[1] He is noted for working to establish the Pennsylvania Consumer Credit Act, which served as the model for the Federal Truth In Lending Law.
A bridge built in 1927 to connect New Kensington to East Deer Township across the Allegheny River, was named in his honor in 1989.
Before and after his time in office, Schmitt owned a successful insurance and real estate company in New Kensington, which he opened in 1945.
He was president of the International Brotherhood of Magicians during the 1961-1962 membership year.
5), his jobs previous to his time in office (and his later business interests) included being a newsboy, bowling alley pin-boy (and later, the alley's manager), movie projectionist and grocery chain store manager.