Grand Rapids Reporter

Congresswoman Hillary Scholten, a representative of Michigan’s 3rd district and a U.S. Congress member since 2023, expressed her views on recent legislative events and economic policies through social media. In a series of tweets dated April 3, 2025, Scholten addressed issues regarding parental support in Congress, tariff balance, and interstate infrastructure developments.

On April 3, 2025, Scholten referred to a situation involving Speaker Mike Johnson and the House floor. In her tweet, she shared: "You heard my friend @RepPettersen: you don't mess with moms. Rather than hold votes the rest of the week as planned, Speaker Mike Johnson shut down the House floor to avoid voting on a measure to support parents in Congress. Republican leadership is in disarray."

Later on the same day, Scholten commented on tariff policies, criticizing the current approach. She tweeted: "We don't have to do it this way. We can bring our tariffs into balance without throwing our economy — and American families and businesses — into turmoil."

Addressing transportation and infrastructure, Scholten announced: "Starting tomorrow and lasting through Sunday, parts of I-96 will be shut down for the demolition of the Fruit Ridge Bridge. See here for more information and plan accordingly." This tweet was also posted on April 3, 2025, and urged the public to prepare for the upcoming road closures.