Grand Rapids Reporter

Congresswoman Hillary Scholten, who represents Michigan’s 3rd district in the U.S. Congress, posted a series of statements on her social media account on August 27, 2025, addressing recent national and international events as well as offering assistance to her constituents.

In response to a school shooting in Minneapolis, Scholten wrote on August 27: "I’m absolutely heartbroken to hear of the tragic shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. These innocent children were just embarking on a new school year. They deserved to be safe in their school.

I’m praying for the families of these young victims and for a https://t.co/UYk6QfNEyo".

Later that day, she commented on the humanitarian situation in Gaza, posting: "It is unconscionable for baby formula to be sitting at the border of Gaza as newborns and infants die of starvation.

@SecRubio must heed @RepPressley and @RepPettersen's calls to pressure Israel to surge humanitarian aid, including ready-to-feed formula to families in Gaza. https://t.co/Jn5979FmA3".

Scholten also reached out directly to her West Michigan constituents with information about services her office can provide: "West Michigan, are you planning a trip to Washington, D.C. for fall break? Team Scholten would love to be of assistance if so! We can help arrange tours of all kinds, and we're hosting an Open House at our office as well!

Give us a call at 202-225-3831 for more. https://t.co/kI1mmQB0vh".

Hillary Scholten has represented Michigan’s 3rd District since 2023 after succeeding Peter Meijer. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1982 and continues to reside there. Scholten holds a BA from Gordon College (2004) and earned her JD from the University of Maryland, Baltimore in 2011.