I met with Great Lakes leaders today to discuss keeping our ports strong and our waterways moving. Our ports are critical to West Michigan jobs, trade, and protecting the Great Lakes we all depend on.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Michigan District 3
Hillary J. Scholten
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Voting Record — 534
Yes43%
No52%
Present0%
Not Voting5%
Party align93%
Cross-party6%
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Hillary J. Scholten
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratMichigan District 3
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Hillary J.'s ATmosphere Activity
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I recently wrote about the future of the Clean Water Act and protecting our nation’s waters in the Harvard Law School Journal of Legislation. You can read about it here:
scholten.house.gov/media/press-...
I am proud to announce more than $1 million in federal funding for the City of Grand Rapids to upgrade its Water Resource Recovery Facility. These improvements will protect public health and keep the Grand River and Lake Michigan clean for generations to come.
Join me for the first installment of my Congressional Dialogue Series, a new space for real conversations about the issues that matter most to West Michigan. First up: discussing the skyrocketing cost of housing and what solutions can look like for our communities.
March 12, 2026 | 6–7 PM
My bill, the Paving the Way for American Industry Act, supports good-paying manufacturing jobs in West Michigan by strengthening American supply chains — including at Sun Chemical in Muskegon County.
www.mlive.com/news/muskego...
From Washington to West Michigan, Straight Talk With Scholten breaks down the issues that matter. Subscribe on YouTube.
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Grand Rapids is launching a food scrap collection pilot that will keep waste out of landfills, reduce emissions, and turn organic scraps into nutrient-rich compost for local use. Smart, practical steps like this strengthen our environmental health and support West Michigan families.
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 (616) 451-8383 and we can help you like we helped David!
For 15 years, be nice. has been showing up for West Michigan families with compassion, education, and support. Congratulations on this milestone, and thank you for the important work you do to strengthen mental health services in our community.
www.woodtv.com/news/grand-r...
My Statement on U.S. Military Strikes in Iran.
Calling all young West Michigan artists: the Congressional Art Competition is open, and Team Scholten is accepting submissions!
As data centers expand, we have to make sure communities aren’t left footing the bill. I pressed the Army Corps on how large-scale data centers are impacting our water resources — because protecting West Michigan’s water must go hand in hand with economic growth.
It’s tax season, West Michigan. Visit michigan.gov/taxes/efile/... to see if you qualify to e-file your taxes for free, and reach out to my office if you have issues with the IRS or a tax return. Happy filing!
I met with leaders from the NAACP and the Climate Action Campaign to discuss climate priorities for 2026 and how we can keep lowering energy costs while investing in clean, affordable solutions for our communities.
Affordable child care is a workforce issue. Today, I spoke with chamber leaders from across the country about my Tri-Share Child Care Pilot Act and how shared-cost solutions help employers compete and families stay in the workforce.
Today I visited Pine Rest’s new Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health to learn more about how they’re expanding access to mental health care for children and teens across West Michigan. Grateful for the clinicians and staff who show up every day to support families when they need it most.
Proud to spotlight Corewell Health’s work in delivering expert cancer care and vital resources that bring hope and healing to patients and families.
Met with Michigan leaders from JPMorgan Chase to talk about expanding access to capital and supporting small businesses across West Michigan. Making sure our financial system works for families and entrepreneurs is critical to local growth.
Great to meet with Grand Rapids–based Array of Engineers to talk about how West Michigan innovators are supporting our national defense and strengthening our local economy.
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Voting History534 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
534 total votes
Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.
| Date | Bill | Question | Position | Party Maj | Align? | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-07 | H.R. 26 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-02-06 | H.R. 27 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2025-02-06 | H.R. 27 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-02-05 | H. Res. 93 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-05 | H. Res. 93 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-05 | H.R. 776 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-04 | H.R. 43 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-23 | H.R. 21 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-23 | H.R. 21 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-01-23 | H.R. 471 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2025-01-23 | H.R. 375 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-22 | S. 5 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2025-01-22 | H.R. 165 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-22 | H. Res. 53 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-22 | H. Res. 53 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-22 | H.R. 187 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-21 | H.R. 186 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-16 | H.R. 30 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2025-01-16 | H.R. 30 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-01-15 | H.R. 33 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-15 | H.R. 144 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-15 | H.R. 164 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-14 | H.R. 28 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-14 | H.R. 28 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-01-14 | H.R. 153 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-14 | H.R. 152 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-13 | H.R. 192 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-09 | H.R. 23 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-07 | H.R. 29 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2025-01-03 | H. Res. 5 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-03 | H. Res. 5 (119th) | Motion to Commit with Instructions | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-01-03 | H. Res. 5 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-03 | — | Election of the Speaker | NOT_VOTING | — | — | Johnson (LA) |
| 2025-01-03 | — | Call by States | PRESENT | — | — | Passed |
Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.
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