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From the office of Congressman Derek Schmidt

Teri Hansen

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From the office of Congressman Derek Schmidt

Congressman Derek Schmidt's has recently been focused primarily on his efforts to support small businesses and main street interests as a member of the House Committee on Small Business. He has traveled to Topeka to meet with the Greater Topeka Partnership, which brought together the Topeka Chamber, Downtown Topeka, GO Topeka, and Visit Topeka under one organization that aimed at improving the local business climate. During his visit, he engaged with small business owners, local officials, farmers, and other stakeholders to discuss legislative priorities that affected their operations.

Supporting Main Street Business:

  • Schmidt, as a member of the House Committee on Small Business, is advocating for main street interests in Washington
  • He traveled to Topeka to meet with the Greater Topeka Partnership and local small business owners, farmers, and officials
  • Discussed how the Partnership brings together the Topeka Chamber, Downtown Topeka, GO Topeka, and Visit Topeka under one organization to improve the business climate

Small Business Advocacy:

  • Schmidt hosted a roundtable with the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) to discuss the positive impact of the "One Big, Beautiful Bill" and its role in continuing to support American small business
  • NFIB works to be a voice for small business entrepreneurs

Legislative Focus:

  • The email mentions legislative issues affecting small businesses, including making the Section 199A Qualified Business Income Deduction permanent
  • Notes that if Congress fails to extend this provision, small businesses in the district would face significant tax increases
  • References the Death Tax relief, which is important to family-owned farms in Kansas

Peace Through Strength:

  • Schmidt discusses foreign policy, mentioning his support for President Trump's meetings with world leaders including Russian President Putin, Ukrainian President Zelensky, and European NATO leaders
  • Includes coverage of Trump-Zelensky meetings and discussions about the Russia-Ukraine conflict

Military and Defense:

  • References Congress's role in restoring America's strength through support for the military
  • Mentions the annual National Defense Authorization Act and its importance for military readiness