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| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-votes-aggressive-measures-reset-us-ccp-economic-relationship | Moolenaar Votes For Aggressive Measures to Reset the US-CCP Economic Relationship | 2023-12-14 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Congressman John Moolenaar, a member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), voted for a report containing nearly 150 policy recommendations to reset the economic relationship between the U.S. and China. Included in the report is a recommendation pushed by Moolenaar to ensure American tax dollars do not go to companies beholden to the CCP. Another recommendation pushed by Moolenaar calls for national security guardrails to protect energy research. Those measures and the entire report were adopted with wide bipartisan support from the members of the committee. “Our economic relationship with the Chinese Communist Party must change. The CCP has been using its economic aggression to take advantage of American policies. Michigan workers and businesses are hurting because of it. The policies recommended by my colleagues and I must be addressed by Congress to help ensure our country is competing on a level playing field,” said Moolenaar. “My recommendations to safeguard energy research and make sure CCP-affiliated companies do not receive taxpayer funding are crucial to the future of our nation. Congress should quickly heed the Select Committee’s recommendations, including passing my NO GOTION Act.” The recommendation supported by Moolenaar on prohibiting green energy tax credits for CCP-affiliated companies on page 38 reads "Enacting strong guardrails for tax credit eligibility to ensure federal incentives aimed at bolstering U.S. competitiveness do not benefit the CCP." The provision on battery research security is on page 46 and it says, "Encourage and fund research for electric vehicle (EV) battery technology—particularly alternative battery chemistries—including for the manufacturing of advanced prototypes. Support efforts to scale up the domestic supply chain for EV batteries, while ensuring the implementation of national security guardrails against the flow of federal incentives to the CCP." In November, Moolenaar introduced … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-votes-authorize-biden-impeachment-inquiry | Moolenaar Votes to Authorize Biden Impeachment Inquiry | 2023-12-13 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman John Moolenaar voted to authorize an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. The vote follows months of Congressional investigations into the Biden family’s financial dealings, which have found concerning links between President Biden, members of his family, and foreign business associates. “I believe the allegations made against President Biden need to be further investigated. Today’s vote is the beginning of the process and will give House committees the authorization they need to continue their investigation. The House of Representatives has a responsibility to uncover all the facts of this matter and follow them where they lead,” said Moolenaar. Since 2021, President Biden’s connection with his son’s overseas business dealings has come under scrutiny. The White House has claimed the president never spoke to his son about his foreign business deals. However, the investigations conducted by the House of Representatives found that President Biden spoke with his son’s business partners and uncovered direct payments from Biden family members to the president. The House of Representatives has the authority to impeach outlined in Article I Section II of the U.S. Constitution, which reads, “The House of Representatives shall chuse their Speaker and other Officers; and shall have the sole Power of Impeachment.” Article II Section IV of the U.S. Constitution states, “The President, Vice President and all Civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1156 | Bergman-Backed Reforms Pass House, Will Improve Healthcare Costs and Transparency | 2023-12-12 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | MI | Jack Bergman | B001301 | bergman.house.gov | bergman | https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Last night, Representative Bergman joined with his colleagues to pass a package of bipartisan health reforms through the House which enhance price transparency, decrease costs in healthcare, extend critical healthcare programs, and increase access to health information for patients. The broad bipartisan support that H.R. 5378 received was a resounding message of commitment to rural healthcare systems across the country, especially in Michigan’s First District, which has more than 70 Community Health Centers. The Lower Costs, More Transparency Act will do the following: · Extend mandatory spending for Community Health Centers, which are crucial for patients in rural and underserved areas; · Prevent cuts to hospitals that take care of uninsured and low-income patients; · Lower out-of-pocket costs for seniors who receive medication at a hospital-owned outpatient facility or doctor’s office; · Expand access to more affordable generic drugs; | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://mcclain.house.gov/2023/12/mcclain-introduces-save-women-in-sports-act | McClain Introduces Save Women's Sports Act | 2023-12-12 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | MI | Lisa C. McClain | M001136 | mcclain.house.gov | mcclain | https://mcclain.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congresswoman Lisa McClain (R-MI) introduced the Save Women’s Sports Act. This legislation would prohibit schools that receive Federal financial assistance from allowing biological males to compete against females in athletics. Schools that aren’t in compliance with the law would be at risk of losing their federal funding. “We are not going to sit back and let federally funded schools strip away the Title IX protections for female athletes,” said Rep. Lisa McClain. “The House has the power of the purse, and if there are schools out there that want to allow biological males to unfairly compete against females, then they need to find funding elsewhere. We cannot allow President Biden to undermine the sanctity of women’s sports, and I will never stop fighting for the rights of our daughters to compete fairly.” President Biden has chosen to go to war against Title IX and women’s sports. He would rather follow his party's radical agenda than stand up for the women he pretends to support. Defending our daughters shouldn’t be a partisan issue. House Republicans will make certain that Title IX isn’t jeopardized by nonsensical political wars. Women have shown their strengths and athletic feats to the world, and their ability to compete on an even playing field without biological disadvantages is worth fighting for. To read the full Resolution text, click here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-dingell-correa-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-stop | Moolenaar, Dingell, Correa Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Stop Tuberculosis Outbreaks | 2023-12-12 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Congressman John Moolenaar, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI), and Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA) have introduced H.R. 6705, the Effective Screening and Testing for Tuberculosis Act. The legislation would require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to put in place requirements for the testing and screening of tuberculosis (TB) in donor materials used in medical procedures. The bill comes in response to the passing of Shandra Eisenga of Marion due to complications from TB, which she contracted during surgery requiring a bone graft. Thirty-six patients in seven states contracted TB after receiving a tissue donation from the same donor, with two passing away from complications. “No family should have to endure the pain Shandra and her family have experienced. It is long overdue that the Department of Health and Human Services have requirements in place to stop TB outbreaks like the one earlier this year,” said Moolenaar. “My bipartisan bill is common sense, and will require testing for tuberculosis to help ensure TB outbreaks from tissue donors never happen again.” “In the last two years, we’ve witnessed multiple cases of bone graft recipients suffering and losing their lives due to tuberculosis infection. This is a preventable tragedy, and we must do more to protect patients. This legislation will take meaningful steps to strengthen regulations and enhance TB testing and screening to prevent infection from HCT/P,” said Dingell. “No family should have to endure the pain that Shandra’s are, not when the pain could have been prevented,” Correa said. “That’s why my colleagues and I are introducing this bipartisan legislation today—to require testing for tuberculosis from tissue donors, and ensure that outbreaks like this never happen again. The Department of Health and Human Services has a duty to step up in the wake of this crisis, and we won’t relent in our call for them to do so. In August, Moolenaar and Dingell wrote to Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Robert Califf, calling on him to issue gu… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-named-international-dairy-foods-association-leadership-award | Moolenaar Named International Dairy Foods Association Leadership Award Recipient | 2023-12-11 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Congressman John Moolenaar has been awarded the International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA) Leadership Award. This honor is given annually to federal lawmakers in recognition of their support for the U.S. dairy industry. Moolenaar was one of just two members of the House of Representatives to receive the award this year. “I am honored to receive IDFA’s Leadership Award for 2023. The dairy industry is vital to Michigan’s economy and plays an important role in the lives of Michigan families,” said Moolenaar. “I will continue to support policies that help Michigan dairy producers get their products to market and feed our country.” The dairy industry employs more than 3.2 million people in the United States and has a national economic impact of more than $700 billion annually. Michigan is home to 92 dairy processing plants, shipping Pure Michigan products across America and around the world. Congressman Moolenaar being presented the IDFA Leadership Award. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1153 | Bergman: Our Growing Government Needs Better Oversight | 2023-12-07 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | MI | Jack Bergman | B001301 | bergman.house.gov | bergman | https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Read Rep. Jack Bergman's recent op-ed in The Hill here or below: In just three years President Biden’s administration has pushed America’s fiscal standing from bad to worse through partisan bills and executive actions. Due to White House policies, supported by Democrats in Congress, we are now looking at record debt, deficits and interest payments. President Biden has driven us to the budgetary brink. And while the fiscal state of our union is dire, it is not unfixable. But we need to get to work. As chairman of the House Budget Committee’s Oversight Task Force, I am determined to bring transparency to the American people and begin to reverse the curse of our massive spending problem. It starts with better oversight. One of the first places to look are some of the costly legislative measures crafted by congressional Democrats and signed into law by President Biden. Better oversight will ask: Is this money being spent wisely? When the $1.9 trillion partisan American Rescue Plan passed early in 2021, there was still over $1 trillion remaining in unspent COVID-19 funds that were previously passed on a bipartisan basis. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act increased spending over the ten-year budget window by $1.1 trillion, according to the Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) baseline released after the bill was enacted. How is all this money being spent? The Inflation Reduction Act supercharged the Internal Revenue Service by $80 billion and expanded Green New Deal policies at agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by billions of dollars. The legislation contributed to the EPA’s ten-year outlays growing by 163.9 percent since President Biden took office, according to the non-partisan CBO. Simply put, in just a few years, legislation signed by President Biden has increased spending by $6 trillion with little oversight, accountability, or transparency. Executive actions also should not be overlooked. For instance, in August 2021, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) unilaterally i… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://mcclain.house.gov/2023/12/mcclain | Passage of Rep. McClain's H.J. Res 88 | 2023-12-07 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | MI | Lisa C. McClain | M001136 | mcclain.house.gov | mcclain | https://mcclain.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.J. Res.88 in a statement vote that would ensure President Biden cannot override the authority of the Supreme Court of the United States of America. Introduced by Congresswoman Lisa McClain (R-MI), this resolution provides for Congressional disapproval of the Biden Administration's unconstitutional plan to cancel student loan debt for borrowers in an attempt to push through his free college agenda. “President Biden’s disastrous free college plan is a slap in the face to Americans across the country who went to college and paid off their loans, and to Americans who never went to college in the first place,” said Rep. Lisa McClain “Trying to undermine the authority of the Supreme Court, even after they ruled this plan was unconstitutional shows us how little the President cares about our institutions, rather he will do whatever he can to force his radical agenda onto the nation.” The Wharton Business School Budget Model estimates that the President’s plan would cost taxpayers nearly $500 billion over the next decade. Make no mistake, efforts to cancel student debt in the United States are nothing more than a luxurious handout to Biden’s elite backers, not a saving grace for hardworking Americans. House Republicans stand to help the Americans who take responsibility for their loans and pay their bills, not those who cry out for government assistance for their expensive choices. Read the full text of the Resolution here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/one-month-later-gotion-must-listen-will-mecosta-county-voters | One Month Later, Gotion Must Listen to the Will of Mecosta County Voters | 2023-12-07 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman John Moolenaar renewed his call for Gotion, a Chinese Communist Party (CCP)-affiliated battery company, to end its plans to build a factory in Mecosta County. On November 7, Green Charter Township residents voted to recall the entire Board of Trustees that signed the initial agreement with Gotion. Then, on December 3, the newly elected members of the Green Charter Township Board of Trustees voted to rescind the community's support for the project. “One month ago, the residents of Green Charter Township made it clear they do not want Gotion in their community. Then this week, the Township Board rescinded its support as well. Sadly, but not surprisingly, a Chinese Communist Party-affiliated company has shown little interest in listening to the will of the people. I continue to believe Gotion should listen to the results of the election and the new Board of Trustees, and cancel its plans to build in Mecosta County,” said Moolenaar. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://mcclain.house.gov/2023/12/rejecting-the-epa-s-ev-mandate | Rejecting the EPA’s EV Mandate | 2023-12-06 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | MI | Lisa C. McClain | M001136 | mcclain.house.gov | mcclain | https://mcclain.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congresswoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) held a joint press conference with other members of the House to urge Congress to limit the funds available for the implementation of the EPA’s electric vehicle mandate. This rule, proposed by the EPA would require that over two-thirds of all vehicles sold in the United States be electric by the year 2032. “Mandating American automakers to produce EVs when the market is not ready for it is ridiculous, and the impact on our economic future will be devastating,” said Rep. Lisa McClain. “Not only would this move strip American consumers of their choice in the market, but it would make Americans rely upon the Chinese battery industry, further empowering the CCP. This draconian mandate coming from the Biden administration is just plain dumb.” In a time when China is doing everything in its power to overtake the United States on the world stage, giving them a manufacturing gift like this would be devastating. The EPA should be in no position to force electric vehicles onto the nation in their attempt to cripple the combustion engine and its adjacent industries. America is a nation where consumer choice must remain free, and our government should never give China a golden ticket to have a controlling stake in our auto industry. Watch the press conference here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-votes-end-bidens-executive-rules-electric-vehicles | Moolenaar Votes To End Biden’s Executive Rules on Electric Vehicles | 2023-12-06 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman John Moolenaar voted to pass H.R. 4468, the Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act of 2023. The legislation would block the Environmental Protection Agency from enforcing Biden administration rules on tailpipe emission standards that will force gas-powered vehicles out of the auto market in order to increase the number of electric vehicles sold in the U.S. “President Biden’s push for electric vehicles goes against what the American people want and plays right into the hands of the Chinese Communist Party, which wants to monopolize critical minerals and the EV supply chain. When our nation made the shift from typewriters to computers, we didn’t need government rules to end the sale of typewriters. President Biden should end his out-of-touch EPA rules and let Americans choose the vehicles they want,” said Moolenaar. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-walberg-bill-protect-automobile-choice | House Passes Walberg Bill to Protect Automobile Choice | 2023-12-06 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | MI | Tim Walberg | W000798 | walberg.house.gov | walberg | https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. -- Today, the House passed the Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act with bipartisan support by a vote of 221-197. The legislation, introduced by Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) and Andrew Clyde (GA-09), would prohibit the Biden administration from implementing aggressive emission standards for light and medium-duty vehicles that limit consumer choice by requiring over two-thirds of all new vehicles to be electric by 2032. The CARS Act would also prevent the EPA from implementing future vehicle emissions regulations that would mandate certain technologies or limit the availability of vehicles based on engine type. “Just last week, nearly 4,000 car dealers sent a letter to the Biden administration asking them to reconsider their EV mandate, citing a lack of demand from consumers. Today, with the passage of the CARS Act, the House showed we're listening,” said Rep. Walberg. "Instead of tying the hands of American car manufacturers and forcing families to purchase vehicles not conducive to their lifestyle and pricing many families out of the market, we should encourage consumer choice. The passage of the CARS Act is a win for not only the consumer but the entire auto industry, from the workers producing engines in my district to the dealers who can meet the demand for other vehicles. We have to be realistic, and while EVs may play a large role in the future of the auto industry, Washington should not discount other technologies like hydrogen, hybrids, and the internal combustion engine. The CARS Act has already received bipartisan support in the Senate, and they should act swiftly by bringing it up for a vote." The Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act The Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act would stop this executive overreach by preventing the implementation of regulations that seek to limit consumer choice, instead allowing consumers to choose the vehicle that best meets their needs. The legislation would: Prohibit the EPA from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing its … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1150 | Bergman & Newhouse: Continued Investment in Soo Locks Critical to National and Economic Security | 2023-12-05 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | MI | Jack Bergman | B001301 | bergman.house.gov | bergman | https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI) and Representative Dan Newhouse (R-WA) wrote an op-ed to urge timely investment in and continued modernization of the Soo Locks. They underscored the utility and necessity of this critical infrastructure in their opinion piece, which you can read here or below: Investing in and modernizing the Soo Locks is a matter of great economic and national security for our country. Located on the St. Marys River in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, the Soo Locks have been recognized as vitally important since World War II, since they connect Lake Superior to the other four Great Lakes and waters beyond. However, only two of the four locks at the Soo are operational, and 88% of the commercial traffic is limited by size to a single lock. Due to decades of a lack of modernization and investment, the Soo Locks are in drastic need of revitalization and expansion. It’s up to Congress to continue to advance investment in this critical infrastructure, which serves as the linchpin of economic and national security for not only the Midwestern region but the rest of the country. The Soo Locks allow commercial, recreational, and military vessels to traverse the 21-foot drop from Lake Superior to the lower Great Lakes and are a critical node in the Great Lakes Navigation System. For producers of American appliances, automobiles, construction, and farm and mining equipment, the Soo Locks are vital for their livelihoods. Nearly 95% of the country’s iron ore pellets, essential for the steel industry, travel through the Locks. Without this mode of transportation, the supply chain for American steel production and manufacturing would suffer greatly. The dedicated men and women there ensure that vessels passing through the Soo Locks can haul an estimated 75 million tons of cargo annually for industries that contribute more than $1 trillion to America’s economy. This, combined with the 123,000 jobs and $22.6 billion in economic activity generated, serves as evidence that preserving these Locks will, in turn, p… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1152 | Bergman, Browley Bill Passes House, Will Expand Home Care Options for Veterans | 2023-12-05 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | MI | Jack Bergman | B001301 | bergman.house.gov | bergman | https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Today, legislation introduced by Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI) and Representative Julia Brownley (D-CA) passed the House with broad bipartisan support. The bill, H.R. 542, the “Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act of 2023,” is a monumental victory for our Nation’s Veterans. The legislation will transform the landscape of long-term care for Veterans by improving and expanding the VA Home and Community-Based Services program. The bipartisan bill is tailored to older Veterans, requiring VA to ensure those entering their later years have access to the long-term care option that meets their specific needs and desires. Rep. Bergman stated, “As studies show and as many of the older Veterans throughout our Nation will attest, care in home settings is often preferable to care in a clinical facility. This is especially true for those disabled and elderly Veterans living in rural and remote communities like Michigan’s First Congressional District. The Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act recognizes this reality, and I’m proud to join Rep. Julia Brownley, to comprehensively expand access, options, and programs for these Veterans who deserve care in the comfort of their home." By enhancing VA’s non-institutional long-term care services through Rep. Bergman and Brownley’s bill, more aging and disabled Veterans would be extended the option of staying in their homes for treatment, and institutional care could be reserved for Veterans who truly need intensive, round-the-clock assistance and services. This would help address shortages and waitlists that come from limited admissions at long-term care facilities. Read the full text of the bill here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://mcclain.house.gov/2023/12/importance-of-protecting-female-athletics-and-title-ix | Importance of Protecting Female Athletics and Title IX | 2023-12-05 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | MI | Lisa C. McClain | M001136 | mcclain.house.gov | mcclain | https://mcclain.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congresswoman Lisa McClain (R-MI) hosted a press conference following the conclusion of the House Oversight Subcommittee on Healthcare and Financial Services hearing on the “Importance of Protecting Female Athletics and Title IX.” This hearing brought forth two high-profile witnesses in the fight to protect women's sports to testify on the dangers and the breakdown of competition that comes with allowing biological males to compete in women's athletics. “This is about protecting our daughters and their ability to compete,” said Rep. Lisa McClain. “President Biden will do anything to appease the radicals in his party rather than defend the success of women's athletics and Title IX. Our daughters deserve better, and we owe it to them to fight for the sanctity of women’s sports.” This year, Title IX celebrates 51 years since being signed into law, and women’s sports are under more heat than we've seen in a half-century. Title IX was meant to give women fair ground for competition, where they could succeed and showcase their skills amongst themselves. Biological men have no space in women’s sports, and House Republicans are committed to standing up for our daughters, female athletes, and Title IX. Watch the press conference here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://mcclain.house.gov/2023/12/introducing-a-censure-of-rep-jamaal-bowman | Introducing a Censure of Rep. Jamaal Bowman | 2023-12-05 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | MI | Lisa C. McClain | M001136 | mcclain.house.gov | mcclain | https://mcclain.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congresswoman Lisa McClain (R-MI) introduced a resolution seeking the censure of Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) for his role in pulling a fire alarm in Cannon House Office Building while the United States House of Representatives was considering legislation. Section 22-1319 of the District of Columbia Criminal Code makes knowingly causing a false alarm of fire a misdemeanor punishment. “While the House was working tirelessly to avert a government shutdown, Representative Bowman was working nefariously to prevent a vote,” said Rep. Lisa McClain. “It is reprehensible that a Member of Congress would go to such lengths to prevent House Republicans from bringing forth a vote to keep the government operating and Americans receiving their paychecks. Especially from a former schoolteacher, who without a doubt understands the function and severity of pulling a fire alarm.” Instead of being able to enter the chamber and hold an appropriate debate on critical legislation, House Members and their staff were forced to evacuate the Cannon House Office Building, delaying a vote as a shutdown loomed. Rep. Bowman went out of his way to obstruct the work of Congress and broke the laws of D.C. in the process, and for that, he deserves to be Censured before the House. To read the full Resolution, click here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-dingell-introduce-pace-expanded-act-strengthen-senior-care-1 | Moolenaar, Dingell Introduce PACE Expanded Act to Strengthen Senior Care | 2023-12-05 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman John Moolenaar and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell reintroduced the PACE Expanded Act, which is legislation that would strengthen the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). The PACE Expanded Act would support the expansion of current PACE programs and facilitate the establishment of new ones by giving PACE programs greater flexibility to enroll beneficiaries throughout the year, improving PACE access and affordability for Medicare-only beneficiaries, and establishing a pilot program to help test PACE models in new populations. “Michigan seniors deserve to have options when they need access to reliable long-term care, including the option to receive home care. This legislation ensures that this option is available to seniors and helps makes sure that they don’t need to travel long distances to get the care they need,” said Moolenaar. “This common-sense, bipartisan legislation will cut through red-tape and make sure that the PACE program is available to more seniors. I am proud to introduce this legislation and I will continue to advocate for Michigan seniors. “The PACE model has been remarkably successful in helping seniors and Americans with disabilities age and live with dignity. As the third-largest PACE state, Michigan’s PACE providers deliver critical long-term supportive services for individuals wishing to remain in their homes, which is overwhelmingly the setting Americans prefer. Access to this program makes a real difference, but hundreds of thousands of Americans continue to sit on waitlists to receive home and community-based services,” said Dingell. “We must do more to ensure Americans have the option to live independently in the comfort of their own homes. With the PACE Expanded Act, we can put these long-term supports in reach for those who need them the most.” The legislation is supported by the National PACE Association and PACE Association of Michigan. "With the growing number of families facing long-term care needs, the need to expand access to the Programs of A… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-bishop-huizenga-panetta-introduce-bipartisan-boost-act | Moolenaar, Bishop, Huizenga, Panetta Introduce Bipartisan BOOST Act | 2023-12-04 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Congressman John Moolenaar, Congressman Sanford Bishop (D-GA), Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI), and Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) have introduced the Broadening Online Opportunities Through Simple Technologies (BOOST) Act. The bipartisan legislation allows families and residents in rural households to claim a $300 tax credit after purchasing a mobile hotspot to connect to the internet or a signal booster to increase their internet connection speeds. “My BOOST Act will ensure Michigan families can connect to the internet with their own hotspot or boost the internet speed they currently have. This bipartisan legislation will empower residents in rural areas who have been waiting far too long to have reliable internet in their homes. This is long overdue and will help families sooner rather than later,” said Moolenaar. “I am happy to reintroduce the bipartisan BOOST Act with my colleagues, which will help make broadband internet access more affordable to rural communities. Dependable access to high-speed internet is vital for a whole range of day-to-day activities including individuals teleworking, children doing homework, and families accessing telemedicine. Through legislation like this we want to help close the gap in rural services and ensure everyone is able to take full advantage of digital resources and fully participate in the 21st century economy,” said Bishop. “A critical lack of reliable connectivity still exists in portions of Southwest Michigan. As new buildouts continue and communities grow, we introduced the BOOST Act because families should be able to afford and access this available wireless technology to meet their daily needs until the buildouts reach them,” said Huizenga. “The lack of reliable wired broadband in rural areas, including parts of California’s 19th Congressional District, puts many working families at a disadvantage when it comes to work, school, and other opportunities,” said Panetta. “I am proud to reintroduce the bipartisan BOOST Act to provide a tax credit that these stud… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-congress-must-pass-no-gotion-act-after-treasury-decision-ccp | Moolenaar: Congress Must Pass NO GOTION Act After Treasury Decision On CCP Companies | 2023-12-01 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman John Moolenaar criticized the Department of Treasury for announcing new proposed rules that allow companies affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to qualify for billions of dollars from American taxpayers under federal tax credits that were created by President Joe Biden in the so-called Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). “The United States is in a competition with the CCP and under no circumstance should CCP-affiliated companies receive tax dollars from hard-working Americans. The CCP controls businesses through shell companies and banks, making it hard to tell what it really owns. These companies will take advantage of Treasury’s new rules and potentially reap billions of dollars from the American people. This decision makes it clear that Congress must pass my NO GOTION Act to help ensure CCP-affiliated companies do not qualify for these tax credits,” said Moolenaar. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-welcomes-line-5-tunnel-approval | Moolenaar Welcomes Line 5 Tunnel Approval | 2023-12-01 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Congressman John Moolenaar welcomed the Michigan Public Service Commission’s decision today to allow the construction of a tunnel through the Straights of Mackinac for the Line 5 pipeline. “Line 5 is a vital source of energy for Michigan families. The decision today by the Michigan Public Service Commission will help them continue to have access to reliable, affordable energy for their homes. The tunnel project is the safest option to ensure that Line 5 can remain a source of energy for years to come. I have been working in Congress to make sure federal approvals are obtained quickly to help this project move forward, but President Biden and his administration have slowed it down every chance they get. They must now act urgently instead of continuing to oppose this vital infrastructure project for Michigan jobs and energy,” said Moolenaar. In March, Moolenaar voted for legislation to ease the permitting process for projects like Line 5. In July, language authored by Moolenaar was included in the State Department’s budget to stop the Biden administration from using federal funds to stop the flow of energy through line 5. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases/walberg-cosponsors-bill-help-secure-border-demands-senate-vote-hr-2 | Walberg Cosponsors Bill to Help Secure the Border, Demands Senate Vote on H.R. 2 | 2023-11-30 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | MI | Tim Walberg | W000798 | walberg.house.gov | walberg | https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) cosponsored the Southern Border Transparency Act and took to the House floor to demand a Senate vote on H.R. 2, Secure the Border Act. In FY23, Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) recorded a record-setting 2.4+ million encounters at the southern border, including 169 individuals on the terrorist watchlist who were apprehended attempting to enter the country illegally. Provisions of Secure the Border Act include: Requires the Biden Administration to restart construction of the southern border wall. Deploys improved technology to the southern and northern borders. Increases the number of Border Patrol agents and provide bonus pay. Requires transparency from the Department of Homeland Security regarding illegal crossings. Strengthens existing laws to protect children from human trafficking. Ends catch and release and the abuse of executive immigration authority. Strengthens and streamlines the asylum process. "This is a national security and humanitarian crisis and the Senate and President Biden simply cannot wait any longer to secure the border," said Rep. Walberg. "Each year President Biden has been in office, we've seen a new record for encounters, yet the Administration continues to ignore the problem. For months, the Senate has also refused to take up the Secure the Border Act, which passed the House in early May and is the strongest border bill to ever pass the House. It's long past time for a vote on border security." Provisions of Southern Border Transparency Act include: Requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to issue reports detailing the total number of illegal immigrants encountered at the southern border and released into the country. Prevents gimmicks utilized to artificially lower numbers by requiring DHS to report a wide range of data, including the total number of migrants paroled at a port of entry (POE) and the amount granted parole. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1148 | Bergman Continues Effort to Support Rural Healthcare | 2023-11-29 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | MI | Jack Bergman | B001301 | bergman.house.gov | bergman | https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Rep. Jack Bergman, joined by colleagues in the Bipartisan Rural Health Caucus, spoke on the House floor in support of First District Rural Healthcare providers across rural and remote areas of Michigan's First District. Watch Rep. Bergman's speech here, or read it below: I’m honored to join my colleagues today in highlighting the accomplishments and ongoing challenges facing high-quality health care access in rural and remote parts of the United States. Health care providers in areas like Michigan’s First District face unique struggles in maintaining financial stability while providing the best possible care – struggles unlike anything facing those in urban or suburban regions. As a result, we have seen a significant increase in rural clinic and hospital closures over the past decade, and many of those still operating today are doing so at the razor’s edge. A single provider closing their doors could result in patients having to travel hundreds of miles farther to receive care. While the situation remains serious, we have seen promising improvements for rural health, especially when it comes to telemedicine. The pandemic underscored the need for – and efficacy of – telehealth, especially for those in rural areas who would otherwise be forced to travel multiple hours just to receive a routine checkup or consult with their doctor. Congress must act to permanently extend pandemic telehealth flexibilities, help providers and patients get the tools they need to utilize telemedicine, and continue to reduce government-imposed barriers. I also want to highlight the importance of the 340B drug pricing program, which provides discounted pharmaceutical products to providers that care for a disproportionate share of uninsured and at-risk patients. In my district alone, we have twenty 340B hospitals helping care for our most vulnerable patient populations and ensuring our rural and remote communities receive the best possible care available. The 340B program has been a critical component of healthcare for so many M… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-gluesenkamp-perez-johnson-introduce-bipartisan-bill-protect | Moolenaar, Gluesenkamp Perez, Johnson Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect American Farmland and Rural Communities | 2023-11-28 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Congressman John Moolenaar (R-MI), Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA), and Congressman Dusty Johnson (R-SD) have introduced the bipartisan Farmland Security Act of 2023, a bill to increase transparency and oversight of foreign ownership of American farmland. “I am proud to introduce the Farmland Security Act to help protect Michigan farms and our food supply. This legislation promotes transparency to the American people on foreign shell corporations and increases penalties for foreign entities failing to accurately report their land ownership," said Congressman Moolenaar. “Farmland is a vital asset for our food supply, economy, and national security. It is more important than ever that we have the structures in place to review and assess foreign ownership.” “When foreign investors buy up broad swaths of American farmland, our food access and national security are put at risk – all at a time when we import a significant chunk of the fruits and vegetables we consume each day,” said Congresswoman Gluesenkamp Perez. “This bipartisan legislation would help us maintain control over our food supply and ensure family farms across Southwest Washington don’t get squeezed out.” “America’s farmland is highly sought after, not only by U.S. producers, but by individuals and companies around the world,” said Congressman Johnson. “If our ag land is sold into the wrong hands, we could face threats to our food security and national security. This bill puts provisions in place to give a more detailed analysis of who is buying our farmland so we can protect our rural communities, producers, food security, and national security.” The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reported foreign-owned agricultural acreage has nearly doubled in the past ten years to over 37.6 million acres, valued at over $60 billion. However, these figures likely underestimate the total, as some foreign investors evade reporting requirements. The Farmland Security Act would help ensure all foreign investors and shell companies who buy Amer… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-wishes-kildee-well-retirement | Moolenaar Wishes Kildee Well in Retirement | 2023-11-16 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Congressman John Moolenaar made the following statement regarding Congressman Dan Kildee’s retirement announcement: “Dan and I have long worked together to help the residents of Mid-Michigan, including protecting the Great Lakes and securing $170 million to improve water infrastructure in Flint. We are good friends and I always enjoyed playing in the Congressional Baseball Game with him. Now Dan will have more time to enjoy BLTs from Tony’s. I wish him and his family all the best during his final year in Congress and in retirement,” said Moolenaar. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-statement-biden-xi-meeting | Moolenaar Statement on Biden, Xi Meeting | 2023-11-15 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Today in San Francisco, President Joe Biden met with Xi Jinping, who is the General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the President of China. Currently, three Americans have been determined by the Biden Administration as wrongfully imprisoned by the CCP. Additionally, hundreds more are currently unable to leave China due to arbitrary exit bans placed on American citizens by the CCP. In July, the State Department advised Americans to reconsider travel to China because of these bans. Following today's meeting, the two countries announced the CCP would work to limit the shipment of fentanyl precursors to North America. “The Chinese Communist Party has been an accomplice to thousands of deaths in Michigan by manufacturing and shipping chemicals to Mexico to produce fentanyl. Today’s announcement is an admission by the CCP that it could have stopped this from happening a long time ago and chose to do nothing while Americans died. While President Biden was able to reach this agreement, he must demand more of the CCP including the release of all Americans being detained in China,” said Congressman John Moolenaar, a member of the House Select Committee on the CCP. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1147 | Oversight Task Force Chair Bergman, Chairman Arrington Call For Reevaluation of Legality of Biden Border Policy | 2023-11-13 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | MI | Jack Bergman | B001301 | bergman.house.gov | bergman | https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) and Budget Committee Oversight Task Force Chair Jack Bergman (R-MI) sent a letter to Comptroller General Gene Dodaro of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to request a reevaluation of the legality of the Biden Administration’s withholding of congressionally appropriated funds for southwest border wall construction. The letter reads in part, “As you are aware, President Biden issued a Proclamation on his first day in office, January 20, 2021, which resulted in withholding congressionally appropriated funds for construction of the border wall… GAO issued an opinion in June 2021, finding the Biden Administration’s withholding of these funds was a ‘programmatic delay,’ and therefore did not violate the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (ICA).To date, many of these congressionally appropriated funds have been withheld for over 1,000 days, bringing into question at which point GAO would consider a ‘programmatic delay’ to become unlawful.” “Due to the duration of how long these congressionally appropriated funds have been withheld, the refusal of the Administration to respond to official requests from Congress for more information (per your recommendation), and the recent announcement by the Secretary of Homeland Security to waive various environmental laws to restart construction of approximately 20 miles of the border wall in Texas, we call into question the legality of the Biden Administration’s decision to withhold these funds.” The House Budget Committee has sent several letters to the Biden Administration as far back as the 117th Congress and as recently as November 2, 2023 – despite the pressing nature of this issue, DHS has not provided the requested information to the Committee, prompting further action from the Budget Committee, including today’s letter to GAO. Pursuant to House Rule X, the Committee has jurisdiction over the budget process, including the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 and the Ba… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1146 | Bergman, Dingell, Bost, Brownley: Improve Care and Access to New Technologies for Veterans with Spinal Injuries | 2023-11-10 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | MI | Jack Bergman | B001301 | bergman.house.gov | bergman | https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Reps. Jack Bergman, Debbie Dingell, Julia Brownley, and VA Committee Chairman Mike Bost announced legislation today, the Veterans Spinal Trauma Access to New Devices Act (Veterans STAND Act) to improve care for Veterans with spinal cord injuries/disabilities (SCI/D) and expand their access to personal exoskeletons and other assistive devices that promote independence and mobility for those who are clinically eligible. The bill, which has been endorsed by Paralyzed Veterans of America and Disabled American Veterans, would codify the requirement that VA offers SCI/D Veterans an annual assessment focused on their spinal health. It then takes steps to improve this program by requiring VA to actively conduct outreach to Veterans, as well as including assessments for assistive technology like personal exoskeleton devices as part of the annual evaluation. The legislation would also direct VA to consult with assistance device experts when developing or changing relevant guidances and require reports to Congress on the extent to which Veterans are being prescribed and are using personal exoskeletons issued by the VA. Rep. Bergman stated, “I've seen firsthand the promise offered by new technologies like personal exoskeletons for many Veterans with spinal injuries. Unfortunately, current VA practices force Veterans who may be eligible for these devices to fight bureaucracy and redtape every step of the way. I’m grateful for the support of my colleagues in introducing this commonsense bill to ensure that Veterans are given the opportunity to be evaluated for and receive these life-changing technologies.” Rep. Debbie Dingell said, “Emerging medical technologies have the potential to drastically improve the health and quality of life of veterans with spinal cord injuries or disorders, but we are not doing enough to educate and help veterans access these devices. The Veterans STAND Act will require the VA to provide eligible veterans an annual evaluation, ensuring those who can benefit from personal exoskeletons and other a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases/walberg-krishnamoorthi-guthrie-and-gottheimer-introduce-pow-priority-care-act | Walberg, Krishnamoorthi, Guthrie, and Gottheimer Introduce POW Priority Care Act | 2023-11-09 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | MI | Tim Walberg | W000798 | walberg.house.gov | walberg | https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Representatives Tim Walberg (R-MI), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Brett Guthrie (R-KY), and Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) introduced the POW Priority Care Act. This bipartisan legislation would elevate former Prisoners of War (POW) from Priority Group 3 to Priority Group 1 in the scale used by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to determine eligibility for health care benefits and services. “As we recognize the valor of our heroic veterans, we are reminded of our steadfast commitment to deliver timely, quality care for those who have served,” said Rep. Walberg. “Prisoners of War have endured unimaginable hardships in service to our country and deserve the highest level of care at the VA. I am proud to partner with my colleagues in introducing this bipartisan legislation to improve the quality of care for those who have sacrificed so much in the line of duty.” “As we pay tribute to our veterans and remember their sacrifices on Veterans Day this week, it’s important we show them our gratitude by taking meaningful action to provide them with the level of care they deserve," said Rep. Krishnamoorthi. "Veterans who were Prisoners of War have sacrificed so much on behalf of our country, and deserve the highest quality healthcare and services. It is time to get it to them.” “I am proud to once again be an original co-sponsor of the POW Priority Care Act which puts our sacred responsibility to support our veterans first," said Rep. Guthrie. "Prisoners of War have faced unimaginable hardships and wounds that are both visible and invisible. This important legislation recognizes the adversity that our POWs have faced by elevating these veterans to the highest priority status for health care services at Veterans Affairs facilities. I am proud to join with Congressman Walberg, Krishnamoorthi, and Gottheimer in introducing this bill and supporting our POWs. I can think of no better way to honor those who have given so much to our country, this Veterans Day.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-people-have-spoken-gotion-must-go | Moolenaar: The People Have Spoken; Gotion Must Go | 2023-11-08 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Yesterday, voters in Green Charter Township in Mecosta County voted to recall all five remaining members of the township’s board of trustees and replace them with a new board. The recall election comes after the board refused to listen to residents and approved a deal to build a battery component factory with Gotion, a Chinese Communist Party-affiliated company. “Congratulations to the people of Green Charter Township for electing new leaders. Now the MEDC and Gotion should announce they are heeding the election results, listening to the will of the people, and ending this deal. Otherwise, any burdensome costs incurred by the residents of Green Charter Township as they work to stop this project will be the fault of the township board members that just lost, the leaders in Lansing who ignored residents, and Gotion, which is trying to force itself into a community that does not want it,” said Congressman John Moolenaar. “These election results are a victory for concerned citizens. I will continue the work I am doing to speak the truth about the CCP and stop its efforts to weaken America.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-votes-censure-tlaib | Moolenaar Votes to Censure Tlaib | 2023-11-07 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman John Moolenaar voted to censure Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (D-MI). "Today’s factual resolution details why Congresswoman Tlaib is deserving of censure. Her use of an anti-Semitic phrase that calls for eliminating Israel is wrong. Israel is America’s closest ally in the Middle East and no member of Congress should use words that call for it to be wiped off the map,” said Moolenaar. “It was also wrong for her to accuse Israel of genocide, when we know Israel works to protect innocent life, and it is the terrorists who use civilians as human shields.” The resolution was introduced by Congressman Rich McCormick (R-GA). The resolution passed the House of Representatives 234 to 188 with four members voting present. The resolution can be found below. RESOLUTION Censuring Representative Rashida Tlaib for promoting false narratives regarding the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel and for calling for the destruction of the state of Israel. Whereas Israel has existed on its lands for millennia and the United States played a critical role in returning Israel to those lands in 1948 immediately following the Holocaust in recognition of its right to exist and as an indelible signal of our solidarity with the Jewish people; Whereas Israel is a critical ally to the American people and to our strategic national security interests in the Middle East; Whereas the people of Israel—including American citizens—were brutally attacked on October 7, 2023, by Hamas; Whereas Representative Rashida Tlaib, within 24 hours of the October 7 barbaric attack on Jewish citizens of the State of Israel, representing the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust, defended the brutal rapes, murders, be-headings, and kidnapping—including of Americans—by Hamas as justified “resistance” to the “apartheid state”; Whereas Representative Tlaib’s October 8 statement claimed that Hamas’ October 7 attack on the Jewish people was partly attributable to United States security aid provided to Israel, which ignores the fact that … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases/walberg-votes-advance-censure-rep-tlaib-after-video-posted | Walberg Votes to Advance Censure of Rep. Tlaib After Video Posted | 2023-11-07 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | MI | Tim Walberg | W000798 | walberg.house.gov | walberg | https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) voted to advance H.Res. 845, a resolution to censure Rep. Tlaib after she posted a video using a phrase widely known as a genocidal call to arms. The motion to table the resolution failed, and the adoption of the resolution will be considered tomorrow. Rep. Tim Walberg released the following statement after the vote: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1137 | Bergman Scores Major Wins for First District in Appropriations Bill | 2023-11-03 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | MI | Jack Bergman | B001301 | bergman.house.gov | bergman | https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Today, Rep. Jack Bergman voted in favor of H.R. 4821, the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2024. This is the 7th individual appropriations bill passed by the House this year. Rep. Jack Bergman issued the following statement: "While not perfect, this legislation secured major wins for Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula and I was proud to vote in favor of this bill. Through our collaborative effort, we secured major funding for critical projects from Standish to Escanaba, and I urge the Senate to immediately begin their work to move this bill forward. "Our Nation is facing major economic hardships - it's imperative we seek fiscally sound policies when it comes to properly funding our government. This legislation will help rightsize bloated government bureaucracies and create a starting point on funding levels that we can afford as a Nation." This legislation now will head to the Senate for consideration. Bergman's legislative priorities included: $1.75 million for Mackinac Island, MI, for the Drinking Water Asset Management Plan project. $1.75 million for Mackinac Island, MI, for the Sewer Asset Management Plan project. $1 million for Indian River, MI, for the Sewer Expansion and Modernization project. $1 million for Traverse City, MI, for the Sewer Force Main Replacement and Improvement project. $1 million for Roscommon, MI, for the Sewer System Project. $1 million for Standish, MI, for the Water Area System Improvements project. $1.75 million for Escanaba, MI, for the Water Service Reconstruction project. $368 million for the Environmental Protection Agency Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) program. Requires the Department of the Interior to reissue the 2020 rule delisting the gray wolf. Prohibits the up-listing of the northern long-eared bat. Prohibits funds to ban lead ammunition and fishing tackle on Federal lands or waters made available for hunting or fishing activities unless certain conditions are met. Blocks restrictions on hun… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-passes-moolenaars-funding-request-saginaw-chippewa-tribe | House Passes Moolenaar’s Funding Request for Saginaw Chippewa Tribe | 2023-11-03 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman John Moolenaar, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, voted for legislation setting the budget for the Department of the Interior for 2024. Included in the legislation are two funding requests made by Moolenaar to support the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe with more than $3.1 million dollars to improve wastewater and fresh water treatment facilities. “As Michigan’s only member on the House Appropriations Committee, I am proud to support the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe and residents in Isabella County with critical funding for the water treatment facilities they rely on every day. This funding will help improve the quality of life for residents and I will continue my efforts to help communities in the Second District receive the support they need for vital projects," said Moolenaar. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-lahood-introduce-no-gotion-act-stop-taxpayer-funding-ccp | Moolenaar, LaHood Introduce NO GOTION Act to Stop Taxpayer Funding of CCP Companies | 2023-11-02 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Congressman John Moolenaar and Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL) have introduced the No Official Giveaways Of Taxpayers’ Income to Oppressive Nations (NO GOTION) Act. The bill would prohibit companies affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from receiving green energy production tax credits implemented by the Biden administration in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The legislation comes in response to Gotion Inc., a subsidiary of the CCP-affiliated Gotion High-Tech, planning to build battery factories in Michigan and Illinois, which would qualify for the tax credits under the IRA. “The NO GOTION Act is a simple three-page bill that will prohibit CCP-affiliated companies, including Gotion, from receiving the federal tax dollars of hardworking American families. If America is going to have a secure energy supply, we cannot give federal tax credits to CCP-controlled companies and allow them to expand their influence in the U.S.,” said Moolenaar. “Quite simply, the tax dollars of the American people should not be used to pad the profits of a company beholden to the CCP.” “As a member of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the House Intelligence Committee, I have seen the malign efforts that the CCP, and other foreign adversaries like Iran and Russia, are engaged in to undermine our domestic supply chains and national security,” said LaHood. “Hard-working taxpayers should not be on the hook for billions in federal subsidies funneling to companies beholden to malign actors, like the CCP. It is clear that the so-called ‘Inflation Reduction Act’ is being leveraged by foreign adversaries to exploit loopholes to gain generous incentives and dominate key technologies in the United States. Congress and the federal government should be promoting pro-growth tax policy that supports American businesses and this commonsense bill is a positive step to get us back on track.” “Under no circumstance should the United States allow our adversaries to benefit from American taxpayers’ hard-ea… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases/walberg-statement-tabling-censure-resolution | Walberg Statement on Tabling Censure Resolution | 2023-11-01 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | MI | Tim Walberg | W000798 | walberg.house.gov | walberg | https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Tim Walberg (R-MI) opposed efforts to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) for her remarks related to the October 7 terrorist attack and other anti-Israeli comments based upon constitutional protections guaranteed by the First Amendment. Congressman Walberg released the following statement: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1136 | Oversight Task Force Chairman Jack Bergman, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington Demand Accountability from Biden Administration on Ukraine War Funding | 2023-10-31 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | MI | Jack Bergman | B001301 | bergman.house.gov | bergman | https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Budget Committee Oversight Task Force Chairman Jack Bergman (R-MI) and House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) sent a letter to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Shalanda Young demanding accounting of the United States’ funding of the Ukraine war to date. The letter also calls on Director Young to schedule a date to testify before the House Budget Committee on these expenditures. The letter reads, “It has now been over 20 months since Russia invaded Ukraine. Congress has provided $114 billion in supplemental appropriations — not including potentially billions in additional repurposed, transferred, and reprogramed funds — and yet we are no closer to getting a clear picture of the Biden Administration’s strategy for providing U.S. assistance in Ukraine. What has become abundantly clear, however, is that this conflict is far from over — therefore, it is imperative that the Biden Administration be accountable, transparent, and most importantly, honest, with the American people about funding for Ukraine…As you are aware, it is Congress that has the power of the purse, and there’s no excuse for Congress to be unaware of how congressionally appropriated funds are being spent.” Bergman and Arrington's letter calls for a full accounting of expenditures, transfers and reprogrammed funds, as well as obligations, apportionments, and outlays for each appropriations account providing assistance to Ukraine. This information is essential to advance Congressional oversight, inform potential legislation, and keep the federal government accountable to the American people. Bergman and Arrington demand OMB Director Young provide the following: A full crosscutting report on U.S. government-wide expenditures for Ukraine and “countries impacted by the situation in Ukraine” since February 24, 2022. A complete and detailed explanation of all relevant/applicable legal authorities utilized by the Biden Administration for all expenditures related to Russia’s war in Ukraine and security assistance related to t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1135 | Bergman, Sherrill Aim to Strengthen National Security and Protect Defense Personnel Worldwide from Nefarious Phone Applications | 2023-10-30 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | MI | Jack Bergman | B001301 | bergman.house.gov | bergman | https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Bipartisan Bill Provides Better Guidance on Possible Risks Surrounding Foreign Owned Mobile Apps Washington - Last week, Representative Jack Bergman (MI-01) and Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) introduced the bipartisan Bolstering America’s Defenses Against Potentially Perilous Software (BAD APPS) Act. This legislation will protect our national security by ensuring that defense personnel have a better understanding of the potential risks of downloading apps onto their cellular devices. Representative Sherrill secured a version of this bill in Section 1858 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023. Foreign actors have increasingly used programs like fitness applications, video games, and social media applications like Tik Tok to gather sensitive information from defense personnel while at home or abroad. This legislation would require the Department of Defense to create an accountable, analytic risk framework to comprehensively evaluate potentially dangerous cell phone apps. From this risk framework, the Department of Defense is authorized to issue internal guidance to personnel on how to limit risks from certain foreign mobile applications and their proximity to sensitive DoD activities. “Our adversaries are flooding app stores with seemingly harmless apps that present a real danger to our national security. The BAD APPS Act will ensure our national security personnel have proper guidance on these evolving threats to make smart decisions. I’m proud to work with Rep. Sherrill to introduce this bill and ensure news, games, and other mobile phone applications do not compromise our defense employee’s movements, sensitive facility locations, or movements of critical national security hardware,” said Representative Bergman. “It is crucial that our national security professionals and servicemembers have all the pertinent information needed to make smart cyber decisions when they are on the job or at home. That’s why I am proud to introduce the BAD APPS Act, legislation that takes a proactiv… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-asks-fbi-director-about-ccp-owned-industrial-sites-america | Moolenaar Asks FBI Director About CCP-Owned Industrial Sites in America Being Used For Spying | 2023-10-27 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Congressman John Moolenaar is asking FBI Director Christopher Wray to answer questions about espionage efforts by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). In a letter sent to Wray, Moolenaar references Wray’s appearance on “60 Minutes” on October 22, where the Director said the FBI is aware of the CCP's efforts to purchase land to spy on America. In the letter, Moolenaar asks Wray a series of questions related to Chinese nationals and the Gotion facility that has been proposed in Green Charter Township in Mecosta County. Those questions are: 1.) If Gotion Inc. builds a facility in Michigan, can you and the Bureau ensure it will not be used for espionage? 2.) The Gotion site in Michigan is 100 miles from Camp Grayling, where the Michigan National Guard has trained members of Taiwan’s military. Can you guarantee that none of the 20-50 Chinese nationals Gotion will bring to its Michigan site will spy or be coerced into spying on Camp Grayling? 3.) The State Department oversees issuing work visas to Chinese nationals for the purpose of working in the United States. Do you and the FBI trust the State Department’s vetting process of Chinese nationals? What improvements should be made to this process? 4.) Do you believe the State Department’s vetting process can guarantee that no one who is admitted to the United States on a work visa will be a spy for the CCP? 5.) Has the FBI arrested Chinese nationals for espionage who were in the United States on a work visa approved by the State Department? In September, the Wall Street Journal reported there have been 100 attempts by Chinese nationals to access U.S. military bases. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-leads-house-banning-tax-dollars-gotion-research | Moolenaar Leads House in Banning Tax Dollars for Gotion Research | 2023-10-26 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman John Moolenaar, a member of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), voted for legislation to fund the Department of Energy (DOE) for 2024. Included in the bill is a policy written by Moolenaar that prohibits DOE from awarding any research funding or contracts to companies that partner with the CCP and other adversaries of the United States. The bill passed the House of Representatives. "It is unacceptable that research funding is going to companies that work with the CCP. So I wrote this new policy to help stop it. Our country is in a competition against the CCP and we must make sure research and innovation funded by the American people benefits America and not China. Companies, including Gotion Inc., that are directly linked to the CCP have no business receiving federal research funding," said Moolenaar. Moolenaar added the policy during the House Appropriations Committee’s consideration of the bill in June. A copy of the policy that passed the House can be found here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://mcclain.house.gov/2023/10/congresswoman-mcclain-introduces-the-iran-nuclear-verification-act | Congresswoman McClain Introduces the Iran Nuclear Verification Act | 2023-10-25 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | MI | Lisa C. McClain | M001136 | mcclain.house.gov | mcclain | https://mcclain.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI) introduced the Iran Nuclear Verification Act, a bill that forces the President to hold off on rejoining the Iran Nuclear Deal until the following conditions are met: Iran allows the UN Nuclear Inspectors full access to all their nuclear sites, and the UN Nuclear Inspectors finalize their comprehensive report on Iran’s nuclear activities. This legislation comes at a critical time as Israel defends itself against Hamas, a terrorist organization that Iran fully supports and is covertly working to aid in their unjust war against the Israeli people. “The Islamic Republic of Iran is a disruptive, terrorist-ridden country that is hellbent on destabilizing the Middle East” said Rep. McClain. “The so-called Iran Nuclear Deal that President Obama negotiated has only empowered their nuclear capabilities and threatened global order, and President Biden has worked under a cloak of secrecy to renegotiate this same deal and further its impact. It’s well past time we prevent the United States from re-entering such a flawed and dangerous agreement with Iran, and I am proud to introduce a bill today to do just that.” Joining Rep. McClain as cosponsors of this bill are: Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC), Rep. Maria Salazar (R-FL), Rep. Randy Weber (R-TX), Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL), Rep. Daniel Webster (R-FL), Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ), Rep. Rudy Yakym (R-IN), Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT), and Rep. William Timmons (R-SC). For bill text, click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-supports-mike-johnson-speaker-house | Moolenaar Supports Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House | 2023-10-25 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman John Moolenaar voted for Congressman Mike Johnson (R-LA) to serve as Speaker of the House. Johnson was elected to the role with 220 votes, beating Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), who received 209 votes. “I believe Mike Johnson has the skills and respect needed to lead the House of Representatives and move this country forward. Michigan families are dealing with the high costs of President Biden’s policies every day as they pay more for everything they buy. To help them, the House must rein in Biden’s runaway spending and inflation. I look forward to working with Speaker Johnson on this issue and more, including border security and stopping the Chinese Communist Party’s influence in America,” said Moolenaar. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases/walberg-statement-election-speaker-johnson | Walberg Statement on Election of Speaker Johnson | 2023-10-25 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | MI | Tim Walberg | W000798 | walberg.house.gov | walberg | https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) released the following statement after voting for Mike Johnson to become the 56th Speaker of the House: "Today, the House Republican Conference reunited to elect a strong conservative, Mike Johnson, as the 56th Speaker of the House. For nine months, House Republicans maneuvered with a historically small majority to pass the strongest border security ever, the Parents Bill of Rights, a comprehensive energy reform package, 70% of discretionary funding through single-subject appropriations bills, and much more. This critical work will continue under Speaker Johnson’s leadership, and we will resume our role as the voice of the American people and continue to deliver results." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases/walberg-highlights-national-prescription-drug-take-back-day-0 | Walberg Highlights National Prescription Drug Take Back Day | 2023-10-24 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | MI | Tim Walberg | W000798 | walberg.house.gov | walberg | https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Niles, MI -- Saturday, October 28, is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) encourages his constituents to participate by visiting one of the many drug disposal locations available throughout Michigan’s 5th Congressional District and beyond between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. “During the last prescription drug collection day, over 633,725 pounds of medications were collected across the nation,” said Rep. Walberg. “Households frequently accumulate leftover prescription drugs, which can cause issues if they fall into the wrong hands. Proper disposal of unused prescription drugs helps prevent misuse and helps keep our streets safer." Residents who have expired or leftover medications can visit the Drug Enforcement Administration’s website here to find more information about available disposal sites. A list of locations throughout Michigan’s 5th District is also available below. Berrien County Michigan State Police Niles Post: 1600 Silverbrook Ave, Niles, MI Lakeland Medical Suites: 42 N St Joseph Ave, Niles, MI Corewell Health Lakeland: 1234 Napier Ave, St Joseph, MI Branch County Branch County Sheriff’s Office: 379 Keith Wilhelm Dr, Coldwater, MI Calhoun County Family Fare Supermarket: 1406 N Eaton St, Albion, MI Cass County Cass County Sheriff’s Office: 321 M-62, Cassopolis, MI Family Fare: 56151 M-51 S, Dowagiac, MI Howard Township Hall: 1345 Barron Lake Rd, Niles, MI Pokagon Tribal Health Center: 58620 Sink Rd, Dowagiac, MI Marcellus Township Hall: 13163 Marcellus Hwy, Marcellus, MI Ontwa Township/Edwardsburg Police Department: 26296 US-12, Edwardsburg, MI St. Joseph County Sturgis Police Department: 122 N Nottawa St, Sturgis, MI Michigan State Police White Pigeon Detachment: 101 US-131, White Pigeon, MI Three Rivers Police Department: 333 W Michigan Ave, Three Rivers, MI Colon Police Department: 127 E State St, Colon, MI Lenawee County Hickman Hospital: 5640 N Adrian Hwy, Adrian, MI Rep. Walberg’s efforts to combat the opioid crisis across our nation: As a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-calls-michigan-leaders-stop-gotion-fbi-director-issues | Moolenaar Calls for Michigan Leaders to Stop Gotion as FBI Director Issues Another Warning on CCP Companies | 2023-10-23 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Last night on “60 Minutes,” FBI Director Christopher Wray told the country his agency has “seen a variety of efforts by Chinese businesses, some cases state-owned enterprises, some cases ostensibly private companies, attempting to acquire businesses, land, infrastructure, what have you, in the United States in a way that presents national security concerns.” “The FBI Director’s warning of how CCP companies buy land and use industrial sites for espionage in the United States is yet another alarm bell for the people of Michigan. Unfortunately, state and local leaders in Lansing, Mecosta County, and the MEDC have ignored numerous warnings about the national security risks of doing business with CCP-affiliated companies, including Gotion. These leaders need to take these warnings seriously and stop the Gotion project,” said Congressman John Moolenaar. Wray along with intelligence directors from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom appeared on "60 Minutes" last night to discuss the increasing threat of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). During the interview, Wray gave the response above, when the intelligence directors were asked directly, “Is the Chinese government building industrial sites in your countries that are actually covers for espionage operations?” Gotion Inc., a subsidiary of the CCP-affiliated Gotion High-Tech, is planning to build a battery component factory in Mecosta County. The proposed site of the battery factory is just over 100 miles away from Camp Grayling, where the Michigan National Guard has hosted training for Taiwanese military leaders. Gotion has also announced its plans to send 20-50 Chinese nationals to the site of the factory. On September 4, the Wall Street Journal reported that the federal government is aware of 100 incidents where CCP nationals tried to enter military bases, sometimes posing as tourists. The Journal wrote that, “Officials familiar with the practice say the individuals are typically Chinese nationals pressed into service and required to report back… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1134 | Bergman Signs Conference Unity Pledge, Encourages Every Member to Sign | 2023-10-21 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | MI | Jack Bergman | B001301 | bergman.house.gov | bergman | https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | After announcing his candidacy for Speaker of the House, Rep. Jack Bergman (MI-01) signed a pledge to support the Republican Speaker Designate following Conference voting, and encouraged all of his colleagues to join the pledge. Bergman noted, "The American people elected a Republican majority to lead our Nation, put a stop to Biden's dangerous policies, and to protect our way of life. We've been wandering in the desert for over two weeks now with no Speaker and no way to accomplish the jobs we were elected to do. When we come out of Conference with our Speaker Designate, every single Republican must work together to elect them as Speaker and get our government back on track." Bergman announced his candidacy for Speaker following Rep. Jim Jordan's withdrawal from the race. The pledge is consistent with Rep. Bergman's history of voting for Speaker on the Floor. Bergman voted for Rep. Jim Jordan all three votes, Rep. Kevin McCarthy in each of his votes on the floor, and was prepared to vote for Rep. Steve Scalise when he was the Speaker Designate. See Rep. Bergman's signed pledge here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1131 | Bergman Ready to Serve As Speaker to Save House from Continuing Dysfunction | 2023-10-20 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | MI | Jack Bergman | B001301 | bergman.house.gov | bergman | https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | In a statement today addressing the protracted leadership battle in the House of Representatives that has paralyzed the body, Rep. Jack Bergman (R-MI1) has announced that he is running to serve as Speaker. "My hat is in the ring, and I feel confident I can win the votes where others could not. I have no special interests to serve; I’m only in this to do what's best for our Nation and to steady the ship for the 118th Congress.” A retired U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant General, Bergman is widely respected on both sides of the aisle for his national security expertise, his grasp of the Nation’s financial crisis, and his proven ability to work with Members of both parties. A recent opinion piece in The Hill stated, “of the 19 bills signed into law in this Congress, 3 were Rep. Bergman’s.” Bergman served 40 years in the United States Marine Corps, retiring at the rank of Lieutenant General. He is the highest-ranking combat Veteran ever elected to the United States Congress. Bergman is not beholden to any faction of any party, but has gained respect in Congress as a leader - within the GOP conference and also among moderate Democrats. “The regular functioning of the federal government can’t wait on useless infighting and arguments,” Bergman stated. “What matters right now is choosing a Speaker in order to make sure that our government—and particularly our military—is funded, and that both our homeland and our critical allies are secure in this time of crisis.” Bergman has a sterling reputation for leadership, both in the military and in Congress. He insists that strong leadership is needed right now to resolve the current funding crisis, secure our southern border, maintain support for (and provide stringent oversight of) aid to Israel and Ukraine, and band together as patriots to ensure Congress is on guard to protect our vital national interests. According to Bergman, “What we need right now is a Speaker who has experience leading and can put ego aside to work together for the American people. We need a leader … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1132 | Bergman Secures Speaker Endorsement From Michigan Republicans | 2023-10-20 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | MI | Jack Bergman | B001301 | bergman.house.gov | bergman | https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Today, Rep. Jack Bergman announced that Reps. John James, Tim Walberg, Lisa McClain, and John Moolenaar endorsed his candidacy to become Speaker for the remainder of the 118th Congress. The members noted, "General Jack Bergman is the leader best suited to right the ship of the Republican conference and help lead the House through the 118th Congress. He isn’t seeking a long-term leadership post, but is willing to help build our conference, pass critical legislation, and keep our commitment to the American people. We wholeheartedly endorse his race for speaker and urge our colleagues to help us get the job done.” Bergman served 40 years in the United States Marine Corps, retiring at the rank of Lieutenant General. He is the highest-ranking combat Veteran ever elected to the United States Congress. Bergman brings an outsider perspective to leadership in Washington and has worked with Members from all different walks of life to build coalitions and pass meaningful legislation. Rep. John James serves on the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, House Foreign Affairs Committee, and the HouseEducation & Workforce Committee. Rep. Lisa McClain serves in Leadership as Republican Conference Secretary, Serves with Rep. Bergman on the House Armed Services Committee and Budget Committee, and also serves on the Committee on Education and the Workforce. Rep. John Moolenaar serves on the House Committee on Appropriations. Rep Tim Walberg, Michigan’s “Dean” serves on theHouse Committee on Energy and Commerce and the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-and-more-30-members-congress-demand-answers-ag-garland-pro | Moolenaar and More Than 30 Members of Congress Demand Answers from AG Garland on Pro-Hamas Activity in the United States | 2023-10-20 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Congressman John Moolenaar led more than 30 members of Congress in demanding answers from Attorney General Merrick Garland on the Department of Justice’s response to multiple pro-Hamas demonstrations that have taken place across the United States following Hamas’s attack on Israel on October 7. Numerous pro-Hamas rallies have been held across the country and many demonstrators have called for violence against people in Israel and the United States. Supporters of these demonstrations also called for a “Day of Rage” on October 13, which led to heightened security at the United States Capitol and cities across America, as well as synagogues and schools. In the letter, Moolenaar and more than 30 other members of Congress call for Garland to see if Hamas supporters in the U.S. are coordinating with the terrorist organization. They also tell Garland: “Freedom of speech is a cornerstone of our nation, but coordinated activities supporting Hamas, and intimidating and endangering other citizens have no place in our lawful society. Your department plays a critical role in enforcing the equal application of the law and safeguarding our nation's security. In that regard, we want to know what steps are being taken by the Department of Justice to investigate Hamas supporters in the United States, as well as the perpetrators of anti-Semitic violence in cities and school campuses across the nation.” … “Since Hamas’s recent attack on Israel, you have not issued a similar memo about the increase of anti-Semitic violence, the threats of intimidation being made against supporters of Israel, or the public rallies being held in support of a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization. Your inaction in the face of these threats is alarming and requires us to ask the following questions to ensure you are being held accountable to the American people and the Constitution you have sworn to uphold.” The full text of the lawmakers’ letter and their questions to Attorney General Garland is below: Dear Attorney General Merrick Garland, W… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-introduces-legislation-require-review-chinese-purchase | Moolenaar Introduces Legislation to Require Review of Chinese Purchase of American Land | 2023-10-12 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Congressman John Moolenaar has introduced H.R. 5926, the Exposing China’s Belt and Road Investment in America Act of 2023. The bill would require the federal Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to review any real estate investment made by a foreign individual that would result in the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) direct or indirect control over a business. “The Chinese Communist Party is the No. 1 economic adversary of the United States. We can never allow federal officials to duck their responsibility to stop activities that are harmful to our country. These officials must examine and stop land purchases by CCP-affiliated individuals and companies. I am proud to introduce this legislation so CFIUS will take action and stop the CCP’s efforts to build factories, purchase land, and acquire influence over America,” said Moolenaar. Moolenaar is a member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition with the Chinese Communist Party. Moolenaar has previously called on Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and CFIUS to investigate the proposed plan for Gotion, a CCP-affiliated company, to build in Mecosta County. The Treasury Department responded and claimed the project is out of CFIUS’s jurisdiction. The Exposing China's Belt and Road Investment in America Act has also been introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senators John Kennedy (R-LA) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND). | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-supports-bill-stop-iran-accessing-funds | Moolenaar Supports Bill to Stop Iran From Accessing Funds | 2023-10-12 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Dear President Biden: Recent reports of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) involvement in planning and giving the “final go-ahead” for Hamas’s terrorist war on Israel demands an immediate response. Left unaddressed, the Iranian regime’s continued support for terrorist groups and attempts to wipe Israel off the map will only grow more brazen and more destabilizing for the region. While Secretary Blinken stated that your administration “[has] not seen evidence that Iran directed or was behind this particular attack,” senior Hamas and Hezbollah officials claimed that IRGC officers have been working with Hamas since August to prepare for air, land, and sea invasions of Israel. This, combined with years of Iran providing weapons and training, enabled Hamas to launch thousands of rockets at Israeli civilian targets and invade communities, murdering and maiming hundreds of innocent people, including at least 11 Americans. Your administration recently released $6 billion in frozen funds to Iran in return for American hostages. Our concern—a concern that has grown more acute in light of Iran’s support for a terrorist war against Israel that already amounts to the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust—is that the Iranian regime will use all available financial tools to further fuel this war against Israel, fund other terrorist proxies in the region such as Hezbollah who export Iran’s genocidal terrorism, and accelerate Iran’s nuclear build up. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi put it plainly that the funds would be used “wherever we need it.” Iran’s “need” is Israel’s destruction. Iran’s supreme leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei stated: “This cancer [Israel] will definitely be eradicated, God willing, at the hands of the Palestinian people and the resistance forces throughout the region.” Iran’s United Nation’s mission said the measures Hamas has taken — which include rape, kidnapping, torture, bombings, and murder — “constitute a wholly legitimate defense” and that the regime “emphatically stand[s] in unflinc… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1125 | ICYMI: Bergman Blasts Biden, Bureaucrats for Dropping International Ball Ahead of Israel Attacks | 2023-10-11 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | MI | Jack Bergman | B001301 | bergman.house.gov | bergman | https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Washington - This week, Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI) detailed the failings of the Biden Administration leading up to the heinous attacks on our ally, Israel, in a radio interview. From the $6 Billion “bad business deal” of prisoner exchange funds for Iran, to the feckless non-response from the White House when confronted with Qatar’s insidious money-funneling, Rep. Bergman chastised the Administration for their dereliction of duty. Bergman explained, “The message that Iran and Hamas basically sent, and have always sent, is ‘it’s our way or the highway’. They don’t recognize Israel…and the hatred there drives the message.” He also underscored an element of this crisis that is being largely overlooked by the media, but is still a key aspect of our bureaucratic enabling of Iran and Hamas: “The Biden Administration has allowed Qatar to play kind of a behind-the-scenes middleman role on the banking and all of the transfer of funds – that $6 Billion – and there is worse than nefarious activity on the part of the Qatari banks…thanks to the Biden Administration’s spineless approach to a tough situation that can affect the entire world, especially now with entities like China and Russia looking on to see what’s happening.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1127 | Bergman Introduces Resolution Censuring Tlaib for Antisemitism | 2023-10-11 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | MI | Jack Bergman | B001301 | bergman.house.gov | bergman | https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Washington - Today, Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI) introduced a resolution to censure Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) for her antisemitism and disgraceful response to the attacks on our ally, Israel. As Rep. Bergman explained in a statement, Tlaib’s “longstanding history of antisemitic and racist rhetoric toward Israel cannot go unchecked.” In further denouncing the Michigan Democrat’s hateful rhetoric, Bergman also stated: “As Hamas terrorists beheaded infants, paraded dead Jewish teenagers through town, and attacked innocent concert goers in the most deadly day for Jews since the Holocaust, Rep. Rashida Tlaib chose to place the blame solely on Israel and the Jewish people. “There is no moral equivalence between Israel defending itself and Hamas attacking innocent Israeli civilians. Tlaib’s long history of anti-Semitic tropes and blatant anti-Jewish propaganda is both disturbing and evil – and should have no place in the halls of Congress.” Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) joined with Bergman in introducing the resolution: “Hamas terrorists have raped and murdered women, beheaded Jewish babies, burned Jewish children alive and killed Americans, yet Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib refused to condemn the evil, brutal attacks. Worse, she justified their vile actions and called Israel an “apartheid state,” placing blame on Israel for the barbarism of these terrorists,” said Congressman Morgan Luttrell. “There should be zero tolerance for this atrocious antisemitism in America, especially in the halls of Congress.” You can watch the full video here or read the resolution here | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases/walberg-calls-michigan-leaders-condemn-anti-semitic-rally-dearborn | Walberg Calls on Michigan Leaders to Condemn Anti-Semitic Rally in Dearborn | 2023-10-11 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | MI | Tim Walberg | W000798 | walberg.house.gov | walberg | https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Jackson, MI. -- Today, Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) called on Michigan leaders to condemn a rally in Dearborn, Michigan, last night where speakers defended Hamas and called for Israel to burn to its demise. He released the following statement: "The rhetoric displayed and timing of the rally in Dearborn last night was vile and indefensible. At least 22 Americans are dead, and more are being held hostage by a terrorist organization. This rally occurred in the immediate aftermath of the largest attack on Jewish civilians since the Holocaust. During the rally, there was a failure to differentiate the Palestinian people and the terrorist organization, Hamas, which uses those Palestinian people as human shields. There are decapitated babies, raped and murdered women, and over 1000 innocent civilians now dead. As Americans, they have the constitutional right to engage in this type of speech and assembly, but it is morally repugnant and an embarrassment to our state and nation. This does not represent the values of Michigan, and I call on all of the leaders in our state to condemn anti-Semitism, terrorism, and anyone who celebrates it." Rep. Tim Walberg is the Dean of the Michigan Congressional Delegation. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases/walberg-leads-colleagues-demanding-safety-jewish-students-college-campuses | Walberg Leads Colleagues in Demanding Safety for Jewish Students on College Campuses | 2023-10-11 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | MI | Tim Walberg | W000798 | walberg.house.gov | walberg | https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) led 43 of his colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona demanding the department engage immediately with colleges and universities on their obligations to take prompt action to respond to harassment that creates a hostile environment for Jewish students. Following the largest attack on Jewish civilians since the Holocaust, many collegiate organizations issued statements defending or even celebrating the attack. These groups have called for a “National Day of Resistance” on October 12. In the letter, Walberg and his colleagues write: "Schools have a legal obligation under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to provide all students, including Jewish students, a school environment free from discrimination based on race, color, or national origin, including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics. In May, the U.S. Department of Education launched its Antisemitism Awareness Campaign. An aspect of the Awareness Campaign was the promise to visit college campuses to learn more about antisemitism. However, as demonstrated by the rhetoric and recent actions of students across the country, antisemitic beliefs on college campuses are rampant and must not go unchallenged." The letter continues: "In light of developing events, we encourage the Department to engage immediately with colleges and universities on their obligations to take prompt and appropriate action to respond to harassment that creates a hostile environment for Jewish students. This should include placing those universities that have instances of student support for terrorism at the top of the list of universities to visit. Please immediately inform us of any actions that have been a part of the Antisemitism Awareness Campaign, including any prior or planned campus visits." You may read the full letter here. Congressman Tim Walberg serves on the House Education & Workforce Committee. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-supports-resolution-condemning-terrorist-attacks-against | Moolenaar Supports Resolution Condemning Terrorist Attacks Against Israel | 2023-10-10 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Congressman John Moolenaar supports bipartisan legislation condemning the Hamas terrorist attacks against Israel. The resolution backed by Moolenaar supports Israel’s right to defend itself, reaffirms U.S. diplomatic and military support for Israel, and calls for the Biden Administration to fully enforce U.S. sanctions on Iran, which is the primary funding source of Hamas. On October 7, Hamas terrorists launched an attack on Israel, which has killed more than 900 Israelis and injured thousands more. The death toll continues to rise as more heartbreaking tragedies are uncovered, including beheaded babies and murdered children. Currently, an unknown number of Israeli citizens are being held hostage by Hamas. On Monday evening, President Joe Biden announced that 11 U.S. citizens were killed in the attacks by Hamas. “This resolution sends a clear message to Israel, its enemies, and the entire world that the United States stands with Israel. As Americans, we must be resolute in our support for Israel and the Jewish people so they know they will never have to face their enemies alone. There is no doubt that Iran, Hamas, and other terrorist organizations want to wipe Israel off the face of the earth. We will do everything we can to make sure that never happens,” said Moolenaar. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases/walberg-condemns-hamas-terrorist-attack-israel | Walberg Condemns Hamas Terrorist Attack in Israel | 2023-10-07 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | MI | Tim Walberg | W000798 | walberg.house.gov | walberg | https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) released the following statement on the ongoing terrorist attack in Israel: "America stands firmly and proudly with our great ally. We will continue to support and pray for Israel during this sickening attack. There is no equivocation – terrorism, brutality, and sexual violence is barbaric and disgusting. It is not something to be celebrated or excused." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-statement-motion-vacate-speaker-house | Moolenaar Statement on The Motion to Vacate the Speaker of the House | 2023-10-03 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman John Moolenaar voted against the motion to vacate the Speaker of the House. “There are major issues facing our country right now and they include debt, spending, and the crisis at the southern border created by President Biden’s failed policies. Vacating the chair and partnering with liberal Democrats to throw out the Speaker is not conservative. It paralyzes the House of Representatives and allows Biden and the Democrats to enact their agenda with no pushback. I am focused on fighting Biden’s disastrous agenda by uniting Republicans and passing legislation that makes our country better by securing the country’s borders and helping Michigan families who are struggling with the costs of Biden’s inflation,” said Moolenaar. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaars-native-american-health-savings-act-passed-ways-and-means | Moolenaar’s Native American Health Savings Act Passed by Ways and Means Committee | 2023-09-29 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | The House Ways and Means Committee has passed Congressman John Moolenaar’s Native American Health Savings Improvement Act. Moolenaar’s bill would eliminate a three-month waiting period for Native Americans to contribute to their Health Savings Account (HSA) after receiving care at an Indian Health Service (IHS) facility. The Native American Health Savings Act is bipartisan, common-sense legislation that will make it easier for Native Americans to contribute to their HSAs and save money for their health care. I am happy to see this important legislation has been passed by the Ways and Means Committee. I encourage my colleagues in the House of Representatives to support it when it comes to the floor,” said Moolenaar. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1124 | Bergman: Securing the Southern Border Must be a Top Priority in Funding Debate | 2023-09-27 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | MI | Jack Bergman | B001301 | bergman.house.gov | bergman | https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Rep. Jack Bergman issued the following release: "As Washington stares down another possible government shutdown, the number one priority of House Leadership must be finding common ground to secure our Southern Border. This has been a top priority since I've come to Congress, but this Administration has reversed years of important policies and work - resulting in the greatest illegal immigration crisis possibly of my lifetime. The Biden Administration's lackadaisical and frankly entirely inept approach to border security has put our Nation at risk and our safety in question. "When it comes to negotiations, we must put all the white noise aside, and focus directly on the most important issues we face. As New York City has recently discovered, every town is a border town when you have a broken immigration system coupled with an incompetent border security plan. If we do not address our illegal immigration crisis now, every city, township, and village will become the epicenter of our illegal immigration crisis." Recent articles outlining the crisis on the Southern Border: Fox - Dem Texas Mayor Says City is at 'Breaking Point' as Border Crisis Rages Newsweek - Growing Crisis at the Border Results in 2-Month-Old Baby Being Abandoned Politico - New York Mayor Adams: Cost of Migrants Will Destroy New York City New York Post - New York Has Taken in 95,000 Migrants in 2023 Fox - Liberal City’s Costs for Sheltering Migrants Nears $25 Million Washington Examiner - Eric Adams slashes New York City Budget Again as Cost of Immigration Crisis Rises Newsweek - Biden's Border Policies Have Made Every U.S. City a 'Border Town' | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-introduces-legislation-help-students-vocational-schools | Moolenaar Introduces Legislation to Help Students & Vocational Schools | 2023-09-27 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Congressman John Moolenaar has introduced the Training Assignments for Student Knowledge (TASK) Act. This legislation would allow vocational schools to continue providing high-quality job training for students. Recent legal efforts have sought to expand the definition of an employee to include these students. These efforts would drive up the cost of vocational education opportunities for students and make it harder for schools to offer job training programs. “Vocational education provides students with affordable alternatives to college and allows them to gain the skills they need for good-paying jobs. It is vital that these courses remain available for students and the TASK Act would ensure this essential instruction remains affordable for students in Michigan and across the country,” said Moolenaar. Moolenaar previously introduced the TASK Act in 2022. Bill text can be found here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1123 | Bergman and Rogers Seek Answers from DoD on Close Relationship Between DoD Official and Iran Regime | 2023-09-26 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | MI | Jack Bergman | B001301 | bergman.house.gov | bergman | https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations, and Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, are seeking answers from Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Ariane Tabatabai’s employment with the Department of Defense and her relationship with the Iranian regime. The letter follows concerning reports that cite a close relationship between Ariane Tabatabai, the Chief of Staff for the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict, and the Iranian regime. "We must deliver transparency to the American People on the relationship of Ms. Tabatabai to the Iranian Regime. As the number one state sponsor of terrorism, Iran poses a distinct threat to our national security and therefore, must not be allowed to infiltrate our government," Chairman Jack Bergman (R-MI) stated. “The Iranian regime poses one of the greatest threats to U.S. national security. Iran is the largest state sponsor of terrorism, their proxies have killed Americans, and they are actively trying to assassinate multiple former U.S. officials,” Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL) said in a statement. “Recent reporting regarding the affiliation of Ms. Tabatabai to the Iranian regime is troubling. One should think that someone with these close ties to the Iranian regime would not be allowed to work in the U.S. government, obtain a security clearance, or have access to sensitive material. Let me be clear, anyone who openly works on behalf of U.S. adversaries, particularly Iran, should not be employed by the Department of Defense. I am seeking answers from DoD on why Ms. Tabatabai is employed by DoD, why she has access to sensitive U.S. national security information, and what damage to U.S. national security has occurred.” The full text of the letter can be found here and below. Dear Secretary Austin: I write to you to express my deep concern with the Department’s hiring of Ariane Tabatabai as the Chief of Staff for Assistant Secretar… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-one-year-later-gotion-still-bad-business-partner-michigan | Moolenaar: One Year Later, Gotion Is Still a Bad Business Partner for Michigan | 2023-09-26 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Today marks one year since local leaders in Mecosta County made a deal with Gotion, a subsidiary of Chinese Communist Party (CCP)-affiliated Gotion High-Tech, to build a battery component factory. Since September 26, 2022, Gotion has secured over $715 million in tax incentives from the state of Michigan, and officials signed non-disclosure agreements to keep details secret from the public. Congressman John Moolenaar, who represents Mecosta County in the U.S. House of Representatives and serves on the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, is opposed to the project. “Over the past year, we have learned about the very concerning ties Gotion has with the Chinese Communist Party, including its parent company making products for the Chinese military, and the son of a CCP official leading Gotion’s American operations. The CCP will use any form of leverage it has to pursue its agenda and further its goals against the United States,” said Moolenaar. “The Gotion project is still not in the best interest of Michigan and should be stopped.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-scholten-introduce-bill-grant-federal-recognition-grand-river | Moolenaar, Scholten Introduce Bill to Grant Federal Recognition to the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians | 2023-09-26 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman John Moolenaar and Congresswoman Hillary Scholten introduced the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians Restoration Act, which would grant federal recognition to the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians (GRB). “The Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians have made Michigan a better place and they are worthy of full recognition from the federal government. This legislation will cut through the red tape the tribe has experienced in dealing with the Department of Interior," said Moolenaar. "It is long overdue, and I am proud to join the tribe and its supporters across Michigan in advocating for this important effort for federal recognition." “The Grand River Bands are an essential part of our state’s history, culture, and community, and their federal Tribe recognition is long overdue,” said Scholten. “I look forward to ensuring that the GRB gets the recognition, resources, and investments they deserve.” "On behalf of the Grand River Bands, I thank the Michigan congressional delegation members who co-sponsored this bill that will help us finally achieve our long-stated goal of federal recognition after three decades of administrative delays by the broken federal acknowledgment process,” said Ron Yob, chairman of the Grand River Bands. “We will pursue every possible avenue to achieve our recognition and provide long-awaited justice to our members. We are honored that we are joined in this important fight by a bipartisan majority of the Michigan congressional delegation, community organizations, other tribes and West Michigan residents who have been unwavering in their support.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-biden-should-end-ev-policies-and-allow-automakers-innovate | Moolenaar: Biden Should End EV Policies and Allow Automakers to Innovate as Marshall Project Paused | 2023-09-25 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Today, Ford Motor Company announced it is pausing its plans to build a battery component factory in Marshall. The joint venture between Ford and CATL, a Chinese Communist Party-affiliated company, has raised concerns about the automaker becoming dependent on the CCP as it attempts to meet President Biden’s goal of having two-thirds of all new vehicles sold in the U.S. be electric by 2032. "While I support Ford’s decision to put the Marshall project on hold, President Biden should end his tailpipe policies and give American automakers and their employees the freedom to innovate and create the auto technologies of the future. Right now, Biden’s current policies force American auto companies to be more dependent on the Chinese Communist Party and the electric vehicle materials that China has a stranglehold on,” said Congressman John Moolenaar. Moolenaar is a member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition with Chinese Communist Party. Moolenaar and Select Committee Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) recently called on Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to ensure federal tax incentives are not given to CCP-affiliated companies. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-supports-legislation-prevent-overdoses-rural-schools | Moolenaar Supports Legislation to Prevent Overdoses in Rural Schools | 2023-09-25 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Congressman John Moolenaar supports the Stop Overdose in Schools Act to address the increasing frequency of fentanyl overdoses in schools. This legislation would specifically set aside funding for schools in rural communities that could be used to purchase naloxone and help train school officials on how to administer it. The bill requires 50 percent of the grants provided by the legislation go to schools in rural areas, with the remaining funds allocated to schools in areas with high rates of youth overdoses. “The opioid crisis has impacted Michigan families of every background. Unfortunately, this issue has begun to affect more school children than ever before. I am supporting this legislation because it will increase access to life-saving resources and help make sure rural schools in particular receive much-needed funding to confront this crisis,” said Moolenaar. The bill would provide funding for schools for training and purchase of naloxone, commonly referred to as Narcan. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1122 | Bergman Advocates for Higher Quality of Veteran Care | 2023-09-21 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | MI | Jack Bergman | B001301 | bergman.house.gov | bergman | https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Washington - This week, Rep. Bergman questioned health officials in a House Veterans' Affairs Committee (Subcommittee on Health Oversight) Hearing on the quality of care provided by the VA. The hearing, which probed the Federal Supremacy Initiative of the Veterans Administration, underscored the need for a higher standard of quality care for Veterans, regardless of location or individual healthcare needs. Rep. Bergman pressed the panel of medical professionals on the restrictions in place that limit the scope of care for Veterans, and reminded all present that healthcare outcomes for those who greatly sacrificed for our country should not be fueled by personal promotion or heavy-handed red tape. Bergman also underscored outliers in VA capabilities when providing and covering contemporary care procedures, further highlighting the shortcomings of Veteran healthcare and the ample room for improvement. Moreover, Rep. Bergman urged his colleagues and panelists to consider rural and remote access to medicine for Veterans like those in the First District. In concluding his remarks, Rep. Bergman stated, “we need to make sure as best we can, as members of Congress, that what is being done at all bureaucratic levels within the federal government, in this case especially Veterans Administration, is being done for the right reasons with outcomes for Veterans in mind, not outcomes for the bureaucracy.” You can watch Rep. Bergman’s questioning here and here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-rubio-demand-cfius-review-gotion-ownership | Moolenaar, Rubio Demand CFIUS Review of Gotion Ownership | 2023-09-21 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Congressman John Moolenaar and U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) have sent a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen urging her and the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to review the ownership of Gotion Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gotion High-Tech, which is controlled by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). In their letter, the lawmakers urge Yellen to review Gotion’s ownership because the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act prohibits foreign ownership over the supply of critical infrastructure and President Joe Biden has identified lithium batteries as critical infrastructure. The lawmakers write: "It is our understanding that CFIUS determined that Gotion’s purchase of 400 acres in Michigan to build a battery plant is not a covered transaction. Regardless if CFIUS reviewed this transaction, we urge you to review Guoxuan High-Tech’s ownership of Gotion Inc. to determine whether or not such ownership is covered by Section 1703 of the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act (FIRRMA), which requires CFIUS to review investments that afford a foreign person “the management, operation, manufacture, or supply of critical infrastructure.” President Biden has identified electric vehicles and the lithium batteries that power them as critical parts of America’s transportation infrastructure. It is not in the interest of the United States to allow the CCP to control facilities estimated to produce thousands of those batteries, much less to provide it with hundreds of millions of dollars in taxpayer funded subsidies to do so." Earlier this year, Moolenaar urged Gotion Inc’s American and European partners to break away from its CCP-controlled parent and seek new partners for its investments in America. U.S. Representatives Lisa McClain (R-MI), Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Mike Bost (R-IL), and John James (R-MI) also signed today’s letter. The full text of the letter is below. Dear Secretary Yellen: We write with regard to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) -affiliated… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1120 | Bergman: The Current Fiscal State of our Nation is Unsustainable | 2023-09-20 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | MI | Jack Bergman | B001301 | bergman.house.gov | bergman | https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Today, Rep. Jack Bergman gave opening remarks at the House Budget Committee markup of the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for FY2024-FY2033. Rep. Bergman noted, "Our budget begins to rightsize the federal bureaucracy and reigns in wasteful spending on budgetary gimmicks and woke Biden Administration priorities - without negatively impacting our National Security or our commitment to Veterans. By canceling irrelevant programs and cutting bloated spending, we can begin to make necessary investments to protect our Nation, our borders, and our people." You can watch Rep. Bergman's full remarks HERE. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://mcclain.house.gov/2023/9/mcclain-demands-cfius-reviews-gotion | McClain Demands CFIUS Review of Gotion | 2023-09-20 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | MI | Lisa C. McClain | M001136 | mcclain.house.gov | mcclain | https://mcclain.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI) sent a letter to the Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen demanding the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) reviews Chinese Communist Party (CCP) affiliated company Guoxuan High-Tech's investments in Michigan through subsidiary Gotion, Inc. This comes after Gotion, Inc. purchased 400 acres of land in Michigan to construct a lithium battery plant. “Gotion is a CCP controlled company and they present a direct threat to my home State of Michigan and the entire country," said Rep. McClain. "I am demanding CFIUS takes a closer look at Gotion to ensure America's national security is not compromised by this battery plant." Joining Rep. McClain in leading this letter to the Department of Treasury is Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), Rep. John Moolenaar (R-MI), Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Rep. John James (R-MI), and Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL). | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases/walberg-demands-additional-information-silver-carp-edna-st-joseph-river | Walberg Demands Additional Information on Silver Carp eDNA in St. Joseph River | 2023-09-20 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | MI | Tim Walberg | W000798 | walberg.house.gov | walberg | https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) today sent a letter to Martha Williams, Director of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, requesting additional information on the recent discovery of silver carp environmental DNA (eDNA) in the St. Joseph River in southwest Michigan. "The presence of silver carp eDNA in the St. Joseph River is a troubling development given the steps Congress has taken to prevent the spread of invasive carp into the Great Lakes and the importance of the St. Joseph River watershed to Michigan’s residents," Walberg wrote. "This invasive species poses a substantial threat to the native species and the overall health of the Great Lakes region and its economy." Walberg requested a prompt update on: Testing Results: The testing data and subsequent reports on the trace within the St. Joseph River. It is critical that Congress be provided with updated reporting on when and where the positive test occurred, along with the subsequent testing that USFWS is completing. Current Prevention Efforts: Current efforts being taken following the positive test announced on September 7, along with an explanation of the role USFWS is taking in partnership with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) to prevent the invasion of silver carp or other invasive species. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1121 | Bergman Presses Biden EPA on Unrealistic and Unachievable Regulations | 2023-09-19 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | MI | Jack Bergman | B001301 | bergman.house.gov | bergman | https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Recently, Rep. Jack Bergman sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan, pressing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to use sound science in the rule-making process concerning Formaldehyde use. Members of both parties have raised concerns about the absence of meaningful interagency review, or robust, independent peer review by the EPA for formaldehyde. Rep. Bergman recently visited Bakelite Synthetics and the Arauco Plant in Grayling to tour their operations, meet with workers, and learn more about the needs and uses of formaldehyde products in manufacturing across the First District and Nation. JP Aucoin, President and CEO of Bakelite Synthetics, noted, “While we commend health science organizations that continue to monitor potential risk exposure, it is important that these organizations follow governmental requirements to ensure that there is an objective, transparent, and science-based evaluation process. Restrictive regulation of formaldehyde will harm stakeholders up and down the supply chain, including consumers, producers, and workers. As a leader in the chemical manufacturing industry, we play an important role in advocating for these stakeholders, our customers, and the community as a whole." Aucoin Continued, "We applaud Congressman Bergman’s visit to our facility in Grayling and our neighboring customer’s operation, which demonstrates the importance to the local economy and the significance of the issue around formaldehyde-based regulations." You can read the full letter below: Dear Secretary Austin and Administrator Regan, As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continues risk evaluation activities for formaldehyde, I am concerned that decisions not based on sound science will result in bans or unachievable standards. This would not only have enormous economic impacts across dozens of industries and impact the competitiveness of American manufacturers, but also threaten national security. Despite these concerns, EPA is rushin… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-ruiz-introduce-native-american-health-savings-improvement-act | Moolenaar, Ruiz Introduce Native American Health Savings Improvement Act | 2023-09-19 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Congressmen John Moolenaar and Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-CA) have introduced bipartisan legislation to improve access to federal Health Savings Accounts (HSA) for Native Americans who receive services at Indian Health Service (IHS) facilities. Under current law, Native Americans are barred from contributing to their own Health Savings Account for three months after receiving care at an IHS Facility. The Native Americans Health Savings Improvement Act would eliminate this waiting period. "Native Americans should be able to save money for their health care like everyone else can. Unfortunately, current law stops them from doing so. It does not make sense that Native Americans must wait three months to begin contributing to their HSAs. I am proud to introduce this meaningful bipartisan legislation that eliminates an unnecessary rule and promotes health savings for Native Americans in Michigan and across the country," said Congressman Moolenaar. “The Native Americans Health Savings Improvement Act is a critical bipartisan effort aimed at rectifying an unjust barrier in our healthcare system. Currently, Native Americans receiving care at Indian Health Service (IHS) facilities face a three-month waiting period before they can contribute to their Health Savings Accounts (HSAs),” said Congressman Dr. Ruiz. “I'm proud to introduce this bill alongside Rep. Moolenaar to help ensure equity in healthcare access by providing immediate HSA access.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-bidens-policies-put-autoworkers-and-manufacturers-tough-spot | Moolenaar: Biden’s Policies Put Autoworkers and Manufacturers in a Tough Spot | 2023-09-15 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain has announced the union is striking against Ford Motor Company, General Motors, and Stellantis. This is the first time in history the UAW has held a strike against all three of the automakers. "Unfortunately, President Biden’s unworkable policies on electric vehicles have pushed automakers and autoworkers into a corner, requiring them to follow burdensome EPA rules and forcing the entire auto supply chain to become more dependent on the Chinese Communist Party. This strike will have harmful effects on Michigan’s economy and families, and it is being caused by the policies of this out-of-touch administration. President Biden should reverse the EPA rules and let American manufacturers and workers innovate freely in the years ahead,” said Congressman John Moolenaar. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-and-gallagher-call-treasury-department-deny-taxpayer-support | Moolenaar and Gallagher Call on the Treasury Department to Deny Taxpayer Support to the CCP, Gotion | 2023-09-14 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman John Moolenaar, a member of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI), the chairman of the committee, called on Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to deny CCP-based companies from qualifying for tax incentives available to companies under the so-called Inflation Reduction Act that was signed into law last year. This includes Gotion Inc, a wholly-owned subsidiary of China-based Gotion High-Tech. In a letter, the lawmakers wrote, "The United States is locked in a fierce competition to prevent the PRC from dominating the key technologies of the 21st century, investing billions to reduce the CCP’s chokehold over critical supply chains. It is highly concerning that the U.S. government would facilitate this chokehold by actively supporting CCP-backed companies expanding their foothold in the U.S. market, especially in a sector such as lithium-ion battery manufacturing …Allowing a CCP-supported company to erode U.S. strength and development in the domestic battery sector threatens U.S. national security and vital supply chains, particularly when such companies can leverage U.S. taxpayer-funded investments and credits for lithium-ion batteries as offered by the Inflation Reduction Act." The letter concludes, by asking Yellen a series of questions related to the Treasury Department’s handling of the Gotion deal. Those questions are below. 1. Does Treasury intend to provide any U.S. taxpayer funding or other support to Gotion High-Tech Co. in connection with its construction of a lithium-ion battery manufacturing plant? a. Follow-up: If so, what is the amount of U.S. taxpayer dollars that Treasury plans to allocate for this project? 2. Has Treasury been in communication with Gotion High-Tech Co. in connection with its plans to construct a lithium-ion battery manufacturing plant and possible tax inducements it could receive? a. Follow-up: If so, please describe the nature of these communications. 3. Has Treasury been in communication with the State of… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-introduces-legislation-protect-consumer-choice-washing | Moolenaar Introduces Legislation to Protect Consumer Choice on Washing Machines | 2023-09-12 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman John Moolenaar introduced the Withdrawing Absurd, Senseless, and Haphazard Energy Regulations (WASHER) Act to stop the Department of Energy from implementing new rules on washing machines that would regulate them to be less efficient. In March, President Biden's Department of Energy proposed a regulation that would require new washing machines to use less water at lower temperatures. The WASHER Act would also prohibit the Department of Energy from implementing similar rules in the future. "From gas stoves to washing machines, the Biden administration is going after everything in Americans’ homes, so it is probably only a matter of time before they come up with new rules for the kitchen sink. My legislation today would prohibit the Biden administration from implementing new policies that would push affordable washing machines off the market and raise costs for Michigan families. The WASHER Act will help put an end to President Biden's burdensome regulations on the American people and the home appliances they want," said Moolenaar. The WASHER Act has been cosponsored by Representatives Dan Newhouse (R-WA), Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), Stephanie Bice (R-OK), Steve Womack (R-AR), Tom McClintock (R-CA), and Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN). A copy of today’s bill's text can be found below. Moolenaar introduced similar legislation in an amendment to the Department of Energy's 2024 budget, which was adopted by the House Appropriations Committee in June. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:35:26Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-introduces-resolution-establish-patriot-week | Moolenaar Introduces Resolution to Establish Patriot Week | 2023-09-08 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman John Moolenaar introduced legislation to designate the week of September 11 through September 17 as Patriot Week. The bipartisan legislation has been introduced in years past and has been led in the U.S. Senate by Senator Gary Peters (D-MI). "I am proud to introduce legislation honoring the founding principles of our nation, the Constitution, and the victims of the horrific terrorist attacks on 9/11. Patriot Week provides a reminder for all Americans to learn more about our nation’s history and to celebrate the freedoms we have today," said Moolenaar. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:35:26Z |
| https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1114 | Bergman Introduces Bipartisan DoD PFAS Cleanup Transparency Act | 2023-09-07 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | MI | Jack Bergman | B001301 | bergman.house.gov | bergman | https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Recently, Rep. Jack Bergman (R-MI) and Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) introduced the bipartisan DoD PFAS Cleanup Transparency Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. This legislation would require the Secretary of Defense to publicly publish timely and regularly updated information on the status of the cleanup of PFAS-contaminated sites. Rep. Jack Bergman stated, "We've made major progress on PFAS remediation over the past several years, and this legislation is an important avenue to ensure transparency so that the public is kept aware of the progress being made." "This bi-partisan legislation will provide important information to communities like Oscoda, Grayling and other impacted military base communities across the country,” said Tony Spaniola, of Need Our Water (NOW) -- Oscoda and the Great Lakes PFAS Action Network. “We urge Congress to act swiftly to pass this legislation, and we commend Congressman Bergman and Congresswoman Slotkin for their leadership on this issue.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/new-reports-once-again-show-gotion-plan-security-risk-michigan | New Reports Once Again Show Gotion Plan is a Security Risk for Michigan | 2023-09-06 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | New reporting has revealed that Gotion High-Tech – whose wholly owned American subsidiary is planning to build a facility in Mecosta County – sent its employees on company field trips to Chinese Communist Party (CCP) memorials in China. Employees on the field trips dressed as Red Army members and pledged allegiance to the CCP. In a separate report over the holiday weekend, The Wall Street Journal reported that Chinese nationals have attempted to access military installations and other sensitive sites in the United States as many as one hundred times in recent years. The Michigan National Guard has hosted trainings for Taiwanese military representatives less than 100 miles away from Gotion's proposed plant. "Gotion’s parent company and its employees actively celebrate the CCP and pledge to advance its goals. This includes when they make decisions about their wholly-owned subsidiary and its facilities in the United States. Anyone who thinks the subsidiary is truly independent is not looking at all the facts. Further, the recent reports of CCP nationals attempting to access military sites in the U.S. should be a concern for all Americans and raises yet another obvious reason to stop the Gotion project,” said Congressman John Moolenaar. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://mcclain.house.gov/2023/9/mcclain-foxx-introduce-cra-resolution-to-stop-biden-s-latest-free-college-scheme | McClain, Foxx Introduce CRA Resolution to Stop Biden’s Latest Free College Scheme | 2023-09-05 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | MI | Lisa C. McClain | M001136 | mcclain.house.gov | mcclain | https://mcclain.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI) and House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to overturn President Biden’s reckless income-driven repayment (IDR) rule—known as “Savings on a Valuable Education (SAVE)” plan. Experts estimate that the SAVE scheme could leave taxpayers on the hook for as much as $559 billion, making it the costliest regulation in U.S. history. On the introduction of the CRA resolution, Foxx and McClain made the following statement: “The only difference between President Biden and a snake oil salesman is a title. Biden’s administration knows what it’s doing is illegal but it’s pushing forward anyway, promoting its SAVE scheme as a solution to America’s broken student loan system. In reality, the SAVE scheme is a desperate effort to curry favor and buy votes ahead of the next election. “This scheme will leave mountains of debt at the feet of taxpayers while absolving millions of borrowers of their loans. What’s worse is that future borrowers will take on loans expecting forgiveness, which in turn encourages schools to raise tuition rates. “We need to tackle the challenges of the federal student loan system head on, not with gimmicks and false promises. Republicans have real solutions, such as the Federal Assistance to Initiate Repayment (FAIR) Act. This bill ends the Biden administration’s student loan scam, simplifies the repayment process, and ensures a smooth transition back to repayment.” Biden’s SAVE Scheme: Is estimated to cost as much as $559 billion –making it the most expensive regulation in history and more than doubling the cost of the current IDR program. Exacerbates the problems of rising college costs and excessive borrowing. Subsidizes some graduate students’ loans more than what low-income households receive in federal housing assistance or Medicare benefits. Guarantees that up to 80 percent of undergraduate student loan borrowers will never repay their loans fully. U.… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-peters-stabenow-dingell-urge-fda-take-action-bone-graft | Moolenaar, Peters, Stabenow, Dingell Urge FDA to Take Action on Bone Graft Infections | 2023-08-29 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman John Moolenaar, U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow, and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell called for Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Robert Califf to do more to stop the threat of bone graft infections across the U.S. In a letter, the four lawmakers call for the FDA "to issue guidance or regulations based on sound science to protect patients and increase accountability for human tissue transplant products." The call for action comes after the late Shandra Eisenga of Marion passed away from complications from tuberculosis (TB), which she contracted through a bone graft from an infected donor. The infected tissue used in Eisenga's procedure was supplied by Maryland-based Azyio Biologics and 36 patients in seven states have received tissue from the same infected donor. In 2021, Azyio had a similar outbreak, which caused the death of eight patients. "The tragic loss of Shandra Eisenga must be a call to action for Commissioner Califf and the FDA so that no family goes through something like this again. It is clear that the precautions taken after the 2021 TB outbreak have not been enough and that the FDA must do more to protect patients. Commissioner Califf should act urgently to prevent more outbreaks like this one from happening in the future," said Moolenaar. The lawmakers' letter to Commissioner Califf can be found below: Dr. Robert Califf Commissioner U.S. Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20993 Dear Commissioner Califf, We write to express our concerns with the recent outbreak of Tuberculosis (TB) in bone graft material that has led to serious health complications and deaths in our state and around the country. In July 2023, a physician with Michigan Medicine contacted us regarding a TB infection transmitted from a ViBone Allograft to his patient. This patient experienced severe health complications after being one of 36 patients who received infected bone matrix materials that were implanted in patients across the countr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-huffman-introduce-legislation-support-seniors-rural | Moolenaar, Huffman Introduce Legislation to Support Seniors in Rural Communities | 2023-08-24 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Congressman John Moolenaar and Congressman Jared Huffman (CA-2) have introduced the Medicare Access to Rural Anesthesiology Act to ensure patients have reliable access to anesthesia. This bipartisan legislation would allow rural hospitals to use federal funding through Medicare to hire physician anesthesiologists. Under current law, hospitals are only allowed to use this funding to hire non-physician anesthetists, such as assistants, or nurse anesthetists. "Michigan residents in rural communities deserve health care they can trust. That is why the Medicare regulations must be modernized and allow rural hospitals to use Medicare funding to hire and pay anesthesiologists. I am proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation which will help make sure seniors in rural America have access to the anesthesia care they need for medical procedures," said Moolenaar. “Rural hospitals and health centers, like the many throughout my district, serve communities that would otherwise have no access to essential health care. But their remote locations present many unique challenges – including building and sustaining a strong workforce,” said Huffman. “Our bill would remove barriers for anesthesiologists to participate in rural incentive programs that are a critical tool for rural medical facilities to attract and retain the staff they need to care for our communities.” “Rural Americans deserve ready access to safe, high quality anesthesia care,” said American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) President Michael W. Champeau, M.D., FAAP, FASA. “The Medicare Access to Rural Anesthesiology Act is an important step towards ensuring that Americans in rural areas can be cared for by a physician anesthesiologist when they require surgery. We are grateful for the leadership of Rep. Moolenaar and Rep. Huffman on this important issue. ASA looks forward to supporting their legislation and we applaud their efforts to address rural health workforce needs.” The text of the Medicare Access to Rural Anesthesiology Act can be found here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-pledges-more-action-prevent-bone-graft-infections | Moolenaar Pledges More Action to Prevent Bone Graft Infections | 2023-08-18 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Marion Resident Shandra Eisenga passed away on August 10 from tuberculosis that was contracted through a bone graft that was used in an elective back surgery she underwent this past spring. The material that infected Eisenga has now been recalled, but not before it was distributed to seven states and implanted in 36 patients. “I extend my deepest condolences to the Eisenga family and all of Shandra's friends. This is a tragedy that could have been prevented and I will be working to make sure it never happens again. With this infected material turning up in seven states, it is clear that more must be done at the federal level to prevent infections through the bone allograft process and protect patients," said Congressman John Moolenaar. Moolenaar is a member of the House Appropriations Committee, and its subcommittees with oversight of the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1113 | Bergman Applauds Airforce PFAS Plan for Wurtsmith | 2023-08-17 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Republican | House | MI | Jack Bergman | B001301 | bergman.house.gov | bergman | https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Today, the Department of the Air Force announced it will undertake two significant new actions to expedite the cleanup of DoD’s per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) releases at the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Iosco County, Michigan. These efforts will prevent further migration of PFAS-impacted groundwater into adjacent surface waters. Specifically, the Department of the Air Force will install groundwater treatment systems at two additional Wurtsmith sites, the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office and Landfills 30/31. This will stop the flow of PFAS-impacted groundwater from both source areas into nearby Van Etten Lake. Rep. Jack Bergman stated, "This is a great next step for the Wurtsmith area and a new day when it comes to PFAS remediation. While this is the culmination of so many different people working together, there is still a lot of work ahead to ensure that everyone in this area has safe drinking water. We must continue building on these efforts and taking steps forward for our constituents." The Department of the Air Force issued the following release: Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment William LaPlante today announced the Department of the Air Force will undertake two significant new actions to expedite the cleanup of DoD’s per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) releases at the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Iosco County, Michigan. These efforts will prevent further migration of PFAS-impacted groundwater into adjacent surface waters. Specifically, the Department of the Air Force will install groundwater treatment systems at two additional Wurtsmith sites, the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office and Landfills 30/31. This will stop the flow of PFAS-impacted groundwater from both source areas into nearby Van Etten Lake. “Implementation of these new interim actions is a step in the right direction for the Wurtsmith community,” LaPlante said. “While I am proud of today’s tangible progress, we also recognize there is still more work to do, and I… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases/amid-surging-gas-prices-walberg-calls-senate-vote-hr-1 | Amid Surging Gas Prices, Walberg Calls for Senate Vote on H.R. 1 | 2023-08-14 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Republican | House | MI | Tim Walberg | W000798 | walberg.house.gov | walberg | https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Jackson, MI. -- Michigan’s average gas prices are up 37 cents per gallon over the past month. According to AAA, the average price is $3.92 per gallon for regular unleaded gas, up from $3.76 last week, which was previously the record high for 2023. Congressman Walberg released the following statement calling for the Senate to vote on H.R.1, Lower Energy Costs Act: “In March, the House passed the Lower Energy Costs Act to provide desperately-needed relief for millions of Americans who cannot afford the surging energy prices brought on by regulations and the rush-to-green push from the Biden administration. For well over four months, the Senate has denied Americans access to affordable, reliable, and abundant energy and families continue to suffer at the pump and with their monthly energy bill. Instead of unlocking our domestic energy resources and providing long-term solutions like House Republicans, Biden and Senate Democrat allies raided the emergency reserve to provide temporary relief without fixing the root causes they actively worsen. With energy prices skyrocketing once again, it’s time for the Senate to vote on the Lower Energy Costs Act and let their constituents know if they support reliable and affordable energy.” Provisions of the Lower Energy Costs Act include: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gotion-misled-state-and-local-leaders-pay-michigan-workers | Gotion Misled State and Local Leaders On Pay for Michigan Workers | 2023-08-08 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Today, Crain’s Detroit Business reported that Gotion wants to begin hiring for its planned project in Mecosta County. The report stated, “Gotion promises 2,350 new direct jobs. The average hourly wage is $24.50.” For a 40-hour work week that comes out $980 before taxes, or $50,960 over 52 weeks. However, in April, the Detroit News reported that “Gotion has said in its application for a property tax exemption, it expects an annual average wage at the facility of $61,995.” Today’s announced annual average wage is over $10,000 less than what Gotion promised on its application to receive tax relief. “Today’s news shows that Gotion misled state and local leaders on legal documents about how much it would pay Michigan workers. How many other misleading statements did Gotion and its U.S. subsidiary make in order to claim more than $1 billion in taxpayer funding for its project in Mecosta County? From nondisclosure agreements that hide details from the public to the obvious national security concerns in our country’s competition with the Chinese Communist Party, this project is wrong for Michigan,” said Congressman John Moolenaar. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressional-app-challenge-now-open-michigan-students | Congressional App Challenge Now Open to Michigan Students | 2023-08-02 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Congressman John Moolenaar invites students in Michigan's Second Congressional District to enter the 2023 Congressional App Challenge. To enter the contest, students can work on their own, or in a group of up to four students, to create an original app of their choosing. The contest is open to all middle and high school students in the Second District. The winning individual or team from the Second District will have their app displayed in the U.S. Capitol. They will also have the option to attend an event in Washington, D.C. where they will showcase their app alongside other winning students from across the United States. Entries must be submitted on the Congressional App Challenge website. Rules and a checklist for submissions can be found online at www.congressionalappchallenge.us The deadline for entries is November 1 at 12:00 PM ET. Additional questions about the App Challenge can be directed to Congressman Moolenaar's Washington, D.C. office at 202-225-3561. The Second Congressional District is made up of Barry, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Ionia, Isabella, Lake, Manistee, Mason, Mecosta, Montcalm, Newaygo, Oceana, and Osceola counties, as well as parts of Eaton, Kent, Midland, Muskegon, Ottawa and Wexford counties. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gotion-land-purchase-wrong-direction-michigan | Gotion Land Purchase Is The Wrong Direction For Michigan | 2023-08-01 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman John Moolenaar criticized the purchase of 270 acres of land in Mecosta County by Gotion Inc., a subsidiary of Chinese Communist Party (CCP) affiliated Gotion High-Tech. The land purchase comes after the Michigan Strategic Fund approved additional taxpayer funded incentives for Gotion to build a battery component factory at the site, totaling $1.4 billion. "I will continue to do everything I can to bring to light the risks of this project. Mecosta County residents have overwhelmingly spoken out against this deal while being bullied and kept in the dark by Gotion and local officials who signed non-disclosure agreements that go against the public’s right to know. The simple facts are that Gotion is a subsidiary of a company that pledges allegiance to the CCP and it should not be receiving taxpayer money to build in Michigan. For our state to welcome CCP investment in Michigan 100 miles from the same facility where the Michigan National Guard has worked with military officials from Taiwan is a dangerous double standard that puts national security at risk. This land purchase is the wrong direction for Michigan and our communities," said Moolenaar. Last week, Moolenaar questioned former national director of counterespionage, Bill Evanina, who said the Gotion site will “100 percent” be used by the CCP for espionage. Gotion has said publicly it plans to bring 20-50 CCP-nationals to help in developing the Mecosta County site. In February, the Wall Street Journal reported that “the Michigan National Guard is also training a contingent of the Taiwanese military, including during annual exercises with multiple countries at Camp Grayling in northern Michigan, according to people familiar with the training." Moolenaar is a member of the House Select Committee on the CCP. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-gallagher-colleagues-introduce-bill-prevent-tax-exempt | Moolenaar, Gallagher, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Prevent Tax-Exempt Entities from Financing CCP Military-Civil Fusion | 2023-08-01 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Congressman John Moolenaar, a member of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), along side Select Committee Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and members Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA), Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL), and Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO), today, introduced the Dump Investments in Troublesome Communist Holdings Act (DITCH Act). This bill would force non-profits, university endowments, public pension plans, and any other tax-exempt entity to divest from Chinese companies or lose their tax-exempt status. To prevent tax-exempt American entities from aiding the People's Liberation Army and helping the CCP finance its techno-totalitarian state, the DITCH Act: Defines disqualified Chinese companies as any company: - Incorporated or based in China, - Has more than 10 percent of the stock (by vote or value) owned by some combination of Chinese entities, or - Is directly or indirectly owned by a Chinese entity, including through a derivative instrument or other contractual arrangements. Allows the Treasury Secretary to grant a waiver to certain non-profit entities if their need to hold certain Chinese assets outweighs the national security risk. - Requires the Secretary to publicize the reasoning. - Requires entities granted a waiver to submit regular reports. - Requires the Treasury Secretary to publish a report within 360 days and then annually describing the patterns of outbound investment into China generally, including a sectoral breakdown. “Under the CCP’s military-civil fusion there is no difference between doing business with CCP companies and doing business with China’s military. Along with the recent State Department travel warning that made it clear that doing due diligence on investments in China could lead to unwarranted detainment in a CCP prison, it is clearer than ever the CCP is not a reliable financial partner. America’s non-profits must stop investing in CCP companies,” said Congressman Moolenaar. "American taxpayers should not be forced to subsidize investments that benefi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1111 | Bergman Introduces Bill to Bring Transparency to Transportation Secretary's Taxpayer Funded Private Flights | 2023-07-28 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Republican | House | MI | Jack Bergman | B001301 | bergman.house.gov | bergman | https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | This week, Representative Jack Bergman introduced the Justification and Examination of Transportation Staff’s Executive Travel Costs Act (JETSET) of 2023. Senator Eric Schmitt of Missouri recently introduced the Senate version of this bill. Rep. Bergman issued the following statement: “Holding our government accountable is not a partisan issue, and the JETSET Costs Act would ensure that current and future transportation secretaries are accountable to the American people for their travel costs at taxpayer expense. While this legislation does not ban the use of private jets for secretaries, it limits the use to emergency situations and only if the Secretary can provide that the flight cost is 5% less than traveling commercially.” Recently, a report showed that Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has traveled via private jet - at tax-payer expense - at least 18 times since 2020. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1110 | Bergman Supports FY24 Military Construction and VA Appropriations Bill | 2023-07-27 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Republican | House | MI | Jack Bergman | B001301 | bergman.house.gov | bergman | https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4366 – FY24 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. This legislation fully funds benefits for our Nation’s Veterans, provides for robust military construction, and cuts wasteful spending on bloated bureaucracies. Rep. Bergman issued the following statement: "Supporting our Nation's Veterans and servicemembers is one of the most sacred duties for a Member of Congress. This appropriations bill fully funds the VA and helps us keep our promises to those who have sacrificed so much in service to our Nation. I'm proud of the priorities we have been able to accomplish for our Veterans and military including funding for those suffering from toxic exposures, fully funding VA health care, and supporting a strong national security presence." In addition, this legislation includes: $17.474 billion for Department of Defense military construction and family housing, ($799.1 million above the FY24 Budget Request.) $1.425 billion for infrastructure related to the Pacific Deterrence Initiative and $131 million for U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. $480.8 million for U.S. Special Operations Command. $362.3 million for 9 barracks projects and an additional $195 million for planning and design. $293.8 million for 7 child development center projects and an additional $75 million for planning and design. $80 million above the Budget Request across the active and reserve components to address important small-scale infrastructure deficiencies. $299.496 billion for the Department of Veterans Affairs, which when combined with amounts provided in the Fiscal Responsibility Act is equal to the FY24 Budget Request and $16.481 billion above the FY23 enacted level. Full-year funding level of $138.127 billion for Veterans’ medical care, matching the FY24 Budget Request. Full funding for Veterans’ health care and toxic exposure-related needs for FY24. $88.6 million to complete the southern expansion of the Arlington National Cemetery. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/icymi-former-counterintelligence-official-testifies-ccp-will-use | ICYMI: Former Counterintelligence Official Testifies CCP Will Use Subsidiary for Espionage | 2023-07-27 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | In public testimony under oath on Wednesday night, Bill Evanina, the former Director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC), testified that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) uses affiliated companies in the United States for espionage. Evanina also testified that the CCP and the People’s Liberation Army of China (PLA) will manipulate America’s work visa program to send people affiliated with the PLA to the United States. Evanina’s testimony came during a hearing of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the CCP and the United States. Congressman John Moolenaar, a member of the Select Committee, questioned Mr. Evanina on the CCP's use of businesspeople, engineers, and workers for espionage efforts, specifically concerning the proposal for CCP-affiliated Gotion, which plans to build a factory in Mecosta County. Gotion has said publicly it plans to bring 20-50 CCP-nationals to help in developing the Mecosta County site. Moolenaar asked Evanina, “In your view, is it basically a guarantee that some of the people who come from China to work on this project will spy for the CCP?" Mr. Evanina responded, "One hundred percent." "Director Evanina's expertise in counterintelligence and counterespionage give him a clear understanding of how the CCP operates in the U.S. His testimony was very concerning, and provided a warning to state and local leaders in Michigan on how the CCP could use the Gotion project to spy on the United States. Once CCP nationals receive a work visa to enter the country, they might have the opportunity to travel freely and do other activities in Michigan, like surveilling airports or military installations. Michigan leaders should heed the warning of Director Evanina and stop the Gotion deal," said Moolenaar, after the hearing. Video of Moolenaar’s questioning is available here. Evanina lead counterintelligence for the United States as the Director of the NCSC from 2014 to 2021. Prior to his position at the NCSC, he served as the Chief of the CIA … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases/walberg-bills-block-biden-ev-rule-bridge-digital-divide-advanced-committee | Walberg Bills to Block Biden EV Rule, Bridge Digital Divide Advanced by Committee | 2023-07-27 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Republican | House | MI | Tim Walberg | W000798 | walberg.house.gov | walberg | https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. -- Today, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce voted to advance two pieces of legislation introduced by Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05): Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act and Proper Leadership to Align Networks (PLAN) for Broadband Act. The CARS Act would protect consumer choice and ensure the accessibility of affordable vehicles by blocking the Biden administration's new Electric Vehicle (EV) rule. The PLAN for Broadband Act, which was included in the NTIA Reauthorization Act of 2023, would establish a national strategy to close the digital divide. Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act In April, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed rule that would set stringent emissions standards for criteria pollutants and greenhouses gasses for light-duty and medium-duty vehicles. The EPA has projected that these standards would force over two-thirds of all new vehicles to be electric in the next nine years. The CARS Act would prevent this executive overreach and ensure the accessibility of affordable vehicles by prohibiting the Biden administration from implementing these unrealistic emissions standards. It would also prevent the EPA from implementing any future regulations that would mandate certain technologies or limit the availability of vehicles based on engine type. "At a recent hearing, a Biden administration official admitted the EPA did not factor in affordability, functionality or availability when proposing the multi-pollutant tailpipe emissions rule," said Rep. Walberg. "The Energy and Commerce Committee vote today indicates that government overreach will not be accepted, especially when it comes at great cost to the American people." Click here to watch Rep. Walberg's remarks on the CARS Act. Proper Leadership to Align Networks (PLAN) for Broadband Act The PLAN for Broadband Act is based upon a Government Accountability Office report that found that federal broadband efforts are oftentimes fragmented and duplicative. While enough federal fu… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://mcclain.house.gov/2023/7/congresswoman-mcclain-introduces-aces-act | Congresswoman McClain Introduces ACES Act | 2023-07-26 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Republican | House | MI | Lisa C. McClain | M001136 | mcclain.house.gov | mcclain | https://mcclain.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congresswoman Lisa McClain (R-MI) introduced the Anti-CCP Espionage via Social Media (ACES) to counter the national security threat posed by the Chinese platform TikTok. This bill forces TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to divest all its assets in America. “The CCP is hellbent on global domination, and they are using TikTok as a means of spying on Americans and stealing our data in order to infiltrate and manipulate our country” said Rep. McClain. “That’s why I am introducing the ACES Act to cripple TikTok and protect Americans from this blatant undermining attempt. We have the proof that TikTok is a super-spy machine for China, and we simply cannot allow it to operate here in the United States. Enough is enough.” Background: Cosponsors include: Rep. Babin (R - TX), Baird (R - IN), Bergman (R- MI), (Fallon R – TX), Higgins (R – LA), Miller (R – IL), and Norman (R – SC). This bill: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://mcclain.house.gov/2023/7/congresswoman-mcclain-introduces-the-pay-back-act | Congresswoman McClain Introduces The Pay Back Act | 2023-07-25 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Republican | House | MI | Lisa C. McClain | M001136 | mcclain.house.gov | mcclain | https://mcclain.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congresswoman Lisa McClain (R-MI) introduced the Pay Back Act to prohibit the Secretary of Education, Secretary of Treasury, and Attorney General from cancelling student loans or cancelling the terms of loans unless expressly permitted by Congress. “President Biden has used his Administration as a battering ram to buy loyalty through the forgiveness or cancellation of student loans” said Rep. McClain. “This is executive overreach at its worst, and I will not stand for it any longer. It’s time this President and his cabinet are held accountable and stop sidestepping Congress to enact their radical agenda. The People’s House has the legislating authority in this country, Joe Biden’s pen does not.” Background: The Pay Back Act prohibits the Secretary of Education, Secretary of the Treasury, and the Attorney General from cancelling student loans or cancelling the terms of said loans except as expressly permitted by an Act of Congress enacted after the enactment of this bill. President Biden has been set on side stepping Congress’s power of the purse in his pursuit for a blanket forgiveness of student loans. The President’s initial plan to forgive up to $20,000 in student debt would have cost taxpayers $400 billion according to an analysis by the Congressional Budget Office. In Biden v. Nebraska, the Supreme Court found that the President did not have the legal authority for a “mass debt cancellation program” without “clear congressional authorization.” Despite clear direction from the Supreme Court, the Administration announced a new plan to forgive $39 billion for 804,000 borrowers through changes to the Income-Driven Repayment plans. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1108 | Bergman Preserves Critical EAS Funding, Protects First District Airports | 2023-07-20 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Republican | House | MI | Jack Bergman | B001301 | bergman.house.gov | bergman | https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Yesterday, Representative Bergman (MI-01) spoke on the House floor in opposition to an amendment to the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Bill which would have severely harmed airports in Michigan’s First District. As an airline pilot with more than 15,000 flight hours, Rep. Bergman implored his colleagues to vote against this amendment designed to eliminate the Essential Air Service (EAS), the critical funding which sustains rural American airports. In his speech, Rep. Bergman said, “As one of only two commercial pilots in Congress with three-plus decades in the air, I understand very personally the importance of having a strong FAA Reauthorization Bill…[but] I have significant concerns about several amendments…, especially one aimed squarely at Michigan’s First District and other rural areas by eliminating the Essential Air Service and I implore all members to oppose the McClintock amendment number 62." Congressman Bergman also released the following statement: "The Essential Air Service (EAS) is just that, essential. Without this critical program, Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula would be cut off from the enormous benefits of being a part of the National Air Transportation System. This week, the House voted on an amendment to shut down the EAS, cutting off this critical lifeline from the thousands of Americans who rely on EAS flights. In Michigan’s First District alone, we have seven of the nine EAS eligible airports. I have worked to educate my colleagues on the importance of EAS to rural communities like ours and thankfully the amendment was defeated, 49-386. I will continue to advocate for commonsense programs, like EAS, that bring opportunities and options to Northern Michigan and the Upper Penisula." Because of Rep. Bergman’s staunch defense of small community and regional airports which heavily depend on EAS, the amendment failed with a vote of 49-386, thus safeguarding EAS funding and ensuring that airports relying on this resource remain properly supported. Watch the full sp… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1106 | Bergman Secures Major Wins For Michigan's First District in Defense Bill | 2023-07-19 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Republican | House | MI | Jack Bergman | B001301 | bergman.house.gov | bergman | https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Last week, the House passed the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Rep. Jack Bergman supported this legislation and helped usher through important priorities for Michigan's First District and our Nation's Servicemembers. Rep. Bergman issued the following release: "The number one priority of Congress is to provide for the common defense of our Nation. This legislation was a critical part of that duty and I am grateful for the opportunity to work together with my colleagues to take critical steps towards combatting aggression from the CCP, give our servicemembers the largest pay raise in 20 years, and make progress on the PFAS remediation process at Wurtsmith. Now more than ever, we need a Military that is laser-focused on force readiness and I will continue fighting for the future of our Nation." Additionally, the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act: Provides a 5.2% increase in servicemember basic pay, the largest pay raise in 20 years. Saves taxpayers $40 billion or 5% of current defense spending levels Includes provisions to help counter the impacts of inflation on low-income military families. Invests in research, development, and procurement of capabilities to deter adversaries. Accelerates the deployment of advanced radars to track high-altitude balloons and other Chinese threats to our homeland. Requires a report on PFAS contamination at the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base. Requires the Department of Defense to publicly post the cleanup status of environmental restoration activities. Includes provisions to strengthen healthcare, including increasing oversight of TRICARE pharmacy program, studies to expand mental health services, and authorizing license portability for mental health professionals. Includes provisions designed to stabilize the Defense Industrial Base including additional investments in shipyard infrastructure and recapitalization efforts. Provides assistance to the 8,000 servicemembers discharged for failing to take the COVID-19 vaccine and gives the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-applauds-israeli-president-herzogs-address-congress | Moolenaar Applauds Israeli President Herzog’s Address to Congress | 2023-07-19 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Today, Israeli President Isaac Herzog addressed a joint session of Congress to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Israel’s statehood, and to recognize the relationship between Israel and the United States. The joint address came a day after the House passed a bipartisan resolution reaffirming America’s support of Israel. President Herzog is just the second Israeli President to address a joint session of Congress. “President Herzog’s address was a powerful reminder of the strong bonds between the United States and Israel. Our two countries have faced many challenges but we are always united as allies for freedom and democracy. I congratulate the Israeli people this year as they celebrate the 75th anniversary of Israel’s independence,” said Congressman John Moolenaar, who attended Herzog’s remarks on Wednesday morning and voted for the resolution. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-secures-more-3-million-improve-water-infrastructure-saginaw | Moolenaar Secures More Than $3 Million to Improve Water Infrastructure for the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe | 2023-07-19 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Today, the House Appropriations Committee passed the 2024 budget for the Department of the Interior. Included in the package is more $3 million secured by Congressman John Moolenaar that will be used by the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe to improve water infrastructure in the community. “I am proud to support the people of the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe with funding for these critical infrastructure projects. These projects are vital to improve the fresh water and wastewater facilities the Tribe relies on every day. I will continue to advocate for funding projects across the Second District, and I encourage leaders interested in projects for their communities to reach out to my office,” said Moolenaar. The requests are $1,681,600 for the improvement of the wastewater facility, and $1,480,000 to replace freshwater infrastructure. Congressman Moolenaar is the only member from Michigan on the House Appropriations Committee. More information about Moolenaar’s funding requests can be found here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-secures-funding-kent-county-cadillac-and-shelby-township-new | Moolenaar Secures Funding for Kent County, Cadillac, and Shelby Township in New Legislation | 2023-07-18 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Today, the House Committee on Appropriations passed the 2024 budget for the Department of Transportation and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Congressman John Moolenaar is a member of the committee and the legislation includes his requests to help the residents and communities of the Second District. Included in the bill is $2,000,000 for the Grand Agricultural Center of West Michigan in Kent County, $2,900,000 for development and community investment in Cadillac, and $800,000 for the Shelby Community Park in Oceana County. “As Michigan’s only member of the House Appropriations Committee, I am proud to support communities in the Second District with crucial funding. The project in Kent County will provide a space for education and activities for the Kent County Youth Agriculture Association. The funding for Cadillac will be used to develop a vacant site to address the need for affordable housing and development downtown. The Shelby Community Park project will be a welcomed addition to the area and be a place for residents to enjoy. I encourage local leaders to reach out to my office for more information if they are interested in funding projects for their community,” said Congressman Moolenaar. More information about Congressman Moolenaar’s Community Project Funding requests can be found here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-votes-reaffirm-us-support-israel | Moolenaar Votes to Reaffirm U.S. Support for Israel | 2023-07-18 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Republican | House | MI | John R. Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | moolenaar | https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman John Moolenaar voted for legislation reaffirming the United States’ support for Israel. The resolution states unequivocally that Israel is not a racist or apartheid state, and that Congress rejects all forms of antisemitism. “For decades, Israel has been one of America’s closest allies in the world. Today’s legislation reaffirms the strong alliance between our two nations and that America will always support Israel and its right to exist,” said Moolenaar. The legislation passed with an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote of 412 to 9, with one voting present. The vote comes a day ahead of Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s address to Congress. A copy of the entire resolution is below. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
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