MI · DISTRICT 2

John R. Moolenaar

RepublicanMichiganCurrently serving

Sworn in for the 119th Congress on January 3, 2025 Source ↗

What they said 21

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

All statements (21)Campaign (8)In office (13)

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Energy & environment

Continue funding Great Lakes restoration

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Moolenaar supports the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and says he will work across party lines to ensure funding for Great Lakes protection. The initiative’s supported work includes improving water quality, restoring native habitat, fighting invasive species, and preventing beach closures.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

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Energy & environment

Use domestic energy resources in an all-of-the-above strategy

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Moolenaar supports an all-of-the-above energy strategy that uses the nation’s domestic energy resources. He says long-term energy policy should aim to reduce prices for American families and businesses and maintain energy independence.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

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Education

Expand access to STEM programs for children

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Moolenaar supports efforts to increase children’s access to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics programs. He says these programs should encourage children to pursue careers in those fields.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

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Agriculture & food Foreign affairs & defense

Restrict foreign adversaries from buying farmland near sensitive sites

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Moolenaar supports bipartisan legislation that would presumptively bar foreign adversaries from purchasing land and close loopholes in rules covering farmland and real estate near sensitive military and critical infrastructure sites. He says the bill would give the administration authority to stop these transactions before they threaten U.S. security.

Context: The passage presents this as proposed legislation and does not specify the full scope of the presumptive bar or its exceptions.

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Agriculture & food Transportation & infrastructure

Set one national standard for rail-dependent industries

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Moolenaar supports the LOCOMOTIVES Act, which he describes as allowing industries that depend on rail transportation, including agriculture and autos, to operate under one national standard. He says he will continue working to keep supply chains strong.

Context: The statement describes the bill as a proposal and reports that it passed committee; it does not establish enactment.

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Agriculture & food

Keep federal regulations from impeding farm operations

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Moolenaar supports ensuring that federal regulations do not impede farm operations. He identifies this as one way to support Michigan farmers.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

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Agriculture & food

Maintain federal agriculture programs

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Moolenaar is committed to maintaining vital agriculture programs through his work on the House Appropriations Committee. He presents these programs as support for farmers and agriculture in Michigan.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

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Government & elections

Support the SAVE Act and measures against noncitizen voting

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Moolenaar called for Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson to endorse the SAVE Act and do more to prevent noncitizens from voting.

Context: The request is directed to Michigan’s secretary of state; the supplied material does not specify what actions the Act would require or establish its current status.

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Government & elections

Ban congressional stock trading

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Moolenaar supports legislation barring members of Congress from financially benefiting from their public roles, including through insider information. He backed the Stop Insider Trading Act and urged the Senate to pass it; the supplied material does not establish whether the measure became law.

Context: The material identifies the Stop Insider Trading Act but does not provide its full provisions.

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Government & elections

Strengthen congressional oversight of the executive branch

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Moolenaar supports continued congressional oversight of the executive branch. He says Congress should rein in the expansion of administrative power and uphold the legislative responsibilities assigned to it by the Constitution.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.