Hillary J. Scholten
Democrat Representative, District 3, Michigan
34 bills252 cosponsored$2.3M raised655 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 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.
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 10286sponsor
Consumer Affordability and Pricing Concessions Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.
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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.
HRES 1427cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.
HRES 1408cosponsor
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 9530sponsor
To require the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations to prohibit certain cell phone voice communications on aircraft in scheduled passenger interstate or intrastate air transportation.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
HR 9483sponsor
To require the Corps of Engineers to carry out advanced planning for dredging activities in areas with known PFAS contamination, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
HR 9484sponsor
To require the Secretary of the Army to conduct a study on the effect of new commercial and industrial water users on the amount of water maintained by Corps of Engineers reservoirs, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
HR 9401cosponsor
To prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
HR 9299sponsor
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish a grant program to award amounts to eligible entities to develop and carry out programs to incorporate eDNA monitoring techniques into and use eDNA monitoring techniques in carrying out sport fish surveys, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
HR 9077sponsor
To direct the Director of the National Institutes of Health and the Secretary of Health and Human Services to evaluate hormone variability and hormone testing, respectively, in women with respect to perimenopause.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Voting Record
284 yea341 nay29 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.
- Hillary ScholtenDemocratic· this member· general ballot$2.3M raised
- Joe JockGreen· general ballot—
- Terri DeBoerRepublican· general ballot—
Source: Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections. State-authority record. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$2.3M
Small donors $170KLarge individual $1.4MPACs $695K
Spent $1.3MCash $1.4M
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
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
HR 10286: Consumer Affordability and Pricing Concessions Act
sponsor2026-09-03
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
nay2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
nay2026-09-02
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
nay2026-09-01
vote
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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
nay2026-09-01
vote
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
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
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
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
yea2026-09-01
vote
HR 10186: Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act
cosponsor2026-08-31
legislation
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
Local Access to Courts Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
HR 10133: 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.
sponsor2026-08-20
legislation
HR 10134: Local Health Care Protection Act of 2026
sponsor2026-08-20
legislation
HR 10004: Defending Our Energy and Water Act
sponsor2026-07-30
legislation
HR 10005: Data Center Resource Disclosure Act
sponsor2026-07-30
legislation
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
yea2026-07-23
vote
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
nay2026-07-23
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
yea2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
nay2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
yea2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
nay2026-07-22
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 32025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 32023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat
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