Applications for U.S. Service Academy nominations are now live. The application deadline for the Class of 2031 is October 30, 2026.
Go to scholten.house.gov/service-academy to learn more.

Trick or treat? Under Trump, it’s all trick. 🎃

Halloween candy is up 15% this year. That’s four times overall inflation.

My Statement on RFK Jr's Racist Remarks Against the Arab Community.

The 🇺🇸United States of America 🇺🇸 stands strong with her democratic allies.

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Today, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten issued the following statement after Twitch streamer Hasan Piker said that American Jews who support Israel are inviting violence. jewishinsider.com/2026/08/hasa...

President Trump's reckless policies are costing American businesses and making life more expensive. His tariffs on Canada — our closest ally — show just how ineffective his foreign policy really is. He's weakening our alliances instead of strengthening them. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/21/w...

Disagreeing with the President is not “disloyal.” It’s democracy.

The American people have the right to question why their tax dollars are footing the bill for a White House vanity project while families are struggling to afford groceries, health care, and housing.

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Do you volunteer, play sports, take part in clubs, scout programs, or enjoy outdoor adventures? Those activities could help you earn the Congressional Award. I encourage West Michigan’s young leaders to learn more and apply through my website.

Are you a middle school or high school student in West Michigan? Consider participating in the Congressional App Challenge! It’s a great way to hone your skills and potentially feature your work in the U.S. Capitol. Learn more and register:
congressionalappchallenge.us

From Washington to West Michigan, Straight Talk With Scholten breaks down the issues that matter. Subscribe on YouTube.

Weekend Read! The American Dream is Alive and Well and Living Its Best Life in Grand Rapids (but shhhhh... )
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It’s #NationalParkWeek! 🌲🥾

From Sleeping Bear Dunes and Pictured Rocks to Isle Royale, Michigan is home to some of the most incredible public lands.

There’s no better week to get outside, explore somewhere new, and enjoy everything the Mitten has to offer.

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Great week of work home in West Michigan! Check out what I’ve been doing!

There’s a lot growing at GVSU! 🌱

It was great visiting the Sustainable Agriculture Project and seeing how students are getting hands-on experience growing food, learning sustainable practices, and contributing to West Michigan’s local food systems.

President Trump has spent years attacking vote-by-mail and is now trying to restrict Americans’ ability to use it.

Meanwhile, he just voted by mail in Florida. Again. If voting by mail is good enough for the President of the United States, it should be good enough for the American people.

Is a federal agency giving you the runaround? Do you need help getting your Social Security, your tax return, or another federal benefit? My team and I are here to help. Please give us a call at (616) 451-8383, and we can help you like we helped Beth!

"Communism is, in my opinion, the single greatest threat to our country in its history.”
That’s Trump. And yet he is the one controlling a private company and forcing outcomes that raise prices on families who are already feeling the pinch. It has to stop.
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$30.6 MILLION and counting.
That’s how much money we’ve helped our neighbors recover from federal agencies since I took office.

The right to vote is the foundation of our democracy. I was joined by Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and community leaders in West Michigan for a conversation about protecting voting rights, strengthening our democracy, and making sure every eligible voter can make their voice heard.