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Representative Derek Schmidt (2)

United States Representative since 3 months

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Representative Derek Schmidt (2)

US United States Representative since 3 months

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Voted yes on HR 517

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Representative Derek Schmidt (2)

US United States Representative since 3 months

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Voted yes on HRES 566

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US United States Representative since 3 months

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Representative Derek Schmidt (2)

US United States Representative since 3 months

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Voted yes on S 331

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Representative Derek Schmidt (2)

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US United States Representative since 3 months

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Representative Derek Schmidt (2)

US United States Representative since 3 months

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Representative Derek Schmidt (2)

US United States Representative since 3 months

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Voted yes on HR 43

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Representative Derek Schmidt (2)

US United States Representative since 3 months

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Voted yes on HR 2215

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SPONSORED LEGISLATION

HR 1436 - ENABLE Act

Introduced by
Andy Barr , Mike Carey , Sharice Davids , Sharice Davids , Warren Davidson
Last updated 6 months ago

33 Co-Sponsors

ENABLE Act

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HR 1301 - Death Tax Repeal Act

Introduced by
Robert Aderholt , Mark Alford , Rick Allen , Mark Amodei , Jodey Arrington
Last updated 6 months ago

171 Co-Sponsors

Death Tax Repeal Act

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HJRES 61 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing".

119th Congress
Introduced by
Troy Balderson , Stephanie Bice , Gus Bilirakis , Mike Bost , Buddy Carter
Last updated 2 months ago

19 Co-Sponsors

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing".

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HR 404 - Hearing Protection Act

119th Congress
Introduced by
Robert Aderholt , Robert Aderholt , Mark Alford , Mark Alford , Brian Babin
Last updated 7 months ago

152 Co-Sponsors

Hearing Protection Act

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HR 4085 - Haskell Indian Nations University Improvement Act

119th Congress
Introduced by
Paul Gosar , Tracey Mann , Derek Schmidt
Last updated about 1 month ago

3 Co-Sponsors

Haskell Indian Nations University Improvement Act

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HR 4112 - Congressional Review Reform Act of 2025

119th Congress
Introduced by
Andy Biggs , Harriet Hageman , Derek Schmidt
Last updated about 1 month ago

3 Co-Sponsors

Congressional Review Reform Act of 2025

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HR 4081 - Foreign Adversary Federal Offense Act of 2025

119th Congress
Introduced by
Jim Baird , Pat Harrigan , Brad Knott , Michael Rulli , Derek Schmidt
Last updated about 1 month ago

6 Co-Sponsors

Foreign Adversary Federal Offense Act of 2025

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HR 2891 - IRA Charitable Rollover Facilitation and Enhancement Act of 2025

119th Congress
Introduced by
Vern Buchanan , Mike Carey , Judy Chu , Kevin Hern , Mike Kelly
Last updated 4 months ago

17 Co-Sponsors

IRA Charitable Rollover Facilitation and Enhancement Act of 2025

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HR 3401 - Retreaded Tire Jobs, Supply Chain Security and Sustainability Act of 2025

119th Congress
Introduced by
Mike Carey , Darin LaHood , Derek Schmidt , Emilia Sykes
Last updated 3 months ago

4 Co-Sponsors

Retreaded Tire Jobs, Supply Chain Security and Sustainability Act of 2025

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HR 2708 - Safeguarding American Property Act of 2025

119th Congress
Introduced by
Don Bacon , Tom Barrett , Sheri Biggs , Ken Calvert , Mike Collins
Last updated 4 months ago

30 Co-Sponsors

Safeguarding American Property Act of 2025

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BIOGRAPHY

INCUMBENT

United States Representative

COMMITTEES

United States Representative

BIRTH

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ABOUT

Biography

Derek Larkin Schmidt, born on January 23, 1968, in Independence, Kansas, is a fifth-generation Kansan currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Kansas's 2nd Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025, succeeding Jake LaTurner. Prior to his congressional tenure, Schmidt served as the 44th Attorney General of Kansas from 2011 to 2023, making him the second-longest-serving attorney general in the state's history. His career also includes a decade in the Kansas State Senate, where he held positions as chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee and Senate Majority Leader.

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Journalism: University of Kansas
  • Master of Arts in International Politics: University of Leicester, United Kingdom
  • Juris Doctor: Georgetown University Law Center
  • Doctor of Juridical Science: University of Kansas School of Law

Political Experience

  • U.S. Representative for Kansas's 2nd Congressional District: 2025–present
    • Member of the House Armed Services Committee, House Judiciary Committee, and House Small Business Committee.
  • Attorney General of Kansas: 2011–2023
    • Argued three cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, all successfully.
    • Led efforts to build a modern forensic science laboratory for the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.
    • Strengthened state human trafficking and consumer privacy laws.
  • *Kansas State Senator *: 2001–2011
    • Served as Senate Majority Leader from 2005 to 2011.
    • Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee.

Notable Achievements

  • Named the nation's Outstanding Attorney General by the National Association of Attorneys General in 2019.
  • Received the Exceptional Service to Kansas Law Enforcement Award from the Kansas Sheriffs Association.
  • Honored with the Distinguished Service to Kansas Children Award by the Kansas Children's Service League.

Throughout his career, Schmidt has been recognized for his commitment to public service, legal expertise, and dedication to the people of Kansas.

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