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Today, Congressman John Moolenaar presented military honors to Karl Smith at VFW Post 7729 in Muskegon. Smith enlisted in the Navy at 17 years old, while still attending Muskegon High School. During his service, he was assigned to serve on the USS Halsey, and was deployed to the West Pacific during the Vietnam War.
Today, Congressman John Moolenaar voted for a resolution to keep the federal government from shutting down. The bill funds the government through September 30, 2025 and maintains programs like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. Additionally, the resolution fully funds veterans programs and the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
Today, Congressman John Moolenaar and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) reintroduced bipartisan legislation that would require the VA to ensure veterans in rural areas have reliable access to patient advocates to receive better care. Patient advocates assist veterans with paperwork, services, and appeals related to their care.
Congressman John Moolenaar and Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI) have introduced bipartisan legislation that would help veterans and service members finishing their time in the military enter the workforce.
Tonight, President Donald Trump delivered an Address to a Joint Session of Congress. Congressman John Moolenaar was in attendance and made the following statement after the speech.
Tonight, Congressman John Moolenaar will be joined by his guest for President Trump's Joint Address to Congress: Adam Dontz, of Manistee. In 2014, Adam acquired the historic Dontz Family Homestead in Manistee, land that has been in his family since 1911.
Today, Congressman John Moolenaar reintroduced his bipartisan legislation to address high costs Michigan farmers are required to pay due to Department of Labor regulations. The bill, the Supporting Farm Operations Act, would freeze the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) for H-2A migrant farm workers at the 2023 rate through the end of 2026.
Today, Congressman John Moolenaar voted for a budget resolution, which passed the House of Representatives 217 to 215. The budget provides a path for Congress and the Trump administration to deliver on the priorities of Michigan families.
Chairman John Moolenaar, of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, and Chairman Tim Walberg, of the House Education and Workforce Committee, are calling on the leaders of Eastern Michigan University, Oakland University, and the University of Detroit Mercy to end their schools’ partnerships with Chinese universities.