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U.S. Representative, 2nd Congressional District
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John Moolenaar

Candidate for U.S. Representative, 2nd Congressional District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
U.S. Representative
Campaign website
johnmoolenaarforcongress.com

U.S. Representative for Michigan's 2nd District, a member of the Appropriations Committee and chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party. Former chemist and school administrator; served in the Michigan House (2003–2008) and Michigan Senate (2011–2014).

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Photo: Official portrait — U.S. House of Representatives

Documented positions

Public safety

Education

  • Supports school choice and parental rights in educationIn office

    Full Biography — Rep. John Moolenaar

    Government record · U.S. House of Representatives · moolenaar.house.gov

    “Moolenaar is proud to support parental rights and school choice in Michigan and across America.”
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Environment & parks

  • Sponsored a bill blocking California's stricter locomotive emission rulesIn office

    The LOCOMOTIVES Act, which revises Section 209 of the Clean Air Act; passed the Energy and Commerce Committee.

    Moolenaar, Goldman, Obernolte's LOCOMOTIVES Act Passed Committee

    Public statement · Office of Rep. John Moolenaar · moolenaar.house.gov

    “prevents the State of California from placing unsustainable regulations on trains crossing into the state by revising Section 209 of the Clean Air Act”
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Health & human services

  • Introduced a bill funding anesthesiologists at rural hospitals through MedicareIn office

    The Medicare Access to Rural Anesthesiology Act, with Rep. Jared Huffman (D-CA).

    Moolenaar, Huffman Introduce Legislation to Improve, Modernize Rural Health Care

    Public statement · Office of Rep. John Moolenaar · moolenaar.house.gov

    “The legislation would allow rural hospitals to use Medicare funding to hire physician anesthesiologists.”
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Government & transparency

  • Voted for banning members of Congress from buying individual stocksIn office

    H.R. 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act, which he co-sponsored.

    Moolenaar Votes to End Insider Trading in Congress

    Public statement · Office of Rep. John Moolenaar · moolenaar.house.gov

    “voted in favor of, H.R. 7008 , the Stop Insider Trading Act, to ban members of Congress and their immediate families from purchasing individual stocks”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from John Moolenaar on them.

  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.

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