Grand Rapids Reporter

Congresswoman Hillary Scholten, representing Michigan's 3rd district since 2023, recently shared a series of updates on her legislative efforts and community engagement via social media. Her posts highlight new bills she is sponsoring, legal actions concerning data privacy, and her participation in local community events.

On February 8, 2025, Congresswoman Scholten encouraged her followers to learn more about her newly introduced bill. She provided a link for further information: "Read more on my new bill here!"

In another post on the same day, Scholten expressed approval of a judicial decision to block Elon Musk and DOGE from accessing private data without authorization. She emphasized the need for legislative action by advocating for her CLEAR Act and Taxpayer Data Protection Act. These measures aim to safeguard personal data against unauthorized access. She stated: "I'm glad a judge has stepped in to block Musk and DOGE from illegally accessing your private data. But this is only temporary."

On February 9, 2025, Scholten attended the Eastown Community Association’s Annual Meeting. She expressed commitment to enhancing inclusivity and accessibility within communities while acknowledging the support of the Eastown Community Association as partners in these efforts: "Great to speak at this morning’s Eastown Community Association’s Annual Meeting alongside members of the Eastown community!"