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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.
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January 12, 2022
"Today's inflation numbers confirm what we are seeing in Michigan - rising prices are hurting Michigan’s seniors and families as their money does not go as far as it used to,” said Congressman John Moolenaar. "Before the pandemic we had record levels of employment, rising wages, and low inflation. Now, in his first year in office, President Biden has discouraged energy development, driven up gas prices, paid more money for people not to work, and allowed the backlog at our nation’s ports to hit record highs. Biden’s policies are not working.”
Issues:Jobs and the Economy
January 7, 2022
"Americans should have the right to decide if they want to take the COVID-19 vaccine and I believe President Biden implementing his mandate through executive rule is unconstitutional. If the mandate is upheld, Michigan businesses will face higher costs for employees and hard-to-find tests, and those costs will be passed on to Michigan families and seniors. I have introduced a bill to block this mandate and I will continue to fight for that legislation in Congress until the mandate is ended," said Congressman John Moolenaar.
Issues:Jobs and the Economy
December 10, 2021
"Inflation is hurting Michigan families and seniors, who are paying more everyday for what they need, including gas and groceries. Under President Biden, they have been forced to take a pay cut because their money simply does not go as far as used it to," said Congressman John Moolenaar. "I will continue to oppose Biden's partisan "Build Back Better" plan because we know the trillions he has already spent this year has contributed to the higher prices everyone is paying right now."
Issues:Jobs and the Economy
November 19, 2021
“Michigan families are facing some of the highest inflation in the nation, fueled in part by the $2 trillion in spending Democrats passed in March. Now while Michigan families face higher costs for Thanksgiving and Christmas, Democrats are doubling down and passing another bill that costs nearly $2 trillion. Michigan families will be forced to pay the price while Democrats in Washington spend their hard-earned tax dollars," said Moolenaar.
November 17, 2021
“President Biden’s vaccine mandate is unconstitutional, and the federal government has no business enforcing this executive overreach on businesses and workers," said Congressman John Moolenaar. "Businesses are already struggling with supply chain disruptions and a labor shortage – the vaccine mandate will only exacerbate those issues. I will continue to oppose this mandate until the courts, Congress, or the Biden Administration bring it to a permanent end."
November 10, 2021
"President Biden and the Democrats spent $2 trillion in March, $1 trillion last week, and now they want to come back next week and pass another bill that will spend trillions more. They are spending the hard earned money of Michigan families with no regard for the inflation and higher prices those families are facing for gas, groceries, and everything else," said Congessman John Moolenaar. "Democrats in Congress still have not passed legislation funding the government in 2022, but that hasn't stopped them from spending trillions on top of the regular budget, and that's hurting Michigan families right now with higher prices."
Issues:Jobs and the Economy
November 4, 2021
“President Biden’s arbitrary COVID vaccine mandate on businesses with 100 or more employees, burdens businesses with the responsibility to pay for expensive tests or force their employees to be vaccinated. There’s simply nothing in the Constitution that allows the federal government to impose this mandate on private businesses and my bill will cut off funding for the Department of Labor to enforce it,” said Moolenaar.
Issues:Jobs and the Economy
October 29, 2021
"This is significant funding for Midland, Gladwin and the region," said Congressman John Moolenaar. "I have been working with local leaders to address the needs of our community and I know this funding will make a positive difference for the future of our region."
September 9, 2021
“Michigan small businesses have overcome tough challenges brought on by government restrictions and the pandemic, while continuing to support good-paying jobs and our local communities,” said Congressman Moolenaar. “This resolution recognizes the hard work of small businesses and celebrates their contributions to America. I encourage residents to support their favorite small businesses next week in honor of Small Business Week."
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August 10, 2021
“Today’s grant can be used to help prevent future flooding and play an important role in protecting our communities,” said Congressman John Moolenaar. "The funding is part of more than $100 million in federal support I have helped secure for rebuilding homes, businesses, and infrastructure damaged by last year’s flooding. There is more work to do and I will continue to work with local, state, and federal leaders to help our region recover.”