Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.
Schmitt says he will vote for federal judicial nominees who treat a judge’s role as interpreting the Constitution and the law, rather than making laws or legislating from the bench.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Schmitt supports strategic government investment to prevent future pandemics, arguing that prevention should cost billions rather than the trillions spent responding to COVID-19. He describes this as an America First approach but does not specify the investments or how they would be selected.
Context: No specific investment plan or funding amount is given.
Schmitt supports restricting risky dual-use research, including gain-of-function research, that could lead to another pandemic. He proposes having an agency separate from the National Institutes of Health coordinate biorisk regulations, so that research funders do not police themselves.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.