Hillary J. Scholten

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1. “Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time to close. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 9497 will continue longstanding, bipartisan traditions of responding to local water resource needs. We have heard from Members across the aisle who are advocating for their communities demanding these changes. WRDA 2026 is a jobs bill. It is an environmental bill. It is a data center responsibility bill. It will create jobs, address rising costs, and safeguard our most precious resource, our water. I am proud to support this bipartisan effort to ensure that generations to come can enjoy an affordable, resilient water future. Mr. Speaker, I encourage my colleagues to support H.R. 9497, and I yield back the balance of my time.”

   House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗

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2. “WRDA authorizes 10 projects that have completed the Corps' rigorous study process and over 100 new feasibility studies, including 24 studies to modify existing projects. For Michigan, the case for WRDA is straightforward. It supports jobs, helps to keep essential water infrastructure affordable, and makes our communities more resilient. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.”

   House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗

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3. “WRDA 2026 also creates new authorities for drought resilience and flood control structures and expands the Corps' use of natural and nature-based solutions for flood and coastal storm risk reduction. WRDA 2026 is a data center accountability bill. As new industries like data centers place new demands on our water supplies, the bill includes language from my Data Center Resource Disclosure Act requiring the Corps to assess how those major water users affect Corps projects and consider water consumption in watershed planning. Resilience ultimately comes back to affordability, too. Every dollar we spend planning ahead can help communities avoid much greater costs when infrastructure fails or disaster strikes. These priorities are backed by substantial new work for the Corps.”

   House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗

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4. “This bill isn't only about major ports and navigation projects. WRDA 2026 is an affordability bill. It is about whether communities can afford to provide the basic water infrastructure that their residents depend on every single day. WRDA 2026 authorizes over $6 billion in environmental infrastructure assistance nationwide. As part of that investment, I am so proud that this bill authorizes $115 million between Kent, Ottawa, and Muskegon Counties back home in my district, as well as throughout the State of Michigan, to help communities address watershed and wastewater needs. We need to make sure that smaller communities can actually access these programs. The bill creates a new office of technical assistance and community outreach as a one-stop shop with particular attention to rural, Tribal, and disadvantaged communities.”

   House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗

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5. “It invests in the ports, harbors, inland waterways, and other infrastructures that American businesses rely on to compete. In West Michigan, our waterways are not just water resources--they are economic resources. From commercial navigation and manufacturing to tourism, fishing, and recreation, healthy and reliable waterways support communities and jobs across our State. This bill reinforces our commitment to harbor maintenance and ensures that the Corps manages projects in collaboration with local partners. This is critical for communities like Grand Haven back home in my district, the small workhorse harbor that supports nearly 500 jobs and generates $88 million in economic impact. {time} 1030 WRDA 2026 will help businesses compete, strengthen our supply chains, and create more jobs at home.”

   House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗

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6. “As vice ranking member of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, I know how important it is that we work across the aisle to address the water infrastructure needs facing communities across the country. In Michigan, water is a way of life. The Great Lakes define our State and are fundamental to our economy. Our ports and waterways support manufacturing and agriculture, move goods to market, sustain tourism and recreation, and support good-paying jobs throughout Michigan. That is why WRDA matters. This bill is about making sure communities can afford the infrastructure that they need, protecting families and businesses from flooding and other threats, and investing in the water infrastructure that keeps our communities and our economy moving. WRDA 2026 is a jobs bill.”

   House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗

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7. “Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to strongly support H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act of 2026, a bipartisan bill adopted by Chair Graves, Ranking Member Larsen, the Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Chair Collins, Subcommittee Ranking Member Wilson and members of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. As this may be one of my last times managing the floor with Chairman Graves, I would like to take a point of personal privilege to thank him for his leadership over this and so many other bills. It has been an honor to serve under his leadership on the committee.”

   House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗

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8. “Madam Speaker, during Roll Call Vote No. 270 on the motion to recommit H.R. 6955, I mistakenly recorded my vote as NAY when I should have voted YEA.”

   House of Representatives21 July 2026Source ↗

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9. “When someone raises their hand to put on our country's uniform, they make a commitment to all Americans. In return, we owe them a debt of gratitude, our support, and our promise that their service will never be forgotten or taken for granted. Today, we remember Keon, and we stand with everyone who loved him. We also keep in our thoughts all those serving in uniform both here at home and abroad and promise to do everything in our power to protect them as they protect us. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in standing for a moment of silence to honor Airman First Class Keon McDaniel.”

   House of Representatives14 July 2026Source ↗

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10. “Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Airman First Class Keon Talik McDaniel of Grand Rapids, Michigan, who passed away on June 16 during the influenza outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Keon was just 25 years old. Keon chose to serve his country, and his passing has left a family grieving, fellow airmen mourning a brother, and a west Michigan community heartbroken.”

    House of Representatives14 July 2026Source ↗

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11. “Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material in the Record.”

    House of Representatives26 March 2025Source ↗

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12. “Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Marine Captain Miguel Justin Nava, a west Michigan hero. Captain Nava was tragically killed in a helicopter accident outside of San Diego while serving our country. This week marks 1 year since his death. Captain Nava grew up in Comstock Park, Michigan, and was a cherished member of our community.”

    House of Representatives6 February 2025Source ↗

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