Hillary J. Scholten

Great visit to Lacks Enterprises in Grand Rapids today. Toured their facilities and talked with company leadership about their expansion into defense manufacturing, including their work producing u...

Is a federal agency giving you the runaround? Do you need help getting your Social Security, your tax return, or another federal benefit? My team and I are here to help. Please give us a call at (6...

Great conversation today with Shape Corp., a Grand Haven manufacturer that's been building crash management systems and lightweight body structures for the auto industry since 1974. We talked tarif...

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I sat down with the Chamber of Mothers because supporting families isn't optional — it's the job. Child care, paid leave, maternal health: Congress needs to get the job done.

Are you a middle school or high school student in West Michigan? Consider participating in the Congressional App Challenge! It’s a great way to hone your skills and potentially feature your work in...

Great visit to Ghostworks at the National Wharf Marina with my DC team! This Holland, Michigan-based maritime design firm is innovating on hull design and alternative materials — exactly the kind o...

Meet Mia! She’s here on Capitol Hill through the Girl Scouts Congressional Aide Program, gaining firsthand experience in public service while helping our team serve West Michigan. Programs like thi...

Health care access starts with getting policy right. I met with Molina Healthcare to discuss how Congress can cut red tape and remove obstacles standing between patients and the care they need.

I led a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth demanding answers on the June 16th death of Airman First Class Keon McDaniel of Grand Rapids.

I am proud to have secured $3.95 million in federal funding to keep West Michigan at the forefront of medical research and mental health care. This investment will deepen our understanding of cance...

While Donald Trump spends his time golfing and asking taxpayers to pay for more gold in his ballroom, 41,174 Michigan kids have already lost access to SNAP because of his policies, and that number ...

West Michigan is better because of your service. Thank you, Leslie, for everything you've done for our team and our community. Wishing you all the best as you head back to the University of Michig...

Whether it’s a delayed passport, issues with Social Security or the IRS, or trouble navigating a federal agency, my office is here to help. If you or someone you know needs assistance, don’t hesita...

Airman First Class Keon Talik McDaniel answered the call to serve our country. He should still be with us today. I was honored to recognize Keon's life on the House floor and ask my colleagues to ...

Reliable rail service keeps people connected, strengthens our supply chains, and supports our economy. It was great meeting with GATX Rail today to discuss the BUILD America Act, rail safety, and h...

Remember when lowering costs was supposed to be the Republican leaders’ priority? Americans do. Every time they pull into a gas station.

Lights, camera, water infrastructure. 🎬 It’s a big week on the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee as we move Water Resources Development Act 2026 one step closer to the House floor. From pro...

Water is part of who we are in West Michigan. Proud to support WRDA 2026 and deliver investments that will strengthen our communities, protect our Great Lakes, and keep our economy moving.

Back to D.C. and back to work for West Michigan.