Congresswoman Hillary Scholten, who represents Michigan’s 3rd district in the U.S. Congress, posted a series of statements on March 18, 2026, addressing local infrastructure needs, economic concerns, and legislative action regarding homeland security funding.
In her first post at 21:39 UTC, Scholten discussed her engagement with Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) officials: “I spoke with GRR to talk through what they’re seeing on the ground. They need a new control tower, plain and simple. I’m continuing to push the FAA to move faster here.”
Later that evening at 21:46 UTC, she commented on recent employment figures and attributed them to former President Donald Trump’s economic policies: “92,000 jobs lost. 4.4% unemployment. One year in, these are the direct results of Trump’s economic policies. He’s putting real families, real paychecks, and real stability on the line. West Michigan workers deserve better.”
At 22:32 UTC on the same day, Scholten shared her participation in advancing legislation related to Department of Homeland Security agencies: “I signed a discharge petition to advance legislation to fund critical DHS agencies—without giving ICE full-year funding until we see much needed reforms. We can keep our communities safe and demand the oversight and accountability the American people deserve.”
Scholten has served as a member of Congress since replacing Peter Meijer in 2023 and currently resides in Grand Rapids, Michigan—her birthplace. She holds a BA from Gordon College (2004) and a JD from the University of Maryland, Baltimore (2011).
