Schmidt Votes to Continue Spending Reforms

March 11, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC : Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) released the following statement after voting today in favor of H.R. 1968 , which freezes federal discretionary spending through September 30, 2025. “Federal spending has grown unsustainably in recent years and has exploded since the pandemic,” Congressman Schmidt said . “Our national debt is more than $36 trillion. I told Kansans that as their congressman, I will be part of the solution to this serious problem – and this bill is a small step in the right direction. This bill freezes federal spending slightly below current levels to prevent a costly government shutdown that would delay or derail the America First agenda that Kansans voted for by a large margin. Enacting this bill is important to make clear we are serious about reforming how Washington does business.” ### Issues : Congress Economy