Derek Schmidt

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to adjust the eligibility for the rural emergency hospital designation under the Medicare program.

The proposal would change the rules for which rural hospitals can qualify as emergency hospitals under Medicare, potentially allowing more small hospitals in remote areas to receive this special designation and the funding that comes with it. This could help rural communities maintain emergency care services by giving their hospitals access to Medicare payments designed to support facilities serving less densely populated regions. The change would primarily affect rural hospital administrators, patients in remote areas who depend on these facilities, and Medicare's budget for rural healthcare.

Criminal History Access Act of 2026

Criminal History Access Act of 2026 This bill authorizes a new type of entity—peace officer standards and training agencies—to access criminal history record information maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The term peace officer standards and training agency means an agency of a state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory that is authorized to set standards for the hiring, training, ethical conduct, and retention of its law enforcement officers through certification, licensing, or other similar qualification processes.

Quindaro Townsite National Historic Landmark Act

This bill would designate the Quindaro Townsite in Kansas as a National Historic Landmark, officially recognizing its historical significance and protecting it from development. The designation would help preserve the site, which has important connections to African American history and the pre-Civil War era, and could make it eligible for federal funding and resources to support historical research and public education about the location.

Restoring Executive Branch Authorities to Oversee Offices of the United States Attorneys Act of 2026

This bill would give the President and the Attorney General more direct control over U.S. Attorneys' offices, likely by removing or reducing protections that currently allow these prosecutors to operate with some independence from political pressure. The change would affect how federal prosecutors investigate and bring cases, potentially making their decisions more responsive to the administration in power. This could impact criminal defendants, crime victims, and the public's confidence in whether federal prosecutions are based on law or politics.

Kelsey Smith Act

The Kelsey Smith Act would require cell phone carriers to provide law enforcement with location information from mobile devices during emergencies without waiting for a court order, allowing police to quickly locate missing or endangered people. The bill aims to speed up rescue efforts in time-sensitive situations like kidnappings or missing persons cases by removing delays that can occur when obtaining traditional legal warrants. This would affect both wireless carriers, who would need to comply with emergency requests, and law enforcement agencies seeking to locate people in danger.

State Partnerships to Enhance Removal of Criminal Aliens Act

This bill would create partnerships between the federal government and state law enforcement agencies to identify and remove immigrants who have committed crimes. It aims to give states more resources and authority to work with federal immigration officials in deporting criminal aliens, potentially affecting both state police departments and immigrants with criminal convictions.

STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act

This bill aims to reduce fraudulent claims and waste in the Medicaid program by strengthening oversight and enforcement mechanisms that states and federal agencies use to catch and punish providers who bill for services they didn't provide or charge for unnecessary care. The legislation would likely affect healthcare providers, state Medicaid agencies, and ultimately taxpayers who fund the program, by making it harder for fraudsters to exploit the system while potentially increasing compliance costs for legitimate providers. By cracking down on fraud, the bill intends to preserve Medicaid funds for eligible patients who actually need coverage.

Peace Officer Standards and Training Agency Information Access Clarification Act

Peace Officer Standards and Training Agency Information Access Clarification Act This bill authorizes a new type of entity—peace officer standards and training agencies—to access criminal history record information maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The term peace officer standards and training agency means an agency of a state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory that is authorized to set standards for the hiring, training, ethical conduct, and retention of its law enforcement officers through certification, licensing, or other similar qualification processes.