Derek Schmidt

Republican Representative, District 2, Kansas

9 bills230 cosponsored$1.5M raised643 votes recorded

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Official biography

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Education

“Congressman Schmidt is a graduate of Independence High School and studied at Independence Community College.” source
“He earned his bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Kansas” source
“his doctorate in law from the University of Kansas School of Law” source
“his law degree from Georgetown University Law Center” source
“his master's degree in international politics from the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom” source

Public service

“as chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee, and as the Senate Majority Leader” source
“Derek Schmidt has represented Kansas’s Second Congressional District since January 3, 2025.” source

Legislation

HRES 1455cosponsor

Honoring and commending the 100th anniversary of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2026-07-23

HR 9802cosponsor

To require the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish an assessment program for commercial-scale offshore aquaculture through demonstration projects, to support aquaculture development, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

2026-07-21

HR 9801cosponsor

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide matching payments for ABLE account contributions by certain individuals, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

2026-07-21

HR 9794sponsor

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish the Senator Robert J. Dole Greatest Generation Education Program.

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Voting Record

498 yea138 nay6 missed1 present

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

Passed (214-208)

nay2026-07-23

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Passed (232-188)

yea2026-07-23

H R 8800

Agreed to (221-210)

yea2026-07-22

H R 8800

Failed (207-224)

yea2026-07-22

The 2026 race

Full race

FEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.

Don CooverDemocratic
$759K raised
Derek SchmidtRepublican· this member
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Campaign Finance

2026 cycle$1.5M

Small donors $55KLarge individual $843KPACs $506K

Spent $557KCash $939K

2024 cycle$1.3M

Small donors $36KLarge individual $781KPACs $416K

Spent $1.2MCash $39K

Top Contributors

WATCO COMPANIES$15K

ADVISORS EXCEL$14K

WATCO COMPANIES$13K

MILLER'S PROFESSIONAL IMAGING$13K

MCCARTHY AUTO$11K

ANDURIL INDUSTRIES, INC.$11K

WEALTH ALLIANCE ADVISORY GROUP, LLC$10K

SNK REAL PROPERTY HOLDINGS, LLC$10K

LTC$7K

PRETECH CORPORATION$7K

Committees

House Committee on Armed Services

Military Personnel
Readiness
Tactical Air and Land Forces

House Committee on Small Business

Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development
Rural Development, Energy, and Supply Chains

House Committee on the Judiciary

Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement
Oversight
The Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust

Activity Timeline

LegislationVotes

HRES 1455: Honoring and commending the 100th anniversary of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.

cosponsor

2026-07-23

legislation

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

nay

2026-07-23

vote

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

yea

2026-07-23

vote

H R 8800

yea

2026-07-22

vote

Service History

House, Dist. 22025-01-03, 2027-01-03Republican

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BillsTracked · 239
Sponsored or cosponsored bills tracked from Congress.gov.
VotesTracked · 643
Roll-call positions parsed from official chamber XML.
CommitteesTracked · 11
Standing assignments from the @unitedstates project.
Campaign financeTracked · 2
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Press releasesTracked · 10
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Show 12 more bills

HR 9108sponsor

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to adjust the eligibility for the rural emergency hospital designation under the Medicare program.

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

2026-06-02

HR 8967cosponsor

To provide for an extension of the rural community hospital demonstration program.

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

2026-05-21

HR 8882cosponsor

Main Street Competes Act

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-05-19

HRES 1261cosponsor

Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.

Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

2026-05-07

HRES 1252cosponsor

Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2026-05-04

HRES 1194cosponsor

Recognizing April 2026 as "Distracted Driving Awareness Month" and promoting efforts to help prevent tragic and preventable crashes, deaths, and injuries caused by distracted driving.

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

2026-04-20

HRES 1190cosponsor

Supporting the designation of April 19 through April 25, 2026, as "National Crime Victims' Rights Week".

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-04-20

HR 8352sponsor

Criminal History Access Act

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-04-16

HR 8276sponsor

Quindaro Townsite National Historic Landmark Act

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

2026-04-14

HR 8077cosponsor

287(g) Cooperation Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-03-25

HR 8065sponsor

Restoring Executive Branch Authorities to Oversee Offices of the United States Attorneys Act of 2026

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 11.

2026-03-24

HR 8034cosponsor

Protecting America’s Small Oil and Gas Producers and Rural Jobs Act

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

2026-03-20

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Stop Insider Trading Act

Failed (211-218)

nay2026-07-22

Stop Insider Trading Act

Passed (232-198)

yea2026-07-22

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

Passed (216-214)

yea2026-07-22

Value Over Cost Act

Passed (421-1)

yea2026-07-21

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed (213-209)

yea2026-07-21

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed (214-211)

yea2026-07-21

H R 8800

Failed (65-361)

nay2026-07-21

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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

yea

2026-07-22

vote

Stop Insider Trading Act

nay

2026-07-22

vote

Stop Insider Trading Act

yea

2026-07-22

vote

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

yea

2026-07-22

vote

HR 9802: To require the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish an assessment program for commercial-scale offshore aquaculture through demonstration projects, to support aquaculture development, and for other purposes.

cosponsor

2026-07-21

legislation

HR 9801: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide matching payments for ABLE account contributions by certain individuals, and for other purposes.

cosponsor

2026-07-21

legislation

Value Over Cost Act

yea

2026-07-21

vote

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

yea

2026-07-21

vote

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

yea

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

yea

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

yea

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

yea

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

yea

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

yea

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

yea

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

yea

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

yea

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

yea

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

yea

2026-07-21

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