Mr. President, I rise today to honor one of the greatest teams to ever wear the black and gold, the 1960 Missouri Tigers. They finished 11 and 0. They conquered the Big Eight. They defeated the Navy Midshipmen 21 to 14 in the Orange Bowl in Florida. But their greatness can't be measured by their record alone; their story is about something deeper--perseverance after humiliation, accountability in the face of injustice, and the integrity of men who kept their word. To understand what they accomplished, we must go back 2 years.
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Eric Schmitt
Senator · Missouri · Republican
Eric Schmitt
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Recent comments in the Senate
Mr. President, well, game time--we are about ready to take up a bill, potentially, that deals with a situation that I think should be and is near and dear to the hearts of all our constituents. And this is not a partisan issue. This is about a uniquely American institution: college sports. College sports are at a tipping point, in a place that they have never been before, because over the last decade or so, and in the course of litigation, no rules can be enforced.
Madam President, reserving the right to object. I have been advised to address this so-called Delaney Hall Closure Act. My colleague's bill, though, really doesn't do anything to address the issues that he has raised. He doesn't hire a single doctor. He doesn't ask a single nurse. It doesn't require a single inspection. It simply orders the Department of Homeland Security to close Delaney Hall, cancel its contract, and permanently prevent ICE from using the facility again. Two pages, three commands: Close it, cancel it, never open it again. That is abolition with a short title.
Biography
Eric Schmitt, a former small business attorney and state treasurer, was elected as U.S. Senator for Missouri in 2022. He focuses on strengthening public safety, reducing government overreach, and supporting economic growth. Senator Schmitt has played a leading role on the Senate Judiciary Committee and introduced legislation to address fentanyl trafficking and protect parental rights in education. Through a pragmatic and direct approach, he works to advance policies that reflect the priorities of Missouri families and businesses.
Education
- J.D., Saint Louis University School of Law, Saint Louis, MO2000
- B.A. in Political Science, Truman State University, Kirksville, MO1997
Professional History
U.S. Senator
2023-PresentRepresenting Missouri in the Senate
Attorney General of Missouri
2019–23State Treasurer of Missouri
2017–19Member, Missouri Senate
2009–17Alderman, Glendale, Mo
2005–08Lawyer
Policy Focus
Health12%
Government Operations and Politics8%
Science, Technology, Communications7%
Taxation5%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Eric Schmitt's record in Congress.
COVID-19 Lawsuit Leadership
Led Missouri's legal challenge against federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates as Attorney General.
Religious Freedom Protection
Filed and won lawsuits defending religious institutions' rights to remain open during pandemic restrictions.
Human Trafficking Prevention
Launched and expanded Missouri's SAFE Kit Initiative to address and process untested rape kits.
Tax Relief Legislation
Sponsored and helped pass Missouri's largest income tax cut while serving as State Treasurer.
Committee Assignments
View details →- Joint Economic CommitteeVice Chairman
- Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- Senate Committee on the Judiciary
- Senate Committee on Armed Services
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