John R. Moolenaar
Republican Representative, District 2, Michigan
35 bills227 cosponsored$2.0M raised674 votes recorded
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Congressional sourceEducation
Career
Public service
- “Congressman John Moolenaar is a member of the House Committee on Appropriations” source
- “Congressman Moolenaar is the co-chair of the Congressional School Choice Caucus and the Congressional Chemistry Caucus.” source
- “in the Michigan State Senate from 2011-2014” source
- “Moolenaar represents the hardworking residents of Michigan's Second Congressional District.” source
- “serves as the Chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party” source
Family
Also stated
- “From 2003-2008, he served in the Michigan House of Representatives” source
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Legislation
HRES 1626sponsor
Supporting the designation of the week of October 18 through 24, 2026, as "National Chemistry Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
HRES 1618cosponsor
Recognizing the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks on Israel, honoring the victims and the hostages, and calling for the complete disarmament of Hamas for a durable end to the war in Gaza.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HR 10547cosponsor
To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve access to the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), to reduce regulatory burdens on PACE providers, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HRES 1584cosponsor
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment and its enduring legacy of saving the lives of more than 2,600,000 unborn children and respecting the conscience rights of the American people.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HRES 1570sponsor
Marking the eighth anniversary of the unjust imprisonment of Dr. Gulshan Abbas by the Government of the People's Republic of China, condemning the use of transnational repression to retaliate against the exercise of free speech in the United States, and calling for her immediate and unconditional release.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HRES 1564cosponsor
Recognizing September 17, 2026, as National Teach Ag Day.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
HRES 1552cosponsor
Supporting the designation of the week of September 20 through September 26, 2026, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week".
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HRES 1549cosponsor
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the People's Republic of China has engaged in the arbitrary or wrongful detention of American academics and has otherwise harmed the prospects for scientific collaboration and people-to-people exchanges between the United States and the People's Republic of China.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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HRES 1526sponsor
Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17, 2026, as "Patriot Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HRES 1511cosponsor
Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans' Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10138cosponsor
To authorize sanctions relating to the production and distribution of illicit synthetic narcotics by the People's Republic of China.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Oversight and Government Reform, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HRES 1481cosponsor
Honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Kay Granger, a Representative from the State of Texas.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
HR 9789sponsor
To amend section 1839 of title 18, United States Code, to provide that an entity domiciled in a foreign adversary country is a foreign instrumentality for purposes of the prohibition on economic espionage under such section.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 9711sponsor
To amend title 49, United States Code, to prescribe safety standards for autocycles and related equipment, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 9642sponsor
Medicare Access to Rural Anesthesiology Act
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 0.
HR 9570cosponsor
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 117 West Lovett Street in Charlotte, Michigan, as the "Francis C. Flaherty Post Office Building".
Received in the Senate.
HR 9561sponsor
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study on the feasibility of developing an accurate and reliable standardized test for detecting tuberculosis in tissue from a human cadaver, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 9535cosponsor
To modernize the process for the admission of H-2A workers, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 9546cosponsor
To provide for exceptions for notifications to the United States Government relating to specified foreign entities.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HRES 1408sponsor
Recognizing the State of Michigan's contributions to the United States on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the Union.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Voting Record
514 yea156 nay3 missed1 present
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
Passed (262-159)
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
Passed (352-72)
PROOF Act
Passed (217-207)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
Passed (214-208)
Ratepayer Protection Act
Passed (417-3)
Water Resources Development Act
Passed (415-9)
Retire through Ownership Act
Passed (401-14)
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Passed (232-147)
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Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-208)
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-211)
GUARD Act
Passed (414-7)
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
Passed (417-7)
Whistleblower Protection Act
Passed (424-0)
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
Passed (343-79)
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
Passed (408-17)
The 2026 race
Full raceCandidates verified against the state election authority's current ballot records.
- Ben AmbroseDemocratic· general ballot—
- Charlotte MagoonGreen· general ballot—
- John MoolenaarRepublican· this member· general ballot—
- Richard SillsNatural law· general ballot—
Source: Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections. State-authority record. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$2.0M
Small donors $46KLarge individual $1.2MPACs $711K
Spent $1.7MCash $1.6M
2024 cycle$2.1M
Small donors $48KLarge individual $1.1MPACs $869K
Spent $1.4MCash $1.3M
2022 cycle$2.2M
Small donors $64KLarge individual $1.3MPACs $792K
Spent $2.3MCash $506K
2020 cycle$1.5M
Small donors $83KLarge individual $810KPACs $639K
Spent $1.0MCash $611K
2018 cycle$1.2M
Small donors $31KLarge individual $579KPACs $557K
Spent $1.1MCash $119K
2016 cycle$1.1M
Small donors $29KLarge individual $472KPACs $531K
Spent $1.0MCash $38K
2014 cycle$1.2M
Small donors $41KLarge individual $651KPACs $454K
Spent $1.1MCash $28K
Top Contributors
RDV CORPORATION$49K
ANTHROPIC PBC$28K
ROBINHOOD MARKETS$15K
MILLER ENERGY COMPANY, LLC$14K
CADILLAC CASTINGS, INC.$14K
VISION INVESTMENT PARTNERS$13K
MUSKEGON DEVELOPMENT COMPANY$12K
MUSKEGON DEVELOPMENT COMPANY$12K
EDW. C. LEVY CO.$12K
PEARL TRADING LLC$12K
Committees
House Committee on Appropriations
- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
- Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies
- National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs
House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party
chairActivity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HRES 1626: Supporting the designation of the week of October 18 through 24, 2026, as "National Chemistry Week".
sponsor2026-10-15
legislation
HRES 1618: Recognizing the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks on Israel, honoring the victims and the hostages, and calling for the complete disarmament of Hamas for a durable end to the war in Gaza.
cosponsor2026-10-06
legislation
HR 10547: To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve access to the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), to reduce regulatory burdens on PACE providers, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HRES 1584: Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment and its enduring legacy of saving the lives of more than 2,600,000 unborn children and respecting the conscience rights of the American people.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HRES 1570: Marking the eighth anniversary of the unjust imprisonment of Dr. Gulshan Abbas by the Government of the People's Republic of China, condemning the use of transnational repression to retaliate against the exercise of free speech in the United States, and calling for her immediate and unconditional release.
sponsor2026-09-21
legislation
HRES 1564: Recognizing September 17, 2026, as National Teach Ag Day.
cosponsor2026-09-17
legislation
HRES 1552: Supporting the designation of the week of September 20 through September 26, 2026, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week".
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
HRES 1549: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the People's Republic of China has engaged in the arbitrary or wrongful detention of American academics and has otherwise harmed the prospects for scientific collaboration and people-to-people exchanges between the United States and the People's Republic of China.
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
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An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
yea2026-09-16
vote
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
PROOF Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
yea2026-09-16
vote
Ratepayer Protection Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Water Resources Development Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Retire through Ownership Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
yea2026-09-15
vote
GUARD Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Whistleblower Protection Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
nay2026-09-15
vote
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
yea2026-09-15
vote
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
nay2026-09-15
vote
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
HRES 1526: Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17, 2026, as "Patriot Week".
sponsor2026-09-10
legislation
HRES 1511: Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
cosponsor2026-09-03
legislation
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
yea2026-09-03
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 22025-01-03, 2027-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 22023-01-03, 2025-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 42021-01-03, 2023-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 42019-01-03, 2021-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 42017-01-03, 2019-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 42015-01-06, 2017-01-03Republican
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