Biography & Current Office
Background & current office
Derek Schmidt is the Republican U.S. representative for Kansas’s 2nd District, serving since January 3, 2025. His official biography records 12 years as Kansas attorney general and earlier service in the Kansas Senate, including as majority leader.
The House Clerk currently lists Schmidt on Armed Services, Small Business, and Judiciary. These roles are presented as sourced institutional context, not as a claim rating.
Editorial research reviewed: August 23, 2026. Public-record fields continue to refresh independently from official chamber sources.
Public record
Current seat & contact information
- Chamber
- U.S. House of Representatives
- Representation
- Kansas · District 2
- Party
- Republican
- Birth date
- January 23, 1968
- Washington phone
- (202) 225-6601
- Office
- 1223 Longworth House Office Building Washington DC 20515-1602
Committees & Leadership
Current leadership and reviewed committee roles
Reviewed committee assignments
- House Committee on Armed Services
- House Committee on Small Business
- House Committee on the Judiciary
Recent Recorded Votes
Official recorded-vote record
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Sponsored/Cosponsored & Curated Notable Legislation
Legislation & official congressional activity
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Claims & Evidence
Evidence tracker
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