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WASHINGTON – Today, the Supreme Court dismissed an appeal by Idaho state officials challenging a lower court ruling to allow doctors to perform abortions in life-threatening emergencies. While the Court could have decided to uphold the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) as federal law, it did not. The narrow decision only applies to the state of Idaho.

WASHINGTON – Representative Hillary Scholten (MI-03) displayed her dedication to protecting West Michiganders’ interests once again through wins she secured in the 2024 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA24). The legislation will now head to the House floor for full consideration.

Today, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03) released the following statement after voting no on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This bill has historically brought Democrats and Republicans together to craft a comprehensive package to support our nation’s servicemembers, their families, and American military readiness.

 “Our immigration system is deeply broken. As an attorney who has worked on immigration issues for 20 years, including enforcing our nation’s immigration laws at the U.S. Department of Justice, I recognize how dire and urgent the need is to fix this system.

Today, Rep. Hillary Scholten (MI-03) announced that she submitted 15 community projects from across Michigan’s Third District for the chance to receive federal funding through the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY2025) appropriations process.