Metro East Sun

Representative Kevin Schmidt shared, "I’m pleased to share that eight of my cosponsored bills successfully passed the House and are moving on to the Senate."

Schmidt invites the community to engage with him at the "Coffee and Conversation" event, emphasizing the importance of direct feedback from residents.

Regarding the passage of HB 4350, the Child Abuse Notice Act, Schmidt stated, "This legislation...aims to raise awareness about child abuse and provide essential resources for reporting such incidents."

Schmidt highlighted his commitment to supporting women and families through various bills addressing healthcare access, caregiver support, and protection for pregnant women.

Expressing his dedication to education reform, Schmidt emphasized the importance of improving education outcomes and access to quality learning experiences for students in Illinois.

Introducing HB 4128, the Veterans Day Paid Leave Act, Schmidt emphasized the importance of honoring and supporting veterans by granting them a paid day off on Veterans Day.

Schmidt expressed his dedication to combating food insecurity by providing resources for local food pantries and donating his legislative pay raise to community outreach efforts.

Reflecting on his visit to O’Fallon, Schmidt shared, "There’s nothing I enjoy more than being among the people I serve!"

Schmidt encouraged residents to sign up for updates directly to their inbox and thanked the community for their continued support and engagement.