
Derek Schmidt
In the House since Jan 3, 2025 (1 term). Current term ends Jan 3, 2027. Born Jan 23, 1968.
Official website · DC office 202-225-6601 · @repderekschmidt
At a glance
Sources: GovInfo Bill Status (Congress.gov data); Voteview roll-call data; FEC. Party-unity counts only votes where the party majority took a side; independents who caucus with Democrats are compared with Democrats.
Bills sponsored
| Bill | Title | Introduced | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 10793 | To modify the authority of Department of Defense for installation support services and intergovernmental support agreements, and for other purposes. Armed Forces and National Security · 0 cosponsors | Oct 9, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. Oct 9, 2026 |
| H.R. 9794 | To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish the Senator Robert J. Dole Greatest Generation Education Program. Armed Forces and National Security · 1 cosponsors | Jul 20, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. Jul 20, 2026 |
| H.R. 9298 | Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act Crime and Law Enforcement · 121 cosponsors | Jun 11, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Jun 11, 2026 |
| H.R. 9108 | To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to adjust the eligibility for the rural emergency hospital designation under the Medicare program. Health · 0 cosponsors | Jun 2, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Jun 2, 2026 |
| H.R. 8352 | Criminal History Access Act of 2026 Law · 1 cosponsors | Apr 16, 2026 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. Oct 14, 2026 |
| H.R. 8276 | Quindaro Townsite National Historic Landmark Act Public Lands and Natural Resources · 2 cosponsors | Apr 14, 2026 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands. Sep 10, 2026 |
| H.R. 8065 | Restoring Executive Branch Authorities to Oversee Offices of the United States Attorneys Act of 2026 Law · 0 cosponsors | Mar 24, 2026 | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 11. Mar 26, 2026 |
| H.R. 7752 | Kelsey Smith Act Crime and Law Enforcement · 3 cosponsors | Mar 2, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Mar 2, 2026 |
| H.R. 7664 | State Partnerships to Enhance Removal of Criminal Aliens Act Immigration · 1 cosponsors | Feb 24, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Feb 24, 2026 |
| 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. Armed Forces and National Security · 1 cosponsors | Dec 10, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Dec 18, 2025 |
| 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. Health · 1 cosponsors | Dec 10, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Dec 10, 2025 |
| H.R. 5977 | Common Repository for Small Businesses Act Armed Forces and National Security · 0 cosponsors | Nov 7, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. Nov 7, 2025 |
| H.R. 5364 | STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act Health · 10 cosponsors | Sep 15, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Sep 15, 2025 |
| H.R. 5211 | Peace Officer Standards and Training Agency Information Access Clarification Act Law · 0 cosponsors | Sep 8, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Sep 8, 2025 |
| 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. Government Operations and Politics · 0 cosponsors | Jul 16, 2025 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Sep 14, 2026 |
| H.R. 4112 | Congressional Review Reform Act of 2025 Congress · 2 cosponsors | Jun 24, 2025 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Jun 24, 2025 |
| H.R. 3825 | Kelsey Smith Act Science, Technology, Communications · 3 cosponsors | Jun 6, 2025 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Jun 6, 2025 |
| H.R. 3502 | Wrongful Injunction Accountability Act Law · 2 cosponsors | May 19, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. May 19, 2025 |
Showing the 18 most recent. Full list: Congress.gov member page. Bill data: GovInfo Bill Status bulk data.
Recent roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 674 S2403 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Retire through Ownership Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 673 HR9497 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Water Resources Development Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 672 HR9340 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Ratepayer Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 671 HJRES213 | On Passage Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision” Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 670 HR10326 | On Passage PROOF Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 669 HR9576 | On Passage National Fraud Enforcement Division Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 668 HR5334 | On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 667 HCONRES93 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 666 HJRES210 | On Passage Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision” Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 665 HR9500 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 664 HR2140 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 663 HR4646 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Whistleblower Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 662 HR8278 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 661 HR2978 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended GUARD Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 660 HRES1530 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334 Result: Passed | Yea |
Source: Voteview (UCLA), built from official House Clerk and Senate roll calls. Full record: GovTrack.
Committees
- House Committee on the Judiciary
- House Committee on Armed Services
- House Committee on Small Business
Source: unitedstates/congress-legislators committee membership
Earmarks (Community Project Funding / Congressionally Directed Spending)
Draft: project-level earmark requests are not loaded yet. Members post their requests publicly; see the House Appropriations Committee list and the member's own website.
Sources: House Appropriations Committee · member website
Campaign money
Source: FEC candidate summary, H4KS02164, coverage through Oct 14, 2026. Top donors: OpenSecrets.
Positions and background
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Data refreshed Oct 29, 2026.