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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – This week, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03) announced a $5 million dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that was awarded to Friends of Grand Rapids Parks (FGRP). FGRP is a local leader in the community, working hard to cultivate urban green spaces and enhance Grand Rapids’ parks. 

WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03) and Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03), members of the House Small Business Committee, introduced the bipartisan Main Street Competes Act, which passed out of committee unanimously on Thursday. The bill helps small businesses maintain their competition in the marketplace by ensuring competition with larger firms. The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) play an important role in ensuring that small businesses are protected from unfair competition.

WASHINGTON—Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03), alongside her Child Labor Prevention Task Force Co-Chair, Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08), led 37 Members of Congress in urging congressional leaders to pass legislation to crack down on child labor violations across the United States. The letter supports President Biden’s request for additional funding for the U.S. Department of Labor to address child labor violations.

Today, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03), Ranking Member of the House Small Business Committee’s Contracting and Infrastructure Subcommittee, introduced the Enhancing Competition in Contracting Orders Act, with Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27).

Today, House Small Business Committee’s Contracting and Infrastructure Subcommittee Ranking Member Hillary Scholten (MI-03) released the following statement on the challenges facing the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program in light of rece

Today, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03) and Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) introduced the Enabling Farmers to Benefit from Processing Nutrition Programs Act, legislation that would remove administrative hurdles that cause small and independent farmers and ranchers to miss out on the benefits from processing nutrition programs.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI –Today, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten convened an LGBTQ+ legislative roundtable at the Grand Rapids Pride Center. The event brought together an array of voices, including advocacy partners, faith leaders, health care sector representatives, academics, and community leaders. Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks, Representative Kristian Grant, Deputy City Manager Kate Berens participated in today’s event.