115th Congress
April 6, 2017
The overwhelming and generous efforts of the Michigan farming community in response to the tragic wildfires represent the best of America. I pray for God's blessing on all involved as they help with this crisis.
Issues:Agriculture
March 31, 2017
This week, Congressman John Moolenaar honored Jack Telfer, the retiring editor of the Midland Daily News, with a tribute in the Congressional Record. Telfer has worked at the Daily News since 1991 and in 2016 he led the publication to the Michigan Press Association Newspaper of the Year award for its circulation category.
March 31, 2017
Moolenaar, who serves on the House Appropriations Committee, noted the committee's responsibility for overseeing agencies and setting spending priorities, "and the U.S. (Department of Agriculture) is part of that process," the congressman said.
Issues:AccountabilityAgriculture
March 30, 2017
Michigan Congressman John Moolenaar on Tuesday voted for United States House of Representatives legislation that will require the Environmental Protection Agency to base any new rules it writes on scientific research that is available to the public.
Issues:AccountabilityEnergy
March 29, 2017
“Transparency at the EPA is vital to ensuring that Americans continue to breathe clean air and drink clean water. Today’s legislation will ensure that the EPA uses publicly available sound science when it writes regulations to protect clean air and water for all Americans.”
March 17, 2017
“Our veterans deserve the best care and these bills will make it easier for the VA to retain and promote excellent employees, and to remove poorly performing ones who are failing our heroes. The VA received a budget increase this year and these reforms will make sure the VA has the best employees to carry out its critical mission.”
Issues:Veterans
March 16, 2017
“Americans’ treasure their constitutional rights and the Second Amendment is no exception. There is already a legal process through the courts to prohibit the mentally ill from buying firearms. That decision belongs in the judicial branch, and not in the hands of bureaucrats at the VA, a department that has mistreated so many of our nation’s heroes.”
Issues:Veterans
March 16, 2017
I have written a new op-ed about my efforts to protect the Great Lakes.
Issues:Great Lakes
March 13, 2017
Congressman John Moolenaar invites all high school students from Michigan's Fourth Congressional District to enter their art in the 2017 Congressional Art Competition.
Issues:Education and Opportunity
March 8, 2017
"Our men and women in uniform confront threats abroad so we don't have to face them here at home. This legislation provides them with the equipment they need to win on the battlefield and gives them and their families a well-deserved pay raise."
Issues:VeteransNational Security