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REPUBLICAN
U.S. Representative · Kansas 2nd District
Derek
Schmidt
Terms served
House
Years in Congress
Since 2025
Bills sponsored
All time
Bills cosponsored
All time
Current staff
Personal office
Career staff alumni
Distinct people
% with party
Voting record pending
Chapter I
Legislative Activity
Sponsored: 14 bills all time · Cosponsored: 276 bills all time. Showing sponsored bills in the 119th Congress.
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Chapter II
Committees
11 assignments across 1 congress
119th Congress
House
Military Personnel
MemberReadiness
MemberTactical Air and Land Forces
MemberInnovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development
MemberRural Development, Energy, and Supply Chains
MemberImmigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement
MemberOversight
MemberThe Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust
MemberChapter III
Office & Staff
Current personal office roster · 13 staffers · 3 interns
Staff · 13· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clint M. Blaes | LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR | Jan 3, 2025 to Present | |
| Niomi L. Burget | CONSTITUENT SERVICES DIRECTOR | Jan 3, 2025 to Present | |
| Jacob T. Cochran | DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE | Jan 3, 2025 to Present | |
| Gabriel L. Elliott | DISTRICT PROJECT MANAGER | Jan 20, 2026 to Present | |
| Noah G. Enders | LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Sep 8, 2025 to Present | |
| John H. Gardner | NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR | Jan 15, 2026 to Present | |
| Violet R. Hibbard | SCHEDULER | Feb 1, 2026 to Present | |
| Eric W. Montgomery | SENIOR ADVISOR | Jan 3, 2025 to Present | |
| Frances R. Oleen | DISTRICT DIRECTOR | Jan 3, 2025 to Present | |
| Krisann A. Pearce | CHIEF OF STAFF | Jan 3, 2025 to Present | |
| John Pirsos | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | Apr 13, 2026 to Present | |
| William R. Prescott | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | Jul 25, 2025 to Present | |
| Amanda F. Walker | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Jan 3, 2025 to Present |
Interns · 3· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brayden C. FrazierIntern | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jun 2, 2026 to Present | |
| Ryan J. MannIntern | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 27, 2026 to Present | |
| Esmeralda StadthagenIntern | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 27, 2026 to Present |
Chapter IV
Staff Alumni
Former personal office staff · 6 staffers · 3 interns
Alumni staff · 6· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Askew | CASEWORKER | Jan 3, 2025 to Apr 27, 2026 | |
| Molly J. Harrington | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | Jan 3, 2025 to Jan 30, 2026 | |
| Alex M. Johnson | PRESS SECRETARY | Oct 1, 2025 to Mar 20, 2026 | |
| Reilly E. Richardson | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | Jan 3, 2025 to Aug 31, 2025 | |
| Caleb A. Stout | LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT | Jan 5, 2026 to Jun 19, 2026 | |
| Logan J. Whelchel | MILITARY LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Feb 1, 2025 to Jan 4, 2026 |
Alumni interns · 3· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayaz U. Alam | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 2, 2025 to Aug 1, 2025 | |
| Jackson L. McKechnie | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 2, 2025 to Aug 1, 2025 | |
| Halle Williams | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 2, 2025 to Aug 1, 2025 |
Chapter V
Travel & Disclosures
1 trip · $0 combined disclosed value.
Chapter VI
Tenure
Member terms in Congress.