Press Releases
March 31, 2015
“Permanently fixing Medicare's Sustainable Growth Rate provides rural health care access for our district’s over 130,000 Medicare-eligible individuals and gives doctors certainty over the costs of treating patients. The reforms passed in this legislation keep the promises that have been made by Medicare.”
Issues:Health Care
March 25, 2015
The United States Department of Agriculture declared crop disaster designations for 13 counties in Michigan’s Fourth Congressional District for multiple disasters that occurred during the 2014 crop year.
Issues:Agriculture
March 25, 2015
"This budget for a stronger America keeps the promises that have been made to the over 130,000 Medicare-eligible individuals and 169,000 Social Security recipients in Michigan’s Fourth Congressional District. This budget balances within ten years and does not raise taxes on hardworking Michigan taxpayers."
Issues:Budget
March 17, 2015
“This is a balanced budget for a stronger America. Recently, the president proposed a $4 trillion budget that never balances. The House Republican budget balances within ten years and keeps the promises that have been made to our seniors. It observes bipartisan spending caps and charts a sustainable fiscal course for the future of our country. By reducing Washington’s spending, the budget will boost our slow-growing economy, creating jobs and raising wages.”
Issues:Jobs and the EconomyBudget
Rep. Moolenaar's Statement on the Congressional Budget Office's Analysis of President Obama's Budget
March 12, 2015
President Obama’s budget adds trillions more in crushing new debt during the next 10 years. It raises taxes by over $1 trillion and never balances. On Tuesday, House Republicans will present a budget that prioritizes government spending and balances within 10 years without raising taxes on the hardworking American people.
Issues:Budget
March 12, 2015
Today, First Lieutenant William Milzarski of Bath Township received the Purple Heart Medal at a ceremony in the rotunda of the state capitol in Lansing. As a platoon leader in Afghanistan, First Lieutenant Milzarski led 24 soldiers on 244 combat missions. On May 27, 2011, he was struck in the face by a ricocheted bullet as he and his men were engaged in combat with the enemy.
Issues:Veterans
March 6, 2015
“Whether constituents need help with a federal agency or want information for a trip to Washington, they can expect to continue receiving great service at this new location. I look forward to seeing constituents at the open house,” said Moolenaar.
Issues:Accountability
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March 4, 2015
Representative John Moolenaar announced that the Fourth Congressional District will participate in the 2015 Congressional Art Competition. This competition is open to all high school students in the district. The winning student will have his or her art displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year and receive two round-trip tickets to travel to Washington, D.C. The regional winners will have the opportunity for their art to appear in the Midland district office.
Issues:Education and Opportunity
March 4, 2015
In the letter, the three officials write: "We share the community’s concerns and commitment to protect human health and the environment. We ask that any final remedy ensure the health and safety of St. Louis residents and allow for the restoration of the economic and recreational potential of the property."
February 27, 2015
“I voted to fund the Department of Homeland Security to keep America safe from the threat of terrorism. Because of ISIS and other threats to our security we must do what we can to prevent them from striking the United States.
“The federal courts have already prohibited President Obama’s executive orders on immigration from being implemented. The president himself said twenty-two times that he could not use executive authority on immigration. This overreach and abuse of power must be reviewed and stopped by the judicial branch of government.”