Rep. Hillary Scholten
@scholten.house.gov
Proudly serving Michigan’s Third Congressional District.
The Month of December was a busy one and we accomplished so much on your behalf!
December 29, 2025 at 10:38 PM
The Month of December was a busy one and we accomplished so much on your behalf!
Keeping in touch with MI-03 neighbors helps me do my job better. This year, Team Scholten sent more than 92,000 letters of correspondence to West Michiganders – boasting one of the quickest response times in Congress!
December 28, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Keeping in touch with MI-03 neighbors helps me do my job better. This year, Team Scholten sent more than 92,000 letters of correspondence to West Michiganders – boasting one of the quickest response times in Congress!
Happy Kwanzaa to all who are celebrating. Wishing you a joyful week surrounded by loved ones!
December 27, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Happy Kwanzaa to all who are celebrating. Wishing you a joyful week surrounded by loved ones!
A Year of Delivering for West Michigan — Daily Highlight:
Secured $2.1 million for Grand River dredging, supporting navigation, flood mitigation, and economic activity tied to commercial shipping and recreation in West Michigan.
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Secured $2.1 million for Grand River dredging, supporting navigation, flood mitigation, and economic activity tied to commercial shipping and recreation in West Michigan.
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In Grand Rapids, Rep. Scholten Celebrates $2.1 Million in Federal Funding to Return Rapids to Grand Rapids, Fight Invasive Sea Lampreys
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Today, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten held a press conference celebrating $2.1 million in federal funding for the Great Lakes Fishery Commission (GLFC) to safeguard the Great L...
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December 26, 2025 at 8:04 PM
A Year of Delivering for West Michigan — Daily Highlight:
Secured $2.1 million for Grand River dredging, supporting navigation, flood mitigation, and economic activity tied to commercial shipping and recreation in West Michigan.
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Secured $2.1 million for Grand River dredging, supporting navigation, flood mitigation, and economic activity tied to commercial shipping and recreation in West Michigan.
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The holidays can be an incredibly challenging time. It’s important to know that you are NOT alone and that resources and help are available to those who need it. If you are in a crisis, call 988 for free, 24/7 mental health support.
December 26, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The holidays can be an incredibly challenging time. It’s important to know that you are NOT alone and that resources and help are available to those who need it. If you are in a crisis, call 988 for free, 24/7 mental health support.
The Great Lakes are vital to our culture and way of life in Michigan, and the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative does critical work protecting these waters and safeguarding public health.
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Scholten Applauds Advancement Of Legislation To Reauthorize The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten voted alongside her colleagues to advance the American Water Stewardship Act, which includes the reauthorization of the Great Lakes Restoration ...
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December 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The Great Lakes are vital to our culture and way of life in Michigan, and the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative does critical work protecting these waters and safeguarding public health.
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The Power Plant Reliability Act would keep costly, outdated power plants running and stick families with the bill. These decisions aren’t made on a whim — they come after years of study to keep power reliable and costs low.
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Scholten Leads Effort to Stop The Power Plant Reliability Act, Legislation That Would Keep Costly, Outdated Power Plants Open, Raising Costs For American Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Hillary Scholten led an effort in Washington to stop H.R. 3632, the Power Plant Reliability Act, legislation that gives the federal government the power to force powe...
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December 26, 2025 at 2:47 AM
The Power Plant Reliability Act would keep costly, outdated power plants running and stick families with the bill. These decisions aren’t made on a whim — they come after years of study to keep power reliable and costs low.
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Michigan families and small businesses shouldn’t have to pay the price for President Trump’s chaotic, reckless tariffs — especially during the holidays. That’s why I am introducing the Trump Tariff Transparency Act.
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Ahead Of Holidays, Scholten Introduces Bill To Expose How Trump’s Tariffs Are Hitting Small Businesses And Families
WASHINGTON – Ahead of the holidays, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (MI-03) introduced the Trump Tariff Transparency Act, legislation to highlight the devastating impact President Trump’s illegal...
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December 26, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Michigan families and small businesses shouldn’t have to pay the price for President Trump’s chaotic, reckless tariffs — especially during the holidays. That’s why I am introducing the Trump Tariff Transparency Act.
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A Year of Delivering for West Michigan — Daily Highlight:
I founded the Lowering Costs Caucus, bringing together members of Congress focused on lowering everyday costs like child care, housing, health care, and utilities for working families.
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I founded the Lowering Costs Caucus, bringing together members of Congress focused on lowering everyday costs like child care, housing, health care, and utilities for working families.
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Reps. Scholten, Landsman, Tran Launch the Lowering Costs Caucus
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Hillary Scholten (MI-03), Greg Landsman (OH-01), and Derek Tran (CA-45) launched the Lowering Costs Caucus. The caucus is focused on bringing down everyd...
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December 26, 2025 at 1:09 AM
A Year of Delivering for West Michigan — Daily Highlight:
I founded the Lowering Costs Caucus, bringing together members of Congress focused on lowering everyday costs like child care, housing, health care, and utilities for working families.
scholten.house.gov/media/press-...
I founded the Lowering Costs Caucus, bringing together members of Congress focused on lowering everyday costs like child care, housing, health care, and utilities for working families.
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For West Michiganders needing assistance with a federal agency, Team Scholten is here to help you! In 2025 alone, I secured over $12 million returned to your pockets.
December 24, 2025 at 5:23 PM
For West Michiganders needing assistance with a federal agency, Team Scholten is here to help you! In 2025 alone, I secured over $12 million returned to your pockets.
A Year of Delivering for West Michigan — Daily Highlight:
Stopped proposed cuts and brought in $4.9 million to support Michigan manufacturers, strengthening local businesses and jobs in West Michigan.
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Stopped proposed cuts and brought in $4.9 million to support Michigan manufacturers, strengthening local businesses and jobs in West Michigan.
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Rep. Scholten Blocks Trump Cuts, Delivers Millions for Michigan Manufacturers
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S.
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December 24, 2025 at 5:08 PM
A Year of Delivering for West Michigan — Daily Highlight:
Stopped proposed cuts and brought in $4.9 million to support Michigan manufacturers, strengthening local businesses and jobs in West Michigan.
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Stopped proposed cuts and brought in $4.9 million to support Michigan manufacturers, strengthening local businesses and jobs in West Michigan.
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A Year of Delivering for West Michigan —
I fought back against DOGE – and won. By pushing back on harmful cuts, I secured over $16 million for security improvements at Gerald R. Ford International Airport, making travel safer and supporting West Michigan jobs.
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I fought back against DOGE – and won. By pushing back on harmful cuts, I secured over $16 million for security improvements at Gerald R. Ford International Airport, making travel safer and supporting West Michigan jobs.
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Rep. Scholten Fights Back Against DOGE and Wins Big for West Michigan
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI03) announced a major win for West Michigan, successfully securing the release of more than $16 million in federal infrastructure funding...
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December 23, 2025 at 11:15 PM
A Year of Delivering for West Michigan —
I fought back against DOGE – and won. By pushing back on harmful cuts, I secured over $16 million for security improvements at Gerald R. Ford International Airport, making travel safer and supporting West Michigan jobs.
scholten.house.gov/media/press-...
I fought back against DOGE – and won. By pushing back on harmful cuts, I secured over $16 million for security improvements at Gerald R. Ford International Airport, making travel safer and supporting West Michigan jobs.
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Over $11.5 MILLION! That’s how much grant funding I secured for West Michigan in 2025, delivering resources for essential projects that strengthen our communities.
December 23, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Over $11.5 MILLION! That’s how much grant funding I secured for West Michigan in 2025, delivering resources for essential projects that strengthen our communities.
Keeping the lights on matters. But forcing power plants to stay open from Washington can drive up utility bills. West Michigan families deserve reliable power without higher monthly costs.
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House passes bill to allow FERC to keep power plants from closing - Roll Call
The bill would let the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission require retiring power plants stay open if closure could pose reliability issues.
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December 18, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Keeping the lights on matters. But forcing power plants to stay open from Washington can drive up utility bills. West Michigan families deserve reliable power without higher monthly costs.
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For states like Michigan, climate and weather research matters. From flooding to severe storms, science helps protect lives and livelihoods. Undermining institutions like the National Center for Atmospheric Research makes us less prepared, not safer.
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Trump officials to dismantle ‘global mothership’ of climate forecasting
Russell Vought, who directs the White House Office of Management and Budget, announced plans to split up the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado, citing concerns about “clima...
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December 17, 2025 at 10:04 PM
For states like Michigan, climate and weather research matters. From flooding to severe storms, science helps protect lives and livelihoods. Undermining institutions like the National Center for Atmospheric Research makes us less prepared, not safer.
www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
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The House discharge petition now has the necessary 218 signatures to demand a vote on the floor.
Here’s a breakdown of what’s happening. @houserepublicans.bsky.social need to bring this bill to the floor today. Now.
Here’s a breakdown of what’s happening. @houserepublicans.bsky.social need to bring this bill to the floor today. Now.
December 17, 2025 at 9:27 PM
The House discharge petition now has the necessary 218 signatures to demand a vote on the floor.
Here’s a breakdown of what’s happening. @houserepublicans.bsky.social need to bring this bill to the floor today. Now.
Here’s a breakdown of what’s happening. @houserepublicans.bsky.social need to bring this bill to the floor today. Now.
Veterans across West Michigan rely on timely, high-quality care from the VA. Cuts that shrink the VA workforce threaten longer wait times and fewer services for the men and women who served our country. We owe our veterans better than that.
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VA plans to abruptly eliminate tens of thousands of health care jobs
Strains on the Veterans Affairs system could grow with the elimination of as many as 35,000 mostly unfilled health care positions, including doctors and nurses.
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December 16, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Veterans across West Michigan rely on timely, high-quality care from the VA. Cuts that shrink the VA workforce threaten longer wait times and fewer services for the men and women who served our country. We owe our veterans better than that.
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Horrified by the news coming out of Brown University tonight. We should not have to live in fear of gun violence. I am grateful for the first responders on the scene and my prayers are with the victims and their families.
December 14, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Horrified by the news coming out of Brown University tonight. We should not have to live in fear of gun violence. I am grateful for the first responders on the scene and my prayers are with the victims and their families.
A $12B bailout won’t erase the chaos this administration has caused for our farmers. It’s a band-aid on a crisis of the president’s own making — and it falls far short of what Argentina has received. Michigan’s agricultural communities deserve better.
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Trump administration readies up to $12 billion for initial farm aid payment
Until recently, officials were still working to determine how much aid would be needed to help farmers recover from their losses.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:51 PM
A $12B bailout won’t erase the chaos this administration has caused for our farmers. It’s a band-aid on a crisis of the president’s own making — and it falls far short of what Argentina has received. Michigan’s agricultural communities deserve better.
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Thanks to our fall intern cohort in our Washington D.C. office: Max, Davis, and Sanaya. West Michigan is grateful for your public service!
December 7, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Thanks to our fall intern cohort in our Washington D.C. office: Max, Davis, and Sanaya. West Michigan is grateful for your public service!
Today, we honor the memory of soldiers, sailors, and civilians who died on December 7, 1941. We remember the heroes who served that fateful day and commend the veterans who chose to join the fight in the days that followed.
December 7, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Today, we honor the memory of soldiers, sailors, and civilians who died on December 7, 1941. We remember the heroes who served that fateful day and commend the veterans who chose to join the fight in the days that followed.
On this day in 1865, the 13th Amendment abolished slavery in the United States, a first step in the long fight for equality for Black Americans. We must never forget the horrors of slavery and stand committed to the ongoing work of expanding justice and opportunity for all.
December 6, 2025 at 6:38 PM
On this day in 1865, the 13th Amendment abolished slavery in the United States, a first step in the long fight for equality for Black Americans. We must never forget the horrors of slavery and stand committed to the ongoing work of expanding justice and opportunity for all.
A big change to our federal student loan system is coming — and it hits women the hardest. New limits could make it harder to enter the careers our communities rely on.
I break it all down in this week’s Straight Talk With Scholten. Watch the full episode at the link below.
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I break it all down in this week’s Straight Talk With Scholten. Watch the full episode at the link below.
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Graduate program loan limits: What’s changed?
YouTube video by Congresswoman Hillary Scholten
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December 5, 2025 at 1:51 AM
A big change to our federal student loan system is coming — and it hits women the hardest. New limits could make it harder to enter the careers our communities rely on.
I break it all down in this week’s Straight Talk With Scholten. Watch the full episode at the link below.
youtu.be/uq4xrwAUwgY
I break it all down in this week’s Straight Talk With Scholten. Watch the full episode at the link below.
youtu.be/uq4xrwAUwgY
At this week’s Small Business Committee hearing, I had the opportunity to question Ms. Lisa Plaggemier about AI and cybersecurity and what small businesses need to stay protected.
December 4, 2025 at 5:11 PM
At this week’s Small Business Committee hearing, I had the opportunity to question Ms. Lisa Plaggemier about AI and cybersecurity and what small businesses need to stay protected.
On this Giving Tuesday, I’m celebrating the generosity that defines West Michigan. Whether you’re supporting a local nonprofit, pitching in at a food drive, or lending a hand to a neighbor, every act of giving strengthens our community.
Thank you for all you do to lift one another up.
Thank you for all you do to lift one another up.
December 2, 2025 at 3:44 PM
On this Giving Tuesday, I’m celebrating the generosity that defines West Michigan. Whether you’re supporting a local nonprofit, pitching in at a food drive, or lending a hand to a neighbor, every act of giving strengthens our community.
Thank you for all you do to lift one another up.
Thank you for all you do to lift one another up.