Senator Schmitt, Senator Sinema, Introduce The Commercial SPACE Leadership Act
The bipartisan bill is supported by the Commercial Spaceflight Federation, Virgin Galactic, Blue Origin, and SpaceX. WASHINGTON – Recently, Senator Eric Schmitt, Ranking Member of the Space and Science Subcommittee of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, along with Chair Senator Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ), introduced the Commercial Standards Paramount to Accelerating Cosmic Exploration (SPACE) Leadership Act providing a critical extension of […]
Senator Schmitt, Joined by Senator Ernst, Introduces Amendment to Prohibit Use of Federal Funds to Suppress Free Speech
WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Eric Schmitt, joined by Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), introduced an amendment to the government spending package to prohibit the use of funds to label speech as disinformation or misinformation or to coerce online platforms to alter, remove, restrict, or suppress speech: “As Attorney General of Missouri, I filed one of the most […]
Senators Schmitt, Vance, and Rubio Introduce the William S. Knudsen Defense Remobilization Act
WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Eric Schmitt, alongside Senator JD Vance (R-OH), and Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), introduced the William S. Knudsen Defense Remobilization Act to identify the regulatory barriers that reduce America’s industrial capacity and develop a national strategy to remobilize defense production: “As the United States faces the existential threat of a rapidly modernizing military by the People’s […]
Senators Schmitt, Duckworth and Reps. Hill, Caraveo Introduce the Taiwan and America Space Assistance Act of 2024
WASHINGTON – Today Senators Eric Schmitt and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and Representatives French Hill (AR-02) and Yadira Caraveo (CO-08) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Taiwan and America Space Assistance Act of 2024 – otherwise known as the TASA Act – to help address current gaps in our nation’s ability to further cooperate with and support Taiwan’s efforts in space: “As the world and technology have advanced […]
Senator Schmitt, Senator Ossoff Introduce Bipartisan Military Spouse Job Continuity Act
WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Eric Schmitt, alongside Senator John Ossoff (D-GA), introduced the bipartisan Military Spouse Job Continuity Act to support our nation’s veterans and their families. “Service members have dedicated their lives to our country – we should continue to find ways to make their lives easier. I’m proud to lead with Senator Ossoff on a bill […]
Senator Schmitt Introduces Amendment to Limit the NTIA’s Ability to Fund Orwellian “Algorithmic Justice” Bureaucracy Hidden in Government Funding Bill
WASHNGTON – Today, Senator Eric Schmitt introduced an amendment to cut the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) ability to fund Orwellian “algorithmic justice” bureaucracy with funding meant for broadband development: “A bloated bureaucracy is the kiss of death when it comes to fiscally responsible practices, and the NTIA’s outlandish request of $337 million for which they have not justified every […]
Senator Schmitt Features Kari Luther Rosbeck, President and CEO of TSC Alliance, as Guest for State of the Union
WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Eric Schmitt announced that the President and CEO of the TSC Alliance, Kari Luther Rosbeck, will be appearing as his guest of honor to the State of the Union address: “My son, Stephen, was born with tuberous sclerosis complex, a rare genetic disease that causes tumors on his major organs. Kari has been a great friend and has worked tirelessly to raise awareness for […]
Senator Schmitt Speaks on Senate Floor Urging Passage of RECA for Those Impacted by Manhattan Project Radiation
WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Eric Schmitt spoke on the Senate floor urging passage of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act to compensate those impacted by Manhattan Project nuclear waste: WATCH HERE BACKGROUND:
Senator Schmitt Demands Department of Defense Action Regarding Ongoing Harassment of Filipino Ships in South China Sea
WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Eric Schmitt sent a letter to the Secretary of Defense to call for Department of Defense assistance to the Philippines in response to the escalating harassment campaign by the Chinese Coast Guard and maritime militias at the direction of the Chinese Communist Party: “We must project strength, not only to send a message to our adversaries, but […]
Senator Schmitt, Senator Murray, and Reps. Sewell, Moylan Introduce New Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Improve Financial Literacy Training for Servicemembers
The SMART Save Act makes long overdue updates to improve DoD’s financial literacy training program, better preparing servicemembers and their families for their transition to civilian life. WASHNGTON – Today, Senator Eric Schmitt along with Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), U.S. Representative Terri Sewell (D-AL-07), and Delegate James Moylan (R-Guam), introduced the bipartisan Servicemembers Are Ready To […]