I will continue fighting to create well-paying jobs with good benefits in West Michigan.

We can – and we must – continue fighting to create well-paying jobs with good benefits in West Michigan.

Commits to keep fighting for well-paying jobs with good benefits in West Michigan.

Jobs and the Economy - Hillary Scholten for Congress
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That means we need to lower the cost of prescription drugs so people can keep more of their paychecks.

Commits to lower prescription drug prices to help people keep more of their pay.

Jobs and the Economy - Hillary Scholten for Congress
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We need to invest in renewable energy – and tap our nation’s oil reserves right now – to bring down the cost of energy.

Commits to pursue energy investments and oil reserve use to reduce energy costs.

Jobs and the Economy - Hillary Scholten for Congress
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We need to invest in Michigan’s semiconductor manufacturing capability and stand up to China when they threaten our global supply chain, so we can control costs by making things in Michigan.

Commits to bolster semiconductor manufacturing and counter China to secure supply chains.

Jobs and the Economy - Hillary Scholten for Congress
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Building an economy that works for everyone means investing in the small businesses that fuel our West Michigan economy, especially as they work to recover from the devastating impact of COVID-19.

Commits to support small businesses recovering from COVID-19.

Jobs and the Economy - Hillary Scholten for Congress
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It means investing in our infrastructure, making sure Michigan gets its fair share of road money, and fixing our roads the right way.

Commits to infrastructure investment and fair road funding for Michigan.

Jobs and the Economy - Hillary Scholten for Congress
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And it means fighting for fair wages and the right for workers to collectively bargain.

Commits to support fair wages and collective bargaining rights.

Jobs and the Economy - Hillary Scholten for Congress
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The Paving the Way for American Industry Act , which would help level the playing field for American manufacturers and keep taxpayer dollars invested in American workers — including the Muskegon workers who manufacture the yellow paint used on roads across America.

Scholten supported a provision meant to support American manufacturing and workers.

Congresswoman Scholten Secures Major Wins for West Michigan in Transportation and Infrastructure Package | Representative Hillary Scholten
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Rep. Scholten introduced the SBA AI Adoption Reporting Act, saying it is about making the government work more efficiently for small businesses and the hardworking people who keep them running, including reducing backlog and streamlining applications for funding opportunities.

A concrete legislative action in the lookback window aimed at helping small businesses grow and operate more efficiently, but it does not itself prove new job creation in West Michigan.

unresolved same_term A for effort

Rep. Scholten Leads Effort to Improve Small Business Administration's AI Usage | Representative Hillary Scholten
primary · model gpt-5.4-mini · confidence 78%

The official homepage lists a May 13, 2026 press release: 'Reps. Scholten, Pettersen Introduce Main Street BRIDGE Act,' described as the Main Street Business Resource Integration and Development for Growth and Equity Act.

This is another concrete same-term action focused on business growth and equity for Main Street firms, consistent with the promise to fight for better jobs, but it is still proposal-stage evidence rather than proof of delivered jobs or benefits.

unresolved same_term A for effort

Representative Hillary Scholten |
primary · model gpt-5.4-mini · confidence 72%

The official homepage lists a June 29, 2026 news item stating that the House unanimously passed the Main Street Competes Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by Rep. Hillary Scholten and Rep. Derek Schmidt.

Concrete advancement of a small-business bill relevant to job creation, but House passage alone does not prove enactment, new West Michigan jobs, or improved benefits.

partial same_term A for effort

Representative Hillary Scholten |
primary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 78%

Rep. Scholten's first-year report announcement said her office returned more than $20 million in grants and federal dollars to the community, including over $12.3 million in grant dollars for West Michigan and eight bipartisan bills introduced.

Shows delivered federal resources and legislative activity benefiting West Michigan, but it does not directly document well-paying jobs with benefits created by her actions.

partial unknown A for effort

Rep. Scholten Delivers $20M in Grants, Casework for West Michigan in First Year | Representative Hillary Scholten
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 76%

Rep. Scholten serves on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the House Committee on Small Business, including the Small Business subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development, where she is Ranking Member.

Her committee assignments are relevant to job creation, small businesses, infrastructure, and workforce policy, but committee service itself is effort evidence rather than a completed outcome.

unresolved same_term A for effort

Committees and Caucuses | Representative Hillary Scholten
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The official press-release index says the House passed Scholten's bipartisan Aviation Supply Chain Safety and Security Digitization Act of 2025, which would advance FAA research into digital supply-chain documentation.

House passage of a supply-chain bill is concrete legislative progress, but the evidence does not show final enactment or resulting job creation and benefits in West Michigan.

partial same_term A for effort

Press Releases | Representative Hillary Scholten
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Rep. Scholten announced $11,026,695 in USDA funding for Lower Grand River restoration in Grand Rapids and said the project would support public safety, environmental health, river access, infrastructure, and economic development.

Delivered federal investment tied to economic development in West Michigan is relevant, but the source does not quantify jobs or benefits created.

partial same_term A for effort

Rep. Scholten Announces $11 Million for Lower Grand River Restoration Project | Representative Hillary Scholten
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Rep. Scholten introduced the SBA AI Adoption Reporting Act, framing it as a way to make government work more efficiently for small businesses and the people who keep them running by reducing backlogs and streamlining funding applications.

This is a concrete small-business legislative effort, but introduction of a bill does not establish enacted policy or actual job creation.

unresolved same_term A for effort

Rep. Scholten Leads Effort to Improve Small Business Administration's AI Usage | Representative Hillary Scholten
primary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 76%

The official House site listed Scholten and Pettersen's introduction of the Main Street BRIDGE Act, the Business Resource Integration and Development for Growth and Equity Act.

The Main Street BRIDGE Act is relevant to business growth and equity, but the available evidence only shows proposal-stage action, not completed job or benefits outcomes.

unresolved same_term A for effort

Representative Hillary Scholten |
primary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 68%

The official press-release index says Rep. Scholten introduced the Roadway Resiliency Act to create an interagency working group on best practices for managing roads during inclement weather.

Infrastructure and transportation reliability can support local economic activity, but this is indirect and remains introduction-stage evidence.

unresolved same_term A for effort

Press Releases | Representative Hillary Scholten
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 61%