Eric Schmitt

American heritage is not a narrative of oppression and evil, but of the unfolding story of our people's pioneering spirit. We are not sorry. Why would we be sorry? America is the proudest and most magnificent heritage known to man. https://t.co/UhrVvmEdwU

Air traffic has grown substantially over the last decade, yet air traffic controllers are still relying on decades-old equipment. We must modernize our air traffic control system and give our aviation workforce the tools they need to keep our skies safe and minimize delays. https://t.co/zUFTMF1lJ8

Americans shouldn’t have to deal with aging airports that have fallen behind the times or suffer through frustrating flight delays. It’s time American air travel gets a facelift. I’m working with @SecDuffy to get it done.

For decades, H-1B visas were sold as a way to keep America competitive. In reality, it was a scam. The H-1B pipeline kneecapped a generation of American workers, undercut American wages, and transferred industries into the hands of foreign lobbies. It’s time to stop the scam. https://t.co/qUJzuX6T0r

Glad to have you leading this effort in the House! Let’s get it done.

The greatest country in the history of the world deserves to be able to travel safely and have modern airports. For too long we've accepted the idea that old technology and delays are just a part of air travel. No longer. We must reject decline. https://t.co/tHRD1B5DfI

H-1B is also a national-security risk. Tens of thousands of Chinese nationals receive H-1B approvals, including for sensitive science and technology jobs. At the same time, the CCP relentlessly targets American technology and intellectual property. https://t.co/5JrkdWp6bq

Dept. of Transportation @SecDuffy is here in St. Louis with me to highlight the desperate need to modernize American air travel. Between long delays and aging terminals, flying has become a burden for Americans. My Modern Skies Act will bring air travel into the 21st Century. https://t.co/XM248Qw8VH

Great to have @SecDuffy at @flystl today! We’re working together to modernize air travel and make flying great again. https://t.co/IpTYlRwfHG

Why would a corporation hire an H-1B worker instead of an equally qualified American? Money. Research found H-1B workers earn about 16% less than comparable Americans. Over the term of the visa, that can mean over $100,000 in savings. https://t.co/qNoYBJfYqY

H-1B defenders say: just reform it. We’ve tried audits. Wage rules. Fees. Verification. Fraud investigations. The abuse returns because the incentive remains. Corporations still benefit from cheaper, more dependent foreign labor.

The data destroys the “we can't find Americans” excuse. In FY2025, almost 500,000 H-1B petitions were approved. These are not occupations Americans can't do. America has the talent. Corporations just want the discount and total control. https://t.co/ZcrjvJacjI

Our economy should serve our people. Our immigration laws should serve our people. Our government should serve our people. H-1B Visas are a scam against our people.

A Nobel Prize-winning economist laid it bare: Our elites gave up on educating and developing American talent because of H-1B Visas. Why would you invest in Americans when it's cheaper to use foreign labor? Our incentive structure is completely broken. https://t.co/kjI6WIrSY1

Then comes the fraud. Authorities in India seized more than 100,000 fake certificates tied to 28 so-called universities. One university alone sold roughly 36,000 bogus degrees. https://t.co/FxApjlTtBC

Vice President Vance is spot on. Americans were told we needed H-1Bs to bring in the “best and brightest.” The program has become a pipeline for cheap, dependent foreign labor at the expense of American workers. 🧵 https://t.co/3hR1DHYrbS

But the biggest reason? Control. An H-1B worker’s ability to stay in America depends on their employment and immigration status. Cheap labor. Compliant labor. Visa-dependent labor. Those are the incentives at the heart of H-1B.

Americans have paid the price. Corporations lay off Americans every day for H-1B's. Some Americans are even forced to train the foreign workers replacing them just to receive severance. Spare me all the "labor shortage" nonsense. https://t.co/njuvi7Btdl

The H-1B Scam is over.

Schmitt’s Bill Would Strengthen Federal Protections for Copper, Fiber, and Coaxial Cables U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senators Eric Schmitt (R-MO) and Alex Padilla (D-CA) introduced the “Combating Critical Infrastructure Vandalism Act,” bipartisan legislation to combat the growing problem of theft and vandalism targeting broadband and telecommunications infrastructure. The bill would strengthen federal protections for privately owned broadband networks and make the willful or malicious theft, destruction, or damage of copper, fiber, and coaxial cables used to provide telecommunications and broadband internet services a federal criminal offense. “Missouri families and businesses rely on broadband every day, and when critical infrastructure is vandalized or stolen, they are the ones who ultimately pay the price through service disruptions and higher costs. My bill gives law enforcement another tool to protect the infrastructure that keeps communities connected and holds those who deliberately damage these networks accountable,” said Senator Schmitt. The “Combating Critical Infrastructure Vandalism Act” would amend Section 1362 of Title 18 of the United States Code, which currently provides federal protections for certain communications facilities. Schmitt’s legislation would expand those protections to include facilities used to provide broadband internet access services and facilities operated by private entities. The “Combating Critical Infrastructure Vandalism Act” Would: Protect broadband infrastructure: Explicitly include copper, fiber, and coaxial cables used to provide telecommunications and broadband internet access services within the federal statute. Cover privately owned networks: Extend federal protections to facilities operated by private entities, including privately owned broadband networks. Criminalize theft and vandalism: Prohibit the willful or malicious injury, destruction, or theft of covered copper, fiber, and coaxial cables, as well as attempts or conspiracies to commit those offenses. Establish penalties: Violations would be punishable by a fine, imprisonment for up to 10 years, or both. Protect lawful activities: The legislation maintains protections for certain lawful concerted activities and excludes customer premises equipment from the new cable provisions. Protecting Missouri’s Broadband Infrastructure: Missouri has experienced multiple incidents of copper theft and vandalism at critical communications sites. Such vandalism can disrupt essential internet service and result in costly repairs that are often ultimately borne by consumers through higher service costs. According to a recent industry report, at least 5,770 incidents of targeted theft and vandalism against communications networks were reported in 2024, disrupting internet service for more than 1.5 million Americans and causing millions of dollars in damage. Missouri’s predominant broadband providers, Spectrum/Charter and Xfinity/Comcast, have been actively supporting efforts to strengthen federal protections against broadband infrastructure vandalism. Read the text of the bill HERE. Statements of support: “We applaud Sens. Schmitt and Padilla for introducing the Combating Critical Infrastructure Vandalism Act, building important bipartisan, bicameral momentum to address the growing threat of vandalism to our nation’s critical communications infrastructure. These networks are essential to public safety, national security, and daily life, yet increasing copper theft and intentional damage are disrupting emergency services, harming communities, and leaving consumers without vital connectivity. Strengthening federal law with tougher deterrents and penalties will help protect these critical networks and the millions of Americans who rely on them every day.” —NCTA, The Internet & Television Association “We’re grateful to Senators Schmitt and Padilla for stepping up to protect the critical communications networks Americans rely on every day. The Combating Critical Infrastructure Vandalism Act takes meaningful action to update federal law to ensure all networks are protected.” —Spectrum “We appreciate the leadership of Senators Schmitt and Padilla in introducing the Combating Critical Infrastructure Vandalism Act. America’s broadband networks are the backbone of our small businesses, hospitals, schools, and homes, and this legislation is an important step to securing them.” — Elad Nafshi, Chief Network Officer, Comcast. ###

Air travel shouldn't feel like a gamble. My Modern Skies Act invests $30 billion to rebuild aging terminals, modernize our air traffic control system, and upgrade air traffic control towers across the country Let's make flying great again! https://t.co/V9c2KmwAxC

I-70 is a crucial transportation artery that connects Missourians from all over the state. I worked with @SecDuffy to secure $42 million to improve safety & efficiency on I-70 near Lambert Airport that will allow it to service the area for years to come. https://t.co/wwHOSwTGIp

Raising your son as a boy or your daughter as a girl is not child abuse. Period. No way in hell should Washington fund bureaucrats who rip kids from their parents for refusing to bow to gender ideology. My Yaeli Martinez Child Protection Act cuts off that funding. https://t.co/gwdOrL66pS

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Fraudsters loot programs meant for Americans in need, then live large on your dime. Taxpayers get robbed. Vulnerable Americans pay the price. Make them pay. https://t.co/hD5VE8AjST