Today we honor all who’ve served – especially the veterans here in West Michigan who continue to strengthen our communities every day. Thank you for your courage, service, and sacrifice.

November is Military Family Appreciation Month, and I’m thinking of the Nava family during this reflective time. After Captain Miguel Justin Nava tragically passed in a helicopter training accident, his family has been working tirelessly to cement his legacy in our West Michigan community.

My priorities remain the same as always — protecting affordable health care and re-opening the government.

Reminder: Republicans had a choice. They could have grounded billionaire jets, but they chose to ground the American people instead. www.cnbc.com/2025/11/08/g...

Republicans are using the courts to block full SNAP benefits while families in West Michigan face uncertainty about their next meal. Food is not optional — stop taking it off the table. www.axios.com/2025/11/09/t...

It’s disheartening to know that both our president and the highest court in the land are taking extreme measures to withhold food from low-income Americans. We are so much better than this. apnews.com/article/snap...

This is unprecedented. Sec. Duffy and the FAA must be transparent about this decision and explain how this will impact our aviation efficiency and safety. It’s long past time to open the government. We’re losing important progress my T&I colleagues have made to advance aviation safety.

Heartbroken to learn of the passing of West Michigan's own Marshawn Kneeland. I'm praying for his family during this difficult time. www.fox17online.com/sports/marsh...

For millions of Americans who struggle to afford their electric bills, LIHEAP is a lifeline. However, due to the inaction of Congress, this lifeline could be severed. Let’s talk more about LIHEAP on this week’s episode of Straight Talk With Scholten. Watch and subscribe below.

Now, it’s been a few years since I’ve practiced as an attorney, but a basic tenet of our legal system is this: defying a court order is breaking the law. That’s exactly what Trump is doing by withholding funding specifically allocated for SNAP emergencies. The president must release the funds now.

I have a message for President Trump: the money you are withholding from the SNAP program is not yours to withhold. It belongs to the American taxpayers. Release the funds now.

Due to the Admin’s negligent delay in releasing SNAP funds, 42 million Americans—including 1.4 Michiganders—are feeling the pain. Funding ran out this weekend, and Michigan officials and experts believe that folks may not see their benefits until Wednesday at the earliest. It’s unconscionable.

Make no mistake: Trump is withholding YOUR MONEY to play political games and make Americans suffer more.

Today is Election Day! Learn where to vote and make your plan at mvic.sos.state.mi.us. 🇺🇸

SNAP supports Michiganders from every corner of our state, and every walk of life. - Nearly 60% are families with children. - Nearly 40% are families with members who are older or disabled. - Over 45% are in working families.

Our small businesses are the cornerstone of our economy, and the government shutdown is hitting them hard. I’m staying in constant conversation with groups like MI SBDC to ensure that their voices are heard and their needs are met during this chaotic moment in our nation’s history.

This week, I held mobile office hours in Muskegon and East Grand Rapids to hear from my neighbors about how the government shutdown is impacting them. I’ll never stop working for all of you, West Michigan.

West Michigan, if you get your health insurance from healthcare.gov, today you can begin selecting plans for your 2026 coverage and comparing rates.

As of today, November 1, 2025, federal funding has lapsed because the Trump Admin and USDA decided not to use the funds they have set aside for emergencies such as this shutdown. 🧵

The Grand River Bands have a long and storied history in West Michigan, and this 200+ year-old Indigenous trade route is a critical part of that history. It was an honor to take part in the moving recognition ceremony earlier this week. www.mlive.com/news/grand-r...

Ahead of schedule and done well: this is what happens when local, state, and federal partners team up and work together. I’m grateful to our partners in the effort to dredge the Grand Haven Harbor, and am proud of Team Scholten’s work to lead the charge in getting this essential project moving.

West Michigan, I’m wishing you and your family a Happy Halloween, but I know that the spookiest part of the holiday this year seems to be the cost of candy. 👻 🍬 As a founding member of the Lowering Costs Caucus, I’m determined to work to get prices down and keep life affordable.

✅Republicans and USDA have the authority to fund SNAP. ✅They have the money to do it. Rather than help people, they are: ❌CHOOSING to let Americans go hungry. ❌Using hunger as a political tool. It’s barbaric. It’s time for them to get back to work and end this shutdown.

We’re mere days away from folks losing the benefits they need to put food on their table. I led Michigan Dems in Congress to call on Sec. Rollins and USDA to use their contingency fund, which is set aside for scenarios exactly like the one we’re in now. We can’t leave American families to starve.

Republicans could end this shutdown today if they agreed to extend ACA tax credits — something that 78% of Americans support. Instead, they are spending our tax dollars on ballrooms, billionaires, and bailouts for foreign governments. ⬇️ Read more about my thoughts on the Republican shutdown.

Have a knack for app creation? My office is still accepting applications for the Congressional App Challenge! Submit your app before October 30th! Learn more here: scholten.house.gov/app-challenge.

Our West Michigan community is going to be devastated by a loss of SNAP benefits next month. The leaders at the Grand Rapids Community Food Club fear that their patrons won’t be able to afford to put food on their tables, and I’m determined to do everything possible to support them.

Here are the facts: ✅Congress provided SNAP contingency funding for emergencies. ✅A Republican shutdown is an emergency. ✅42 million Americans need food assistance. ✅Secretary Rollins has the funding and legal authority to issue SNAP benefits in November.

Today, we remember the 11 innocent Jewish congregants whose lives were cut short by an act of senseless violence at the Tree of Life Synagogue in 2018. We must stand up and speak out against hate and antisemitism in all forms. I'm praying for the families of the victims today.

The subsidies and credits enacted under the Affordable Care Act are pro-business, and pro-America. I’m deeply disappointed that my Republican colleagues refuse to work in the best interest of the American people by extending these credits.

Our neighbors to the North are our biggest trading partner, and our trade relationship with them should be expanded — not destroyed. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/23/u...

SNAP benefits — or “food stamps” as they are more commonly referred to — are a lifeline for Americans of all ages, beliefs, and backgrounds. An estimated 42 million Americans rely on them to put food on their table, including 1.4 million Michiganders.

Relentless winters on the Great Lakes often result in heavy ice accumulation that only icebreakers can navigate through — and we need more of these ships in our fleet to get the job done.

It’s unconscionable to think that Republicans not only depleted SNAP to the tune of $186 billion in the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill,” and now also have effectively cancelled SNAP benefits for November, leaving families out to dry for Thanksgiving.

West Michigan, I’ve heard from many of you who are concerned about putting food on your table, as SNAP benefits are being put on pause in November. Make no mistake: I’m working every day to bring this shutdown to an end and relieve the pain it’s causing for West Michiganders. 🧵

West Michigan, be on the lookout for scam calls like this one. You deserve to keep your hard-earned money in your pockets. www.fox17online.com/news/morning...

For less than 25% of the cost of bailing out a Trump ally in a foreign country, we could support American families putting food on their tables. It's a gut punch to the folks who are already struggling the most.

West Michigan, we’ve just received notice that November SNAP benefits are being temporarily paused. I understand that this is devastating for many of you, as nearly 1.4 million Michiganders rely on SNAP to put food on their table. To locate a nearby food bank, visit www.fbcmich.org 🧵

If you missed yesterday’s virtual town hall, check out a recording at the link below. youtu.be/cOm_MG-iMEw?...

The longer this shutdown continues, the more pain our air traffic controllers and TSA employees feel. I hosted a roundtable at GRR to hear directly from West Michigan aviation professionals about their concerns, and reaffirm my commitment to ensuring that we end the shutdown so they can get paid.

West Michigan, you may start to receive notices shortly about your anticipated health care costs for 2026. I want to hear from you. If you or someone you know is anticipating a spike in health care costs starting next year, submit your story at the link below. repscholten.us/yourstory

My statement on the credible threat on Leader Jeffries’ life by a pardoned January 6th insurrectionist.

SNAP is a lifeline for millions of families, including many West Michiganders. It helps folks put food on their tables, and yet, House Republicans’ government shutdown could put these benefits at risk starting as early as November 1st. www.axios.com/2025/10/20/s...

Thanks to everyone who tuned in to today’s virtual town hall. As we navigate this government shutdown together, it’s crucial for me to hear from you all about the issues that matter. Stay tuned for our next event!

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I'm joining DWC to spread awareness about early detection & mammograms. Twice, I received the news that I had breast cancer. Twice, I was lucky to catch it. I am now a two-time survivor. Please speak with your doctor about your own risk & steps you can take.🩷

Happy Deepavali to everyone celebrating in MI-03! Wishing you a wonderful festival spent with friends, family, and loved ones.

Secretary Hegseth has targeted women in the military before he was even sworn in. @demwomencaucus.bsky.social and I are demanding that he stop dismantling vital resources for women in the military and end his demeaning rhetoric towards women. Our servicewomen deserve better.

It’s always such a great night at the Grand Rapids NAACP Annual Freedom Fund Gala. West Michigan is better because of the important work of the NAACP, and I’m proud to stand alongside them as we work toward a more just future for all.

Our local nonprofits do crucial work for our community members, and I’m doing everything I can to support them during this shutdown uncertainty. www.wzzm13.com/article/feat...

It’s been 53 years of the Clean Water Act, but our work isn’t done to guarantee clean water for all.