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Hillary J. Scholten

Hillary J. Scholten

DDemocratMI-3 · Representative
55
/ 100
Average
Attendance95
Avg: 96
Independence7
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone15
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency47
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
27
Total Statements
17
Floor Speeches
10
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Housing: 10Taxes: 9Environment: 6Defense: 5Trade: 3Healthcare: 3Labor: 3Infrastructure: 2Foreign Policy: 2Civil Rights: 2China: 2Agriculture: 2Immigration: 1Ethics: 1Crime & Justice: 1

Speech Tone

Neutral: 18Bipartisan: 4Ceremonial: 4Urgent: 1

Statements (27)

Floor Speech2026-05-12HousingHR2853
COMBATING ORGANIZED RETAIL CRIME ACT OF 2025

COMBATING ORGANIZED RETAIL CRIME ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)] [House] [Page H3376] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-04-30BipartisanEnvironmentForeign PolicyDefenseHR7567HRES1224
FARM, FOOD, AND NATIONAL SECURITY ACT OF 2026

FARM, FOOD, AND NATIONAL SECURITY ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3299-H3311] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-04-29BipartisanHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHR7567HR1
FARM, FOOD, AND NATIONAL SECURITY ACT OF 2026

FARM, FOOD, AND NATIONAL SECURITY ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3169-H3290] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-04-27TaxesHousingSocial SecurityHR227HR7959
CLERGY ACT

CLERGY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3118-H3119] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CLERGY ACT The SPEAKER pro…

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Floor Speech2026-04-15BipartisanImmigrationTaxesHousingHR1689HRES965
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO OFFER MOTION TO DISCHARGE COMMITTEE ON RULES FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF HOUSE RESOLUTION 965

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO OFFER MOTION TO DISCHARGE COMMITTEE ON RULES FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF HOUSE RESOLUTION 965 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2899-H2902] From the…

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Floor Speech2026-04-14TaxesEnvironmentDefenseHR7613
AIRSPACE LOCATION AND ENHANCED RISK TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2026

AIRSPACE LOCATION AND ENHANCED RISK TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2875-H2876] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-03-24UrgentEnvironmentHousingHR6422
AMERICAN WATER STEWARDSHIP ACT

AMERICAN WATER STEWARDSHIP ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 55 (Tuesday, March 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 55 (Tuesday, March 24, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2665-H2666] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-02-11TaxesCivil Rights
HONORING BLACK LEADERS FROM WEST MICHIGAN

HONORING BLACK LEADERS FROM WEST MICHIGAN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2174-H2175] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-02-09Foreign PolicyChinaHousingHR1531HR6644
PRESSURE REGULATORY ORGANIZATIONS TO END CHINESE THREATS TO TAIWAN ACT

PRESSURE REGULATORY ORGANIZATIONS TO END CHINESE THREATS TO TAIWAN ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2082-H2083] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Press Release2026-02-04
Rep. Scholten at the Capitol with her two sons James and Wesley

Rep. Scholten at the Capitol with her two sons James and Wesley Rep. Scholten at the Capitol with her two sons James and Wesley Image or Video Image Rayanna.Himeba… Wed, 02/04/2026 - 16:35 Link /

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Floor Speech2026-01-20HousingTechnologyHR5764
AI FOR MAIN STREET ACT

AI FOR MAIN STREET ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 13 (Tuesday, January 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 13 (Tuesday, January 20, 2026)] [House] [Pages H940-H941] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] AI FOR MAIN…

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Floor Speech2026-01-13
PERSONAL EXPLANATION

PERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E31] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PERSONAL…

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Press Release2025-11-21HealthcareTaxesHR5371
Rep. Scholten, Members of Lowering Costs Caucus Call On Speaker Johnson To Extend ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits

Rep. Scholten, Members of Lowering Costs Caucus Call On Speaker Johnson To Extend ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Rep. Scholten, Members of Lowering Costs Caucus Call On Speaker Johnson To Extend ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Rayanna.Himeba… Fri, 11/21/2025 - 10:45 WASHINGTON, D.C. -…

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Press Release2025-11-21BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentTrade
Scholten, Bresnahan Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Make Housing More Affordable

Scholten, Bresnahan Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Make Housing More Affordable Scholten, Bresnahan Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Make Housing More Affordable Rayanna.Himeba… Fri, 11/21/2025 - 10:57 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representatives Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) and Rob Bresnahan…

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Press Release2025-10-21
Rep. Scholten with the U.S. Coast Guard in Grand Haven

Rep. Scholten with the U.S. Coast Guard in Grand Haven Rep. Scholten with the U.S. Coast Guard in Grand Haven Image or Video Image Erin.Byers@mai… Tue, 10/21/2025 - 12:09

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Press Release2025-10-21
Rep. Scholten speaking at a Democratic Women's Caucus press conference

Rep. Scholten speaking at a Democratic Women's Caucus press conference Rep. Scholten speaking at a Democratic Women's Caucus press conference Image or Video Image Erin.Byers@mai… Tue, 10/21/2025 - 12:16

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Press Release2025-10-21
Rep. Scholten at the North Kent Sewer Authority

Rep. Scholten at the North Kent Sewer Authority Rep. Scholten at the North Kent Sewer Authority Image or Video Image Erin.Byers@mai… Tue, 10/21/2025 - 12:14

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Press Release2025-10-21
Rep. Scholten launching the Lowering Costs Caucus

Rep. Scholten launching the Lowering Costs Caucus Rep. Scholten launching the Lowering Costs Caucus Image or Video Image Erin.Byers@mai… Tue, 10/21/2025 - 12:13

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Press Release2025-10-21
Rep. Scholten at the GRR air traffic control tower

Rep. Scholten at the GRR air traffic control tower Rep. Scholten at the GRR air traffic control tower Image or Video Image Erin.Byers@mai… Tue, 10/21/2025 - 12:10

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Floor Speech2025-03-27CeremonialDefense
CELEBRATING ROBERT "BOB" GUINA'S 100TH BIRTHDAY

CELEBRATING ROBERT "BOB" GUINA'S 100TH BIRTHDAY Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E262] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2025-03-27CeremonialEnvironment
RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT OF ROBERT JENNINGS

RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT OF ROBERT JENNINGS Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E257-E258] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2025-03-26CeremonialHealthcareTaxesDefense
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH

WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 55 (Wednesday, March 26, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 55 (Wednesday, March 26, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1294-H1295] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] WOMEN'S…

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Floor Speech2025-02-06Defense
HONORING CAPTAIN MIGUEL JUSTIN NAVA

HONORING CAPTAIN MIGUEL JUSTIN NAVA Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025)] [House] [Page H535] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2024-12-18CeremonialTaxesHousingCrime & Justice
RECOGNIZING GRAND RAPIDS MAYOR ROSALYNN BLISS ON HER RETIREMENT

RECOGNIZING GRAND RAPIDS MAYOR ROSALYNN BLISS ON HER RETIREMENT Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 188 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 188 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024)] [House] [Page H7324] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2024-12-17HousingHR115
MIDNIGHT RULES RELIEF ACT

MIDNIGHT RULES RELIEF ACT Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024)] [House] [Pages H7273-H7274] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Press Release2024-11-16
Rep. Scholten Weekly Newsletter – November 16, 2024

Rep. Scholten Weekly Newsletter – November 16, 2024 Rep. Scholten Weekly Newsletter – November 16, 2024 Read the newsletter here. Erin.Byers@mai… Sat, 11/16/2024 - 14:04 November 18, 2024

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Press Release2024-11-10
Rep. Scholten Weekly Newsletter – November 10th, 2024

Rep. Scholten Weekly Newsletter – November 10th, 2024 Rep. Scholten Weekly Newsletter – November 10th, 2024 Read the newsletter here. Erin.Byers@mai… Sun, 11/10/2024 - 13:49 November 18, 2024

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