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 […]
Senator Schmitt Statement on Leader McConnell Stepping Down as Minority Leader
WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Eric Schmitt released a statement following the news that Leader McConnell is stepping down as Senate Minority Leader: “I thank Leader McConnell for his decades of service in leadership in the United States Senate. Much will be said in the coming weeks and months, but Republicans must now look to the future […]
Senators Schmitt and Peters Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Bolster America’s AI Workforce
WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Eric Schmitt and Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) introduced the AI and Critical Technology Workforce Framework Act, which would strengthen America’s workforce pipeline in artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and other critical technologies and ensure that these jobs are kept in the United States rather than being outsourced to other countries: “I’m proud to introduce the AI […]
Senator Schmitt Statement on Foreign Aid Supplemental Bill
WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Eric Schmitt released a statement following Chuck Schumer’s actions to ram a massive spending bill through the Senate in the early morning hours with little debate, and no transparency: “This entire process has been an unmitigated disaster. I’ve said for months and months that each of the funding requests should be separate […]