Press Releases

WASHINGTON, DC – This week, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI03) and U.S. Congressman Tom Barrett (MI07) introduced the Transitioning Retiring And New Service Members to Port, Ocean, Rail, and Truck (TRANSPORT) Jobs Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to strengthen both veteran employment opportunities and the American supply chain workforce by developing a comprehensive plan to connect veterans with high-demand jobs in the transportation and logistics sector.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI03) proudly recognized the extraordinary talent of high school artists from across Michigan’s Third Congressional District at her annual Congressional Art Competition reception.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Today, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI03) announced the formation of her new Health Care Advisory Board, bringing together a group of health leaders from across West Michigan for a roundtable conversation focused on protecting access to care, advancing medical innovation, and confronting looming federal health care cuts to Medicaid, health care research, and more.

WASHINGTON – After months of ongoing communication with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), and the Governor’s office, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI03) called on the Governor and EGLE’s director to prevent costly delays in the dredging of Grand Haven’s Inner Harbor—a project critical to West Michigan’s economy.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI03) announced a major win for West Michigan, successfully securing the release of more than $16 million in federal infrastructure funding from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for the Gerald R.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI03) voted against the SAVE Act, legislation passed by House Republicans that, despite its name, would make it harder for millions of eligible Americans to vote—especially women, service members, Native Americans, and rural voters.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03), alongside Rep. Morgan McGarvey (KY-03), announced the formation of the Congressional Child Labor Prevention Task Force for the 119th Congress aimed at addressing the alarming rise in child labor violations across the United States. The task force will work to strengthen protections, enhance oversight, and advocate for policy solutions that protect children from exploitation in the workforce.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03) voted against Republicans’ temporary spending bill that would hurt American families, seniors, and veterans. The bill passed. She emphasized that the Republican-controlled House continues to lurch from crisis to crisis, playing politics with people’s lives instead of working toward real solutions.