Congressman Derek Schmidt addresses U.S. military operations in Iran, emphasizing support for troops and careful consideration of engagement.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressman Schmidt addresses military operations in Iran: In a recent statement, Congressman Derek Schmidt expressed support for U.S. servicemembers engaged in combat operations in Iran but emphasized the importance of careful consideration before military action. He underlined the gravity of such decisions and the necessity for public officials to focus on the nation's best interests.
Consultation and assessment: Schmidt has consulted with military leaders, constituents, and experts regarding the situation in Iran. He noted the enduring threats posed by the Iranian regime, framing the U.S. response as a necessary action for national defense while urging caution against prolonged military involvement.
Legal authority and troop support: The Congressman expressed confidence in the President's legal authority to engage in military actions. While he acknowledged the complexity of the situation, he reaffirmed his commitment to supporting U.S. troops and efforts aimed at preserving American safety amidst ongoing operations.
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Derek Schmidt Fundraising
Derek Schmidt recently disclosed $212.1K of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 31st, 2026. This was the 459th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 69.4% came from individual donors.
Schmidt disclosed $75.7K of spending. This was the 855th most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Schmidt disclosed $597.9K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 543rd most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Derek Schmidt's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Derek Schmidt Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Derek Schmidt is worth $3.5M, as of March 6th, 2026. This is the 202nd highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Schmidt has approximately $1.3M invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Derek Schmidt's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Schmidt.
Derek Schmidt Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Derek Schmidt:
- H.R.7752: To amend section 2703 of title 18, United States Code, to require emergency disclosure of location information to law enforcement or public safety answering point.
- H.R.7664: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the performance of certain Department of Homeland Security counsel functions by State officers and employees, and for other purposes.
- H.R.6596: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to adjust the eligibility for the rural emergency hospital designation under the Medicare program.
- H.R.6595: 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.
- H.R.5977: Common Repository for Small Businesses Act
- H.R.5364: STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act
You can track bills proposed by Derek Schmidt on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Schmidt.
2026 Kansas's 2nd Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $3,993,316 of spending in Kansas's 2nd congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $887,064 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY ACTION, INC. (AFP ACTION) DBA CVA ACTION AND DBA LIBRE ACTION ($436,500)
- CONSERVATIVES FOR AMERICAN EXCELLENCE INC. ($181,934)
- KANSAS CONSERVATIVE FUND ($112,367)
- CPAC ACTION PAC ($101,624)
- CONSERVATIVE OUTSIDER PAC INC ($47,870)
The rating for this race is currently "Solid R".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 Kansas's 2nd congressional district election.
