Missouri U.S. Senator (Class 3) — Eric Schmitt
Eric Schmitt is a Republican U.S. Senator from Missouri serving since January 3, 2023. Born in 1975 in Bridgeton, Missouri, Schmitt is a former attorney who served as Missouri's 43rd Attorney General (2019-2023) before his election to the Senate. He has focused his Senate career on public safety, combating the opioid crisis, and advancing conservative economic policies.
Crack down on crime and drug abuse, particularly fentanyl
Status: ongoing
Schmitt has cosponsored multiple bipartisan bills addressing the opioid crisis. He cosponsored the HALT Fentanyl Act (introduced January 30, 2025) to permanently classify fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs, and the Nitazene Control Act (introduced October 30, 2025) to schedule nitazenes as Schedule I drugs. As Attorney General, he led the Safer Streets Initiative and Cold Case Unit. In the Senate, he has introduced legislation to address fentanyl trafficking and protect parental rights in education.
Defend police and oppose defunding
Status: ongoing
In his November 2022 victory speech, Schmitt stated: "I believe in an America where moms and dads can raise their kids without worrying about fentanyl and crime — and where we defend the police, not defund the police." He has continued to voice strong support for law enforcement in the Senate, including sponsoring resolutions honoring fallen police officers. In February 2026, he called federal immigration agents and border patrol "American heroes."
Hold Biden administration accountable through legal challenges
Status: ongoing
Schmitt made legal challenges to the Biden administration a major theme of his 2022 Senate campaign. Since taking office, he has introduced amendments to eliminate funding for certain entities (S.Amdt.4241 to eliminate National Endowment for Democracy funding, January 30, 2026) and continues to file legislation opposing federal policies he views as overreach. He introduced S.4277 to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (March 27, 2026) and sponsored the Taiwan and American Space Assistance Act.
Reduce government overreach and protect free speech
Status: ongoing
As a senator, Schmitt has introduced legislation to protect freedom of speech online and root out what he views as government overreach. He cosponsored the social media censorship lawsuit (Louisiana and Missouri v. Biden) filed as Attorney General, which challenged alleged government coercion of social media platforms. In April 2025, he filed a bill to make Easter Monday a federal holiday as a cultural preservation measure.