Regardless of party or origin, extremism must be rejected, condemned, and removed from our political discourse.
Hillary Scholten
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Hillary Jeanne Scholten is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Michigan's 3rd congressional district since January 3, 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, Scholten has focused on various social issues during her time in office. She has been an advocate for policies that support community development and social justice, reflecting her commitment to her constituents in Michigan. Scholten's background includes experience in law and public service, which informs her legislative priorities.
My first thoughts today are with my staff who opened the mail and the first responders on the scene.
This amendment would expand Federal support for sustainable agriculture and innovative sustainability solutions through the AGARDA program. AGARDA helps to find cutting-edge solutions to food, agriculture, and environmental challenges…
I am a huge supporter of Federal-State partnerships when it comes to protecting our waters and believe that localities and our States need to play a bigger role. However, this particular amendment is already in place. Without direct…
Mr. Chairman, again, you will hear no argument from me about the need for permitting reform. We do need reform, but this bill is not what we need. It doesn't just cut red tape. It cuts all of the tape that has protected our clean water for…
Mr. Burchett and I are both people of strong faith, so I can say I put faith over fear every single day, and I continue to do this job.
I want you to know when I go back to Washington, I do say to the Democratic leadership I’ve had a town hall, and you want to know what? Yes, people are mad at Republicans, but they’re mad at you, too, and they’re mad at us. They want us to…
Clearly, history is still being made this Women's History Month as we have an unprecedented number of changemaker women from across the country who are standing up and fiercely defending their constituents. We are so grateful for their…
I am encouraged to see the United States, Canada, and Finland coming together with the intent to establish an Icebreaker Collaboration Effort, or the ICE Pact.
We really do feel there are two hearings going on today, one about Boeing but one about the overall job that the FAA is doing.
I am thankful that we have had several productive conversations, but we are ready to move into the action phase.
I actually disagree that it flows naturally. While making the internal changes is the most important thing, the safety concerns that have been raised by high-profile incidents in the last several years permeate into the public conscience…
I am so proud of West Michigan's critical role in the transportation sector, but this CRA won't do anything to address the reality of the sector's emissions. This is not a mandate. It is an opportunity to innovate for families, for…
The Sackett decision has undermined our ability in significant and meaningful ways to protect this precious nonrenewable natural resource.
The stakes could not be higher. And, you know, I knew that I could not continue to hear these concerns to have them myself and not speak up.
We want to be able to present to them an exciting vision for the future.
That is why I introduced a bill called the Honoring Vocational Education Act, which changes the way the United States census tracks higher education.
I am a proud cosponsor of Mr. Collins' bill, as well, the expanded Aviation Workforce Development Act.
Many agencies in states where marijuana use is legal--including Michigan--are struggling to oversee the timely and accurate testing of their employees, exacerbating the labor shortage in the transit industry.
It is incumbent on us here in Congress to fix this, which is why I am such a proud cosponsor of my colleague Mr. Bost's Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act.
How can the Biden administration spend money on this program when it is not even implemented yet?





