Congressman John Moolenaar (Honorary)

Member, U.S. House of Representatives

Congressman John Moolenaar represents the hardworking residents of Michigan’s Second Congressional District. Moolenaar is known as a skilled legislator and dogged spending hawk, dedicated to holding the federal government accountable to taxpayers. He strongly believes in fiscal responsibility and has been fighting to make the economy work for Michigan families and seniors.  

Moolenaar serves as Chairman of the House Select Committee on China. In this role, he leads efforts to stop the CCP’s economic and national security threats. Under his leadership, the committee has made significant strides in countering the CCP’s malign influence and raising awareness about the threats it poses to the American people. He also serves on the House Committee on Appropriations. 

During his time in Congress, Moolenaar has focused on improving the lives of Michiganders. He has introduced legislation to hold the VA accountable to our veterans; to help rural residents get better internet; to improve the care our seniors receive; and to support hardworking Michigan farmers. He also passed a law to prevent taxpayer dollars from going to our nation’s adversaries. 

Moolenaar is the Co-Chair for the Congressional School Choice Caucus with Senator Tim Scott (R-SC). As a parent, Moolenaar is proud to support parental rights and school choice in Michigan and across America. 

Moolenaar brings years of leadership experience in the private and public sectors. He began his career as a chemist, after graduating from Hope College with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. Moolenaar then worked in business development, and as a school administrator. Moolenaar has a master’s degree in public administration from Harvard University. From 2003-2008, he served in the Michigan House of Representatives, and in the Michigan State Senate from 2011-2014. 

Moolenaar and his wife, Amy, raised their family in Michigan and are blessed with six children and three grandchildren.