{"id":13283,"name":"Hillary J. Scholten","first_name":"Hillary J.","last_name":"Scholten","middle_name":null,"suffix":null,"bioguide_id":"S001221","fec_candidate_id":null,"ocd_person_id":null,"govtrack_id":null,"opensecrets_id":null,"votesmart_id":null,"office_id":17920,"party":"Democrat","status":"active","photo_url":"https://www.congress.gov/img/member/s001221_200.jpg","website":"https://scholten.house.gov","campaign_url":null,"email":null,"phone":null,"social_twitter":null,"social_facebook":null,"social_instagram":null,"social_youtube":null,"state":"MI","district":"3","city":null,"assumed_office":"2023","term_end":null,"born":"1982","source":"congress_gov","source_url":"https://api.congress.gov/v3/member/S001221","source_updated":"2026-05-09T12:13:18.526Z","first_seen":"2026-05-09 12:13:18","last_seen":"2026-05-09 12:13:18","created_at":"2026-05-09 12:13:18","updated_at":"2026-05-10 01:06:06","canonical_id":null,"fec_checked_at":null,"office_name":"U.S. Representative","level":"federal","branch":"legislative","office_chamber":"house","positions":[{"topic":"Housing","stance":"Votes","detail":"One of the most important aspects of Congress is developing, making, and monitoring laws. New legislation is passed almost every week. Please&nbsp; contact our office to share your thoughts on current legislation that may affect you, your family and your community. Learn more about legislation sponsored and co-sponsored by Congresswoman Scholten. Constituents can view the U.S. House of Representatives'&nbsp; latest votes &nbsp;on Capitol Hill and view&nbsp; Roll Call Votes by the U.S Congress . Learn more&nbsp; About Legislation of the U.S. Congress &nbsp;and&nbsp; Votes in the House and Senate .","source_url":"https://scholten.house.gov/about/votes-and-legislation","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Gun Control","stance":"Recent Votes","detail":"Date Roll Call Bill Question Vote Title 05/21/2026 191 H.R.6047 On Passage Yea Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act 05/21/2026 190 H.R.1041 On Passage Nay Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act 05/21/2026 189 H.R.1041 On Motion to Recommit Yea Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act 05/21/2026 188 H.R.1329 On Passage Nay Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act 05/21/2026 187 H.R.1329 On Motion to Recommit Yea <td headers=\"view-value-5-tabl","source_url":"https://scholten.house.gov/about/votes-and-legislation","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"Recent Votes","detail":"Date Roll Call Bill Question Vote Title 05/21/2026 191 H.R.6047 On Passage Yea Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act 05/21/2026 190 H.R.1041 On Passage Nay Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act 05/21/2026 189 H.R.1041 On Motion to Recommit Yea Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act 05/21/2026 188 H.R.1329 On Passage Nay Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act 05/21/2026 187 H.R.1329 On Motion to Recommit Yea <td headers=\"view-value-5-tabl","source_url":"https://scholten.house.gov/about/votes-and-legislation","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Healthcare","stance":"More on Congress","detail":"Rep. Scholten Statement on Votes to Expel Swalwell, Gonzales April 13, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) released the following statement on her intention to vote to expel Representatives Eric Swalwell (D-CA-14) and Tony Gonzales (R-TX-23) if they do not resign from Congress. Issues : Congress Read More Rep. Scholten Holds First Congressional Dialogue Series on Housing in West Michigan March 13, 2026 Press Release GRAND RAPIDS, MI &nbsp;– Last night, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) hosted the first installment of her Congressional Dialogue Series, a new initiative bringing West Michigan community members together to discuss key issues and how the Congresswoman can help address them in Washington. This conversation focused on the skyrocketing cost of housing and what real solutions can look like.&nbsp; Issues : Congress Economy Read More Rep. Scholten Statement on Iran War Powers Resolution March 5, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC &nbsp;– Today, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) released a statement on her vote in support of the bipartisan Iran War Powers Resolution. A video of the Congresswoman’s full statement is available here .&nbsp; Issues : Congress Read More Rep. Scholten Announces Megan Erskine, CEO and President of Catherine’s Health Center, as Guest for State of the Union February 24, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC &nbsp;– U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) announced Megan Erskine as her guest for the State of the Union (SOTU). Ms. Erskine is the CEO and President of Catherine’s Health Center, which provides access to high quality, affordable, and compassionate health care to families in West Michigan.&nbsp; Issues : Congress Read More Scholten Announces New Congressional Dialogue Series To Launch In 2026 January 2, 2026 Press Release GRAND RAPIDS, MI&nbsp; - Today, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten announced that she will launch a new Congressional Dialogu","source_url":"https://scholten.house.gov/issues/congress","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Immigration","stance":"More on Congress","detail":"Rep. Scholten Statement on Votes to Expel Swalwell, Gonzales April 13, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) released the following statement on her intention to vote to expel Representatives Eric Swalwell (D-CA-14) and Tony Gonzales (R-TX-23) if they do not resign from Congress. Issues : Congress Read More Rep. Scholten Holds First Congressional Dialogue Series on Housing in West Michigan March 13, 2026 Press Release GRAND RAPIDS, MI &nbsp;– Last night, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) hosted the first installment of her Congressional Dialogue Series, a new initiative bringing West Michigan community members together to discuss key issues and how the Congresswoman can help address them in Washington. This conversation focused on the skyrocketing cost of housing and what real solutions can look like.&nbsp; Issues : Congress Economy Read More Rep. Scholten Statement on Iran War Powers Resolution March 5, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC &nbsp;– Today, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) released a statement on her vote in support of the bipartisan Iran War Powers Resolution. A video of the Congresswoman’s full statement is available here .&nbsp; Issues : Congress Read More Rep. Scholten Announces Megan Erskine, CEO and President of Catherine’s Health Center, as Guest for State of the Union February 24, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC &nbsp;– U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) announced Megan Erskine as her guest for the State of the Union (SOTU). Ms. Erskine is the CEO and President of Catherine’s Health Center, which provides access to high quality, affordable, and compassionate health care to families in West Michigan.&nbsp; Issues : Congress Read More Scholten Announces New Congressional Dialogue Series To Launch In 2026 January 2, 2026 Press Release GRAND RAPIDS, MI&nbsp; - Today, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten announced that she will launch a new Congressional Dialogu","source_url":"https://scholten.house.gov/issues/congress","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Economy","stance":"More on Congress","detail":"Rep. Scholten Statement on Votes to Expel Swalwell, Gonzales April 13, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) released the following statement on her intention to vote to expel Representatives Eric Swalwell (D-CA-14) and Tony Gonzales (R-TX-23) if they do not resign from Congress. Issues : Congress Read More Rep. Scholten Holds First Congressional Dialogue Series on Housing in West Michigan March 13, 2026 Press Release GRAND RAPIDS, MI &nbsp;– Last night, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) hosted the first installment of her Congressional Dialogue Series, a new initiative bringing West Michigan community members together to discuss key issues and how the Congresswoman can help address them in Washington. This conversation focused on the skyrocketing cost of housing and what real solutions can look like.&nbsp; Issues : Congress Economy Read More Rep. Scholten Statement on Iran War Powers Resolution March 5, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC &nbsp;– Today, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) released a statement on her vote in support of the bipartisan Iran War Powers Resolution. A video of the Congresswoman’s full statement is available here .&nbsp; Issues : Congress Read More Rep. Scholten Announces Megan Erskine, CEO and President of Catherine’s Health Center, as Guest for State of the Union February 24, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC &nbsp;– U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) announced Megan Erskine as her guest for the State of the Union (SOTU). Ms. Erskine is the CEO and President of Catherine’s Health Center, which provides access to high quality, affordable, and compassionate health care to families in West Michigan.&nbsp; Issues : Congress Read More Scholten Announces New Congressional Dialogue Series To Launch In 2026 January 2, 2026 Press Release GRAND RAPIDS, MI&nbsp; - Today, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten announced that she will launch a new Congressional Dialogu","source_url":"https://scholten.house.gov/issues/congress","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Climate","stance":"More on Congress","detail":"Rep. Scholten Statement on Votes to Expel Swalwell, Gonzales April 13, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) released the following statement on her intention to vote to expel Representatives Eric Swalwell (D-CA-14) and Tony Gonzales (R-TX-23) if they do not resign from Congress. Issues : Congress Read More Rep. Scholten Holds First Congressional Dialogue Series on Housing in West Michigan March 13, 2026 Press Release GRAND RAPIDS, MI &nbsp;– Last night, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) hosted the first installment of her Congressional Dialogue Series, a new initiative bringing West Michigan community members together to discuss key issues and how the Congresswoman can help address them in Washington. This conversation focused on the skyrocketing cost of housing and what real solutions can look like.&nbsp; Issues : Congress Economy Read More Rep. Scholten Statement on Iran War Powers Resolution March 5, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC &nbsp;– Today, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) released a statement on her vote in support of the bipartisan Iran War Powers Resolution. A video of the Congresswoman’s full statement is available here .&nbsp; Issues : Congress Read More Rep. Scholten Announces Megan Erskine, CEO and President of Catherine’s Health Center, as Guest for State of the Union February 24, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC &nbsp;– U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) announced Megan Erskine as her guest for the State of the Union (SOTU). Ms. Erskine is the CEO and President of Catherine’s Health Center, which provides access to high quality, affordable, and compassionate health care to families in West Michigan.&nbsp; Issues : Congress Read More Scholten Announces New Congressional Dialogue Series To Launch In 2026 January 2, 2026 Press Release GRAND RAPIDS, MI&nbsp; - Today, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten announced that she will launch a new Congressional Dialogu","source_url":"https://scholten.house.gov/issues/congress","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Taxes","stance":"More on Congress","detail":"Rep. Scholten Statement on Votes to Expel Swalwell, Gonzales April 13, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) released the following statement on her intention to vote to expel Representatives Eric Swalwell (D-CA-14) and Tony Gonzales (R-TX-23) if they do not resign from Congress. Issues : Congress Read More Rep. Scholten Holds First Congressional Dialogue Series on Housing in West Michigan March 13, 2026 Press Release GRAND RAPIDS, MI &nbsp;– Last night, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) hosted the first installment of her Congressional Dialogue Series, a new initiative bringing West Michigan community members together to discuss key issues and how the Congresswoman can help address them in Washington. This conversation focused on the skyrocketing cost of housing and what real solutions can look like.&nbsp; Issues : Congress Economy Read More Rep. Scholten Statement on Iran War Powers Resolution March 5, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC &nbsp;– Today, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) released a statement on her vote in support of the bipartisan Iran War Powers Resolution. A video of the Congresswoman’s full statement is available here .&nbsp; Issues : Congress Read More Rep. Scholten Announces Megan Erskine, CEO and President of Catherine’s Health Center, as Guest for State of the Union February 24, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC &nbsp;– U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) announced Megan Erskine as her guest for the State of the Union (SOTU). Ms. Erskine is the CEO and President of Catherine’s Health Center, which provides access to high quality, affordable, and compassionate health care to families in West Michigan.&nbsp; Issues : Congress Read More Scholten Announces New Congressional Dialogue Series To Launch In 2026 January 2, 2026 Press Release GRAND RAPIDS, MI&nbsp; - Today, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten announced that she will launch a new Congressional Dialogu","source_url":"https://scholten.house.gov/issues/congress","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"More on Congress","detail":"Rep. Scholten Statement on Votes to Expel Swalwell, Gonzales April 13, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) released the following statement on her intention to vote to expel Representatives Eric Swalwell (D-CA-14) and Tony Gonzales (R-TX-23) if they do not resign from Congress. Issues : Congress Read More Rep. Scholten Holds First Congressional Dialogue Series on Housing in West Michigan March 13, 2026 Press Release GRAND RAPIDS, MI &nbsp;– Last night, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) hosted the first installment of her Congressional Dialogue Series, a new initiative bringing West Michigan community members together to discuss key issues and how the Congresswoman can help address them in Washington. This conversation focused on the skyrocketing cost of housing and what real solutions can look like.&nbsp; Issues : Congress Economy Read More Rep. Scholten Statement on Iran War Powers Resolution March 5, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC &nbsp;– Today, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) released a statement on her vote in support of the bipartisan Iran War Powers Resolution. A video of the Congresswoman’s full statement is available here .&nbsp; Issues : Congress Read More Rep. Scholten Announces Megan Erskine, CEO and President of Catherine’s Health Center, as Guest for State of the Union February 24, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC &nbsp;– U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) announced Megan Erskine as her guest for the State of the Union (SOTU). Ms. Erskine is the CEO and President of Catherine’s Health Center, which provides access to high quality, affordable, and compassionate health care to families in West Michigan.&nbsp; Issues : Congress Read More Scholten Announces New Congressional Dialogue Series To Launch In 2026 January 2, 2026 Press Release GRAND RAPIDS, MI&nbsp; - Today, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten announced that she will launch a new Congressional Dialogu","source_url":"https://scholten.house.gov/issues/congress","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Housing","stance":"More on Congress","detail":"Rep. Scholten Statement on Votes to Expel Swalwell, Gonzales April 13, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) released the following statement on her intention to vote to expel Representatives Eric Swalwell (D-CA-14) and Tony Gonzales (R-TX-23) if they do not resign from Congress. Issues : Congress Read More Rep. Scholten Holds First Congressional Dialogue Series on Housing in West Michigan March 13, 2026 Press Release GRAND RAPIDS, MI &nbsp;– Last night, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) hosted the first installment of her Congressional Dialogue Series, a new initiative bringing West Michigan community members together to discuss key issues and how the Congresswoman can help address them in Washington. This conversation focused on the skyrocketing cost of housing and what real solutions can look like.&nbsp; Issues : Congress Economy Read More Rep. Scholten Statement on Iran War Powers Resolution March 5, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC &nbsp;– Today, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) released a statement on her vote in support of the bipartisan Iran War Powers Resolution. A video of the Congresswoman’s full statement is available here .&nbsp; Issues : Congress Read More Rep. Scholten Announces Megan Erskine, CEO and President of Catherine’s Health Center, as Guest for State of the Union February 24, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC &nbsp;– U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) announced Megan Erskine as her guest for the State of the Union (SOTU). Ms. Erskine is the CEO and President of Catherine’s Health Center, which provides access to high quality, affordable, and compassionate health care to families in West Michigan.&nbsp; Issues : Congress Read More Scholten Announces New Congressional Dialogue Series To Launch In 2026 January 2, 2026 Press Release GRAND RAPIDS, MI&nbsp; - Today, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten announced that she will launch a new Congressional Dialogu","source_url":"https://scholten.house.gov/issues/congress","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Social Security","stance":"More on Congress","detail":"Rep. Scholten Statement on Votes to Expel Swalwell, Gonzales April 13, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) released the following statement on her intention to vote to expel Representatives Eric Swalwell (D-CA-14) and Tony Gonzales (R-TX-23) if they do not resign from Congress. Issues : Congress Read More Rep. Scholten Holds First Congressional Dialogue Series on Housing in West Michigan March 13, 2026 Press Release GRAND RAPIDS, MI &nbsp;– Last night, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) hosted the first installment of her Congressional Dialogue Series, a new initiative bringing West Michigan community members together to discuss key issues and how the Congresswoman can help address them in Washington. This conversation focused on the skyrocketing cost of housing and what real solutions can look like.&nbsp; Issues : Congress Economy Read More Rep. Scholten Statement on Iran War Powers Resolution March 5, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC &nbsp;– Today, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) released a statement on her vote in support of the bipartisan Iran War Powers Resolution. A video of the Congresswoman’s full statement is available here .&nbsp; Issues : Congress Read More Rep. Scholten Announces Megan Erskine, CEO and President of Catherine’s Health Center, as Guest for State of the Union February 24, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC &nbsp;– U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) announced Megan Erskine as her guest for the State of the Union (SOTU). Ms. Erskine is the CEO and President of Catherine’s Health Center, which provides access to high quality, affordable, and compassionate health care to families in West Michigan.&nbsp; Issues : Congress Read More Scholten Announces New Congressional Dialogue Series To Launch In 2026 January 2, 2026 Press Release GRAND RAPIDS, MI&nbsp; - Today, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten announced that she will launch a new Congressional Dialogu","source_url":"https://scholten.house.gov/issues/congress","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Economy","stance":"More on Education","detail":"Reps. Scholten, Moore, Garcia Introduce Bill to Support School Social Workers, Improve Student Success March 4, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC &nbsp;– This week, U.S. Representatives Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03), Gwen Moore (D-WI-04), and Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) introduced the School Social Workers Improving Student Success Act , which would establish a national grant program to improve recruitment and retention of school social workers. The Representatives also introduced a resolution to recognize this week, March 2nd – 6th, as School Social Work Week to highlight the life-changing work these professionals do in their communities. Issues : Education Read More Rep. 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":"Education","stance":"More on Education","detail":"Reps. Scholten, Moore, Garcia Introduce Bill to Support School Social Workers, Improve Student Success March 4, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC &nbsp;– This week, U.S. Representatives Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03), Gwen Moore (D-WI-04), and Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) introduced the School Social Workers Improving Student Success Act , which would establish a national grant program to improve recruitment and retention of school social workers. The Representatives also introduced a resolution to recognize this week, March 2nd – 6th, as School Social Work Week to highlight the life-changing work these professionals do in their communities. Issues : Education Read More Rep. 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":"Technology","stance":"More on Education","detail":"Reps. Scholten, Moore, Garcia Introduce Bill to Support School Social Workers, Improve Student Success March 4, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC &nbsp;– This week, U.S. Representatives Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03), Gwen Moore (D-WI-04), and Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) introduced the School Social Workers Improving Student Success Act , which would establish a national grant program to improve recruitment and retention of school social workers. The Representatives also introduced a resolution to recognize this week, March 2nd – 6th, as School Social Work Week to highlight the life-changing work these professionals do in their communities. Issues : Education Read More Rep. 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":"Housing","stance":"More on Education","detail":"Reps. Scholten, Moore, Garcia Introduce Bill to Support School Social Workers, Improve Student Success March 4, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC &nbsp;– This week, U.S. Representatives Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03), Gwen Moore (D-WI-04), and Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) introduced the School Social Workers Improving Student Success Act , which would establish a national grant program to improve recruitment and retention of school social workers. The Representatives also introduced a resolution to recognize this week, March 2nd – 6th, as School Social Work Week to highlight the life-changing work these professionals do in their communities. Issues : Education Read More Rep. 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":"Economy","stance":"More on Energy","detail":"Scholten Leads Effort to Stop The Power Plant Reliability Act, Legislation That Would Keep Costly, Outdated Power Plants Open, Raising Costs For American Families December 24, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Hillary Scholten led an effort in Washington to stop H.R. 3632, the Power Plant Reliability Act, legislation that gives the federal government the power to force power plants to stay open even when local utilities and state regulators have decided it makes more sense to close them. It also requires utilities to give years of notice before closing a plant, creating red tape and giving Washington bureaucrats more chances to step in and overrule local decisions. Issues : Energy Read More Rep. Scholten Sounds Alarm On Threat To Home Heating Assistance November 7, 2025 Press Release &nbsp; GRAND RAPIDS, MI &nbsp;- MONDAY, November 10th 9:30 AM : U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten will stand at a local senior center to discuss the delay in the federal government’s distribution of funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). LIHEAP helps about 6 million households nationwide pay their heating bills, buy fuel, fix broken heaters, and make cost-effective repairs to their heating systems. Because of the ongoing government shutdown, the U.S. Issues : Congress Economy Energy Read More Rep. Scholten, Michigan Democrats Call On Trump Administration To Reinstate Federal Funding That Would Help Michiganders Install Solar Panels, Lower Their Energy Bills August 28, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten is leading all Michigan House Democrats in calling on the Trump Administration to reinstate federal funding for the Solar For All Program, an initiative to lower energy bills for low-income households by investing in residential solar projects. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) axed the program earlier this month, terminating $7 billion in grants for rooftop solar panels, community solar far","source_url":"https://scholten.house.gov/issues/energy","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Climate","stance":"More on Energy","detail":"Scholten Leads Effort to Stop The Power Plant Reliability Act, Legislation That Would Keep Costly, Outdated Power Plants Open, Raising Costs For American Families December 24, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Hillary Scholten led an effort in Washington to stop H.R. 3632, the Power Plant Reliability Act, legislation that gives the federal government the power to force power plants to stay open even when local utilities and state regulators have decided it makes more sense to close them. It also requires utilities to give years of notice before closing a plant, creating red tape and giving Washington bureaucrats more chances to step in and overrule local decisions. Issues : Energy Read More Rep. Scholten Sounds Alarm On Threat To Home Heating Assistance November 7, 2025 Press Release &nbsp; GRAND RAPIDS, MI &nbsp;- MONDAY, November 10th 9:30 AM : U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten will stand at a local senior center to discuss the delay in the federal government’s distribution of funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). LIHEAP helps about 6 million households nationwide pay their heating bills, buy fuel, fix broken heaters, and make cost-effective repairs to their heating systems. Because of the ongoing government shutdown, the U.S. Issues : Congress Economy Energy Read More Rep. Scholten, Michigan Democrats Call On Trump Administration To Reinstate Federal Funding That Would Help Michiganders Install Solar Panels, Lower Their Energy Bills August 28, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten is leading all Michigan House Democrats in calling on the Trump Administration to reinstate federal funding for the Solar For All Program, an initiative to lower energy bills for low-income households by investing in residential solar projects. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) axed the program earlier this month, terminating $7 billion in grants for rooftop solar panels, community solar far","source_url":"https://scholten.house.gov/issues/energy","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Taxes","stance":"More on Energy","detail":"Scholten Leads Effort to Stop The Power Plant Reliability Act, Legislation That Would Keep Costly, Outdated Power Plants Open, Raising Costs For American Families December 24, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Hillary Scholten led an effort in Washington to stop H.R. 3632, the Power Plant Reliability Act, legislation that gives the federal government the power to force power plants to stay open even when local utilities and state regulators have decided it makes more sense to close them. It also requires utilities to give years of notice before closing a plant, creating red tape and giving Washington bureaucrats more chances to step in and overrule local decisions. Issues : Energy Read More Rep. Scholten Sounds Alarm On Threat To Home Heating Assistance November 7, 2025 Press Release &nbsp; GRAND RAPIDS, MI &nbsp;- MONDAY, November 10th 9:30 AM : U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten will stand at a local senior center to discuss the delay in the federal government’s distribution of funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). LIHEAP helps about 6 million households nationwide pay their heating bills, buy fuel, fix broken heaters, and make cost-effective repairs to their heating systems. Because of the ongoing government shutdown, the U.S. Issues : Congress Economy Energy Read More Rep. Scholten, Michigan Democrats Call On Trump Administration To Reinstate Federal Funding That Would Help Michiganders Install Solar Panels, Lower Their Energy Bills August 28, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten is leading all Michigan House Democrats in calling on the Trump Administration to reinstate federal funding for the Solar For All Program, an initiative to lower energy bills for low-income households by investing in residential solar projects. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) axed the program earlier this month, terminating $7 billion in grants for rooftop solar panels, community solar far","source_url":"https://scholten.house.gov/issues/energy","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"More on Energy","detail":"Scholten Leads Effort to Stop The Power Plant Reliability Act, Legislation That Would Keep Costly, Outdated Power Plants Open, Raising Costs For American Families December 24, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Hillary Scholten led an effort in Washington to stop H.R. 3632, the Power Plant Reliability Act, legislation that gives the federal government the power to force power plants to stay open even when local utilities and state regulators have decided it makes more sense to close them. It also requires utilities to give years of notice before closing a plant, creating red tape and giving Washington bureaucrats more chances to step in and overrule local decisions. Issues : Energy Read More Rep. Scholten Sounds Alarm On Threat To Home Heating Assistance November 7, 2025 Press Release &nbsp; GRAND RAPIDS, MI &nbsp;- MONDAY, November 10th 9:30 AM : U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten will stand at a local senior center to discuss the delay in the federal government’s distribution of funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). LIHEAP helps about 6 million households nationwide pay their heating bills, buy fuel, fix broken heaters, and make cost-effective repairs to their heating systems. Because of the ongoing government shutdown, the U.S. Issues : Congress Economy Energy Read More Rep. Scholten, Michigan Democrats Call On Trump Administration To Reinstate Federal Funding That Would Help Michiganders Install Solar Panels, Lower Their Energy Bills August 28, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten is leading all Michigan House Democrats in calling on the Trump Administration to reinstate federal funding for the Solar For All Program, an initiative to lower energy bills for low-income households by investing in residential solar projects. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) axed the program earlier this month, terminating $7 billion in grants for rooftop solar panels, community solar far","source_url":"https://scholten.house.gov/issues/energy","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Social Security","stance":"More on Energy","detail":"Scholten Leads Effort to Stop The Power Plant Reliability Act, Legislation That Would Keep Costly, Outdated Power Plants Open, Raising Costs For American Families December 24, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Hillary Scholten led an effort in Washington to stop H.R. 3632, the Power Plant Reliability Act, legislation that gives the federal government the power to force power plants to stay open even when local utilities and state regulators have decided it makes more sense to close them. It also requires utilities to give years of notice before closing a plant, creating red tape and giving Washington bureaucrats more chances to step in and overrule local decisions. Issues : Energy Read More Rep. Scholten Sounds Alarm On Threat To Home Heating Assistance November 7, 2025 Press Release &nbsp; GRAND RAPIDS, MI &nbsp;- MONDAY, November 10th 9:30 AM : U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten will stand at a local senior center to discuss the delay in the federal government’s distribution of funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). LIHEAP helps about 6 million households nationwide pay their heating bills, buy fuel, fix broken heaters, and make cost-effective repairs to their heating systems. Because of the ongoing government shutdown, the U.S. Issues : Congress Economy Energy Read More Rep. Scholten, Michigan Democrats Call On Trump Administration To Reinstate Federal Funding That Would Help Michiganders Install Solar Panels, Lower Their Energy Bills August 28, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten is leading all Michigan House Democrats in calling on the Trump Administration to reinstate federal funding for the Solar For All Program, an initiative to lower energy bills for low-income households by investing in residential solar projects. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) axed the program earlier this month, terminating $7 billion in grants for rooftop solar panels, community solar far","source_url":"https://scholten.house.gov/issues/energy","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Healthcare","stance":"More on Health","detail":"Reps. Scholten Leads Bipartisan Resolution Celebrating 75 Years of the International Hearing Society April 24, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC &nbsp;– This week, U.S. Representatives Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03), Tom Barrett (R-MI-07), Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-MI-08), Haley Stevens (D-MI-11), and Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) introduced a bipartisan resolution celebrating the 75th anniversary of the International Hearing Society (IHS). The resolution recognizes the significant contributions of the Michigan-based organization in advancing hearing health care, improving patient outcomes, and connecting hearing professionals across the country and world.&nbsp; Issues : Health Read More Rep. Scholten Announces $367K for Corewell Health in Grand Rapids April 16, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC &nbsp;— Today, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) announced Corewell Health in Grand Rapids will receive $367,620 in federal support. The award is through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Healthy Start Initiative, which helps improve health outcomes for pregnant women, their partners, and babies up to 18 months old. Issues : Economy Health Read More Rep. Scholten Announces $555K for Neurological Research at Van Andel Institute March 10, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC &nbsp;— Today, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) announced Van Andel Institute in Grand Rapids will receive $555,128 in federal support through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The funding will support cutting-edge clinical research related to neurological disorders, specifically frontotemporal degeneration&nbsp;(FTD) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Issues : Health Read More Rep. Scholten Announces $5.6 Million for Two West Michigan Health Centers February 9, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC &nbsp;— Today, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) announced Cherry Street Services’ Heart of the City Health Center&nbsp;in Grand Rapids w","source_url":"https://scholten.house.gov/issues/health","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Economy","stance":"More on Health","detail":"Reps. Scholten Leads Bipartisan Resolution Celebrating 75 Years of the International Hearing Society April 24, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC &nbsp;– This week, U.S. Representatives Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03), Tom Barrett (R-MI-07), Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-MI-08), Haley Stevens (D-MI-11), and Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) introduced a bipartisan resolution celebrating the 75th anniversary of the International Hearing Society (IHS). The resolution recognizes the significant contributions of the Michigan-based organization in advancing hearing health care, improving patient outcomes, and connecting hearing professionals across the country and world.&nbsp; Issues : Health Read More Rep. Scholten Announces $367K for Corewell Health in Grand Rapids April 16, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC &nbsp;— Today, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) announced Corewell Health in Grand Rapids will receive $367,620 in federal support. The award is through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Healthy Start Initiative, which helps improve health outcomes for pregnant women, their partners, and babies up to 18 months old. Issues : Economy Health Read More Rep. Scholten Announces $555K for Neurological Research at Van Andel Institute March 10, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC &nbsp;— Today, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) announced Van Andel Institute in Grand Rapids will receive $555,128 in federal support through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The funding will support cutting-edge clinical research related to neurological disorders, specifically frontotemporal degeneration&nbsp;(FTD) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Issues : Health Read More Rep. Scholten Announces $5.6 Million for Two West Michigan Health Centers February 9, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC &nbsp;— Today, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) announced Cherry Street Services’ Heart of the City Health Center&nbsp;in Grand Rapids w","source_url":"https://scholten.house.gov/issues/health","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Taxes","stance":"More on Health","detail":"Reps. Scholten Leads Bipartisan Resolution Celebrating 75 Years of the International Hearing Society April 24, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC &nbsp;– This week, U.S. Representatives Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03), Tom Barrett (R-MI-07), Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-MI-08), Haley Stevens (D-MI-11), and Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) introduced a bipartisan resolution celebrating the 75th anniversary of the International Hearing Society (IHS). The resolution recognizes the significant contributions of the Michigan-based organization in advancing hearing health care, improving patient outcomes, and connecting hearing professionals across the country and world.&nbsp; Issues : Health Read More Rep. Scholten Announces $367K for Corewell Health in Grand Rapids April 16, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC &nbsp;— Today, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) announced Corewell Health in Grand Rapids will receive $367,620 in federal support. The award is through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Healthy Start Initiative, which helps improve health outcomes for pregnant women, their partners, and babies up to 18 months old. Issues : Economy Health Read More Rep. Scholten Announces $555K for Neurological Research at Van Andel Institute March 10, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC &nbsp;— Today, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) announced Van Andel Institute in Grand Rapids will receive $555,128 in federal support through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The funding will support cutting-edge clinical research related to neurological disorders, specifically frontotemporal degeneration&nbsp;(FTD) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Issues : Health Read More Rep. Scholten Announces $5.6 Million for Two West Michigan Health Centers February 9, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC &nbsp;— Today, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) announced Cherry Street Services’ Heart of the City Health Center&nbsp;in Grand Rapids w","source_url":"https://scholten.house.gov/issues/health","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"More on Health","detail":"Reps. Scholten Leads Bipartisan Resolution Celebrating 75 Years of the International Hearing Society April 24, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC &nbsp;– This week, U.S. Representatives Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03), Tom Barrett (R-MI-07), Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-MI-08), Haley Stevens (D-MI-11), and Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) introduced a bipartisan resolution celebrating the 75th anniversary of the International Hearing Society (IHS). The resolution recognizes the significant contributions of the Michigan-based organization in advancing hearing health care, improving patient outcomes, and connecting hearing professionals across the country and world.&nbsp; Issues : Health Read More Rep. Scholten Announces $367K for Corewell Health in Grand Rapids April 16, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC &nbsp;— Today, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) announced Corewell Health in Grand Rapids will receive $367,620 in federal support. The award is through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Healthy Start Initiative, which helps improve health outcomes for pregnant women, their partners, and babies up to 18 months old. Issues : Economy Health Read More Rep. Scholten Announces $555K for Neurological Research at Van Andel Institute March 10, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC &nbsp;— Today, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) announced Van Andel Institute in Grand Rapids will receive $555,128 in federal support through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The funding will support cutting-edge clinical research related to neurological disorders, specifically frontotemporal degeneration&nbsp;(FTD) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Issues : Health Read More Rep. Scholten Announces $5.6 Million for Two West Michigan Health Centers February 9, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC &nbsp;— Today, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) announced Cherry Street Services’ Heart of the City Health Center&nbsp;in Grand Rapids w","source_url":"https://scholten.house.gov/issues/health","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. Scholten Presents Purple Heart and WWI Victory Medal to Veteran’s Family in Grand Haven January 5, 2024 Press Release","source_url":"https://scholten.house.gov/issues/veterans","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","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. Scholten Presents Purple Heart and WWI Victory Medal to Veteran’s Family in Grand Haven January 5, 2024 Press Release","source_url":"https://scholten.house.gov/issues/veterans","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Healthcare","stance":"Find an audio recording of the event here.","detail":"GRAND HAV EN, MI &nbsp;– Today, Rep. Hillary Scholten (MI-03) presented the Purple Heart and WWI Victory Medal to Ms. Verla Thomas on behalf of her father, Cpl. George “Hunt” Wills, alongside Michigan National Guard leadership and community leaders. Issues : Veterans Read More Image U.S. Service Academy Nominations The honor of attending a service academy comes with the obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation. Read more about U.S. Service Academy Nominations","source_url":"https://scholten.house.gov/issues/veterans","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"Find an audio recording of the event here.","detail":"GRAND HAV EN, MI &nbsp;– Today, Rep. Hillary Scholten (MI-03) presented the Purple Heart and WWI Victory Medal to Ms. Verla Thomas on behalf of her father, Cpl. George “Hunt” Wills, alongside Michigan National Guard leadership and community leaders. Issues : Veterans Read More Image U.S. Service Academy Nominations The honor of attending a service academy comes with the obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation. Read more about U.S. Service Academy Nominations","source_url":"https://scholten.house.gov/issues/veterans","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Economy","stance":"Issues","detail":"Image Congress Learn about news and information related to Congress. Image Economy Read relevant news, information and initiatives regarding the Economy. Image Education Learn about initiatives and news items related to Education. Image Energy Read relevant news, information and initiatives regarding Energy. Image Health Learn about news and information related to Health. <hr class=\"my-4 b","source_url":"https://scholten.house.gov/issues","source_date":"2026-05-10"},{"topic":"Cryptocurrency","stance":"Voted YES on HJ Res 25, repealing the IRS rule that would have required DeFi brokers to report crypto transactions — signed into law by President Trump (Bill: hjres25-119)","detail":"H.J.Res.25 (Congressional Review Act) was signed into law, repealing the IRS rule requiring DeFi protocols to report users' crypto transactions as \"brokers.\" Passed the House 286-X on March 11, 2025 with bipartisan support. This was one of the first crypto-friendly laws enacted in the 119th Congress. 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