Schmitt, Eric

Eric Schmitt is a Republican senator from Missouri who has held two key leadership positions in the Senate. He serves as Vice Chair of the Joint Economic Committee, which examines economic policy and fiscal matters, and as Chair of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, which oversees constitutional law and related oversight issues. In his subcommittee role, Schmitt has convened hearings on topics including sanctuary city policies, politically motivated violence, diversity and inclusion programs, and birthright citizenship.

Schmitt brings substantial legal and executive experience to these positions. Before entering the U.S. Senate in 2023, he served as Missouri's 43rd Attorney General from 2019 to 2023 and as the state's 46th Treasurer from 2017 to 2019. Earlier, he represented Missouri's 15th Senate District from 2009 to 2017, where he championed major tax cuts and led bipartisan efforts to eliminate traffic ticket quotas. He holds a law degree from Saint Louis University and a bachelor's degree in political science from Truman State University.

As a senator, Schmitt has focused on constitutional issues, government accountability, and economic policy. His legislative priorities include protecting free speech, reducing government overreach, and addressing what he views as federal overreach. He serves on multiple committees including Armed Services and Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and has been active in introducing legislation on topics ranging from agricultural research to space policy. His work reflects a conservative constitutional approach, particularly regarding executive power and federalism.