Press Releases

Rep. Moolenaar Presents the Purple Heart to Eugene Paulino

Rep. Moolenaar Presents Purple Heart to Eugene Paulino

August 27, 2015

Today, Rep. Moolenaar had the privilege of presenting the Purple Heart to Private Eugene Paulino of Mecosta.

Eugene was an infantryman in World War II and was injured at the Battle of the Bulge. He has scars from his injuries and they are a reminder to us of the price that has been paid for our freedoms and our way of life.

Issues:Veterans

House Votes to Hold the VA Accountable and to Provide Better Care For Our Heroes

July 29, 2015

Press Release

Today, the House of Representatives passed the VA Accountability Act of 2015 to hold the Veterans Administration accountable for its failures, and to improve care for veterans. Since the waitlist scandal was uncovered, only a few employees have been fired and others have been allowed to remain on paid suspension for an extended period of time.

Issues:Veterans

House Passes Veterans Information Modernization Act

July 21, 2015

Press Release

The Veterans Administration continues to fail our nation’s heroes. This legislation demands more accountability from the VA to make sure the department is doing all it should to take care of our veterans.

Issues:Veterans

Moolenaar: Administration's Iran Deal Falls Short Of Its Own Goals

July 14, 2015

Press Release

Tough economic sanctions worked and brought Iran to the negotiating table. Congress now has a critical role reviewing the terms of the agreement. Based on reports, it is alarming to hear that restrictions on weapons and ballistic missiles will be lifted in the near future, and Iran's nuclear program is being further enabled through increased technology. Iran sponsors terrorism around the world and should be prohibited from receiving arms or obtaining a nuclear weapon. This agreement makes permanent concessions to Iran with only temporary benefits in return and the deal falls short of the need for Iran to meet concrete, verifiable standards.

Issues:Foreign AffairsNational Security

House Passes the 21st Century Cures Act

July 10, 2015

Press Release

The 21st Century Cures Act cuts the time it takes for cures to get from the lab to the patients who need them, and it will continue America's international leadership in medical innovation and research, a growing field that employs more than 6 million Americans.

Issues:Health Care

Moolenaar Questions EPA Director on Agency's Overreaching Water Rule

July 9, 2015

Press Release

Congress has oversight of the EPA and has heard from environmental experts and farmers that the water rule is confusing. The unintended consequences of this rule could be very costly to local communities in Michigan. I look forward to working with Administrator McCarthy on making sure Michigan farmers, businesses and towns will be able to operate without interference from the EPA.

Issues:AgricultureGreat LakesJobs and the Economy

House Passes Student Success Act

July 8, 2015

Press Release

The Student Success Act eliminates more than 65 ineffective government programs, putting more money for students into the classroom. The legislation also prohibits the federal government from coercing states into adopting Common Core. As a former charter school administrator and the parent of school-aged children, I believe it is important to protect the rights of parents to decide how to best educate their children.

Issues:Education and Opportunity

Photo of John Moolenaar at a Food Pantry for U.S. Troops and Veterans

Moolenaar Visits Food Pantry For Our Troops

June 30, 2015

Press Release

Today, Representative John Moolenaar visited the "I Support the One Percent Food Pantry" in Saginaw. The food pantry is dedicated to serving veterans and active duty U.S. military personnel and is named in reference to the fact that one percent of the U.S. population is on active-duty defending all Americans.

Issues:VeteransNational Security

Moolenaar: Supreme Court Defeat for EPA Overreach is a Win for All Americans

June 29, 2015

Press Release

Today, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of all Americans who are frustrated with the EPA and its overzealous pursuit of expansive rules that exceed its authority. The EPA has been trying to implement regulations that would dramatically increase the price of electricity for families and ratepayers throughout Michigan. Thankfully, the Supreme Court ruled for the American people.

Issues:AccountabilityEnergyAgriculture

Moolenaar Statement on King v. Burwell Ruling

June 25, 2015

Press Release

Today’s ruling fails to protect Americans from President Obama’s broken health care law. Premium increases are already expected next year, and more Americans are paying higher deductibles that take hard-earned money straight out of their pockets. I will continue to fight for patient-centered alternatives that let individuals choose the coverage they want and drive down the cost of health insurance.

Issues:Health Care