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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) announced new legislation that will kickstart amending the Constitution to give Congress and the states clear authority over regulating campaigns, including timing of campaigning as well as campaign contributions and expenditures. The goal is to put an end to the cycle of perpetual campaigning and encourage more productive work addressing the needs of Americans.
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Today, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) received a threatening letter at her Grand Rapids, Michigan office that contained unidentified white powder. The letter, which claimed to be from the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), made a direct and specific reference to an impending “civil war” beginning after the election. The letter sent to Congresswoman Scholten is similar to those received at other congressional offices across the country.
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) announced her inaugural Congressional Youth Advisory Council (CYAC) for the 2026-2027 school year. 18 students were chosen from a competitive pool of applicants across West Michigan. The students will serve a one-year term, meeting five times over the course of the school year and advising the office on key issues facing their generation.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03), released the following statement on her vote against the H.R. 5334 Lindsay O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) introduced the Capping Appointed Positions (CAP) Act, which would place a reasonable limit on the number of political staff a president can place throughout the federal government without Senate approval. This legislation would help prevent the increasing politicization of federal agencies and provide a commonsense check on the president’s power while preserving a robust civil service.
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) led a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth demanding answers on the June 16th death of Airman First Class Keon McDaniel of Grand Rapids.
WASHINGTON, DC – This month, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) led a letter with her colleagues in the Lowering Costs Caucus urging President Trump to immediately address the energy affordability crisis straining household budgets across the country. The members highlighted how the Trump administration's policies, including the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA) and chaotic tariffs, are driving these skyrocketing costs.
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) introduced the Postal Alert and Weather Preparedness Act. The legislation would direct the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to conduct a study on providing electronic notifications to Postal Service customers regarding weather events and their effects on timely mail delivery.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) wrote a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins following USDA’s announcement that the Forest Service (FS) will close all nine of its regional offices and 57 of its 77 research facilities across the country, including all four in Michigan.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) released the following statement on her intention to vote to expel Representatives Eric Swalwell (D-CA-14) and Tony Gonzales (R-TX-23) if they do not resign from Congress.