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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.
WASHINGTON, DC – On March 4, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI03) announced that Vanessa Greene, a distinguished community leader and advocate for equitable health care access, will be her guest at President Donald Trump’s Joint Address on Tuesday. Greene serves as CEO of the Grand Rapids African American Health Institute (GRAAHI), where she has been instrumental in addressing health disparities in West Michigan.
WASHINGTON, DC – On Thursday, February 27, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI03) joined MSNBC’s “Way Too Early” calling for increased transparency in Trump’s Administration and discussing the importance of listening to constituents, regardless of political party. Scholten also talked about her experience hosting a town hall in Cannon Township, a Republican stronghold in West Michigan.
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Today, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI03) attended the Ukrainian Society of Michigan’s Unity Walk for Ukraine, where she emphasized her ongoing support of the Ukrainian-American community in Michigan, marked the upcoming third anniversary of invasion, and vowed to continue fighting for a peaceful resolution that honors Ukrainian independence. The walk brought together community members, leaders, and supporters to stand in solidarity with Ukraine.
WASHINGTON, DC – With just 17 days until a potential government shutdown, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03), a member of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee, reintroduced the bipartisan Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act of 2025, alongside Rep. Tom Barrett (R-MI-07). This critical legislation ensures that Coast Guard service members continue to receive their pay during government funding lapses, providing them the same financial security as other branches of the U.S.