Protecting our Environment and Great Lakes
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WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Representatives Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03), Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06), Tim Walberg (R-MI-05), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-09), Bill Huizenga (R-MI-04), David Joyce (R-OH-14), Haley Stevens (D-MI-11) and Tom Barrett (R-MI-07) introduced the Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act. The bipartisan, bicameral bill would expand access to federal support for the Great Lakes region, including for conservation research and programs.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03), Vice Ranking Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, released the following statement on the new proposal from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S.
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03), member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and Vice Chair of the Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, secured key policy victories and critical investments for West Michigan in the House passage of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) 2026.
WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03), member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, secured key policy victories and $115 million in authorized investments for West Michigan in the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) 2026 markup. The bill now moves from the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to a vote on the full House floor.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) announced she has introduced two bills to protect and strengthen water resources in Michigan and across the country. The Water Reservoir Transparency Act–introduced alongside Congresswoman Emilia Sykes (D-OH-13)–would require the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to assess how new commercial and industrial users are impacting water reservoirs.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) has introduced a new bill to support fish and wildlife in Michigan and around the country, the Advancing Next-Generation Genetic Learning for Effective Resource Strategy (ANGLERS) Act. The bill would help modernize sport fish data collection through environmental DNA (eDNA) monitoring techniques, which would boost outdoor recreation opportunities and improve aquatic conservation efforts.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) secured several of her key legislative priorities and major wins for West Michigan in the BUILD America 250 Act, which advanced through the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on May 22. A member of the Committee, Congresswoman Scholten played a leading role in crafting the legislation, which reauthorizes America’s surface transportation programs for the next five years.
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) secured House passage of two of her commonsense, bipartisan agricultural bills in the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (the Farm Bill), along with several other amendments and priorities for Michigan. As Rep.
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.
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Today, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) announced $11,026,695 to restore and revitalize an approximately 2,887-foot stretch of the Lower Grand River flowing through the City of Grand Rapids. The funding is through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and will improve public safety, restore aquatic habitats for native Great Lakes fish and mussel species, and enhance river access and use.