Congressman Derek Schmidt announces key provisions secured for Kansas and military families in the 2026 Defense Authorization Act.
Quiver AI Summary
Representative Derek Schmidt (KS-02) announced key provisions he secured for Kansas and military families in H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery (SPEED) and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. The bill has passed the House Armed Services Committee with a vote of 55-2.
Schmidt emphasized the importance of strengthening military operations and supporting personnel, stating, "I’ve worked closely with military leadership... to strengthen America's national defense." Some provisions include protecting military medical facilities and ensuring a 3.8% pay raise for servicemembers.
The bill includes initiatives such as a pilot program for experimental medical treatments, increased restroom access for drivers, and streamlining processes for small business contracting with the military. Schmidt's involvement marks the first Kansas representative on the House Armed Services Committee since 2008.
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Derek Schmidt Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Derek Schmidt:
- H.R.4465: 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.
- H.R.4112: Congressional Review Reform Act of 2025
- H.R.3825: Kelsey Smith Act
- H.R.3502: Wrongful Injunction Accountability Act
You can track bills proposed by Derek Schmidt on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Schmidt.
Derek Schmidt Fundraising
Derek Schmidt recently disclosed $132.2K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 566th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 52.7% came from individual donors.
Schmidt disclosed $56.4K of spending. This was the 666th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Schmidt disclosed $266.1K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 597th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Derek Schmidt's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
