May 7, 2025
I was unable to vote today. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 119.
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.
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August 28, 2025
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.
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Apr 16, 2025
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…
Mar 26, 2025
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…
Mar 26, 2025
As the first woman in history to hold my seat in Congress, I am always thinking about the history-making women of the past, present, and future. I am honored to highlight a few stories of history-making women Michiganders now. I am honored…
Mar 26, 2025
The United States won its independence 250 years ago in the Revolutionary War, and our journey as the United States of America began. Yet, 250 years ago, I could not be standing where I am today. Women did not have the right to vote, to…
Feb 26, 2025
I welcome my friends, family, and constituents back home in west Michigan to my Special Order hour honoring notable Black west Michiganders and the impact they have made on our wonderful community. Black History Month is not just about…
Dec 4, 2024
I am so pleased that my bill to rename the Comstock Park, Michigan, post office after Captain Miguel Justin Nava is being brought up for consideration today. Captain Nava is an American hero. He represented the best of west Michigan. It is…
Nov 20, 2024
I stand today to recognize the life and career of one of my incredible constituents, Minnie Forbes, the last living owner of a Negro League baseball team, the Detroit Stars. Minnie Forbes was born in 1932 in Mississippi and eventually…
Nov 13, 2024
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.
Sep 23, 2024
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.
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