Senator Schmitt Demands Answers from Norfolk Southern CEO, Other Witnesses in Senate Commerce Hearing
WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Schmitt questioned the CEO of Norfolk Southern on the disaster that has effected the lives of thousands of people in East Palestine, Ohio and also called out the Biden administration for ignoring blue collar towns across America. Watch the full questioning by clicking here. Senator Schmitt’s opening remarks as delivered: East Palestine […]
Senator Schmitt Questions Biden Military Officials on Military Recruitment, DEI Initiatives
WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Schmitt questioned Biden military officials from the Army, Navy, and Air Force about lagging recruitment, specifically about funding for and deployment of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and trainings. Watch the full questioning by clicking here. Senator Schmitt’s opening remarks as delivered: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I suppose what you’re hearing today […]
Senator Schmitt Demands Answers from Defense Secretary Austin on DOD’s Prioritization of DEI over Military Preparedness
WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Eric Schmitt sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin demanding answers on the Department of Defense’s expenditures and prioritization of diversity, equity, and inclusion positions within the United States Military: “America’s adversaries will not be defeated by spending six figures to hire DEI administrators. The Department of Defense’s prioritization of […]
Senator Schmitt Statement on Killing of Hermann Police Officer
WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Eric Schmitt released the following statement after a Hermann, Missouri police officer was killed and another seriously injured last night: “Last night was a truly tragic night as Detective Sergeant Mason Griffith of the Hermann Police Department was shot and killed while another officer was wounded. My thoughts and prayers go out […]
Senator Schmitt Statement on Biden’s Out of Touch Budget Request
WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Eric Schmitt released the following statement on President Biden’s out-of-touch budget request: “Any budget request that focuses on tax hikes and more spending rather than cutting spending and easing the economic burden on this country is deeply unserious – this budget doesn’t have an ounce of serious proposals in it. The federal government doesn’t […]
Senator Schmitt Issues Statement on Gigi Sohn Withdrawing Her Nomination to the FCC
WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Eric Schmitt released the following statement on Gigi Sohn withdrawingher nomination to the Federal Communications Commission: “Gigi Sohn is not only beholden to some of the largest big tech companies in the world, but her past statements prove that she’s nothing more than a partisan that doesn’t belong anywhere near an agency […]
Senator Schmitt Statement on Today’s Supreme Court Arguments in Student Loan Debt Case
WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Eric Schmitt released the following statement before Joseph R. Biden v. Nebraska is set to be argued before the Supreme Court of the United States. “The President of the United States has no authority to unilaterally cancel nearly a trillion dollars of student loan debt. This action by the Biden Administration is a slap […]
Senator Schmitt Named Ranking Member of Subcommittee on Space and Sciences in Commerce Committee
WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Eric Schmitt released the following statement on being named Ranking Member of Subcommittee on Space and Sciences within the Commerce Committee: “I am honored to serve as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Space and Sciences within the Senate Commerce Committee, along with multiple other subcommittee assignments. Ensuring that the United States […]
Senator Schmitt Statement on Loss of Kansas City Police Officer
WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Eric Schmitt released the following statement on the loss of a Kansas City police officer, their canine partner, and a nearby pedestrian: “Truly horrible news coming out of Kansas City last night as we learn of the death of a Kansas City police officer, their canine partner, and a pedestrian at the scene. This […]
Senator Schmitt Cosponsors Legislation Defending Americans from Chinese Espionage
WASHINGTON – Last week, Senator Eric Schmitt cosponsored Senator Ted Cruz’s (R-TX) Protecting America from Spies (SPIES) Act and the Protecting Military Installations and Ranges Act in order to prevent China and other foreign adversaries’ covert activities in the United States: “China is undoubtedly our largest adversary when it comes to keeping Americans safe and promoting […]