KS · DISTRICT 2

Derek Schmidt

RepublicanKansasCurrently serving

Sworn in for the 119th Congress on January 3, 2025 Source ↗

What they said 4

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

All statements (4)After election (1)In office (3)

After the election · Original date not established

Government & elections

Support for investigating impeachment allegations

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Derek Schmidt supported referring proposed articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to the House Judiciary Committee. He said allegations about a cabinet secretary’s conduct in office should be taken seriously and investigated through ordinary fact-finding before the House considers an impeachment vote.

Context: This is a position on the specific Hegseth impeachment referral, not a general statement about impeachment investigations. The report describes his support for the referral; it does not establish support for impeaching Hegseth.

While serving · Original date not established

Healthcare Economy, taxes & work

Create a tax credit for family caregivers

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Schmidt cosponsored the Credit for Caring Act, which would create an annual tax credit of up to $5,000 for family caregivers. He said the credit would help them continue providing care services for loved ones.

Context: The source describes proposed legislation, not an enacted tax credit.

While serving · legislative priority · Original date not established

Economy, taxes & work

Permanently repeal the death tax

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Schmidt cosponsored the Death Tax Repeal Act, which would permanently repeal the federal tax on transfers of property, land, and other assets from deceased family members to heirs. The passage identifies heirs of family farms and small businesses as affected by the tax.

Context: The passage describes the bill as cosponsored; it does not say it became law.

While serving · legislative priority · Original date not established

Economy, taxes & work

Coordinate enforcement against EBT fraud

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Schmidt cosponsored the SKIM Act, which would strengthen coordination among federal, state and local law enforcement, increase prison sentences for people using fake EBT cards, and establish best practices to identify and prevent fraud. The stated goal is to protect government benefits from criminals.

Context: The passage describes the bill as legislation he is cosponsoring; it does not say the bill became law.