Jobs and the Economy

Unnecessary and burdensome regulations have hindered economic growth and job creation in America. That is why I am fighting for smarter, pro-growth policies that get government out of the way and help small businesses expand and hire new workers. In fact, I have supported overturning numerous regulations written by unelected bureaucrats who do not understand the negative consequences of the rules they wrote.

Michigan has a talented workforce and world-leading manufacturing base, and we can keep it that way by promoting opportunities in the skilled trades. I am committed to ensuring residents have the opportunity to learn career and technical skills that are vital to applying for good-paying jobs.

Moolenaar Statement on Country of Origin Labeling

May 20, 2015

Press Release

“The current labeling law is in violation and ineffective. It is unnecessary, imposes a heavy burden on our farmers and could drive up prices on hardworking Michigan families. I hope the House will act quickly to repeal the law,” said Moolenaar.

Issues:AgricultureForeign AffairsJobs and the Economy

U.S. House Passes Balanced Budget

April 30, 2015

Press Release

This is the first ten-year balanced budget passed since 2001. It balances without raising taxes on hardworking Michigan families and it keeps the promises that have been made to seniors in the Fourth District. This budget also calls for tax reform. The tax code is 74,000 pages long and has not been overhauled in 29 years. It’s time for a simpler and fairer system.

Issues:Health CareEducation and OpportunityJobs and the EconomyNational SecurityBudgetTax Reform

Moolenaar Named to Budget Conference Committee

April 15, 2015

Press Release

“Members of the House and Senate have worked hard to draft a budget that balances within ten years, keeps the promises made to seniors and does not raise taxes on hardworking Americans. I am thankful for the trust placed in me, and I look forward to continuing to work on a fiscally responsible budget that will boost the slowly growing economy, create jobs and raise wages,” Moolenaar said.

Issues:Health CareEducation and OpportunityJobs and the EconomyBudgetTax Reform

Moolenaar Tours Area Businesses

April 9, 2015

In The News

by Sally York, Argus-Press

Moolenaar Tours Area Businesses

Excerpt: U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar spent the day Wednesday touring some of the larger businesses in Shiawassee County, starting with the award-winning Rugged Liner.

Issues:Jobs and the Economy

A Balanced Budget for a Stronger America

March 20, 2015

Editorial

Ten years is a long time to balance a budget, but it takes a long time to change the trajectory of our debt. From our nation’s founding it took more than 200 years for the government to accumulate $5 trillion in debt. In 2008, the debt was $10 trillion, and today it has skyrocketed to $18 trillion. Divided among 320 million Americans, a child born today inherits $56,250 in debt, or $225,000 for a family of four.

Issues:Jobs and the EconomyBudget

House Republicans Introduce Balanced Budget for a Stronger America

March 17, 2015

Press Release

“This is a balanced budget for a stronger America. Recently, the president proposed a $4 trillion budget that never balances. The House Republican budget balances within ten years and keeps the promises that have been made to our seniors. It observes bipartisan spending caps and charts a sustainable fiscal course for the future of our country. By reducing Washington’s spending, the budget will boost our slow-growing economy, creating jobs and raising wages.”

Issues:Jobs and the EconomyBudget

Moolenaar Statement on the FCC's New Internet Rules

February 26, 2015

Press Release

“The Internet regulations announced by the FCC today are wholly unwarranted. The Internet has flourished and become a great success because it is not overly regulated by the government. The proposed FCC rules will have a chilling effect on American innovation and the entrepreneurial spirit that makes our nation great. To keep that success going, the government should end these heavy-handed regulations,” said Moolenaar.

Issues:Jobs and the Economy

Moolenaar Speaks on the House Floor in Support of STEM Education Legislation

February 24, 2015

Press Release

Today, Representative John Moolenaar (R-Midland) spoke on the House floor in favor of the STEM Education Act of 2015. The bill will support merit-based grants through the National Science Foundation for programs that provide students with STEM education opportunities outside of the classroom.

Issues:Education and OpportunityJobs and the Economy

Moolenaar Statement on President Obama's Veto of the Keystone XL Pipeline Legislation

February 24, 2015

Press Release

Today, President Obama vetoed Senate Bill 1, the Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act. The legislation has bipartisan support in Congress and from a majority of Americans.

"This afternoon the president vetoed the bipartisan Keystone Pipeline bill, refusing to approve a project that supports good-paying jobs for hard-working Americans and improves our nation's energy security. Congress should override his veto and approve this project for the benefit of our country," said Moolenaar.

Issues:EnergyAgricultureNational SecurityTransportation & Infrastructure

Moolenaar on Immigration Ruling: "The Court Made the Right Decision"

February 18, 2015

Press Release

Today, Rep. John Moolenaar (R-Midland) released the following statement regarding the recent decision by federal Judge Andrew Hanen to delay the implementation of President Obama's executive actions on immigration.

Issues:Jobs and the EconomyNational Security

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