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Senator Eric Schmitt, a Republican representing Missouri in the U.S. Senate, posted several updates on July 17, 2025, highlighting recent legislative actions and expressing criticism of judicial decisions.

In a post from the afternoon of July 17, Schmitt commented on the Supreme Court's decision in Skrmetti v. United States and Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's dissenting opinion. He wrote: "When Ketanji Jackson couldn’t define what a woman was, liberals cheered. In Skrmetti, Justice Jackson dissented 'in sadness' because the Court permitted Tennessee to ban sex changes for kids. Democrats expect judges to legislate policies the American people reject." (July 17, 2025).

Later that day, Schmitt discussed recent Senate activity aimed at reducing government expenditures. At 5:00 p.m., he stated: "Last night, the Senate did something rarely done in this town—we identified waste, fraud, and abuse, and we voted to cut spending. We showed the American people that their voices are heard, and we're going to get our country back on track." (July 17, 2025).

That evening, Schmitt reported on the passage of President Donald Trump’s rescissions package by the Senate. He posted: "It took all night but we got it done—the Senate passed President Trump’s rescissions package to cut, waste, fraud and abuse. Promises made, promises kept!" (July 17, 2025).

Rescission packages are legislative tools used by Congress to cancel previously approved budget authority before funds are spent or obligated; such measures have historically been used as part of efforts to control federal spending.

The Supreme Court case referenced by Senator Schmitt involved Tennessee's law restricting gender-affirming care for minors. The ruling allowed Tennessee’s ban to stand after legal challenges were brought against it.

Senator Schmitt has been an advocate for fiscal restraint and frequently comments on national debates regarding social issues and federal spending.