Press Releases
May 17, 2019
“I have been working together with my colleagues from Michigan and we have built a strong bipartisan coalition of support for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative including Republicans, Democrats and President Trump. That is reflected in this new legislation which has full funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative."
May 16, 2019
“Construction of a new lock at the Soo Locks is funded in legislation for the first time in decades. This will create jobs and help shipping on the Great Lakes. I worked hard on the Appropriations Committee to make sure Soo Locks funding was included in the legislation and will continue to advocate for it as it moves forward."
April 18, 2019
"A two-year investigation of the 2016 presidential election led by Special Counsel Robert Mueller has found no collusion. Now that Mueller has finished his investigation, it's time for Democrats to join us in working together for the American people. Right now, I am working on the issues that matter most to Michigan residents including the Great Lakes, the Soo Locks, and funding research for cures to Alzheimer's and cancer."
April 3, 2019
“This legislation strengthens cooperation between the federal government, the private sector, and the scientific community to further research and development in chemistry,” said Congressman Moolenaar. “It will keep our country at the forefront of innovation and help create new products that will benefit all Americans.”
Issues:Education and Opportunity
April 2, 2019
Today, Congressman John Moolenaar signed a discharge petition on the House floor that would bring H.R. 962, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act sponsored by Congresswoman Ann Wagner of Missouri, to the floor for a vote.
Issues:Life and Adoption
Trump Supports Full Funding for the GLRI Following Conversation with Moolenaar, Huizenga and Bergman
March 28, 2019
"I enjoyed meeting with President Trump today. I spoke with him about the Great Lakes and their importance to our state. As a member of the Appropriations Committee, I will do everything I can to make sure the committee follows through on this new commitment from President Trump to fully fund the GLRI and help protect the Great Lakes for future generations."
Issues:BudgetGreat Lakes
March 25, 2019
"After a fair and thorough two-year investigation of the 2016 presidential campaign, Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller has found no collusion. In Congress, I am working on the issues most important to Michigan residents including jobs and the economy, protecting the Great Lakes, funding the Soo Locks, and fighting the opioid crisis. I hope Democrats will end their partisan attacks and work across the aisle so we can have bipartisan results for the American people."
Issues:Accountability
March 20, 2019
“This investment will keep Michigan at the forefront of auto manufacturing for years to come. It is a long-term decision that will benefit the hardworking residents of our state and drive our economy into the future.”
Issues:Jobs and the Economy
March 12, 2019
“This is incredible news for Michigan. The Soo Locks are vital to shipping on the Great Lakes and the American economy. Since Congressman Bergman, Congressman Mitchell and myself talked to President Trump about the Soo Locks last April, there has been more progress on building a new Lock than there has been in decades. This new funding will create jobs and benefit our entire state.”
March 11, 2019
“Last year, we made incredible progress in funding the Army Corps, and having it include Soo Locks construction in its work plan. I successfully worked across the aisle on the Appropriations Committee to fund vital priorities including fighting the opioid crisis, expanding rural broadband access, and fully-funding the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. I look forward to continuing this important work for Michigan in the months ahead as Congress debates federal funding for 2020.”