John R. Moolenaar

Tax relief for America’s small businesses means Michigan entrepreneurs can invest in their businesses, create jobs, and continue building a stronger future for their families and communities. By pr...

Grand Rapids native Roger Chaffee was a U.S. Navy aviator and NASA astronaut who gave his life in service of his country. One of the early pioneers of the American space program, Chaffee was tragic...

Pastor Ezra Jin was imprisoned by the Chinese Communist Party for nearly nine months for practicing his Christian faith. The story he shared with me was incredible and he sustained his love for the...

The wildfire smoke from Canada blanketing Michigan this week is completely unacceptable. Air quality across the state is hazardous for Michigan seniors, children, and those with respiratory illness...

Today is National Cherry Day! Did you know Michigan's first tart cherry orchards were planted in 1893? More than a century later, cherries remain one of our state's signature crops. Thank you to Mi...

Help is now available for Michigan families and communities impacted by April’s severe flooding, storms, and tornadoes. President Trump approved a major disaster declaration for Michigan, allowing ...

Last week, I met with apple growers from across Michigan's Second District at Roossinck Fruit Storage and Orchard in Fremont. We discussed the challenges facing Michigan agriculture, including trad...

Today would be Gerald Ford’s 113th birthday. He is the only President from our state, a decorated World War II veteran, and Congressman. Ford’s commitment to service embodied the values that define...

Today is Cow Appreciation Day! In Michigan, there are more than 500,000 beef and dairy cows cared for by hardworking Michigan farmers. We thank all the dairy and beef cattle farmers for their hard ...

Rosa Parks is one of the most courageous figures in American history. Although born in Alabama, Parks spent most of her life in Detroit, making our state her home and base for her activism. Her fam...

This week, I met with the Big Rapids Fire Department to discuss the funding I secured in last year's appropriations process for the city to purchase a new fire engine. This funding will help enhanc...

Yesterday, I had a fantastic time meeting with the Big Rapids Chamber and Mecosta County Visitors Bureau. We discussed my work in Congress to make government more accountable, support Michigan fami...

Henry Ford was a legendary Michigander whose innovations created tens of thousands of jobs across our state. His unprecedented $5 workday transformed the workforce, helping build the American middl...

Yesterday, I was in Manistee County to meet with local leaders including Commissioner Jeff Dontz to see some of the damage caused by April's severe flooding to the area. It was encouraging to hear ...

The House recently passed the bipartisan Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act, a targeted effort to strengthen online protections for minors and give parents better tools to safeguard their ...

Thank you to Representative John Moolenaar (MI-02) for attending last week’s “Celebrating America” dinner and being a part of the historic effort to memorialize the Adams Presidential Family. The A...

The 24th Michigan Infantry Regiment was a Civil War Infantry unit assigned to the legendary Iron Brigade. The Regiment showed remarkable grit and courage on some of the war’s most brutal battlefiel...

On this 250th anniversary of American independence, we reflect on the courage of our Founders who pledged their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor to the idea that all are created equal. The Declara...

This week, alongside all my Michigan colleagues in the House, I introduced a bipartisan resolution in honor of America’s 250th Anniversary, and Michigan’s vital role in our nation’s history. As par...

On Made in America Day, we recognize the workers and manufacturers who power our economy and keep our nation strong. In Michigan, we know what it means to build things that last; cars, parts, machi...