SEE LATEST
SPONSORED LEGISLATION
S 1775 - Protecting AI and Cloud Competition in Defense Act of 2025
Eric Schmitt , Elizabeth Warren
Last updated 3 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Protecting AI and Cloud Competition in Defense Act of 2025
STATUS
Introduced in Senate
0
0
Share:
SRES 253 - A resolution congratulating His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his election to the papacy.
Susan Collins , Dick Durbin , John Hoeven , Tim Kaine , Catherine Cortez Masto
Last updated 2 months ago
13 Co-Sponsors
A resolution congratulating His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his election to the papacy.
STATUS
Introduced in Senate
0
0
Share:
No comments yet. Be the first to comment!
S 1793 - COUNTER Act
Jim Banks , Marsha Blackburn , Richard Blumenthal , John Boozman , Katie Britt
Last updated 3 months ago
34 Co-Sponsors
COUNTER Act
STATUS
Introduced in Senate
0
0
Share:
No comments yet. Be the first to comment!
S 2002 - REMIT Act
Eric Schmitt
Last updated about 2 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
REMIT Act
STATUS
Introduced in Senate
0
0
Share:
No comments yet. Be the first to comment!
S 1978 - Defense Technology Hubs Act of 2025
John Hickenlooper , Eric Schmitt
Last updated about 2 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Defense Technology Hubs Act of 2025
STATUS
Introduced in Senate
0
0
Share:
No comments yet. Be the first to comment!
S 243 - Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act
Mike Crapo , Ruben Gallego , Josh Hawley , Martin Heinrich , John Hickenlooper
Last updated 6 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act
STATUS
Introduced in Senate
0
0
Share:
No comments yet. Be the first to comment!
S 470 - Respect State Housing Laws Act
John Boozman , Katie Britt , Kevin Cramer , Mike Crapo , John Curtis
Last updated 6 months ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Respect State Housing Laws Act
STATUS
Introduced in Senate
0
0
Share:
No comments yet. Be the first to comment!
S 281 - TICKET Act
Ed Markey , Eric Schmitt
Last updated 3 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
TICKET Act
STATUS
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with amendments. With written report No. 119-17.
0
0
Share:
No comments yet. Be the first to comment!
S 1823 - Black Vulture Relief Act of 2025
John Barrasso , Katie Britt , Ted Budd , John Cornyn , Tom Cotton
Last updated 2 months ago
17 Co-Sponsors
Black Vulture Relief Act of 2025
STATUS
Introduced in Senate
0
0
Share:
No comments yet. Be the first to comment!
S 428 - SAFE Orbit Act
Marsha Blackburn , John Cornyn , John Hickenlooper , Mark Kelly , Gary Peters
Last updated 5 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
SAFE Orbit Act
STATUS
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
0
0
Share:
No comments yet. Be the first to comment!
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
United States Senator
COMMITTEES
United States Senator
BIRTH
--
ABOUT
Biography
Eric Schmitt, a member of the Republican Party, has been serving as the junior United States Senator from Missouri since January 3, 2023. Born on June 20, 1975, in Bridgeton, Missouri, he is a sixth-generation Missourian with deep family roots in the state. Schmitt's early life was shaped by his family's strong work ethic; his grandfather, a World War II veteran, opened a butcher shop, and his father worked night shifts at the Anheuser-Busch brewery to support the family.
Schmitt's personal experiences have significantly influenced his political career. His son, Stephen, was born with a rare genetic condition causing tumors on his organs, along with epilepsy and autism spectrum disorder. This inspired Schmitt to advocate for individuals with special needs and their families.
Education and Political Experience
-
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, cum laude, from Truman State University.
- Juris Doctor from Saint Louis University School of Law, where he served as an editor of the Law Review.
-
Political Experience:
- Alderman for Glendale, Missouri .
- Missouri State Senator representing the 15th District .
- 46th Treasurer of Missouri .
- 43rd Attorney General of Missouri .
- United States Senator from Missouri .
Notable Achievements and Positions
-
Legislative Initiatives:
- As a State Senator, Schmitt led a bipartisan effort to ensure insurance coverage for autism therapies, benefiting Missouri families.
- Authored significant tax cuts and championed legislation to end taxation by citation.
-
Attorney General Tenure:
- Launched the Safer Streets Initiative to combat violent crime through collaboration between the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the Attorney General’s Office.
- Established the state's first Cold Case Unit to deliver justice to long-standing unresolved cases.
- Initiated the SAFE Kit program to address the backlog of untested sexual assault kits.
- Tackled the opioid crisis by securing resources for treatment and holding pharmaceutical companies accountable.
-
U.S. Senate:
- Elected to the U.S. Senate in 2022, succeeding Senator Roy Blunt.
- Serves on the Armed Services, Commerce, and Joint Economic Committees.
Throughout his career, Senator Schmitt has been recognized for his commitment to public service, particularly in advocating for individuals with special needs and implementing policies aimed at enhancing public safety and economic growth in Missouri.
read lessOFFICES HELD
United States Senator from United States
NEXT ELECTION
No comments yet. Be the first to comment!