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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.

Quotes by year · 2022–2026125 total · peak 2023 (67)
2022: 2 quotes2023: 67 quotes2024: 47 quotes2025: 5 quotes2026: 4 quotes
Oct 16, 2026

Regardless of party or origin, extremism must be rejected, condemned, and removed from our political discourse.

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Oct 16, 2026

My first thoughts today are with my staff who opened the mail and the first responders on the scene.

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Apr 29, 2026

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…

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Dec 11, 2025

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…

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Dec 11, 2025

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…

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Aug 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…

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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…

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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.

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Sep 24, 2024

I am just so grateful to you both for your service to our country.

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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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Sep 23, 2024

I am thankful that we have had several productive conversations, but we are ready to move into the action phase.

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Sep 23, 2024

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…

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Sep 20, 2024

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…

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Sep 10, 2024

The Sackett decision has undermined our ability in significant and meaningful ways to protect this precious nonrenewable natural resource.

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Sep 10, 2024

To say this is an essential conversation is truly an understatement.

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Jul 11, 2024

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.

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Jul 11, 2024

We want to be able to present to them an exciting vision for the future.

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Jul 9, 2024

That is why I introduced a bill called the Honoring Vocational Education Act, which changes the way the United States census tracks higher education.

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Jul 9, 2024

I am a proud cosponsor of Mr. Collins' bill, as well, the expanded Aviation Workforce Development Act.

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Jun 26, 2024

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.

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Jun 26, 2024

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.

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Jun 3, 2024

How can the Biden administration spend money on this program when it is not even implemented yet?

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Jun 3, 2024

But yet you are admitting now that you don't know? Is that correct?

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