I am especially concerned by the possibility of new SBLC licenses being granted to non-federally regulated fintechs with no experience in 7(a) program lending.
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.
Increasing access to capital for underserved entrepreneurs has been and will remain a priority for me as the top democrat on this committee.
I look at the approval ratings. You know, we know that there is, you know, still some dissatisfaction with national Democrats, despite everything that they have delivered on in the last two years.
Today, I rise in support of the bipartisan Protecting Sibling Relationships in Foster Care Act. Several students from my district have written in to ask me to support this essential piece of legislation. Frankly, they have a really good…
As west Michigan's Congresswoman, it is my top priority to support the next generation. That means regularly engaging with kids and students across the district. Since I took office, I have heard from so many young people, having them…
This is unfair and it is demoralizing frankly to small business owners who are playing by the rules.
This week I am introducing bipartisan emergency legislation to correct the devastating issue of child labor in west Michigan and across the country. In west Michigan, we believe in protecting kids. When big companies and corporations go…
Permitting reform, we all want it. There is a simple solution. Separate the question. But why not? We need to ask why not. Because this bill includes massive handouts to big corporations and incentivizes them to leak methane into the…
I am so proud to represent miles of beautiful Lake Michigan shoreline on the west coast of Michigan, including the wonderful Port of Muskegon.
I know the importance of the 8(a) program for business development and how much it helps minority small businesses to compete in the federal marketplace.
Thank you again to Administrator Guzman. Good to see you again. Appreciate your time today.
Today, I rise in support of our kids. It is so important that we come together alongside the next generation of Americans and give them the resources they need to succeed in a 21st century economy. There are so many issues facing our youth…
I am on the House floor today to talk about an element that sustains us all--water. My home State of Michigan is surrounded by four out of the five Great Lakes--our Nation's largest freshwater reserve. The Great Lakes region is home to 51…
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 2, line 11, after ``(d)'' insert ``or if the Secretary determines that a situation exists in which a…
I think Gibbs has certainly fired up a certain portion of the electorate over those claims and I think it's dangerous.





