Press Releases

OTTAWA COUNTY, MI—Congresswoman Hillary Scholten hosted a discussion with agricultural stakeholders from West Michigan yesterday to hear from them about their priorities ahead of the upcoming 2023 Farm Bill Reauthorization.

OTTAWA COUNTY, MI—Congresswoman Hillary Scholten is hosting a roundtable discussion today with stakeholders from across MI-03 to talk about the upcoming Farm Bill reauthorization and what district stakeholders would like to see prioritized.

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Representatives Hillary Scholten and Jenniffer González-Colón introduced the Pay our Coast Guard Parity Act of 2023, a bipartisan bill aimed at ensuring that the U.S. Coast Guard is compensated for their work performed during government shutdowns.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Congresswoman Hillary Scholten has had an immensely productive first 100 days in office, serving her constituents and making a positive impact for West Michigan in Congress.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Today, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten introduced the Honoring Vocational Education Act. This critical piece of bipartisan legislation will ensure individuals who attend job training programs, trade schools, union apprenticeships, and similar pathways are recognized as obtaining a postsecondary non-degree award. It will guarantee these individuals' educational status is recognized by the Census Bureau. 

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Today, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten announced her submissions for Community Project Funding for fiscal year 2024. Community Projects are specific grants for community organizations, nonprofits, and local governments, submitted to the House Appropriations Committee by Members of Congress on behalf of their districts.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Republicans passed H.R.