Congresswoman Hillary Scholten introduced the Friends in the Field Act to enhance biological pest control practices for farms.
Quiver AI Summary
Congresswoman Scholten introduces new pest control legislation: U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) has presented the Friends in the Field Act aimed at enhancing biological pest control practices through U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) research and development.
Highlighting local farming innovation: The legislation is inspired by West Michigan cherry farmers' collaboration with American kestrels to manage pests. Rep. Scholten noted, “This initiative will help protect our crops and strengthen economic security for our farmers.”
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Hillary J. Scholten Fundraising
Hillary J. Scholten recently disclosed $375.7K of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 30th, 2026. This was the 248th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 69.5% came from individual donors.
Scholten disclosed $258.4K of spending. This was the 285th most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Scholten disclosed $1.1M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 356th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Hillary J. Scholten's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Hillary J. Scholten Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Hillary J. Scholten is worth $611.7K, as of February 26th, 2026. This is the 378th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Scholten has approximately $225.7K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Hillary J. Scholten's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Scholten.
Hillary J. Scholten Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Hillary J. Scholten:
- H.R.7665: To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to add biological pest control to the list of high-priority research and extension areas.
- H.R.7376: Local Water Protection Act
- H.R.7191: Fatigued Pilot Protection Act
- H.R.7077: To amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to require a plan for data collection and analytical capability relating to the skilled technical workforce, and for other purposes.
- H.R.7076: To require the Secretary of Defense to report on certain contracts and awards to small business concerns, and for other purposes.
- H.R.7002: Justice for Exploited Children Act
You can track bills proposed by Hillary J. Scholten on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Scholten.
2026 Michigan's 3rd Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $8,385,803 of spending in Michigan's 3rd congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $2,139,914 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- WEST MICHIGAN FOR CHANGE ($1,577,493)
- FOR OUR FUTURE ($344,028)
- HMP ($170,000)
- WORKING AMERICA ($29,564)
- SOMOS PAC ($6,414)
The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 Michigan's 3rd congressional district election.
