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February 19, 2015

Excerpt: Six weeks into his first term in Congress, U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar is settling into his new job representing a large area of the central and northern Lower Peninsula in Washington, D.C.

February 18, 2015
Today, Rep. John Moolenaar (R-Midland) released the following statement regarding the recent decision by federal Judge Andrew Hanen to delay the implementation of President Obama's executive actions on immigration.
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February 13, 2015
Today, Rep. John Moolenaar (R-Midland) voted for America’s Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015. This bill reduces the tax burden for America’s farms and small businesses.
February 13, 2015
Today, Representative John Moolenaar (R-Midland) joined the bipartisan I-69 Caucus. This caucus supports the completion of Interstate 69, which, when finished, will stretch from Port Huron to the U.S.-Mexico border.
February 11, 2015

Today, Representative John Moolenaar (R-Midland) voted in support of Senate Bill 1 to build the Keystone Pipeline. The bill passed 270 to 152, with bipartisan support. The bill has passed both chambers of Congress and now heads to President Obama's desk for his signature.

Issues:Energy
February 4, 2015

Representative John Moolenaar (R-Midland), a member of the House Budget Committee, questioned Office of Management and Budget Director Shaun Donovan at today's committee hearing regarding funding to protect the Great Lakes from the threat of Asian Carp.

February 3, 2015

REP. JOHN MOOLENAAR, (R) Michigan:

It's time to permanently repeal the excessive spending, the economic pain and the continuing uncertainty caused by this law and replace it with patient-centered alternatives with lower premiums that allow individuals to choose the coverage they want.

Issues:Health Care
January 28, 2015
“According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Fourth District is Michigan’s No. 1 agriculture producing district with over 10,000 farms and 15,000 farm operators. These subcommittee assignments are a great opportunity to work on issues vital to the district,” said Moolenaar.
January 28, 2015
"Our country has serious long-term fiscal issues that need to be addressed in this Congress. Our nation faces $18 trillion in debt. We must work with bipartisan cooperation from the White House to ensure that Michigan's hardworking taxpayers have more and better-paying jobs in the future. The report from the CBO is another reminder that we must reform government spending to create opportunity for families and job creators," said Moolenaar.
Issues:Budget
January 26, 2015

Today, Rep. John Moolenaar (R-Midland) announced that he will serve as Vice Chairman of the Subcommittee on Research and Technology that is part of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.