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Congresswoman Scholten to Introduce Legislation Curbing Year-Round Campaigning
Position: The release announces legislation proposing a constitutional amendment to give Congress and the states authority to regulate the timing of campaign advertising and campaign contributions and expenditures, citing Supreme Court decisions such as Citizens United v. FEC that limit such regulation. It also argues that Supreme Court justices should not have the final say on how elections are run.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) announced new legislation that will kickstart amending the Constitution to give Congress and the states clear authority over regulating campaigns, including timing of campaigning as well as campaign contributions and expenditures. The goal is to put an end to the cycle of perpetual campaigning and encourage more productive work addressing the needs of Americans.
“This is the ‘let’s get down to business’bill. Nonstop campaign cycles are killing progress in Congress, and the American people are paying the price. We need to stop the endless campaigning so lawmakers can focus on working together to get things done instead of stopping progress to score political points or go viral on social media,” said Congresswoman Scholten. “My proposed constitutional amendment would restore Congress’s and the states’ authority to set reasonable limits on when campaigns can advertise, as well as how much they can spend and fundraise, so lawmakers can focus on solving problems instead of campaigning.”
A constitutional amendment is required following a series of Supreme Court decisions that have increasingly limited Congress’s ability to restrict money raised or spent in federal elections, including by corporations and outside political groups, leaving lawmakers with fewer tools to regulate campaign finance. Most notably, in Citizens United v. FEC, the Supreme Court ruled that corporations are comparable to legal persons with corresponding First Amendment rights.
On that note, Congresswoman Scholten stated, “United States Supreme Court justices are unelected and currently not subject to sufficient ethics rules and oversight. They should not get the final say in how our elections are run. We the people, through our representatives, have the power to provide a check on the judicial branch. The Constitution is ours — it is a living document, and it belongs to the people. Not only can we change it, but we must, in order to keep it strong and healthy and responsive to the needs of our nation.”
This year marks a record-breaking amount of money spent on political campaigns — more than $15 billion — and it coincides with one of the most unproductive congressional sessions. Constant fundraising and campaigning distract lawmakers from getting real work done, and this amendment represents one of the most far-reaching efforts proposed in Congress to address that challenge.
The bill will be officially introduced during the pro forma session of Congress on Monday, November 2, 2026. Read the full text of the bill here.
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Issues:Good Governance and Transparency
Congresswoman Scholten Introduces Bipartisan SCREENS Act to Improve Early Cancer Detection
Position: The release describes the introduction of the SCREENS Act, which would direct HHS to develop a national digital framework for cancer screening recommendations and support tools to help providers identify patients who are at risk or overdue for screenings. Sponsors state the bill aims to improve early cancer detection.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) introduced theStandardizing Cancer Recommendations for Earlier Evaluation and Navigation of Screenings (SCREENS) Act. This bipartisan bill would help more Americans catch cancer earlier by making screening recommendations easier to understand and giving healthcare providers better tools to identify patients who may be at risk or overdue for screenings. Congresswoman Scholten was joined by Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02) and Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. Senate.
“Early cancer detection saves lives, but for far too many Americans, navigating complicated health care recommendations can lead to missed screenings,” said Congresswoman Scholten. “I’m proud to join Rep. Hinson in introducing the SCREENS Act, which would help create a national, digital framework of cancer screening guidelines. Building this resource will give patients clear, easy-to-follow recommendations and help providers identify who is overdue so that more people in Michigan and across the country get the services they need when they need them.”
“So many Iowa families have been touched by cancer, including mine. Iowa’s rising cancer rates are unacceptable, and we have to do everything we can to reverse this trend. That starts with making early detection resources simple and accessible so we can catch cancer earlier, improve outcomes, and save lives. I will continue working across the aisle and leave no stone unturned in this fight,” said Congresswoman Ashley Hinson.
“Detecting cancer early can save lives. I know that based on the personal experience of my wife, Barbara, a nearly 40-year breast cancer survivor. Unfortunately, patients and providers are navigating a complex and confusing maze just to keep up with cancer screening recommendations. By making these recommendations more accessible through technology, our SCREENS Act would strengthen cancer care and help save lives. This bill would proactively support Iowans by helping providers identify patients who could be overdue for a screening. I want to thank Congresswoman Hinson for her support for this legislation and her commitment to boosting cancer care in Iowa,” said Senator Chuck Grassley.
Specifically, the SCREENS Act would:
Make cancer screening guidelines easier to access: Direct the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop a national digital framework for cancer screening and risk assessment recommendations that can be incorporated into electronic health records.
Help doctors catch potential risks earlier: Support technology that helps healthcare providers identify patients who may be at higher risk for cancer or overdue for recommended screenings.
Give patients clearer information: Make screening recommendations easier to understand and follow so patients can stay on top of their health.
Improve coordination with health plans: Require HHS to issue guidance to Medicare Advantage, Medicaid managed care, and ACA plans on integrating electronic cancer screening tools.
Support innovation in cancer prevention and early detection: Authorize research and pilot projects to help bring these technologies into everyday medical practice.
Read the full text of the SCREENS Act here.
The legislation builds on Congresswoman Scholten’s bipartisan work to expand access to cancer screenings, including the CATCH IT Act, which would increase federal investments in preventative health equipment, like mammogram machines and mobile cancer screening tools in rural communities.
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Issues:Improving our Health Care
Congresswoman Scholten Statement on Threatening Letter She Received at Grand Rapids Office
Position: The release condemns a threatening letter received at the congresswoman's office, calls on the Democratic Socialists of America to denounce the threats, and states that extremism from any party or origin must be rejected.
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Today, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) received a threatening letter at her Grand Rapids, Michigan office that contained unidentified white powder. The letter, which claimed to be from the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), made a direct and specific reference to an impending “civil war” beginning after the election. The letter sent to Congresswoman Scholten is similar to those received at other congressional offices across the country. The DSA has not yet addressed the attacks, either to condemn them or to take or deny responsibility. The Grand Rapids Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) responded immediately.
The Congresswoman released the below statement on the incident.
“My first thoughts today are with my staff who opened the mail and the first responders on the scene. Everyone is safe. The people who work in congressional offices are public servants. They work every day to help constituents and serve their communities. No one should ever feel unsafe doing that work. I’m thankful to law enforcement for their professionalism, and I’m proud of my team for staying calm and looking out for one another.
“Even as law enforcement works to verify the authenticity of these letters sent to congressional offices, it is the responsibility of the DSA to condemn these threats done in its name—and to refute responsibility if there is none. Unfortunately, this is another instance where the DSA has excused or ignored extremism. Extremists resort to threats, intimidation, violence, and terrorism when they fail to convince others of their ideas on the merits. That is a sign of a weak mind and weak character. The DSA has allowed extremists in its movement who not only allow but justify violence as a viable means to achieve political ends.
“Regardless of party or origin, extremism must be rejected, condemned, and removed from our political discourse. Far too many leaders and civilians are looking the other way right now, and innocent people are being put in harm’s way. I won’t ever stop standing up to the bullies—on the right or the left. The American people deserve no less. My team and I will keep serving the people of West Michigan.”
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Issues:Good Governance and Transparency
Congresswoman Scholten Introduces Legislation to Expand Conservation Efforts, Federal Funding Opportunities for Great Lakes Region
Position: Sponsors introduced the bipartisan Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act to expand federal support, including conservation research and programs, for the Great Lakes region.
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Representatives Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03), Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06), Tim Walberg (R-MI-05), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-09), Bill Huizenga (R-MI-04), David Joyce (R-OH-14), Haley Stevens (D-MI-11) and Tom Barrett (R-MI-07) introduced the Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act. The bipartisan, bicameral bill would expand access to federal support for the Great Lakes region, including for conservation research and programs.
“As the largest freshwater system in the world, the Great Lakes are one of Michigan’s greatest assets,” said Congresswoman Scholten. “I’m proud to join my colleagues on both sides of the aisle in supporting the Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act. This commonsense bill will strengthen the research and coordination that keeps the Great Lakes region healthy. Investing in our Great Lakes is investing in our future, and it’s crucial that we conserve this resource for the next generation.”
“The Great Lakes and their connected waterways are invaluable resources for Michigan and the United States,” said Congresswoman Dingell. “As a Co-Chair of the Congressional Great Lakes Task Force, I am proud to help introduce this bipartisan bill to strengthen federal support for Great Lakes research and conservation for future generations to enjoy these national treasures.”
“Michigan is the Great Lakes state, period. Jobs, recreation, and tourism across the Midwest depend on a healthy and flourishing Great Lakes ecosystem,” said Congresswoman Stevens. “I’m proud to work alongside my colleagues of both parties to ensure that Michigan receives our fair share of federal investment that will protect and preserve our Lakes for generations to come.”
“The Great Lakes are a critical resource for the economies and communities that surround them,” said Congressman Joyce. “As Co-Chair of the Congressional Great Lakes Task Force, I am proud to be an original co-sponsor of this bipartisan legislation, which will strengthen federal partnerships and expand funding opportunities to advance the research, coordination, and conservation efforts needed to protect the Great Lakes — ensuring they remain a resource our communities can rely on for generations to come.”
“As the largest freshwater system in the world, the Great Lakes are central to Michigan’s economy, identity, and long‑term prosperity,” said Congressman Walberg. “The bipartisan Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act ensures the region receives its fair share of federal support, strengthening the research and conservation work needed to protect this indispensable resource. We must equip our partners with the tools necessary to safeguard the waters and communities that rely on a healthy Great Lakes ecosystem.”
“As a Co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Great Lakes Task Force, I helped introduce this legislation to close a gap in a national program that benefits only coastal ocean states. The bill continues our work together to ensure the federal government levels the playing field to commit equivalent, well‑deserved resources to our Great Lakes region,” said Congresswoman Kaptur. “The Great Lakes are central and essential to Northwest Ohio’s livelihood and economic well-being, and enabling the Great Lakes Commission to participate in this NOAA program will strengthen data sharing, enhance information access, and improve management of our coastal and ecosystem resources. In Lake Erie’s Western Basin, home to the shallowest and southernmost shoreline in the Great Lakes system, we face these challenges in real ways and will continue to lead in advancing research and information exchange for the benefit of our entire region.”
“As Co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Great Lakes Task Force, I have made it my mission to have the federal government recognize the Great Lakes as a national priority,” said Congressman Huizenga. “The Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act furthers this objective by enhancing the Great Lakes Commission’s steadfast work to protect and conserve Michigan’s most valuable natural resource.”
“Protecting the Great Lakes means protecting our water, wildlife, and communities throughout the region,” said Congressman Barrett. “This bipartisan legislation will help bring federal resources to the table and strengthen the partnerships already working to preserve our state’s natural resources. I’m proud to work with colleagues from across the region to ensure our Great Lakes remain healthy for generations to come.”
This legislation would designate the Great Lakes Commission (GLC) as the official regional Great Lakes Partnership within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Regional Ocean Partnerships Program. This designation would expand opportunities for the Great Lakes region to access existing federal funding, supporting the Great Lakes Commission’s longstanding work to coordinate research, conservation, and restoration efforts across the region.
The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) brings together eight U.S. states and two Canadian provinces to protect the Great Lakes and promote economic growth in the Great Lakes basin. The GLC is composed of the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
NOAA’s Regional Ocean Partnerships (ROPs) coordinate interstate ocean and coastal resource management efforts and create opportunities for increased efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Although NOAA administers four Regional Ocean Partnerships (ROPs) across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Gulf, and West Coast, the Great Lakes currently lack an ROP. Designating the GLC as the region’s ROP will ensure the Great Lakes region receives its fair share of program funding.
Companion legislation, introduced in the Senate by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Bernie Moreno (R-OH), has been advanced by the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee.
Read the full text of the billhere.
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Issues:Protecting our Environment and Great Lakes
Congresswoman Scholten Announces $4.7 Million for Health Care Research and Supportive Services in West Michigan
Position: The release announces $4.7 million in federal Department of Health and Human Services funding for medical research and community mental health, substance abuse, and youth services in West Michigan, and states support for federal investment in community-based research.
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Today, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) announced $4,728,459 for a variety of medical research projects and investments in community health and well-being services across West Michigan. The funding is through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
“Community-based and community-led research is worth every federal dollar we invest into it,” said Congresswoman Scholten. “I am proud to represent a district that provides world-class health care and advances critical medical initiatives. From cancer research to mental health services and support for our youth, the diversity of these investments reflect a community that leaves no one behind. I am proud to work on behalf of West Michigan, and I will keep fighting to bring federal dollars back home.”
Individual awards listed below:
$912,000 — Van Andel Research Institute
This funding will support cell biology research.
$750,000 — Calhoun County Community Mental Health Authority
This funding will support mental health and substance abuse services.
$675,856 — Arbor Circle Corporation
This funding will support the READY4Life program, which helps West Michigan youth and young adults ages 14–24 build healthy relationship skills and transition successfully into adulthood.
$618,967 — Van Andel Research Institute
This funding will support research programs in neuroscience and neurological disorders.
$554,933 — Van Andel Research Institute
This funding will support cancer cause and prevention research.
$400,000 — Kent County Health Department
This funding will support substance abuse treatment projects.
$200,000 — Arbor Circle Corporation Center
This funding will support mental health services projects.
$199,972 — Hope Network Professional Services
This funding will support mental health services projects.
$190,764 — Van Andel Research Institute
This funding will support cancer biology research, including the development and improvement of research software for DNA methylation and RNA sequencing analysis.
$166,080 — Van Andel Research Institute
This funding will support research specialist positions focused on establishing and interpreting abnormal DNA methylation in cancer.
$59,887 — Van Andel Research Institute
This funding will support cancer biology research.
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Issues:Improving our Health CareSupporting Aging Americans
Congresswoman Scholten Statement on New Proposal to Narrow the Scope of the Clean Water Act
Position: Opposes a proposed EPA and Army Corps rule that would narrow the scope of the Clean Water Act by redefining 'Waters of the United States' and removing protections from freshwater wetlands. Argues that baseline federal water protections should be maintained.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03), Vice Ranking Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, released the following statement on the new proposal from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that would narrow the scope of the Clean Water Act by redefining what qualifies as “Waters of the United States,” stripping protections from freshwater wetlands across Michigan and the country.
“Clean water should never be a partisan issue. Every family, every child, every individual deserves access to clean water – for drinking, for recreation, and for business. This unilateral move by the Trump Administration threatens to reverse decades of work and progress cleaning up our lakes, rivers, and wetlands. As Vice Ranking Member of the Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, I’ve seen firsthand how the protections from the Clean Water Act keep our communities safe and have cleaned our waterways. Our children and our children’s children could be doomed to inherit polluted waterways–a problem we’ve already addressed and nearly solved. We cannot afford to go back.”
Earlier this year, Congresswoman Scholten published an article in the Harvard Law School Journal of Legislation titled “The Retreat of Cooperative Federalism: Water Rights in a Fragmented Regulatory Era.” The article argues that Congress must work with states to maintain baseline environmental protections, following decades of Supreme Court decisions — including Sackett v. EPA — that have weakened the Clean Water Act of 1972.
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Issues:Protecting our Environment and Great LakesLetters
Congresswoman Scholten Introduces COIN Act to Help Small Businesses Evaluate Uses of Digital Assets
Position: The release supports directing the Small Business Administration to create learning modules that help small businesses evaluate the benefits, drawbacks, logistics, tax implications, and security risks of adopting digital assets such as cryptocurrency.
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03), member of the House Small Business Committee, introduced the Currency Options, Information, and Navigation (COIN) Act. This legislation would direct the Small Business Administration (SBA) to create learning modules to help small businesses learn how to evaluate the use of digital assets, such as cryptocurrency, for their operations. According to PayPal, 39 percent of American merchants currently accept cryptocurrency at checkout, and 84 percent believe payments using cryptocurrency will become common within the next five years.
“Small businesses keep our state and country running, but too many owners are being asked to navigate rapidly changing technology without clear, reliable guidance or learning opportunities,” said Congresswoman Scholten. “Digital assets like cryptocurrency are becoming more and more common at checkout counters, which is why I’m proud to introduce the COIN Act to make sure Main Street businesses have what they need to adapt and succeed.”
The bill requires these learning modules to be made with detailed information on the benefits and drawbacks of digital assets, and would provide entrepreneurs information on the logistics involving this technology, including tax implications and security risks if they choose to adopt any kind of digital asset. Additionally, this bill directs the SBA Administrator to work with relevant agencies to achieve accuracy in the information provided, with the goal of creating a comprehensive resource for small businesses. Finally, the bill establishes an Advisory Working Group made up of members from academia, industry, and financial consumer advocates to inform the creation of these learning modules.
This bill reflects the Congresswoman’s ongoing efforts to support small business owners in Michigan and across the country. Earlier this year, Congresswoman Scholten’s bipartisan Investing in All of America Act was signed into law, and her Main Street Competes Act, AI WISE Act, and AI for Main Street Actall passed the House.
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Issues:Strengthening the Economy and Creating Jobs
Congresswoman Scholten Selected to Co-lead New Bipartisan Working Group on Artificial Intelligence
Position: The Congresswoman supports establishing commonsense federal guardrails on artificial intelligence to promote accuracy, accountability, and integrity, and states that Congress should exercise its regulatory responsibility over AI. The release also expresses support for legislation helping small businesses and workers adapt to AI and for holding AI developers accountable.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) has joined her colleagues in the Problem Solvers Caucus to co-lead a bipartisan working group focused on developing commonsense guardrails on artificial intelligence to promote accuracy, accountability and integrity.
“The rapid development of artificial intelligence and the recent, grave threats to our nation’s cybersecurity are warning signs that cannot be ignored,” said Congresswoman Scholten. “I am working legislatively to make sure American people and businesses have the tools they need to understand AI and use it responsibly. I am honored to co-lead this crucial working group to exercise Congress’s regulatory responsibility over the technology and establish much-needed guardrails. While we can and should lead the world in AI development, we also must protect ourselves and hold the companies developing it accountable.”
The Working Group will also examine how Congress can help workers and small businesses thrive in an AI-enabled economy, curb misuse of emerging technologies that threaten elections or public trust, protect families and consumers from harmful or deceptive applications, and strengthen national security. Congresswoman Scholten will be joined by Reps. Mike Lawler (D-NY-17) and Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-05), and Blake Moore (R-UT-01) as Vice Leads. Rep. David Joyce (R-OH-14), Susie Lee (D-NV-3), Rob Bresnahan (R-PA-8), Steven Horsford (D-NV-4), Tom Kean (R-NJ-7), Angie Craig (D-MN-2), Maria Salazar (R-FL-27), and Scott Peters (D-CA-52) will all serve as additional Members of the Working Group.
The Working Group sent a letter to President Trump ahead of his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping asking for a coordinated international response to AI development and security. Read the letter here.
As a member of the House Small Business Committee, Congresswoman Scholten has already introduced and passed legislation to help small businesses learn about AI. HerAI-WISE Act,which passed the House in January 2026, requires the SBA to develop AI-literacy resources on its e-learning platform. Her AI for Main Street Act would expand the role of Small Business Development Centers in helping small businesses evaluate and integrate AI into their operations. Congresswoman Scholten has also introduced theSBA AI Adoption Reporting Act, which would direct the SBA to implement its recent findings on improving its AI use for contracting and research programs.
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Issues:Establishing Guardrails for Artificial Intelligence and Data Centers
Congresswoman Scholten Demands Answers from ICE after Fatal Car Crash in Grand Rapids
Position: The release calls for immediate answers and a transparent investigation from ICE regarding a fatal car crash in Grand Rapids involving an ICE pursuit, and states that federal law enforcement should make communities safer.
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Today, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) released the following statement regarding the recent fatal car crash in Grand Rapids that involved U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Congresswoman Scholten also sent a letter to David Venturella, the Acting Director of ICE, demanding immediate answers on the tragedy.
“No traffic stop should end with a fatality. Something went wrong, and we need to know what and how. I have sent a letter to Immigration and Customs Enforcement demanding immediate answers about what happened and a transparent investigation into facts we don't yet know, so that we can prevent something like this from ever happening again. The purpose of federal law enforcement is to make our communities safer. We must make sure that is happening. I will continue to monitor this situation closely and remain in close contact with federal and local law enforcement until our community gets the answers we deserve.”
Congresswoman Scholten’s letter to ICE can be found here and below:
Dear Mr. Venturella:
I write regarding a fatal vehicle crash that occurred on September 20, 2026, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Publicly available news reports indicate that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel initiated a pursuit that led to this crash and the death of Mario David Coronado Juarez. As the representative for Michigan’s Third Congressional District, I have an oversight responsibility to my constituents to understand the circumstances of this incident, including whether federal law enforcement conduct contributed to a constituent’s death and whether that conduct was consistent with applicable laws and agency policy.
To that end, I respectfully request that ICE confirm whether it or another federal agency was involved in any conduct related to the crash, and, if so, respond to the following questions:
What was the stated reason for the stop or attempted stop of the subject vehicle?
Was the subject the target of a preexisting warrant, order of removal, or ongoing investigation?
Did agents pursue rather than discontinue the stop when the driver failed to yield?
If yes, describe in detail the nature of the pursuit.
If no, describe in detail the steps taken to clearly demonstrate the stop was discontinued.
If a pursuit of any kind followed, was the pursuit classified as high-risk? If so, what factors were relied upon to justify that classification, and by whom?
Were the pursuing vehicle’s visual and audible signals activated for the duration of the pursuit?
How many agents and vehicles were involved in the pursuit, and were the pursuing vehicles(s) marked or unmarked?
Were agents involved in the pursuit equipped with and wearing body-worn cameras, and, if so, were those cameras activated during the incident?
Were the pursuing vehicles equipped with dash cameras, and, if so, was footage captured?
Please confirm that all body-worn camera footage, dash camera footage, and incident reports related to this crash are being preserved.
Is ICE willing to make relevant footage and records available to this office, local law enforcement, and the family of the deceased?
Was the relevant local or state law enforcement agency notified about ICE’s involvement in this crash, and, if so, when were they notified?
Is ICE required by policy or any existing agreement to notify or coordinate with local police before conducting operations or pursuits in this jurisdiction?
Has next of kin been notified, and by whom?
Given that this incident resulted in the death of one of my constituents, I request a written response no later than September 27, 2026. I also request an immediate formal briefing from the ICE Field Office leadership to the Michigan Congressional Delegation.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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Issues:Justice and Equal Rights
Congresswoman Scholten Secures Key Wins for West Michigan in the Passage of the 2026 Water Resources Development Act
Position: The release expresses support for House passage of the Water Resources Development Act of 2026, citing water infrastructure investment, environmental resilience, and Great Lakes priorities, and states the intent to work with Senate colleagues to enact it.
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03), member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and Vice Chair of the Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, secured key policy victories and critical investments for West Michigan in the House passage of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) 2026.
“Investing in water infrastructure means investing in jobs, environmental resilience, and the economic health of our local communities,” said Congresswoman Scholten. “As Vice Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, I know how important it is that we work across the aisle to address the water infrastructure needs our country is facing. I am proud of the work of this Committee in getting this critical legislation passed, and I look forward to working with my Senate colleagues to get it across the finish line.”
Congresswoman Scholten’s specific wins include:
$115 million in new environmental infrastructure authorizations between Kent, Ottawa, and Muskegon Counties, as well as the state of Michigan, for water and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management and surface water resource protection.
The expedited completion of the streambank erosion and shoreline protection project in Muskegon Heights.
Language to direct the Army Corps to assess the impact of data centers on water resources.
The necessary authorization for a watershed-based study for the Muskegon River.
Several Great Lakes priorities, including language to adjust wage rates for Soo Locks employees; reauthorize the Great Lakes Commission; provide status updates on the Great Lakes recreational boating study; and expand funding eligibility to control aquatic plants and invasive species.
Dredging reforms to require local coordination and safe disposal of contaminated materials.
The reauthorization of FEMA’s High Hazard Potential Dam Program, and for language to assess levee risk, after significant flooding in Michigan this year.
A video of Congresswoman Scholten leading debate in support of WRDA26 on the House Floor is available here.
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Issues:Protecting our Environment and Great Lakes
Source: GDELT 2.0 GKG, filtered to a curated list of national outlets. Inclusion is not endorsement; opinion pieces and reported news are mixed.
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Top PAC donors · 2026 cycle
Political action committees that gave the most to this rep's principal campaign committee this cycle. PAC giving is direct organizational support — industry, ideological, or leadership.
1.CRH AMERICAS, INC. PAC2 contributions$10,000
2.UNITED STEELWORKERS POLITICAL ACTION FUNDLabor2 contributionsTrade-union PAC for the United Steelworkers — backs candidates supporting union organizing, prevailing wages, workplace safety, and manufacturing job protection.AI$10,000
4.INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION FRANCHISING POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE INC2 contributions$10,000
5.MITTEN PAC2 contributions$10,000
6.AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATION PAC3 contributions$10,000
7.MOTOR CITY PAC2 contributions$10,000
8.ALLIED PILOTS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE3 contributions$10,000
9.SUMMITT PAC2 contributions$10,000
10.BLACKROCK FUNDS SERVICES GROUP LLC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (BLACKROCK PAC)2 contributions$10,000
Source: OpenFEC (api.open.fec.gov) Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “committee.” Aggregated by contributing committee. Self-transfers from joint-fundraising / victory committees are excluded.
Top individual contributors · 2026 cycle
Itemized individual contributions over $200 to this rep's campaign committee, aggregated by donor employer. PAC giving is shown above; this section is people, not organizations.
1.COREWELL HEALTH$28,625
2.MILLER JOHNSON$18,600
3.VARNUM LLP$11,600
4.NYMAN TURKISH PC$9,500
5.SCHULER BOOKS INC.$8,500
6.KEEWIN$7,000
7.BLACKSTONE$7,000
8.RING FOUNDATION$7,000
9.RIVERSTONE COMMUNITIES$7,000
10.UCSF$7,000
Source: OpenFEC Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “individual,” aggregated by the donor's self-reported employer. This is a geographic / industry correlation, not a corporate endorsement.
