Mr. President, reserving the right to object. My bill is simple. It should be a really uncontroversial purpose codifying the National Fraud Enforcement Group. It has done remarkable work protecting American taxpayer dollars. And by the way, this wouldn't survive. This isn't just for this administration--beyond it. It would be great if a Democrat President somewhere down the road was focused on this with an existing National Fraud Enforcement Division. But the proposed amendment deals with a completely different topic.
2026 MidtermsSolid SeatR+21$2.1M raised
Eric Schmitt
Senator · Missouri · Republican
Eric Schmitt
Senate Floor
Recent comments in the Senate
Mr. President, the Federal Government has become a gold mine for fraudsters. Just last week, we saw that one health insurance marketplace had over 700,000 fraudsters and over $2 billion in fraud. In the 6 months since President Trump tapped Vice President Vance to lead the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, Federal investigators have uncovered more than $200 billion in fraud against the American taxpayer. Think about that--hundreds of billions of dollars stolen from hard-working Americans every single year. The fraud is egregious, and it is systemic. Consider New York City.
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.
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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