U.S. Representative for Michigan’s 2nd District
John R. Moolenaar
Position · +0.45
- In office
- House 2015–now
11 years in CongressMore senior than 66% of the House - Breaks on
- Economics and Public Finance 22%
- Committees
- Appropriations
- Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party
- Bills on
- International Affairs
- Health
- Government Operations and Politics
- Age
- 65
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
Bottom line
Where Moolenaar has influence
Roles
- Appropriations · 15th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 2306 Adams Memorial-Great American Heroes Act · Out of committee
- H.R. 9642 Medicare Access to Rural Anesthesiology Act · Out of committee
- H.R. 1723 Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2025 · Out of committee
- H.R. 1082 Shandra Eisenga Human Cell and Tissue Product Safety Act · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
Not enough statements yet.
Where Moolenaar breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Moolenaar voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Economics and Public Finance 22% · 11 of 50 party 7%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Moolenaar broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Moolenaar is saying
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Congressman Moolenaar Introduces Patriot Week Resolution
Today, Congressman John Moolenaar introduced legislation to designate September 11 through 17 as Patriot Week.
“As we remember the heroes and innocent victims killed on September 11 twenty-five years ago, we should also recall the profound unity Americans felt in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks. Patriot Week is a time to reflect on our founding values, and encourage a deeper exploration of our history with hope to restore…”
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Moolenaar, Goldman, Obernolte's LOCOMOTIVES Act Passed by Committee
Today, Congressmen John Moolenaar, Craig Goldman, (R-TX), and Jay Obernolte's (R-CA) legislation, the LOCOMOTIVES Act was passed by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
“California bureaucrats should not be able to supersede federal law and prevent vital parts of Michigan's economy from accessing global markets. Our LOCOMOTIVES Act is a common sense proposal to allow industries that rely on railway transportation like Michigan agriculture and our auto industry to continue to operate…”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Moolenaar voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredBelow expectations
Rank 168 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 24 majority-party committee chairs
How far Moolenaar’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 39
- Action in committee 8
- Action beyond committee 4
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
39 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 39 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 49 sponsored billsSponsored 49 (House median 25) · cosponsored 312 (median 289), 160 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on International Affairs, Health, Government Operations and Politics.
- H.Res. 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.International Affairs · Introduced Sep 21, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8730 Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026Foreign Trade and International Finance · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1526 Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17, 2026, as "Patriot Week".Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Sep 10, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8901 Securing Innovation and Research from Adversaries ActScience, Technology, Communications · Introduced Sep 8, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9642 Medicare Access to Rural Anesthesiology ActModifies Medicare payment or coverage for anesthesia services in rural areas. AI-readHealth · Introduced Sep 3, 2026 Out of committee
- H.R. 9129 GUARD Act of 2026GUARD Act of 2026. AI-readScience, Technology, Communications · Introduced Aug 3, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9789 Stop PRC Economic Espionage Act of 2026Crime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Jul 20, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9711 Autocycle Safety ActTransportation and Public Works · Introduced Jul 15, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 156 | 88% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 49% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 61 | 75% |
| Energy | 38 | 76% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 85% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 73% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 30 | 87% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 86% |
| Commerce | 27 | 93% |
| International Affairs | 26 | 50% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 80% |
| Immigration | 17 | 76% |
| Education | 16 | 63% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 71% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 100% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 45% |
| Health | 8 | 63% |
| Taxation | 8 | 100% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 100% |
| Law | 7 | 71% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 80% |
| Animals | 4 | 75% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 25% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 100% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 50% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% |
How often Moolenaar voted with Republicans on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RMike JohnsonLA-4100%agreement
- RCliff BentzOR-299%agreement
- RBill HuizengaMI-499%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Moolenaar most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Moolenaar’s campaign raised $1.7M: $1.0M (64%) from individuals and $549K (33%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.9M.
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 Moolenaar
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 172.
- CMS Energy Corporate PAC
- Corning Corporate PAC
- Delta Airlines Corporate PAC
See how much each organization gave Moolenaar 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 inMoolenaar’s own leadership PAC: Together United for Liberty, Integrity and Prosperity PAC (TULIP PAC). A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Moolenaar’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, MI-2Republican2023–present
- U.S. House, MI-4Republican2015–2023
Seat
- State
- Michigan
- District
- 2
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 65
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-3561
246 Cannon House Office Building - District offices
- Clare, Caledonia
- Website
- moolenaar.house.gov
- RepMoolenaar
- RepMoolenaar
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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