Press Releases

Moolenaar: EPA's Misplaced Priorities Burden Michigan Farmers and Businesses, and Jeopardize the Great Lakes

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

Moolenaar Statement on Country of Origin Labeling

May 20, 2015

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“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.

Issues:AgricultureForeign AffairsJobs and the Economy

House Funds STEM Education and Scientific Research

May 20, 2015

Press Release

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

House Extends Highway Trust Fund

May 19, 2015

Press Release

Today, the House of Representatives passed an extension of the Highway Trust Fund. Representative John Moolenaar (R-Midland) released the following statement:

Issues:Transportation & Infrastructure

Moolenaar Co-Sponsors Amendment to Benefit Fourth District Universities and Religious Charities

May 14, 2015

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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

Moolenaar Votes for the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

May 13, 2015

Press Release

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

Moolenaar Statement on Waters of the U.S. Legislation

May 12, 2015

Press Release

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

Rep. Moolenaar with Art Competition Winner Blake Groulx

Groulx Wins Congressional Art Competition

May 5, 2015

Press Release

On Monday at the Midland Center for the Arts, Blake Groulx, a senior at Midland High School, won the 2015 Congressional Art Competition for Michigan's Congressional Fourth District sponsored by Representative John Moolenaar (R-Midland).

Issues:Education and Opportunity

U.S. House Passes Balanced Budget

April 30, 2015

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This is the first ten-year balanced budget passed since 2001. It balances without raising taxes on hardworking Michigan families and it keeps the promises that have been made to seniors in the Fourth District. This budget also calls for tax reform. The tax code is 74,000 pages long and has not been overhauled in 29 years. It’s time for a simpler and fairer system.

Issues:Health CareEducation and OpportunityJobs and the EconomyNational SecurityBudgetTax Reform

Photo of Representatives Moolenaar & Kildee With the Hekmati Family and Montel Williams

Rep. Moolenaar Calls on Iran to Free Amir Hekmati

April 30, 2015

Press Release

Today, Representative John Moolenaar (R-Midland) joined Rep. Dan Kildee (D-Flint) in calling on Iran to release Amir Hekmati of Flint. Hekmati has been held prisoner by Iran for three and a half years. Moolenaar met with Hekmati's family today on Capitol Hill.

Issues:VeteransForeign AffairsNational Security