracy
“S.J. Res. 18: disapproves a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) rule placing price cap limitations on overdraft fees, ensuring overdraft services remain accessible for American consumers.”
- Public Law 119-11May 8, 2025
Schmidt Works to Slash Red Tape, Dismantle Bureaucracy
“S.J. Res. 28: disapproves a CFPB rule providing the agency more oversight power over non-bank entities that complete 50 million digital transactions a year.”
- Public Law 119-13May 8, 2025
Schmidt Works to Slash Red Tape, Dismantle Bureaucracy
“H.J. Res. 60: disapproves a Department of the Interior rule prohibiting use of off-road vehicles and street-legal ATVs on approximately 24 miles of park roads in the Glen Canyon Recreation Area.”
- Public Law 119-14May 8, 2025
Schmidt Works to Slash Red Tape, Dismantle Bureaucracy
“H.J. Res. 61: disapproves an EPA rule establishing new emissions standards for rubber tire manufacturing.”
- Public Law 119-15May 8, 2025
Schmidt Works to Slash Red Tape, Dismantle Bureaucracy
“H.J. Res. 87: disapproves the EPA’s approval of California’s Advanced Clean Trucks rule forcing truck makers to sell zero-emission trucks.”
- Public Law 119-16May 8, 2025
Schmidt Works to Slash Red Tape, Dismantle Bureaucracy
“H.J. Res. 88: disapproves the EPA waiver allowing California’s burdensome Advanced Clean Cars II emissions rule.”
- Public Law 119-17May 8, 2025
Schmidt Works to Slash Red Tape, Dismantle Bureaucracy
“H.J. Res. 89: disapproves an EPA rule granting California the ability to implement its most recent nitrogen oxide engine emission standards.”
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Schmidt Votes to Continue Spending Reforms
“WASHINGTON, DC: Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) released the following statement after voting today in favor of H.R. 1968, which freezes federal discretionary spending through September 30, 2025.”
- Public Law 119-2February 27, 2025
Schmidt, House Begin to Undo Biden’s War on Energy
“WASHINGTON, DC: Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) released the following statement after the House passed H. J. Res. 20 and H. J. Res. 35, which begin to undo the Biden administration’s war on American energy. Schmidt is a cosponsor of both bills.”
- Public Law 119-6February 27, 2025
Schmidt, House Begin to Undo Biden’s War on Energy
“WASHINGTON, DC: Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) released the following statement after the House passed H. J. Res. 20 and H. J. Res. 35, which begin to undo the Biden administration’s war on American energy. Schmidt is a cosponsor of both bills.”
- Promoting Access to VotingFebruary 21, 2025
Schmidt, Colleagues Urge Small Business Administration to Undo Biden Era Damage
“While President Trump’s rescission of Executive Order 14019 functionally ended this practice, the Committee is still deeply troubled by the lack of transparency from the Biden-Harris SBA and looks forward to working with you to determine what impact this may have had on the 2024 election.”
- Laken Riley ActJanuary 22, 2025
Schmidt-Cosponsored Border Bill Passes Congress, Heads to President’s Desk
“WASHINGTON, DC: Today, Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) released the following statement after the House passed S. 5, the Senate-amended version of the Laken Riley Act. Included in the Laken Riley Act is language from H.R. 578, Sarah’s Law.”
Member-requested spending
Congress printed 11 spending items this member requested, $20,731,975 in all, in the lists read for 4 laws.
Laws read: Public Law 119-37, Public Law 119-74, Public Law 119-75, Public Law 119-86.
| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center | Public Law 119-37 | Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center Medical Imaging Department ModernizationRural Housing Service · Rural Community Facilities Program | KS | $668,975 |
| City of Hillsboro Fire Department | Public Law 119-37 | Hillsboro Fire Station ModernizationRural Housing Service · Rural Community Facilities Program | KS | $600,000 |
| City of Parsons Police Department | Public Law 119-37 | Parsons Public Safety CenterRural Housing Service · Rural Community Facilities Program | KS | $2,300,000 |
| on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | tate KS City of Caney Distribution ImprovementsEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $4,000,000 |
| on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | tate KS Leavenworth Wa Water Treatme ProjectEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,250,000 |
| Pittsburg State University | Public Law 119-74 | Kansas Cybersecurity InstituteDOC · NIST--STR S | None printed | $2,100,000 |
| Pittsburg State University | Public Law 119-74 | Center for CommercializationDOC · NIST--STR S | None printed | $1,500,000 |
| Pittsburg State University | Public Law 119-74 | Pittsburg State University Center for GrapheneDOC · NIST--STR S | None printed | $1,500,000 |
| Shawnee County Department of Corrections | Public Law 119-74 | Operation and Development of Behavioral Health Units within Detention FacilityDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $750,000 |
| Kansas Department of Transportation | Public Law 119-75 | Route 92 Centennial Bridge ReplacementDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | KS | $4,000,000 |
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| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas | Public Law 119-75 | Union Pacific Bridge UnderpassDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | KS | $2,063,000 |
Read from the lists Congress printed for 4 laws. An item requested by several members appears under each of them, so sums across members count such an item more than once. A list the Congressional Record printed on two days is counted once, from the later printing. A requester is tied to a member only when exactly one member serving in that chamber on that day has the printed name.
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