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WASHINGTON, DC – This week, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) introduced the Counsel for Kids Act. The legislation would guarantee pro bono, in-person, independent legal counsel to unaccompanied children as they navigate immigration proceedings.
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Today, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) released the following statement regarding the recent fatal car crash in Grand Rapids that involved U.S.
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Today, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten issued the following statement after Twitch streamer Hasan Piker said that American Jews who support Israel are inviting violence.
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 – 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.
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.
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Today, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) released the following statement calling on Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA-14) to immediately resign from Congress.
“The sexual assault allegations against Congressman Eric Swalwell are grave. Multiple women have come forward with corroborated, detailed accounts. A Member of Congress who abuses the authority of this office has no place in Congress. Congressman Swalwell should do the right thing and resign.
WASHINGTON, DC – Following their recent visit to the North Lake Processing Center in Baldwin, Michigan, U.S. Representatives Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) and Haley Stevens (D-MI-11) issued additional demands for accountability to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Todd Lyons based on what they saw and heard during their visit.
WASHINGTON, DC–Congresswoman Hillary Scholten stands in solidarity with Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel after an American man was arrested last week on charges of threatening Jewish elected officials.