Derek Schmidt
RepublicanKansas-2House of Representatives
Derek Larkin Schmidt is an American lawyer and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Kansas's 2nd congressional district since 2025. He previously served as the Kansas Attorney General from 2011 to 2023. A Republican, Schmidt was first elected to office serving in the Kansas Senate, where he represented the 15th district from 2001 to 2011, and served as Agriculture Committee chairman and Senate majority leader. Schmidt became the state attorney general in 2011, after he defeated incumbent Democrat Stephen Six.
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House of Representatives · 2025–present
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Sponsored Legislation
Criminal History Access Act of 2026
119-HR-8352LawMay 13, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Quindaro Townsite National Historic Landmark Act
119-HR-8276Public Lands and Natural ResourcesApr 14, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Restoring Executive Branch Authorities to Oversee Offices of the United States Attorneys Act of 2026
119-HR-8065LawMar 26, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 11.
Kelsey Smith Act
119-HR-7752Crime and Law EnforcementMar 2, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
State Partnerships to Enhance Removal of Criminal Aliens Act
119-HR-7664ImmigrationFeb 24, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
To direct the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve the availability of care for veterans at facilities of the Department of Defense.
119-HR-6595Armed Forces and National SecurityDec 18, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to adjust the eligibility for the rural emergency hospital designation under the Medicare program.
119-HR-6596HealthDec 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Common Repository for Small Businesses Act
119-HR-5977Armed Forces and National SecurityNov 7, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act
119-HR-5364HealthSep 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Peace Officer Standards and Training Agency Information Access Clarification Act
119-HR-5211LawSep 8, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
To amend chapters 4, 10, and 131 of title 5, United States Code, as necessary to keep those chapters current and to correct related technical errors.
119-HR-4465Government Operations and PoliticsSep 10, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Congressional Review Reform Act of 2025
119-HR-4112CongressJun 24, 2025
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Kelsey Smith Act
119-HR-3825Science, Technology, CommunicationsJun 6, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Wrongful Injunction Accountability Act
119-HR-3502LawMay 19, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.