Press Releases
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.
Today, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03) announced that The Rapid (Interurban Transit Partnership) will receive a nearly $6.2M federal grant through the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA). The funds from the FTA’s “Low-No program” will allow West Michigan’s largest transit agency to purchase 11 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses to revitalize their fleet while reducing operating costs and working towards their goal of becoming a Zero Emissions transportation option by 2035.
Today, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03) kicked off the start of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s consideration of the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act by speaking to the bill’s provisions that will support the aviation industry across Michigan and grow our domestic aviation workforce. Under the jurisdiction of Rep.
WASHINGTON, DC—This week, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03) introduced a resolution to commemorate May 24th as the National Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Day and recognize essential airport workers.
Today, Representatives Hillary Scholten (D-MI), Veronica Escobar (D-TX), Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Kathy Manning (D-NC), Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon (R-PR), Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR) and Mike Lawler (R-NY), announced the Dignity Act of 2023, a historic, bipartisan immigration reform bill.
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Reps.
WASHINGTON, DC– Today, U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten (MI-03) voted against H.R. 2, the House Republicans’ extreme immigration bill. While Republicans continue to put forward counterproductive legislation that will not address this urgent, ongoing problem, Rep. Scholten is urging bipartisan action.
GRAND RAPIDS, MI—Last week was National Small Business Week, and Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI03) spent time meeting with the incredible owners and employees of the small businesses across West Michigan.