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August 14, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Hillary Scholten (D-MI) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), members of the bipartisan Congressional PFAS Task Force, introduced the Public Utility Remediation and Enhancement for Water Act (the PURE Water Act). The PURE Water Act would provide funding for municipal water treatment facilities to help them remove PFAS from our drinking water.

August 13, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Hillary Scholten, Greg Landsman, and Derek Tran, co-chairs of the Lowering Costs Caucus, introduced the Toll of Tariffs Act, new legislation that would require the United States International Trade Commission to conduct a comprehensive study on the inflationary impact of President Trump’s tariffs. 

Issues:Economy
August 5, 2025

U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (MI-03) announced that the House Small Business Committee unanimously passed her Investing in All of America Act, bipartisan legislation that would expand access to capital for small businesses—especially those operating in rural or underserved areas or in the manufacturing and critical technology sectors.

August 5, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) announced that $11,480,000 in federal funding for 15 projects in Western Michigan is included in the House FY26 appropriations bills.

Issues:Congress
July 26, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI03) released the following statement on the urgent humanitarian crisis in Gaza: 

“The humanitarian situation in Gaza is a full-blown crisis, with innocent women and children who are starving. They deserve regular access to food and water. It’s a basic human right. The United States, Israel, regional partners, and international humanitarian organizations must work together to address the crisis immediately.

July 23, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI03) announced a major win for West Michigan, successfully securing more than $4.9 million in federal funding for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program (MEP) and The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC) after it was announced the Department of Commerce would not be renewing their cooperative agreement that provided these funds. This victory will allow manufacturers and working-class families in West Michigan and beyond to thrive. 

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Rep. Scholten speaks at Dignity Act press conference
July 16, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representatives Hillary Scholten (D-MI), alongside U.S. Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Veronica Escobar (D-TX), announced the reintroduction of the Dignity Act of 2025, a historic, bipartisan immigration reform bill.

July 11, 2025

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Today, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (MI-03) announced that the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority (GRR) will receive $2,386,331 through the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP). The grant will support key infrastructure improvements at the airport, ensuring safer, more efficient operations and long-term growth.

July 9, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03), alongside U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) and U.S.

Issues:Congress
July 3, 2025

After Republicans finally broke a historically long stalemate on the House Floor, they passed their Big Ugly Bill that will rip health care away from millions of Americans and raise costs on working families. On behalf of West Michiganders, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03) voted no.

Issues:Congress