Press Releases
June 17, 2015
With this oversight and transparency bill, Congress and the public will see what the administration has been negotiating. Congress will continue to have the final say on trade deals made by the president. If the Administration makes a bad deal that doesn't benefit farmers, manufacturers and hardworking men and women, Congress can vote against the agreement and stop it from becoming law.
Issues:Jobs and the Economy
June 16, 2015
This is an unnecessary intrusion by the federal government. Already, many companies are removing trans fats from their products and Americans are making common-sense, healthy choices about what they eat. Americans should be trusted to make the food choices that are best for them and their family. They don’t need Washington bureaucrats telling them what they can and cannot eat.
June 12, 2015
Today, the National Science Foundation announced an award to Alma College for its research on soil and Michigan’s forests.
“I congratulate Alma College on this award. This research will benefit Michiganders and help us learn more about the best practices for managing and protecting the health of Michigan’s beautiful forests,” said Representative John Moolenaar (R-Midland).
Issues:Education and Opportunity
May 27, 2015
"When I hear from farmers in my district, this EPA rule is one of their top concerns. They are worried about the federal government coming to regulate ditches and mud puddles on their land. Republicans and Democrats alike have voted against this EPA proposal, and we will continue to fight for the thousands of men and women working in Michigan agriculture to ensure they are able to farm their land and run their businesses without being saddled by onerous rules and regulations," said Mooolenaar.
Issues:Great LakesAgriculture
May 20, 2015
“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.
May 20, 2015
Today, the House of Representatives passed The America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015. The legislation expands the definition of STEM education to include computer science. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
Issues:Education and Opportunity
May 19, 2015
Today, the House of Representatives passed an extension of the Highway Trust Fund. Representative John Moolenaar (R-Midland) released the following statement:
May 14, 2015
College endowments and religious organizations are not commodity pool operators and this is a commonsense clarification. With this legislation, the colleges and universities in the Fourth District will be better able to serve their students, alumni, and communities, and religious organizations can focus their efforts on helping the less fortunate, not excessive government paperwork.
Issues:Education and Opportunity
May 13, 2015
Today, John Moolenaar (R-MI) voted in support of H.R. 36, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, to prohibit the abortion of unborn babies after 20 weeks of pregnancy. A child in a mother’s womb is a blessing. This legislation protects the most vulnerable and dependent people in our country against a tragic end, and demands that we all work harder to prepare safe outcomes for the lives of expectant mothers and their unborn children.
Issues:Health Care
May 12, 2015
Today, the House stood up for farmers in Michigan's Fourth Congressional District, and called for the EPA to withdraw its proposed rules and listen to input from farm operators and local communities.
Issues:Agriculture