Biography
John Moolenaar, born on May 8, 1961, in Midland, Michigan, is a Republican politician representing Michigan's 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He has served in Congress since 2015, initially representing the 4th District before redistricting placed him in the 2nd District in 2023. Prior to his tenure in Congress, Moolenaar served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2003 to 2008 and the Michigan State Senate from 2011 to 2014. His early career includes roles as a chemist at Dow Chemical Company and as director of the Small Business Center for the Middle Michigan Development Corporation. Moolenaar and his wife, Amy, have six children and reside in Michigan.
Education
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Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Hope College, 1983
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Master of Public Administration from Harvard University, 1989
Political Experience
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Midland City Council Member: 1997–2000
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Michigan House of Representatives: 2003–2008
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Michigan State Senate: 2011–2014
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U.S. House of Representatives:
- Represented Michigan's 4th District: 2015–2023
- Representing Michigan's 2nd District: 2023–present
Notable Achievements and Positions
- *Chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party *: Appointed in March 2024, Moolenaar leads efforts to address economic and national security challenges posed by the CCP.
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Member of the House Committee on Appropriations: Serving on subcommittees including Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies; Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies; and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs.
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Co-Chair of the Congressional School Choice Caucus: Advocates for parental rights and school choice initiatives in Michigan and nationwide.
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Legislative Initiatives: Introduced legislation to hold the Department of Veterans Affairs accountable, improve rural internet access, enhance senior care, prevent taxpayer dollars from funding adversarial nations, and support Michigan farmers.
Moolenaar's career reflects a commitment to fiscal responsibility, national security, and educational reform, with a focus on serving the interests of Michigan residents.
