Grand Rapids Reporter

Congresswoman Hillary Scholten, representing Michigan's 3rd district since 2023, has been vocal on various legislative issues through her social media presence. Her recent tweets highlight concerns over government priorities, economic policies, and healthcare equity.

On March 3, 2025, Scholten expressed her frustration with the current legislative focus. She noted that there are "7 legislative days to pass a budget and avoid a government shutdown." Instead of addressing this pressing issue, she criticized her Republican colleagues for prioritizing votes on "the rights of appliances," urging Congress to focus on the American people instead.

The following day, March 4, 2025, Scholten addressed economic concerns related to tariffs imposed by President Trump. She highlighted that although Trump campaigned on lowering costs, "the tariffs he’s enacting today do anything BUT that." According to Scholten, these tariffs are projected to increase costs for the average family by $1,200 annually.

Later that same day, Scholten shared her plans regarding Trump's address to Congress. She invited Vanessa Greene as her guest to the event. Greene is recognized as a community leader and advocate for equitable healthcare access and serves as CEO of GRAAHI. Scholten praised Greene as "a trailblazer in achieving equity in health care," underscoring the importance of healthcare equity amid widespread public concern.