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Scholten Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Recognize Skilled Workers January 15, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03), alongside U.S. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), announced introduction of the bipartisan&nbsp; Honoring Vocational Education Act&nbsp; to ensure workers who pursue job training programs, trade schools, union apprenticeships, and other technical pathways are fully recognized in federal workforce data. Issues : Education Read More Scholten Celebrates Unanimous Senate Passage of Bipartisan Legislation Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act December 8, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Hillary Scholten (D-Mich) announced that her legislation recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act has passed the Senate unanimously.&nbsp; The bipartisan resolution recognized the historic step that West Michigan’s own President Gerald Ford took 50 years ago by signing the law, which mandates that every child in America, including those with disabilities, be given equal access to a free, appropriate public education.&nbsp; Issues : Education Read More Scholten, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of ","source_url":"https://scholten.house.gov/issues/education","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"More on Veterans","detail":"Rep. Scholten’s Bill to Honor the Late Captain Miguel Justin Nava Passes House December 4, 2024 Press Release WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Scholten’s bill, H.R. 9285, passed the United States House of Representatives. The bill would designate the Comstock Park Post Office as the “Captain Miguel Justin Nava Post Office.” Issues : Veterans Read More Rep. Scholten Introduces Bill to Rename Post Office In Honor of Captain Miguel Nava August 21, 2024 Press Release WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Hillary Scholten introduced a bill to rename the Comstock Park post office after Marine Captain Miguel Justin Nava. Captain Nava died tragically in a helicopter crash while serving in San Diego, California in February of this year. Issues : Veterans Read More Image Rep. 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