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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Reps. Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) and John Moolenaar (R-MI-02) introduced bipartisan legislation, the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians Restoration Act, to grant Congressional federal recognition to the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians (GRB).
Before her election to Congress, Hillary Scholten served as a deacon in her local church. That fact alone isn’t that remarkable — she counts more than one fully ordained minister as a colleague, after all.
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03) and Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03), members of the House Small Business Committee, introduced the bipartisan Main Street Competes Act, which passed out of committee unanimously on Thursday. The bill helps small businesses maintain their competition in the marketplace by ensuring competition with larger firms. The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) play an important role in ensuring that small businesses are protected from unfair competition.
WASHINGTON—Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03), alongside her Child Labor Prevention Task Force Co-Chair, Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08), led 37 Members of Congress in urging congressional leaders to pass legislation to crack down on child labor violations across the United States. The letter supports President Biden’s request for additional funding for the U.S. Department of Labor to address child labor violations.
Today, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03), Ranking Member of the House Small Business Committee’s Contracting and Infrastructure Subcommittee, introduced the Enhancing Competition in Contracting Orders Act, with Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27).
Today, House Small Business Committee’s Contracting and Infrastructure Subcommittee Ranking Member Hillary Scholten (MI-03) released the following statement on the challenges facing the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program in light of rece
Today, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03) kicked off the start of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s consideration of the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act by speaking to the bill’s provisions that will support the aviation industry across Michigan and grow our domestic aviation workforce. Under the jurisdiction of Rep.
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Congresswoman Hillary Scholten has had an immensely productive first 100 days in office, serving her constituents and making a positive impact for West Michigan in Congress.
Today, I voted no for H. J. Res. 24 and H. J. Res. 26. Both of these bills override legislation passed by the duly elected government of Washington, DC. When the Republicans took the majority in the House, they promised to lower prices for everyday Americans. But instead–they’re using valuable taxpayer dollars and Representative’s time to try and meddle in local governments.