Friends,
With the end of the year swiftly approaching, Congress is working to finish legislation that will be helpful for Kansans.
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As a member of the House Committee on Small Business and the Main Street Caucus, I was pleased to join my House colleagues in passing two bills I cosponsored that will work to cut burdensome regulations for small businesses across the country. The Small Business Regulatory Reduction Act (H.R. 2965) and DUMP Red Tape Act (H.R. 4305) are two common sense bills that will help small businesses thrive and get government out of the way to allow businesses to focus on best serving their customers.
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On Thursday, I partnered with Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) to introduce the National Strategy for Combatting Scams Act (H.R. 6425). Our bill would require coordination among the numerous federal agencies that have jurisdiction over different aspects of fraud and scam prevention. It would also would require federal agencies to improve anti-scam coordination with state and local authorities. As a former attorney general, nothing makes my blood boil more than individuals who take advantage of stealing billions of dollars each year from vulnerable Americans. I also cosponsored the STOP Scams Against Seniors Act (H.R. 6426), which would authorize federal grants to establish Elder Justice Task Forces to help local, state, and federal agencies work together to investigate and prosecute scammers. To recognize the consistent work needed to combat scams, I also cosponsored H.Res.931 which would designate December 4 as “National Scam Prevention Day.”
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As we approach the holiday season, I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to continue delivering for the American people. Congress still has work to do, and I am ready to serve the needs of Kansans.
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My team stands ready to help Kansans in the Second Congressional District who are dealing with unresolved federal issues. This includes assistance with the VA, Social Security, the IRS, and other federal agencies.
If you are experiencing an issue with a federal agency and need assistance, please call my office at (785) 205-5253 or fill out the form on our website.
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I always appreciate the opportunity to visit with Kansans in Washington. This week, I sat down with a group of teachers from Topeka West High School before their Capitol tour, met with the Montgomery County Administrator and Emergency Management Director, and spoke with two students from Wichita State University in D.C. presenting their research. Thank you all for stopping by!
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As always, my office is here to serve you. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have. Be sure to also follow me on social media at the links below for timely updates from my office.
It’s a tremendous honor to represent our Second Congressional District in Congress!
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Derek Schmidt
Member of Congress
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Washington D.C. Office
1223 Longworth
House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
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Topeka Office
3550 SW 5th St.
Suite B
Topeka, KS 66606
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Pittsburg Office
402 North Broadway St.
Suite B
Pittsburg, KS 66762
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