Senator Eric Schmitt led a Judiciary Subcommittee hearing discussing the termination of DEI programs that allegedly violate civil rights laws.
Quiver AI Summary
U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO), as Chair of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, held a hearing focused on the elimination of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, which he argues violate civil rights laws. Schmitt states, "All Americans are entitled to the equal protection of our laws." He criticized continued race-based practices in universities and corporate America.
Schmitt highlighted instances of perceived discrimination, stating that these DEI programs lead to hiring based on race rather than merit. He also condemned government actions under the Biden Administration that he believes exclude non-minority groups from essential services and opportunities, asserting the need for equal treatment under the law across all demographic groups.
Witnesses at the hearing included Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, Harmeet Dhillon, and America First Legal President, Gene Hamilton. Schmitt emphasized the importance of adhering to civil rights laws that advocate for equal treatment and challenged the ongoing implementation of DEI initiatives seen as discriminatory.
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Eric Schmitt Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Eric Schmitt is worth $1.0M, as of July 23rd, 2025. This is the 291st highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Schmitt has approximately $618.2K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Eric Schmitt Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Eric Schmitt:
- S.2278: A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting first responders, and for other purposes.
- S.2269: A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to increase the criminal penalties for assaulting, resisting, or impeding an officer or employee of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
- S.2206: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the limitation on distributions from 529 accounts for qualified higher education expenses.
- S.2067: Rescissions Act of 2025
- S.2002: REMIT Act
- S.1989: Helping Communities with Better Support Act
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Eric Schmitt Fundraising
Eric Schmitt recently disclosed $329.3K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 269th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 89.4% came from individual donors.
Schmitt disclosed $238.4K of spending. This was the 217th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Schmitt disclosed $816.6K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 347th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
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