Derek Schmidt

I am honored to receive the Guardian of Seniors’ Rights award from the 60Plus Association. I’ll always stand up for our seniors, fighting to fully fund Social Security and deliver meaningful tax relief so they can keep more of what they’ve earned. Thank you for this recognition

This weekend, we honor National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend - a time to remember the courageous men and women who have given their lives in service to others. We are deeply grateful to the firefighters who put themselves in harm’s way every day to protect our

Lupus is a devastating disease that affects individuals and families across the U.S. I appreciated the chance to meet with constituents active with the Lupus Foundation of America and learn more about how we can better support people affected.

I appreciated the opportunity to meet with the Kansas Association of School Boards to discuss key issues facing our schools. We talked about the importance of fully supporting students with disabilities and ensuring schools have the resources they need to succeed. We also

Nurse anesthetist shortages are a real challenge for hospitals across Kansas, especially in rural communities. I appreciated meeting with the Kansas Association of Nurse Anesthetists to hear their perspective and discuss ways to better support the workforce and strengthen access