Grand Rapids Reporter

Congresswoman Hillary Scholten, representing Michigan’s 3rd district, shared her insights and activities through a series of tweets on January 31, 2025. Scholten has been serving in the U.S. Congress since replacing Peter Meijer in 2023. Her recent posts addressed both national concerns and local community events.

In one tweet, Scholten announced that she and her team would be attending an initial committee-level briefing regarding a recent crash. She emphasized their commitment to conducting "a fact-based assessment and review of what happened to ensure air travel safety once more." The tweet was posted on January 31, 2025 (link).

Another tweet from the same day highlighted the need for calm leadership as America deals with a tragedy at DCA. Scholten stated, "As America is still reeling from the tragedy at DCA, now is the time for calm, steady, and commonsense leadership." This message underscores her approach during times of crisis (link).

Later that day, Scholten participated in a celebration with United Way members and West Michiganders marking the 50th anniversary of the Earned Income Tax Credit. She tweeted about this event stating it was "Such a meaningful celebration this morning," highlighting efforts towards creating "a future where everyone can thrive" alongside partners like United Way (link).