John Moolenaar
Sourced recordU.S. House - MI District 02 · Congressional District 2
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Profile Snapshot
John Robert Moolenaar is an American politician serving as a U.S. representative from Michigan since 2015, representing the 4th district from 2015 to 2023 and the 2nd congressional district since 2023. A member of the Republican Party, he served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2003 to 2008 and the Michigan Senate from 2011 to 2014. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
Freedom of Speech
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
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Sanctity of Life
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Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
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Adoption & Foster Care
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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National Security, Law & Elections
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National Security, Law & Elections
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Economic Stewardship
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Economic Stewardship
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Evidence & Sources
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- PartialJohn Moolenaar is a candidate for U.S. House - MI District 02profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted No on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted Aye on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on KIDS Act
- VerifiedRaised $2,197,543.5 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: Federal Assistance Now Available to Michigan Residents Affected by Flooding
- VerifiedPublic statement: Bipartisan Moolenaar Resolution Recognizes America's 250th Anniversary, Michigan's Role in National History
- VerifiedPublic statement: Moolenaar & Dingell Introduce Shandra Eisenga TB Study Act
- VerifiedPublic statement: Moolenaar, Cline Introduce Bill to Prohibit U.S. Entry & Deport Employees of Chinese Military Companies
- VerifiedPublic statement: Moolenaar, Michigan Delegation Urge Swift Approval of Major Disaster Declaration
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: John Moolenaar Votes for FY27 NDAA Supporting Military Pay and Defense Spending - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Three Democrats seek chance to challenge John Moolenaar in Michigan’s 2nd Distri - Midland Daily News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. John Moolenaar hopes Trump holds 'firm' amid China's rising aggression over Taiwan - Fox Business
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. John Moolenaar announce re-election bid for Michigan's 2nd District - Big Rapids Pioneer
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman John Moolenaar - National Endowment for Democracy
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. John Moolenaar, chair of China panel, demands urgent briefing on TikTok deal - PBS
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-07-13: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2026-06-30: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-06-30: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2026-06-10: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-06-09: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2026-06-03: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-06-02: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
2026-05-19: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
2026-05-11: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-05-07: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Public Statements
lock block--moolenaar-evo-custom-62-breadcrumbs"> Home Media Center Press Releases July 6, 2026 Press Release Last week, President Donald Trump approved a major disaster declaration in the State of Michigan in response to severe flooding, storms, and tornadoes which impacted the state in April. Issues : Jobs and the Economy Transportation & Infrastructure Read More <a href="/media-center/press-releases/b
press-release__field-evo-issues"> Issues : Jobs and the Economy Transportation & Infrastructure Read More July 2, 2026 Press Release "Michigan and its residents have played a crucial role in our nation's history, making significant contributions in manufacturing, medicine, government, and more. The 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence serves as an important opportunity for us to rededicate ourselves to the principles that make our nation the greatest country on earth and educate
prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July, I encourage all Michigan residents to reflect on the ideals set forth by our Founders in the Declaration of Independence," said Moolenaar. Issues : Read More June 30, 2026 Press Release "If there was a standardized test for TB in tissue donations from human cadavers, Shandra may be alive today. HHS must conduct this crucial research and explore how this testing can be done," said Congressman Moolenaar. "This bipartisan bill will do just that and take a n
partisan bill will do just that and take a necessary first step towards preventing more families from experiencing the heartache Shandra's has been through." Issues : Health Care Read More June 10, 2026 Press Release "The Chinese Communist Party is working tirelessly to make the PLA the world's leading military force by 2050. Through its policy of civil-military fusion, it has enlisted dozens of companies, and their subsidiaries, to assist in that goal. Beyond that, the CCP expects any Chinese
e protecting Chinese immigrants who seek to flee the regime's persecution," said Moolenaar. Issues : National Security Read More June 9, 2026 Press Release “The historic flooding and major storms this spring brought significant damages to communities across our state. Since April, local leaders and first responders throughout the Second District have worked tirelessly to recover from this crisis. Still, residents and the effected communities are facing substantial costs to rebuild. I support Go
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