John R. Moolenaar
Republican Representative, District 2, Michigan
32 bills216 cosponsored$1.7M raised655 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 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".
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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.
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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.
HR 9237cosponsor
Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 9237 is postponed.
HR 9249sponsor
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for a limitation on approval of an immigrant petition on behalf of an alien who was previously employed by an entity on the Department of Defense's 1260H list.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 9211cosponsor
To strengthen Federal efforts to counter antisemitism in the United States and protect the Jewish community.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
HR 9227sponsor
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to incentivize the domestic production and use of permanent magnets, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 9142cosponsor
To amend title 35, United State Code, to limit the ability of persons who pose a threat to national security to receive and enforce patents, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 9129sponsor
To provide for certain humanoid and quadruped robotics communications equipment or services to be placed on the covered list of the Federal Communications Commission, and for other purposes.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
HR 9102sponsor
To amend title VIII of the Defense Production Act of 1950 to alter the definitions of "prohibited technology" and "notifiable technology", and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HRES 1320cosponsor
Calling upon all Americans on this Memorial Day, 2026, to honor the men and women of the Armed Forces who have died in the pursuit of freedom and peace.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 8999cosponsor
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 324 Washington Avenue, Suite 1 in Grand Haven, Michigan, as the "Ell Thomas Simantz Post Office Building".
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Voting Record
497 yea154 nay3 missed1 present
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
Passed (237-169)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
Failed (212-206)
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
Passed (218-201)
AGOA Extension Act
Passed (370-48)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (212-205)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (210-208)
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
Passed (220-192)
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Failed (202-212)
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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Passed (219-196)
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
Passed (413-2)
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Passed (376-8)
Local Access to Courts Act
Passed (378-10)
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Passed (214-208)
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Passed (232-188)
H R 8800
Agreed to (221-210)
The 2026 race
Full raceCandidates verified against the state election authority's current ballot records.
- John MoolenaarRepublican· this member· general ballot$1.7M raised
- Ben AmbroseDemocratic· general ballot—
- Charlotte MagoonGreen· general ballot—
- Richard SillsNatural law· general ballot—
Source: Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections. State-authority record. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$1.7M
Small donors $35KLarge individual $1.0MPACs $549K
Spent $1.0MCash $1.9M
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 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
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
yea2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
yea2026-09-02
vote
AGOA Extension Act
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
yea2026-09-01
vote
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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
nay2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
yea2026-09-01
vote
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
yea2026-09-01
vote
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
Local Access to Courts Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
HR 10138: To authorize sanctions relating to the production and distribution of illicit synthetic narcotics by the People's Republic of China.
cosponsor2026-08-24
legislation
HRES 1481: Honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Kay Granger, a Representative from the State of Texas.
cosponsor2026-08-13
legislation
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
nay2026-07-23
vote
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
yea2026-07-23
vote
H R 8800
yea2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
yea2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
yea2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
yea2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
nay2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
yea2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
nay2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
yea2026-07-22
vote
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
yea2026-07-22
vote
Value Over Cost Act
yea2026-07-21
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)
yea2026-07-21
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)
yea2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-21
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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