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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Inspector General Joseph Cuffari requesting an immediate investigation into Sean Plankey, a former Senior Advisor to the Secretary for the Coast Guard. While serving in that role, Mr. Plankey was also publicly listed as a Senior Consultant at Pratus, a platform owned by a government contractor, Disaster Tech, that actively seeks out and does business with the federal government.
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.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) wrote a letter to U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth calling for immediate transparency and accountability around U.S. military operations in Iran, and specifically the methods behind identifying military targets.
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Last night, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) hosted the first installment of her Congressional Dialogue Series, a new initiative bringing West Michigan community members together to discuss key issues and how the Congresswoman can help address them in Washington. This conversation focused on the skyrocketing cost of housing and what real solutions can look like.
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) announced Van Andel Institute in Grand Rapids will receive $555,128 in federal support through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The funding will support cutting-edge clinical research related to neurological disorders, specifically frontotemporal degeneration (FTD) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representatives Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03), Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) and Derek Tran (D-CA-45) wrote a letter to President Trump urging him to advance real legislation to lower health care costs and renew the expired Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits. The members of the Lowering Costs Caucus also highlighted the futility of the administration's TrumpRX program, which will not meaningfully reduce prescription drug or other health care costs.
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) announced the Kent County Sheriff’s Office will receive $750,000 in federal support through the Community Project Funding (CPF) process. The funding will help establish a Real Time Intelligence Center (RTIC) to support law enforcement efforts in crime prevention, investigation, and response.
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, U.S. Representatives Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03), Gwen Moore (D-WI-04), and Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) introduced the School Social Workers Improving Student Success Act, which would establish a national grant program to improve recruitment and retention of school social workers. The Representatives also introduced a resolution to recognize this week, March 2nd – 6th, as School Social Work Week to highlight the life-changing work these professionals do in their communities.