John R. Moolenaar
- Previous profession
- Chemist, Dow Chemical Company; Businessman; School administrator
- First public office
- 1997Member, Midland City Council, 1997 to 2000
- Years in public office
- 22
Confirmed from the official recordSource: Congressional Directory for the 119th Congress (2025-2026), February 20, 2026. We saved our copy on October 8, 2026.
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The saved record holds 619 recorded votes by John R. Moolenaar, from 2015 to 2026.
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116th Congress, 2019 and 2020
61 Yes · 3 No on 64 laws of this Congress.
What this member says about laws and orders
This section has two lists: statements in the official record, and excerpts from this member’s own press releases. Together they name 3 laws.
From the official record
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From this member’s press releases
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4 excerpts
- Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026September 19, 2025
Moolenaar Votes to Avoid Government Shutdown
“Today, Congressman John Moolenaar voted in favor of H.R. 5371, a short-term, clean continuing resolution to keep the government funded through November 21. The resolution avoids a government shutdown, and maintains programs Michigan residents rely on like Social Security, Medicare, and the Farm Service Agency.”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActJuly 3, 2025
Moolenaar: “Big Beautiful Bill is a Win for Michigan Families”
“Today, Congressman John Moolenaar voted in favor of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The legislation supports middle-class Michigan families by permanently extending the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act for individuals and joint filers.”
- Rescissions Act of 2025June 12, 2025
Moolenaar Votes to Cut Wasteful Spending
“Today, Congressman John Moolenaar voted in favor of H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025. The legislation permanently cuts over $9.4 billion dollars in wasteful spending identified by the Trump administration.”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActMay 22, 2025
Moolenaar Statement on Passage of H.R. 1
“This morning, Congressman John Moolenaar voted in favor of H.R. 1, the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act. The legislation delivers on the mandate given to President Trump and the Republican Party by the American people last November.”
Member-requested spending
Congress printed 14 spending items this member requested, $26,784,029 in all, in the lists read for 4 laws.
Laws read: Public Law 119-37, Public Law 119-74, Public Law 119-75, Public Law 119-86.
| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason County Road Commission | Public Law 119-37 | Mason County Road Commission New Facility ConstructionRural Housing Service · Rural Community Facilities Program | MI | $2,000,000 |
| Clement Township | Public Law 119-37 | Clement Township Collaborative Community ProjectRural Housing Service · Rural Community Facilities Program | MI | $137,500 |
| Central Montcalm Public Schools | Public Law 119-37 | Early Childhood CenterRural Housing Service · Rural Community Facilities Program | MI | $225,000 |
| City of Big Rapids | Public Law 119-37 | The City of Big Rapids Fire Truck ProjectRural Housing Service · Rural Community Facilities Program | MI | $378,000 |
| Four Lakes Task Force | Public Law 119-37 | Four Lakes Restoration-- Edenville Dam Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing ProjectRural Utilities Service · Rural Water and Waste Disposal Program | MI | $2,250,000 |
| Village of Sparta | Public Law 119-37 | Gardner Street Wastewater UpgradeRural Utilities Service · Rural Water and Waste Disposal Program | MI | $1,000,000 |
| Webber Township | Public Law 119-37 | Lift StationRural Utilities Service · Rural Water and Waste Disposal Program | MI | $750,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e MI Lake Mitchell for Sewer Pum ProjectEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,500,000 |
| on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | tate MI City of Cadill DistributionEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,460,000 |
| on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | tate MI City of Lowell Treatment Pla ProjectEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,250,000 |
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| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | tate MI The Charter To Caledonia for Trunkline Wat ProjectEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $2,000,000 |
| Central Michigan University | Public Law 119-74 | Central Michigan University Research Corporation's Rural Critical Materials AllianceDOC · NIST--STR S | None printed | $3,559,529 |
| Fruitland Township | Public Law 119-75 | North Scenic Drive Non-Motorized PathwayDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MI | $9,074,000 |
| Shelby Township | Public Law 119-75 | Shelby AcresDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MI | $1,200,000 |
Read from the lists Congress printed for 4 laws. An item requested by several members appears under each of them, so sums across members count such an item more than once. A list the Congressional Record printed on two days is counted once, from the later printing. A requester is tied to a member only when exactly one member serving in that chamber on that day has the printed name.
Campaign promises
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- Campaign website: johnmoolenaarforcongress.com. The Federal Election Commission’s record of MOOLENAAR FOR CONGRESS gives this address.Confirmed from the official record
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Online ads
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MOOLENAAR FOR CONGRESS Google Ads Transparency Center
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The library lists 11 ads by this advertiser since January 3, 2025.
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Reported stock trades
Confirmed from the official recordThe Clerk's index for 2025 and 2026 lists no Periodic Transaction Report under this member's name and district.
Source: Periodic Transaction Reports filed with the Clerk of the House. The Clerk's index for 2025 and 2026 was saved October 8, 2026.
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