U.S. Representative for Michigan’s 3rd District
Hillary J. Scholten
Position · −0.26
- In office
- House 2023–now
3 years in CongressMore senior than 18% of the House - Breaks on
- Education 50%
- Finance and Financial Sector 46%
- Committees
- Small Business
- Transportation and Infrastructure
- Bills on
- Transportation and Public Works
- Commerce
- Government Operations and Politics
- Age
- 44
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
Bottom line
- Moves bills further than peers: effectiveness 1.40 against 0.50 expected.
- Breaks with Democrats most on Education: voted against them on 50% of party-line votes (6 of 12), against 0% for most Democrats.
- Ranking member of the Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development subcommittee (Small Business).
Where Scholten has influence
Roles
- Ranking Member · Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development (Small Business)
- Small Business · 3rd in seniority on the minority side
- Transportation and Infrastructure · 22nd in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 9530 Quiet Skies Act · Out of committee
- H.R. 8999 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". · Out of committee
- H.R. 8882 Main Street Competes Act · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 7376 Local Water Protection Act · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Scholten’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Scholten breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Scholten voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Education 50% · 6 of 12 party 0%
- Finance and Financial Sector 46% · 6 of 13 party 8%
- Immigration 33% · 5 of 15 party 0%
Every issue Pro See all 11 issues where Scholten has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
Try ProNotable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Scholten broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.On Motion to Table · This resolution impeaches President Donald Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026On Passage · This bill prohibits institutions of higher education (IHEs) that participate in federal student aid programs from engaging in boycotts…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Main Street Capital Access ActOn Passage · Main Street Capital Access Act or the Main Street ActBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Main Street Capital Access ActOn Motion to Recommit · Main Street Capital Access Act or the Main Street ActBroke w/ party | Nay |
| Jul 21, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| May 21, 2026 | Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026On Passage · This bill expands specified benefits programs for veterans and their survivors and establishes a supplemental monthly allowance for certain…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| May 14, 2026 | Cashless Bail Reporting ActOn Passage · This bill requires the Department of Justice to publish annually a list of state and local governments that permit individuals who are…Broke w/ party | Yea |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Scholten is saying
All 9 statements and posts-
Congresswoman Scholten Selected to Co-lead New Bipartisan Working Group on Artificial Intelligence
Selected to co-lead bipartisan working group developing guardrails on artificial intelligence development.
“The rapid development of artificial intelligence and the recent, grave threats to our nation’s cybersecurity are warning signs that cannot be ignored.”
CybersecurityAI-read
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Congresswoman Scholten Demands Answers from ICE after Fatal Car Crash in Grand Rapids
Demanded answers from ICE regarding fatal car crash involving ICE agents in Grand Rapids.
“No traffic stop should end with a fatality. Something went wrong, and we need to know what and how. I have sent a letter to Immigration and Customs Enforcement demanding immediate answers about what happened and a transparent investigation into facts we don't yet know, so that we can prevent something like this from…”
Immigration EnforcementAI-read
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Opposed Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, citing tariff concerns.
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia ActTariffsAI-read
Mentions H.R. 5334 · voted Nay Sep 16, 2026, roll 668
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Secured $115 million in water infrastructure authorizations for West Michigan in WRDA 2026.
“Investing in water infrastructure means investing in jobs, environmental resilience, and the economic health of our local communities.”
Water InfrastructureAI-read
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Announced $11.6 million for health care research and supportive services in West Michigan.
“West Michigan continues to lead the way in medical research and community care, and these investments reflect the strength and diversity of the work happening right here in our district.”
HealthAI-read
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Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) introduced two bills to bring down health care costs for West Michigan families: the Fair Prescription Pricing Act of 2026, which caps what patients pay out of pocket for prescription drugs, and the…
“Too many Americans are forced to choose between filling a prescription or paying for other necessities.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Scholten voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredAbove expectations
Rank 102 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Scholten’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 50
- Action in committee 15
- Action beyond committee 6
- Passed chamber 3
- Became law 0
50 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 49 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 52 sponsored billsSponsored 52 (House median 25) · cosponsored 385 (median 289), 132 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Transportation and Public Works, Commerce, Government Operations and Politics.
- H.R. 10603 Kent County Environmental Infrastructure ActWater Resources Development · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10602 Ottawa County Environmental Infrastructure ActWater Resources Development · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10601 Muskegon County Environmental Infrastructure ActWater Resources Development · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10399 Currency Options, Information, and Navigation ActCommerce · Introduced Sep 15, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10005 Data Center Resource Disclosure ActScience, Technology, Communications · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10286 Consumer Affordability and Pricing Concessions ActCommerce · Introduced Sep 3, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10134 Local Health Care Protection Act of 2026Health · Introduced Aug 20, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10133 Fair Prescription Pricing Act of 2026Health · Introduced Aug 20, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 155 | 15% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 29% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 61 | 38% |
| Energy | 37 | 32% |
| Environmental Protection | 32 | 47% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 31 | 65% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 30 | 70% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 27 | 59% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 24 | 67% |
| International Affairs | 24 | 88% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce | 21 | 71% |
| Immigration | 17 | 65% |
| Education | 16 | 63% |
| Agriculture and Food | 11 | 45% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 82% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 11 | 100% |
| Health | 8 | 75% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% |
| Law | 7 | 43% |
| Taxation | 7 | 86% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 6 | 83% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% |
| Animals | 4 | 50% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 4 | 75% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Procedural | 4 | 75% |
| Housing and Community Development | 3 | 100% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Social Welfare | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% |
How often Scholten voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DEleanor Holmes NortonDC-AL97%agreement
- DGreg StantonAZ-496%agreement
- DMike LevinCA-4995%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Scholten most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Scholten’s campaign raised $2.3M: $1.5M (67%) from individuals and $695K (30%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.4M.
Through Jul 15, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Scholten
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 225.
- American Israel Public Affairs Committee Membership group PAC
- Allied Pilots Association Labor union PAC
- Amalgamated Transit Union Labor union PAC
See how much each organization gave Scholten this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inScholten’s own leadership PAC: A Pleasant Peninsula PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Scholten’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, MI-3Democrat2023–present
Seat
- State
- Michigan
- District
- 3
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 44
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-3831
1317 Longworth House Office Building - District offices
- Grand Rapids
- Website
- scholten.house.gov
- 100089476625799
- RepScholten
Elsewhere
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