Hillary J. Scholten
Democrat Representative, District 3, Michigan
39 bills269 cosponsored$2.9M raised674 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceEducation
- “obtained her law degree from the University of Maryland Thurgood Marshall School of Law” source
Career
- “began her own career as a social worker. She worked with people affected by issues of housing and homelessness.” source
Public service
- “an attorney who proudly served in the U.S. Department of Justice” source
- “Congresswoman Scholten is a fourth-generation West Michigander” source
- “currently serving her second term in Congress as the Representative of the 3rd district of Michigan” source
- “Representative Hillary Scholten serves on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the House Committee on Small Business.” source
- “she joined the Justice Department through the Attorney General Honors Program” source
Family
- “the first woman and mother ever to represent Michigan’s Third District in Congress” source
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Legislation
HR 10671cosponsor
To amend the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 to reauthorize a program of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency relating to security vulnerability warnings, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
HRES 1592cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of October 2026 as "National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 10639cosponsor
To designate the Great Lakes Commission as a Regional Great Lakes Partnership, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
HR 10602sponsor
To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to authorize assistance for the project for water and wastewater infrastructure, Ottawa County, Michigan.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
HR 10601sponsor
To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to authorize assistance for the project for water and wastewater infrastructure, Muskegon County, Michigan.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
HR 10603sponsor
To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to authorize assistance for the project for water and wastewater infrastructure, Kent County, Michigan.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
HR 10519cosponsor
To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, to establish a Critical Infrastructure AI Cyber Defense Pilot Program, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
HR 10399sponsor
To amend the Small Business Act to help small business concerns critically evaluate digital assets, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
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HR 10321cosponsor
Responsible Data Center Siting Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 10303cosponsor
To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to establish a flight deck training program for certain employees of the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
HR 10286sponsor
Consumer Affordability and Pricing Concessions Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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 10186cosponsor
Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
HR 10134sponsor
Local Health Care Protection Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 10133sponsor
To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure cost sharing for a drug does not exceed the nationwide average of consumer purchase prices for such drug.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce, 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 10004sponsor
Defending Our Energy and Water Act
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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 10005sponsor
Data Center Resource Disclosure Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 9818sponsor
To amend the Small Business Act to improve the women's business center program, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
HCONRES 114cosponsor
Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 9714sponsor
To limit the total number of schedule C and schedule G positions in the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Voting Record
297 yea347 nay29 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.
- Hillary ScholtenDemocratic· this member· general ballot$2.9M raised
- Terri DeBoerRepublican· general ballot$857K raised
- Joe JockGreen· general ballot—
Source: Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections. State-authority record. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$2.9M
Small donors $201KLarge individual $1.8MPACs $855K
Spent $1.8MCash $1.5M
2024 cycle$5.3M
Small donors $525KLarge individual $3.2MPACs $1.4M
Spent $4.9MCash $350K
2022 cycle$3.8M
Small donors $694KLarge individual $2.2MPACs $632K
Spent $3.8MCash $10K
2020 cycle$3.8M
Small donors $856KLarge individual $2.1MPACs $505K
Spent $3.8MCash $27K
Committees
House Committee on Small Business
- Contracting and Infrastructure
- Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development
- Rural Development, Energy, and Supply Chains
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Aviation
- Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
- Water Resources and Environment
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HRES 1592: Expressing support for the designation of October 2026 as "National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month".
cosponsor2026-10-01
legislation
HR 10671: To amend the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 to reauthorize a program of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency relating to security vulnerability warnings, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-10-01
legislation
HR 10639: To designate the Great Lakes Commission as a Regional Great Lakes Partnership, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-28
legislation
HR 10601: To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to authorize assistance for the project for water and wastewater infrastructure, Muskegon County, Michigan.
sponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HR 10602: To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to authorize assistance for the project for water and wastewater infrastructure, Ottawa County, Michigan.
sponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HR 10603: To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to authorize assistance for the project for water and wastewater infrastructure, Kent County, Michigan.
sponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HR 10519: To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, to establish a Critical Infrastructure AI Cyber Defense Pilot Program, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-21
legislation
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
nay2026-09-16
vote
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National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
PROOF Act
nay2026-09-16
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”
nay2026-09-16
vote
Ratepayer Protection Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Water Resources Development Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Retire through Ownership Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
HR 10399: To amend the Small Business Act to help small business concerns critically evaluate digital assets, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-09-15
legislation
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
nay2026-09-15
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
nay2026-09-15
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
yea2026-09-15
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”
nay2026-09-15
vote
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
yea2026-09-15
vote
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
HR 10321: Responsible Data Center Siting Act of 2026
cosponsor2026-09-08
legislation
HR 10303: To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to establish a flight deck training program for certain employees of the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-04
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
Service History
House, Dist. 32025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 32023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat
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