Congresswoman Hillary Scholten highlights local support at subcommittee hearing

Hillary Scholten U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan%27s 3rd district - Official U.S. House Headshot
Hillary Scholten U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 3rd district - Official U.S. House Headshot
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Congresswoman Hillary Scholten, representing Michigan’s 3rd district since 2023, has been actively sharing insights and updates on her work via social media. Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1982, Scholten holds a BA from Gordon College and a JD from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Her recent posts highlight her involvement in legislative hearings and advocacy for community issues.

On June 10, 2025, Congresswoman Scholten provided an update on the Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development Subcommittee Hearing. She described it as “behind the scenes” and mentioned that they were ready to discuss all things related to Minor League Baseball (MiLB).

Later that day, she expressed gratitude for welcoming Joe Chamberlin of the West Michigan Whitecaps to the hearing. In her post at 23:56 UTC, she emphasized the importance of MiLB teams as supporters of local small businesses and entrepreneurs.

Continuing her advocacy efforts, on June 11th at 01:46 UTC, Scholten highlighted her role as a representative from West Michigan and a mother. She thanked the Children’s Advocacy Center of Michigan for their dedication to seeking justice for child victims of sexual assault.

Hillary Scholten succeeded Peter Meijer in Congress in 2023 and continues to reside in Grand Rapids.



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