John Moolenaar

Republican Representative of Michigan's 2nd district

  • Representative

    Michigan, district 2

    January 3, 2023 - January 3, 2025

5

Congresses Served

5

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.