Us Senator Eric Schmitt (mo)
Recent News About Us Senator Eric Schmitt (mo)
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Senator Schmitt congratulates Trump on election victory
Tonight, Senator Eric Schmitt issued a statement following President Trump's election victory.
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Senators demand answers from FBI Director over handling of child sexual abuse cases
Recently, Senator Eric Schmitt, alongside ten other Senate Republican colleagues, addressed a letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray. The letter pertains to the findings of a Department of Justice’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG) audit on the FBI's handling of child sexual abuse cases.
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Schmitt and Wicker tour NGA and Boeing facilities; host defense supplier roundtable
Senators Eric Schmitt and Roger Wicker recently visited the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and Boeing facilities in St. Louis. The visit included a tour of NGA's current headquarters, a look at their new campus under construction in North St. Louis, and an inspection of Boeing Defense’s production facility in Hazelwood.
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President Biden signs Launch Communications Act into law
Senator Eric Schmitt announced that President Joe Biden has signed S.1648, The Launch Communications Act, into law. This legislation, introduced by Senators Schmitt and John Hickenlooper (D-CO) last year, aims to establish a new process for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to issue spectrum licenses for commercial space launches. The updated process is designed to reduce regulatory paperwork and improve interagency coordination over spectrum frequencies while protecting federal users.
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Senator Schmitt introduces bill targeting student visas for CCP members
Senator Eric Schmitt has introduced The Protecting Higher Education from the Chinese Communist Party Act, which aims to ban members of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and their relatives from receiving student visas to American universities.
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Senate passes Senator Schmitt's ENABLE Act ensuring continued support for disabled Americans
Today, Senator Eric Schmitt’s Ensuring Nationwide Access to Better Life Experience (ENABLE) Act passed the United States Senate. The ENABLE Act extends several provisions relating to ABLE accounts that were set to expire in 2025. The bill was introduced in June, led by Senator Schmitt and Senator Casey, with Senators Boozman, Welch, Kaine, Van Hollen, Tuberville, Britt, Mullin, Cotton, Wyden, Klobuchar, Lee, Coons, Ossoff, Padilla, Cardin, Cornyn, Moran, Carper and Tillis co-sponsoring the bill.
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Launch Communications Act passes House; awaits President Biden's signature
Senator Eric Schmitt applauded the House of Representatives' passage of S.1648, The Launch Communications Act, a bill introduced by Schmitt and Senator John Hickenlooper (D-CO) that passed the Senate late last year. The bill now heads to President Biden’s desk. This is the first bill that Senator Schmitt has introduced that has passed both chambers.
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Bipartisan senators introduce bill mandating updated FDA drug testing protocols
This week, U.S. Senators Eric Schmitt (R-MO) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) led a bipartisan group of Senators in introducing the FDA Modernization Act 3.0, a bill aimed at directing the FDA to implement the previously passed FDA Modernization Act 2.0 (FDAMA 2.0). The legislation seeks to modernize drug testing protocols and improve patient outcomes.
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Senators call for return to regular order in legislative process
Senators Eric Schmitt and Chuck Grassley have called on their fellow Senate Republicans to return to regular order in the legislative process. In a letter addressed to the Senate Republican Conference, they urged for reforms in how major pieces of legislation are debated, particularly criticizing the current amendment process.
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USAF approves Whiteman AFB as second operating base for B-21 Raider
Recently, the United States Air Force approved Whiteman Air Force Base as the second operating base for the upcoming B-21 Raider, which will eventually replace the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber.
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Senator Schmitt joins bipartisan delegation visiting Japan and South Korea
Recently, Senator Eric Schmitt joined a bipartisan group of Senators on a Congressional Delegation to Asia, specifically Japan and South Korea, to better understand how the United States can continue to work with partners in the Indo-Pacific. This comes as China becomes an increasing threat to those countries and the United States.
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Senator Schmitt requests renewed focus on Chinese economic threats
Senator Schmitt sends letter to Joint Economic Committee chairman, vice chairman requesting Chinese economic report
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Senator Schmitt celebrates Missouri athletes at 2024 Paris Paralympic Games
Senator Eric Schmitt has extended his congratulations to Missouri athletes set to represent the United States in the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. In a letter addressed to these athletes, Senator Schmitt expressed his pride and support.
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Senator Schmitt seeks answers from Meta and Google on free speech suppression ahead of elections
Recently, Senator Eric Schmitt sent a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Google CEO Sundar Pichai regarding the increasing attacks facilitated by these companies' platforms on Americans' freedom of speech and other First Amendment rights.
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Senator Schmitt introduces act enhancing event management at Gateway Arch National Park
Today, Senator Eric Schmitt and Representative Ann Wagner introduced the Gateway Partnership Act in Washington. The proposed legislation aims to allow the Gateway Arch National Park to enter into a cooperative agreement with their philanthropic partner, the Gateway Arch Park Foundation, to better manage and host private events for the broader St. Louis community.
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Senator Schmitt unveils plan to make St. Louis a national geospatial hub
Earlier today, Senator Eric Schmitt hosted a roundtable with industry leaders in geospatial technologies and unveiled his plan to attract more talent to St. Louis and transform the city into the geospatial hub of the country.
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Senator Schmitt criticizes Treasury’s plan for pandemic fund allocation
Senator Eric Schmitt has addressed a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen concerning the proposed allocation of $667 million of taxpayer money to The Pandemic Fund. This fund is a financial intermediary housed by the World Bank and established by the World Health Organization (WHO).
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Senator Schmitt seeks DOD briefing on South China Sea tensions
Recently, Senator Eric Schmitt called on Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin for answers regarding the escalating tensions between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea.
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Senator Schmitt criticizes Kansas City's adoption of green building codes
Senator Schmitt sends letter to Kansas City Council regarding council’s adoption of green building codes
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Senate Commerce Committee passes amendment addressing telecom network security
WASHINGTON – Senator Eric Schmitt released a statement today following the Senate Commerce Committee's passage of an amendment he authored. The amendment aims to address delays in fully funding the Rip and Replace program, which seeks to remove Chinese telecommunications equipment from U.S. networks.