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WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) introduced theStandardizing Cancer Recommendations for Earlier Evaluation and Navigation of Screenings (SCREENS) Act. This bipartisan bill would help more Americans catch cancer earlier by making screening recommendations easier to understand and giving healthcare providers better tools to identify patients who may be at risk or overdue for screenings.
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Today, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) announced $4,728,459 for a variety of medical research projects and investments in community health and well-being services across West Michigan. The funding is through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) announced $11,656,359 for a variety of medical research projects and investments in community health and well-being services across West Michigan. The funding is through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) introduced two bills to bring down health care costs for West Michigan families: the Fair Prescription Pricing Act of 2026, which caps what patients pay out of pocket for prescription drugs, and the Local Health Care Protection Act of 2026, which protects local hospitals from losing drug discount eligibility because of federal Medicaid cuts.
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) authored six amendments that passed in the House as part of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The amendments address child care access for military families, servicemember health and safety, workforce shortages in defense-adjacent industries, and next-generation manufacturing and materials research.
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) announced $3,950,656 for medical research and mental health care initiatives across West Michigan. The funding is through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) announced $13,328,563 for a variety of medical research projects and investments in community health care infrastructure across West Michigan. The funding is through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
WASHINGTON, DC – In recognition of Women’s Health Month, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03), Vice Chair of the Democratic Women’s Caucus, introduced the Hormone Health Data and Research Act. The bill would direct the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) to conduct research and testing into the utility of routine baseline hormonal testing of premenopausal women.
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) announced Van Andel Institute in Grand Rapids will receive $5,409,432 in federal support through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The funding will support a variety of critical medical research projects.
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, U.S. Representatives Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03), Tom Barrett (R-MI-07), Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-MI-08), Haley Stevens (D-MI-11), and Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) introduced a bipartisan resolution celebrating the 75th anniversary of the International Hearing Society (IHS). The resolution recognizes the significant contributions of the Michigan-based organization in advancing hearing health care, improving patient outcomes, and connecting hearing professionals across the country and world.