Congresswoman Hillary Scholten

What’s true and what’s a myth in H.R. 1? My Republican colleagues may not want you to know the truth. Let’s change that. In this week’s episode of Straight Talk With Scholten, I dispel some of the myths being spread about H.R. 1 and dive deep into how it’ll impact you at home.…

The most extreme Republicans *checks notes* flew Members of Congress out on the taxpayer dime before deciding to hold up our work for the second week in a row. Why? They want to hide from the Epstein votes. What are they trying to hide from the American public?

My experience as a social worker strongly influences my work in Congress, and I was honored to accept the School Social Work Association of America Award as Social Work Legislator of the Year.

Thanks to the @GVSU students from @citizensclimate who are fighting for a better, greener future. I’m determined to protect Michigan’s water, air, and environment for generations to come, and it’s crucial to have our young leaders as partners in these efforts.

The preservation of America’s freshwater systems didn’t happen by coincidence — the Great Lakes were, in fact, once declared to be dead.  Fortunately, under the Clean Water Act, the State of Michigan consciously decided to take our precious waters into our own hands. The PERMIT…

We need to enhance and expand our clean water protections, not roll them back as my Republican colleagues may want to do through the PERMIT Act. I’m here in Washington fighting for you, West Michigan.

I've heard from countless West Michiganders who fear for their children's well-being if Medicaid funding is slashed. We must do better for these families. nytimes.com/2025/07/21/wel…

I'm heartbroken and deeply concerned about the loss of innocent lives this weekend in Gaza. Innocent people seeking aid and food MUST be able to do so without harm as we work toward an end to this humanitarian crisis. reuters.com/world/middle-e…

I’m a firm believer in the promise of the American Dream, and LIBRE is breaking down barriers that prevent our Latino neighbors from achieving it. Thanks to the West Michiganders from LIBRE who are leading the way toward positive change for our Latino neighbors.

I am a fierce supporter of @USCG, and I was proud to champion the Coast Guard Reauthorization Bill through passage in @TransportDems.  This bill will bolster shoreside infrastructure, support acquisitions, increase benefits to Coasties, and ramp up recruitment — all to safeguard…

My mom spent her career as a special education educator, and I know firsthand how much these educators care for their students and their future successes. Great to meet with West Michigan special education educators today to reaffirm my support for their work to educate our…

An estimated 96% of pigments used on American roads are sourced from foreign manufacturers like China – my bill would change that.  At this week’s @TransportDems hearing, I asked @SecDuffy how our committee can work with the @USDOT to uplift domestic manufacturers, ensure our…

My family loves having a backyard barbecue in the summer, but beef is getting more and more expensive at the grocery store, and the prices aren’t going down anytime soon. It’s time we invest in our agriculture community. Instead, President Trump has instituted chaotic tariffs…

The American people deserve to know the truth — the WHOLE truth — not just a few “pertinent”  files hand-selected by Trump and his Justice Department.  We will continue to put the pressure on until the full Epstein files are released. wsj.com/politics/polic…

Our work should be laser-focused on lowering costs at the grocery store and gas station, not defunding Sesame Street. In the dead of the night, Republicans voted to rip funding away from public media outlets like @WGVUPublicMedia, a cornerstone of West Michigan’s local news. I…

I voted no on HR 4016 because this bill hands Trump even MORE unchecked power. I will not and cannot support that.

Playing for a great cause was good enough, but a Team Congress WIN topped the night off! Another fun-filled @CWSoftballGame for @YoungSurvival in the books! 🥎

As concerns continue to rise about President Trump and House Republicans covering up the Epstein files, it's more important than ever that we have independent investigators looking out for the American people. That’s exactly what my bill, the Integrity in Government Act, will…

The next town hall in my Summer Town Hall Series is in Rockford on July 25th! For more info and to RSVP, visit scholten.house.gov/townhall.

DWC Chair @RepTeresaLF and Vice Chair @RepScholten gearing up for the first pitch!🥎