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As the House considers the Senate-passed version of Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill, legislation that would rip healthcare away from millions of Americans and raise costs on consumers, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI03), founding member of the Lowering Costs Caucus, introduced an amendment that would block the bill from going into effect unless the Bureau of Labor Statistics proves that the bill will not increase prices on consumers. The Republican Rules Committee rejected this amendment.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03) joined a group of next-generation reformers in the House of Representatives to introduce the “End Corruption Now”legislative agenda. An effort to confront political corruption and clean up government that includes seven bills designed to put power back in the hands of the American people by preventing the President, Executive Branch officials, and Members of Congress from personally benefiting from their offices.
WASHINGTON, DC – On March 4, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI03) announced that Vanessa Greene, a distinguished community leader and advocate for equitable health care access, will be her guest at President Donald Trump’s Joint Address on Tuesday. Greene serves as CEO of the Grand Rapids African American Health Institute (GRAAHI), where she has been instrumental in addressing health disparities in West Michigan.
WASHINGTON, DC – On Thursday, February 27, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI03) joined MSNBC’s “Way Too Early” calling for increased transparency in Trump’s Administration and discussing the importance of listening to constituents, regardless of political party. Scholten also talked about her experience hosting a town hall in Cannon Township, a Republican stronghold in West Michigan.
Today, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI03) introduced the Consistent Legal Expectations and Access to Records (CLEAR) Act, which clarifies that temporary organizations created under 5 USC 3161, like DOGE, are subject to FOIA. Given the breadth of power these organizations wield, they should be subject to the same standard of scrutiny and public information sharing that other agencies are beholden to. As it currently stands, DOGE does not need to comply with FOIA requests from the American public.
The full end-of-term report is available here.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Hillary Scholten (MI-03) celebrated the end of her first term in Congress by releasing a report highlighting her wins for West Michigan in the 118th Congress. She returned nearly $230M to West Michigan through federal grant dollars and successful casework.
WASHINGTON – Representative Hillary Scholten (MI-03) displayed her dedication to protecting West Michiganders’ interests once again through wins she secured in the 2024 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA24). The legislation will now head to the House floor for full consideration.
Today, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03) released the following statement after voting no on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This bill has historically brought Democrats and Republicans together to craft a comprehensive package to support our nation’s servicemembers, their families, and American military readiness.