Derek Schmidt
Republican Representative, District 2, Kansas
10 bills232 cosponsored$1.5M raised655 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceEducation
- “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
- “Schmidt previously served 12 years as the 44th attorney general of Kansas” source
- “Schmidt served as a Kansas state senator representing part of Southeast Kansas” source
Also stated
- “A fifth-generation Kansan from Independence” source
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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.
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.
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.
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.
HR 9589cosponsor
To reaffirm the Declaration of Independence as an Organic Law of the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 9576cosponsor
To establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 9346cosponsor
To prohibit the closure or relocation of certain Department of Agriculture offices, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
HR 9298sponsor
To amend the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act to clarify liability protections for firearms and associated manufacturers and retailers, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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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.
HR 8967cosponsor
To provide for an extension of the rural community hospital demonstration program.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 8882cosponsor
Main Street Competes Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.
HRES 1252cosponsor
Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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.
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.
HR 8352sponsor
Criminal History Access Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 8276sponsor
Quindaro Townsite National Historic Landmark Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
HR 8077cosponsor
287(g) Cooperation Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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.
HR 8034cosponsor
Protecting America’s Small Oil and Gas Producers and Rural Jobs Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Voting Record
509 yea139 nay6 missed1 present
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
Passed (237-169)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
Failed (212-206)
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
Passed (218-201)
AGOA Extension Act
Passed (370-48)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (212-205)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (210-208)
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
Passed (220-192)
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Failed (202-212)
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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Passed (219-196)
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
Passed (413-2)
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Passed (376-8)
Local Access to Courts Act
Passed (378-10)
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)
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Passed (232-188)
H R 8800
Agreed to (221-210)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- Derek SchmidtRepublican· this member$1.5M raised
- Don CooverDemocratic—
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
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
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
yea2026-09-03
vote
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
yea2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
yea2026-09-02
vote
AGOA Extension Act
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
yea2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
nay2026-09-01
vote
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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
yea2026-09-01
vote
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
yea2026-09-01
vote
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
Local Access to Courts Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
HRES 1455: Honoring and commending the 100th anniversary of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.
cosponsor2026-07-23
legislation
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
nay2026-07-23
vote
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
yea2026-07-23
vote
H R 8800
yea2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
yea2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
yea2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
yea2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
nay2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
yea2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
nay2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
yea2026-07-22
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
yea2026-07-22
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.
cosponsor2026-07-21
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.
cosponsor2026-07-21
legislation
Value Over Cost Act
yea2026-07-21
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)
yea2026-07-21
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)
yea2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-21
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 22025-01-03, 2027-01-03Republican
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