John Moolenaar

Republican Representative of Michigan's 2nd district

Congresses Served

House Terms

May 8, 1961 (63 years old)

Birthday

Serving as a U.S. representative since 2015, initially for one district and then for another following redistricting in 2023.
Has a background in chemistry, having worked at Dow Chemical Company before entering politics.
Held positions in both the Michigan House of Representatives and the Michigan Senate before his tenure in the U.S. Congress.
Born to a family of Dutch ancestry and has a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Public Administration from prestigious universities.
Introduced legislation alongside a fellow representative to delay deportations of Iraqis.
Signed an amicus brief supporting a lawsuit contesting the 2020 presidential election results.
Has served on several committees in the U.S. House of Representatives, including the Committee on Appropriations and a select committee focused on strategic competition with the Chinese Communist Party, of which he is the chair.
Member of various caucuses, including the Republican Study Committee and the U.S.-Japan Caucus.
Voted against the Respect for Marriage Act in 2022.