Agriculture

“Korson’s Tree Farms is the first Michigan grower in 41 years to be selected as the official White House Christmas Tree, and their family-run operation represents the excellence and tradition that define Michigan’s growers. I am grateful to honor this achievement and celebrate the role Michigan will play in bringing Christmas spirit to our nation’s capital,” said Moolenaar. 

"For the last year, I have been working with community leaders to fund much-needed projects throughout the district. Last night, I included seven of these projects in the bill that reopened the government. These projects, whether buying a firetruck or expanding a childcare center, will provide much needed relief to Michigan families and I am looking forward to seeing them through to the end," said Moolenaar.

"I voted to end the Democrat shutdown that should have never taken place. Republicans did our job weeks before the deadline to keep the government open, but Democrats continuously blocked the bill and cut off funding for Michigan families, the TSA, air traffic control, and the heroes of our military. During the Democrat shutdown, I continued my work, met with Michigan residents, and secured funding in this legislation that will help our farmers and care for our veterans,” said Moolenaar

"Specialty crops are critical to America’s food security, dietary health, and economic vitality. They represent a significant share of our agricultural output, provide job opportunities across rural communities, and support a robust export market. Beyond their economic impact, specialty crops sustain a strong nutritional foundation critical for improving public health and lowering long-term health care costs across the nation."

"Michigan farmers who rely on the H-2A program deserve to have a stable and predictable wage rate for their employees. Unfortunately, the Department of Labor's previous methodology took farmers out of the equation, and increased the AEWR by over 60% in the last decade. The FARMS Act is a commonsense proposal to give the Labor Department the authority to freeze the AEWR, while it engages with farmers to find a long-term solution that allows Michigan farmers to thrive and continue to provide the food we rely on every day," said Moolenaar.

"Michigan farmers utilize H-2A employees to grow and harvest the food we rely on every day. Unfortunately federal regulations require family farmers who take advantage of the program to take on unsustainable labor costs, making it difficult to make ends meet. I am grateful Secretary Rollins recognizes this and committed today to working with Congress and the Department of Labor to find a long-term solution to the AEWR calculation which will allow Michigan farmers to thrive," said Moolenaar.

"Nearly every industry relies on railway to ship their goods and access markets across the world. Unfortunately, bureaucrats in California maintain the ability to supersede federal standards and institute policies that would keep vital parts of Michigan's economy, including the agriculture and auto industries, from accessing global markets. The LOCOMOTIVES Act is a commonsense proposal that stops California's policies from impacting our state, and the rest of the country," said Moolenaar.