U.S. House · Kansas District 2

Rep. Derek Larkin Schmidt

U.S. Representative · Kansas District 2

Republican1.3 yrs · 1st term

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Office & Term

DistrictKansas's 2nd Congressional District

RepresentingKansas

Term startedJanuary 3, 2025

Term endsJanuary 3, 2027

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1223 Longworth House Office Building

Washington, DC 20515-1602

202-225-6601

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Social Media

Twitter / X@repderekschmidt

Service HistoryGovTrack

1Total year

1Term served

2025First elected

House · current2025–2027

1st term· 2025–2027 · 1 yr in

BackgroundWikidata

Born January 23, 1968 in Independence. Background: politician, lawyer.

BornJan 23, 1968 (age 58)

BirthplaceIndependence

EducationIndependence USD 446Independence Community CollegeUniversity of Kansas School of LawUniversity of LeicesterGeorgetown University Law CenterUniversity of Kansas

Prior Careerpoliticianlawyermember of the State Senate of KansasKansas Attorney Generalmember of the United States House of Representatives

Recent Votes119th Congress · GovTrack

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S. 4465: A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.

Apr 30

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H.R. 7567: Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

Apr 30

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On Motion to Recommit: H.R. 7567: Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

Apr 30

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H.Amdt. 207 (Spartz) to H.R. 7567: To remove costly, overreaching emissions mandates on farm equipment that drives up expenses for farmers and consumers.

Apr 30

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H.Amdt. 206 (Self) to H.R. 7567: To add "soda" to the definition of ineligible items and defines soda as a carbonated beverage containing more than 1 gram of added sugar, artificial sweetener, or flavoring per serving.

Apr 30

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H.Amdt. 202 (Scholten) to H.R. 7567: To revise the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority program to provide federal support for sustainable agriculture and innovative sustainability solutions.

Apr 30

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H.Amdt. 200 (Moore) to H.R. 7567: To preserve greyhound racing operations in West Virginia.

Apr 30

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H.Amdt. 196 (Luna) to H.R. 7567: To strike section 10205 (relating to uniformity of pesticide labeling), section 10206 (relating to authority of States), and section 10207 (relating to lawful use of authorized pesticides).

Apr 30

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Campaign Finance

2025–2026 election cycle

Pro-Israel PAC Funding

$48,008

from FEC filings

PAC & Big-Donor Funded

4.3% from small donors · FEC

$989,112

Total Raised

$339,810

Total Spent

$687,803

Cash on Hand

Pro-Israel PAC Funding Breakdown

Contributing PACs (1)

AIPAC PAC

$48,008

Source: FEC filings. PAC data via Schedule B, IE data via Schedule E (support only). Tracks 20+ pro-Israel PACs.

Where the money comes from

Small donors (<$200)$42,813 (4.3%)

Individuals giving under $200

Large individual donors$562,469 (56.9%)

Individuals giving $200+, publicly disclosed

PACs & Committees$341,000 (34.5%)

PACs, corporations, unions & outside groups

Top PAC & Organization Donors

2025–2026

WINRED

PAC

$53,019

DEREK SCHMIDT VICTORY FUND

PAC

$17,346

AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE PAC

PAC

$13,500

POET PAC

PAC

$10,000

WINE AND SPIRITS WHOLESALERS OF AMERICA, INC. PAC

PAC

$9,000

Top Individual Contributors

2025–2026

HEITZ, MARK V.

RETIRED · RETIRED

$10,000

HOWE, SHELLEY

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEEER · SELF

$7,000

HOWE, H. EVAN

LAWYER · KS STATE BANK

$7,000

WEBB, STACEY

HOMEMAKER · SELF

$7,000

WEBB, RICHARD B.

CEO · WATCO COMPANIES

$7,000

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Follow the Money

Who funds your rep, and how they vote on those issues

🌍Foreign Policy

$14K from PACs

Top Donors

AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE PAC

$14K

How They Voted (1 vote)

S. 4465: A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.Yea

1Y / 0N

💻Tech & Privacy

$10K from PACs

Top Donors

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. PAC

$5K

NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION PAC

$5K

How They Voted (1 vote)

Accountability Scorecard

99%

Attendance

455 of 459 votes

0 / 11

Bills Enacted

0% enacted (119th Congress)

86%

Votes w/ Majority

85 of 99 recent votes

Center

Ideology

Political Position (GovTrack Analysis)

Ideology59/100

LiberalConservative

Leadership3/100

FollowerLeader

Stock Trading Disclosures

No recent stock trading disclosures found in our database. Members of Congress are required to report securities transactions within 45 days.

House Disclosures Capitol Trades

Members must report trades under the STOCK Act (2012).

Interest Group Ratings

Heritage Action

83%

Fiscal · 2026

League of Conservation Voters

Environment · 2025

Ratings sourced from public scorecards published by each organization

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