Press Releases
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.
The COMPETES Act also reauthorizes research programs at the National Science Foundation, the National Institute for Standards and Technology, the Department of Energy and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
Today, the House of Representatives passed an extension of the Highway Trust Fund. Representative John Moolenaar (R-Midland) released the following statement:
"Everyone agrees that our infrastructure needs are critical. We need to make highway funding a higher priority without raising taxes on hardworking Michigan families and without burdening our children with more debt," said Moolenaar.
The extension of the Highway Trust Fund passed on a 387-35 vote, with one member voting present.
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).
Groulx's piece, "Portrait of Evie," is a charcoal illustration. The piece will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year. Blake will be invited to attend a reception with his fellow winners from around the country on June 24th in Washington D.C.
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.
"Amir Hekmati's perseverance during three and a half years in captivity is inspiring. Amir's family misses him dearly and he should be allowed to come home to Michigan and reunite with them. It's time for the Hekmati family to be with their son and brother again. Iran should release Amir immediately," said Moolenaar.
