Hillary Scholten U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 3rd district | Official U.S. House headshot
Hillary Scholten U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 3rd district | Official U.S. House headshot
Congresswoman Hillary Scholten, who represents Michigan’s 3rd district in the U.S. Congress, recently used her social media platform to address key legislative actions and concerns affecting her constituents.
On October 2, 2025, Scholten commented on proposed federal tariffs, stating, "When the President proposed tariffs on pharmaceuticals, building materials, and certain trucks, I pushed back on behalf of everyday Americans. The Lowering Costs Caucus wrote a letter to Sec. Lutnik to reconsider these tariffs, and we got results. Read more below."
Later that evening on October 2, Scholten criticized government spending practices with another post: "I came to Washington to demand good governance for the American people. These are YOUR TAX DOLLARS at work to spread political propaganda. It’s the furthest thing from good governance, and likely illegal. I remain committed to working for the American people."
Addressing local concerns amid potential federal disruptions, Scholten reached out directly to her West Michigan constituents on October 3: "West Michigan, I recognize the uncertainty that a federal government shutdown can cause in your daily lives. If you have any immediate financial or human service needs, you can contact 211 for information and referrals to any public or private assistance for which you are"
Scholten has served in Congress since 2023 after succeeding Peter Meijer as representative of Michigan’s 3rd district. She was born in Grand Rapids in 1982 and continues to reside there. Scholten holds a BA from Gordon College (2004) and a JD from the University of Maryland, Baltimore (2011).