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| birth_place  = [[Midland, Michigan]], U.S.
| birth_place  = [[Midland, Michigan]], U.S.
| nationality  = American
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'''John Robert Moolenaar''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|m|oʊ|l|ən|ɑːr}}; born May 8, 1961) is an American politician who has served as a [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. representative]] from [[Michigan]] since 2015. A member of the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]], Moolenaar represented Michigan's [[Michigan's 4th congressional district|4th congressional district]] from 2015 to 2023 and has represented the [[Michigan's 2nd congressional district|2nd congressional district]] since 2023 following redistricting. Before entering Congress, he served in the [[Michigan House of Representatives]] from 2003 to 2008 and the [[Michigan Senate]] from 2011 to 2014. Born and raised in [[Midland, Michigan]], Moolenaar built his political career through Michigan state politics before advancing to the federal level, where he has become a prominent voice on issues related to U.S.–China relations, rural healthcare, and energy policy. Since April 2024, he has served as Chair of the [[United States House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party|House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party]], succeeding [[Mike Gallagher]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Congressman John Moolenaar |url=https://www.ned.org/experts/congressman-john-moolenaar-honorary/ |publisher=National Endowment for Democracy |date=November 5, 2025 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> In that role, Moolenaar has focused on countering what he describes as the strategic threats posed by the [[Chinese Communist Party]] to American economic and national security interests.
'''John Robert Moolenaar''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|m|oʊ|l|ən|ɑːr}}; born May 8, 1961) is an American politician who has served as a [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. representative]] from [[Michigan]] since 2015. A member of the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]], Moolenaar represented Michigan's [[Michigan's 4th congressional district|4th congressional district]] from 2015 to 2023 and has represented the state's [[Michigan's 2nd congressional district|2nd congressional district]] since 2023, following redistricting. Before entering Congress, he served in the [[Michigan House of Representatives]] from 2003 to 2008 and the [[Michigan Senate]] from 2011 to 2014. Since April 2024, he has served as the chairman of the [[United States House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party|House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party]], a role through which he has become a prominent congressional voice on U.S.–China policy, trade relations, and national security concerns related to the [[Chinese Communist Party]]. Born and raised in Midland, Michigan, Moolenaar built a career in public service that has spanned more than two decades, with a legislative focus on issues affecting rural Michigan communities, chemical research policy, and American competitiveness in relation to China.<ref>{{cite web |title=About John – Full Biography |url=https://moolenaar.house.gov/about/full-biography |publisher=Office of Congressman John Moolenaar |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Congressman John Moolenaar |url=https://www.ned.org/experts/congressman-john-moolenaar-honorary/ |publisher=National Endowment for Democracy |date=November 5, 2025 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


== Early Life ==
== Early Life ==


John Robert Moolenaar was born on May 8, 1961, in [[Midland, Michigan]], a city in the central part of the state historically associated with the [[Dow Chemical Company]] and its related industries.<ref name="bio">{{cite web |title=Full Biography |url=https://moolenaar.house.gov/about/full-biography |publisher=Office of Congressman John Moolenaar |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> He grew up in the Midland area, which would later form part of the congressional districts he would represent in the U.S. House of Representatives.
John Robert Moolenaar was born on May 8, 1961, in [[Midland, Michigan]], a mid-sized city in the central part of the state known as the global headquarters of [[Dow Chemical Company]].<ref name="bio">{{cite web |title=About John – Full Biography |url=https://moolenaar.house.gov/about/full-biography |publisher=Office of Congressman John Moolenaar |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> He grew up in Midland, where the community's ties to the chemical industry and manufacturing would later influence his legislative interests in chemistry research and economic development.


Details about Moolenaar's family background and childhood experiences in Midland have been documented in various Michigan political directories. According to the ''Michigan Manual'', Moolenaar's early years in the community helped shape his interest in public service and civic engagement.<ref>{{cite web |title=Michigan Manual 2011-2012 |url=http://legislature.mi.gov/(S(oihnpzmtwrwfcs45ex1nab45))/documents/2011-2012/michiganmanual/2011-MM-P0164-p0164.pdf |publisher=Michigan Legislature |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Midland, with its mix of industrial economy and small-town character, provided the backdrop for Moolenaar's formative years and his eventual entry into politics representing the communities of central and northern Michigan.
Details about Moolenaar's parents and family background during his upbringing are limited in publicly available sources. His surname is of [[Dutch Americans|Dutch]] origin, consistent with the significant Dutch-American heritage found throughout western and central Michigan. Midland provided Moolenaar with a grounding in the small-city and rural character of central Michigan—a region he would go on to represent at both the state and federal levels for much of his political career.<ref name="bio" />


== Education ==
== Education ==


Moolenaar attended [[Hope College]], a liberal arts institution affiliated with the [[Reformed Church in America]] located in [[Holland, Michigan]], where he earned a [[Bachelor of Science]] degree.<ref name="bio" /> He subsequently pursued graduate studies at [[Harvard University]], one of the most selective institutions in the United States, where he earned a [[Master of Public Administration]] (MPA) degree.<ref name="bio" /> His graduate education at Harvard's program in public administration provided training in government management, policy analysis, and public sector leadership — skills that would later inform his career in both state and federal government. The combination of a liberal arts undergraduate education and a public policy graduate degree distinguished Moolenaar among Michigan politicians and prepared him for the policy-oriented work he would undertake in the legislature.
Moolenaar attended [[Hope College]], a liberal arts college in [[Holland, Michigan]], where he earned a [[Bachelor of Science]] degree. Hope College, affiliated with the [[Reformed Church in America]], has historically been a prominent institution in Michigan's Dutch-American community.<ref name="bio" /><ref>{{cite web |title=MOOLENAAR, John Robert |url=http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=M001194 |publisher=Biographical Directory of the United States Congress |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
 
He later pursued graduate education at [[Harvard University]], where he earned a [[Master of Public Administration]] (MPA) degree from the [[Harvard Kennedy School]]. The MPA program at Harvard provided Moolenaar with training in public policy, governance, and administration that would inform his subsequent career in Michigan state government and the U.S. Congress.<ref name="bio" /><ref>{{cite web |title=MOOLENAAR, John Robert |url=http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=M001194 |publisher=Biographical Directory of the United States Congress |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==
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=== Michigan House of Representatives (2003–2008) ===
=== Michigan House of Representatives (2003–2008) ===


Moolenaar began his career in elected office when he won a seat in the [[Michigan House of Representatives]], representing the 98th district. He took office on January 1, 2003, succeeding Tony Stamas in the seat.<ref name="bio" /><ref>{{cite web |title=Michigan Manual 2011-2012 |url=http://legislature.mi.gov/(S(oihnpzmtwrwfcs45ex1nab45))/documents/2011-2012/michiganmanual/2011-MM-P0164-p0164.pdf |publisher=Michigan Legislature |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> He served in the state House for three terms, completing his service on December 31, 2008. During his time in the Michigan House, Moolenaar established himself within the Republican caucus and gained experience in the legislative process at the state level. He was succeeded in the 98th district seat by Jim Stamas.
Moolenaar began his career in elected office when he won a seat in the [[Michigan House of Representatives]], representing the 98th district. He took office on January 1, 2003, succeeding Tony Stamas. He served in the state House for three terms, through December 31, 2008, when he was succeeded by Jim Stamas.<ref>{{cite web |title=Michigan Manual 2011-2012 |url=http://legislature.mi.gov/(S(oihnpzmtwrwfcs45ex1nab45))/documents/2011-2012/michiganmanual/2011-MM-P0164-p0164.pdf |publisher=Michigan Legislature |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> During his time in the state House, Moolenaar represented constituents in the Midland area and gained experience in state-level legislative processes. Michigan's term limits law, which restricts state House members to three two-year terms, necessitated his departure from the chamber at the end of 2008.


=== Michigan Senate (2011–2014) ===
=== Michigan Senate (2011–2014) ===


After a brief period out of elected office, Moolenaar returned to the Michigan Legislature when he won election to the [[Michigan Senate]], representing the 36th district. He began his Senate term on January 1, 2011, once again succeeding Tony Stamas.<ref name="bio" /> In the state Senate, Moolenaar served until December 31, 2014, when he departed to take his seat in the U.S. Congress. He was succeeded in the 36th Senate district by Jim Stamas. His tenure in the Michigan Senate provided him with additional legislative experience and a higher-profile platform from which to launch his campaign for federal office. The 36th Senate district encompassed communities in the central Michigan region, overlapping with portions of the congressional district he would soon represent.
After a brief period out of elected office, Moolenaar returned to the Michigan Legislature by winning election to the [[Michigan Senate]], where he represented the 36th district beginning on January 1, 2011. He succeeded Tony Stamas in the Senate seat as well. Moolenaar served one four-year term in the state Senate, through December 31, 2014, and was succeeded by Jim Stamas.<ref>{{cite web |title=Michigan Manual 2011-2012 |url=http://legislature.mi.gov/(S(oihnpzmtwrwfcs45ex1nab45))/documents/2011-2012/michiganmanual/2011-MM-P0164-p0164.pdf |publisher=Michigan Legislature |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> His service in the state Senate overlapped with significant economic changes in Michigan, including the state's recovery from the [[Great Recession]] and the restructuring of its automobile industry.


=== U.S. House of Representatives ===
=== U.S. House of Representatives (2015–present) ===


==== Election to Congress (2014) ====
==== Election to Congress ====


In 2014, Moolenaar ran for Michigan's 4th congressional district seat, which was being vacated by longtime incumbent [[Dave Camp]], who had served in the House since 1991. Moolenaar won the Republican primary and subsequently the general election, securing his place in the [[114th United States Congress]].<ref name="congress">{{cite web |title=John Moolenaar |url=https://www.congress.gov/member/john-moolenaar/M001194 |publisher=Congress.gov |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=John Moolenaar - Biographical Directory |url=http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=M001194 |publisher=Biographical Directory of the United States Congress |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> He took office on January 3, 2015, representing a sprawling district in central and northern Michigan.
In 2014, Moolenaar ran for the U.S. House of Representatives in Michigan's 4th congressional district, a seat that was being vacated by longtime Republican incumbent [[Dave Camp]], who chose not to seek reelection. Moolenaar won the Republican primary and the general election, and he took office on January 3, 2015.<ref name="congress">{{cite web |title=Member Profile: John Moolenaar |url=https://www.congress.gov/member/john-moolenaar/M001194 |publisher=Congress.gov |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


==== Service in the 4th Congressional District (2015–2023) ====
Following the 2020 redistricting cycle, Michigan's congressional map was redrawn, and Moolenaar's district was reconfigured. Beginning with the 118th Congress in January 2023, he transitioned to representing Michigan's 2nd congressional district, which encompasses a large swath of northern and western Michigan. The district's predecessor in representation was [[Bill Huizenga]], who had represented the prior 2nd district configuration.<ref name="congress" /><ref name="bio" />


Moolenaar represented Michigan's 4th congressional district for four terms, from January 2015 through January 2023. The district covered a large geographic area in central Michigan, including his hometown of Midland and surrounding communities. During this period, Moolenaar established his legislative priorities, focusing on issues relevant to his largely rural constituency, including agriculture, manufacturing, and healthcare access.<ref name="bio" />
==== Committee Assignments and Caucuses ====


Moolenaar joined several congressional caucuses and organizations during his tenure. He became a member of the [[Republican Study Committee]], the largest caucus of conservative members in the House.<ref>{{cite web |title=Republican Study Committee Members |url=https://rsc-walker.house.gov/ |publisher=Republican Study Committee |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> He also joined the [[Republican Main Street Partnership]], an organization of moderate and center-right Republican legislators focused on pragmatic governance.<ref>{{cite web |title=Republican Main Street Partnership Members |url=https://republicanmainstreet.org/members/ |publisher=Republican Main Street Partnership |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Additionally, Moolenaar was a member of the U.S.–Japan Caucus, reflecting his interest in international trade and diplomatic relationships in the Asia-Pacific region.<ref>{{cite web |title=U.S.-Japan Caucus Members |url=https://usjapancaucus-castro.house.gov/members |publisher=U.S.-Japan Caucus |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
Moolenaar has served on several congressional committees during his tenure in the House. He has been a member of the [[House Appropriations Committee]], which oversees federal spending legislation. He is also a member of the [[Republican Study Committee]], the largest caucus of conservative members in Congress.<ref>{{cite web |title=Republican Study Committee – Members |url=https://rsc-walker.house.gov/ |publisher=Republican Study Committee |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Additionally, Moolenaar has been affiliated with the [[Republican Main Street Partnership]], a group of moderate and center-right Republican members of Congress.<ref>{{cite web |title=Republican Main Street Partnership – Members |url=https://republicanmainstreet.org/members/ |publisher=Republican Main Street Partnership |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> He is also a member of the U.S.–Japan Caucus.<ref>{{cite web |title=U.S.-Japan Caucus Members |url=https://usjapancaucus-castro.house.gov/members |publisher=U.S.-Japan Caucus |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


His committee assignments and caucus memberships during this period positioned Moolenaar as a legislator with interests spanning domestic economic policy and international affairs.<ref>{{cite web |title=Committees and Caucuses |url=https://moolenaar.house.gov/about/committees-and-caucuses |publisher=Office of Congressman John Moolenaar |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
His committee assignments and caucus memberships are listed on his official congressional website.<ref>{{cite web |title=Committees and Caucuses |url=https://moolenaar.house.gov/about/committees-and-caucuses |publisher=Office of Congressman John Moolenaar |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


==== 2020 Presidential Election Controversies ====
==== Chair of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party ====


Following the [[2020 United States presidential election|2020 presidential election]], Moolenaar was among a group of Republican House members who became involved in efforts to challenge the election results. In December 2020, he was one of 126 Republican members of the House who signed an [[amicus brief]] in support of ''[[Texas v. Pennsylvania]]'', a lawsuit filed by the state of Texas at the [[Supreme Court of the United States]] that sought to invalidate the election results in four states — [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]], [[Michigan]], [[Pennsylvania]], and [[Wisconsin]] — that had been won by President-elect [[Joe Biden]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Haberman |first=Maggie |date=December 11, 2020 |title=Supreme Court Rejects Texas Suit Seeking to Subvert Election |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/11/us/politics/supreme-court-election-texas.html |work=The New York Times |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Read: Brief from House Republicans supporting Texas election lawsuit |url=https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/10/politics/read-house-republicans-texas-supreme-court/index.html |work=CNN |date=December 10, 2020 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> The Supreme Court declined to hear the case on December 11, 2020, ruling that Texas lacked [[standing (law)|standing]] to challenge the election procedures of other states.<ref>{{cite web |title=Supreme Court Order - Texas v. Pennsylvania |url=https://www.supremecourt.gov/orders/courtorders/121120zr_p860.pdf |publisher=Supreme Court of the United States |date=December 11, 2020 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
On April 24, 2024, Moolenaar became the chairman of the [[United States House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party|House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party]] (formally known as the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party), succeeding [[Mike Gallagher]], who had resigned from Congress.<ref>{{cite web |title=Congressman John Moolenaar |url=https://www.ned.org/experts/congressman-john-moolenaar-honorary/ |publisher=National Endowment for Democracy |date=November 5, 2025 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


The [[Associated Press]] and other news organizations had called the election for Biden, who won both the popular vote and the [[Electoral College (United States)|Electoral College]].<ref>{{cite news |title=AP Calls Election for Biden |url=https://apnews.com/article/election-2020-joe-biden-donald-trump-elections-electoral-college-3e0b852c3cfadf853b08aecbfc3569fa |work=Associated Press |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
As chairman, Moolenaar has focused the committee's work on several areas of U.S.–China competition, including trade policy, technology transfer, academic transparency, and Taiwan policy. In his capacity as chair, he has issued statements and led legislative efforts on a range of issues related to countering the influence of the Chinese Communist Party.


==== Transition to the 2nd Congressional District (2023–present) ====
In early 2026, Moolenaar publicly advocated for the United States to "push back" against what he described as the Chinese Communist Party's "false narratives" regarding [[Taiwan]], arguing at an [[Atlantic Council]] event that the U.S. should not "allow deception to become reality" on the Taiwan issue.<ref>{{cite web |title='Don't allow deception to become reality' on Taiwan, says Congressman John Moolenaar |url=https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/commentary/event-recap/dont-allow-deception-to-become-reality-on-taiwan-says-congressman-john-moolenaar/ |publisher=Atlantic Council |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> He also released a statement supporting a new trade deal with Taiwan, characterizing it as supportive of American jobs and reflective of continued partnership between the Trump administration and Taiwan.<ref>{{cite web |title=Moolenaar: New Trade Deal Supports American Jobs and Signals Continued Trump Administration Partnership with Taiwan |url=https://chinaselectcommittee.house.gov/media/press-releases/moolenaar-new-trade-deal-supports-american-jobs-and-signals-continued-trump-administration-partnership-with-taiwan |publisher=Select Committee on the CCP |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


Following the redistricting process that took place after the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], Michigan's congressional map was redrawn. As a result, Moolenaar transitioned to representing Michigan's 2nd congressional district beginning in January 2023.<ref name="congress" /> The new 2nd district encompassed many of the communities Moolenaar had previously represented in the former 4th district, including areas of central and northern Michigan. In this capacity, he succeeded [[Bill Huizenga]], who had represented the previous configuration of the 2nd district.
On the subject of tariffs, Moolenaar expressed support for the Trump administration's use of emergency authorities to impose tariffs on Chinese goods, stating that "tariffs on China level the playing field for Americans" following a [[Supreme Court of the United States|Supreme Court]] decision upholding the administration's authority in the matter.<ref>{{cite web |title=Moolenaar: "Tariffs on China Level the Playing Field for Americans" |url=https://chinaselectcommittee.house.gov/media/press-releases/moolenaar-tariffs-on-china-level-the-playing-field-for-americans |publisher=Select Committee on the CCP |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


The 2nd congressional district covers a large portion of Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula and parts of the central region of the state. The district includes rural communities, small cities, agricultural areas, and portions of the Lake Michigan and Lake Huron shorelines. Moolenaar has described his constituents as "hardworking residents" and has focused on issues such as rural healthcare access, economic development, and energy policy as part of his representation of the district.<ref>{{cite web |title=Congressman John Moolenaar |url=https://www.ned.org/experts/congressman-john-moolenaar-honorary/ |publisher=National Endowment for Democracy |date=November 5, 2025 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
Moolenaar has also pursued oversight of Chinese influence in American academia. Together with Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman [[Chuck Grassley]], he sent letters to [[NASA]] and the [[Federal Bureau of Investigation|FBI]] alerting them to research collaborations linked to the Chinese Communist Party, raising concerns about potential security risks.<ref>{{cite web |title=Chairman Moolenaar, Chairman Grassley Alert NASA, FBI to CCP-Linked Research Collaboration |url=https://chinaselectcommittee.house.gov/media/press-releases/chairman-moolenaar-chairman-grassley-alert-nasa-fbi-to-ccp-linked-research-collaboration |publisher=Select Committee on the CCP |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> In a related effort, he supported a new federal partnership between the [[United States Department of Education|Department of Education]] and the [[United States Department of State|Department of State]] aimed at increasing transparency regarding foreign gifts made to American universities.<ref>{{cite web |title=Moolenaar Supports New Federal Partnership on Foreign Funding at Universities |url=https://chinaselectcommittee.house.gov/media/press-releases/moolenaar-supports-new-federal-partnership-on-foreign-funding-at-universities |publisher=Select Committee on the CCP |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


==== Chair of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (2024–present) ====
Additionally, Moolenaar voted in favor of legislation requiring the [[United States Department of Energy|Department of Energy]] to assess and secure America's energy supply chains, citing concerns about Chinese involvement in critical energy infrastructure.<ref>{{cite web |title=Moolenaar Votes to Secure America's Energy Supply Chains |url=https://chinaselectcommittee.house.gov/media/press-releases/moolenaar-votes-to-secure-america-s-energy-supply-chains |publisher=Select Committee on the CCP |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


On April 24, 2024, Moolenaar became Chair of the [[United States House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party|House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party]] (formally known as the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party), succeeding [[Mike Gallagher]] of Wisconsin, who had resigned from Congress.<ref name="congress" /> This chairmanship has become Moolenaar's most prominent role in Congress and has placed him at the center of congressional efforts to address U.S.–China relations.
==== 2020 Presidential Election Challenges ====


In this capacity, Moolenaar has taken an active role in addressing what he characterizes as threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party to American interests across multiple domains, including trade, technology, national security, and academic research. He has made public statements advocating for the United States to "push back" against what he describes as "false narratives" promoted by the Chinese Communist Party, particularly regarding [[Taiwan]].<ref>{{cite web |title='Don't allow deception to become reality' on Taiwan, says Congressman John Moolenaar |url=https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/commentary/event-recap/dont-allow-deception-to-become-reality-on-taiwan-says-congressman-john-moolenaar/ |publisher=Atlantic Council |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
Following the [[2020 United States presidential election|2020 presidential election]], Moolenaar was among the Republican members of Congress who supported legal challenges to the election results. He was one of 126 Republican members of the House who signed an [[amicus brief]] in support of [[Texas v. Pennsylvania]], a lawsuit filed by the state of Texas at the [[Supreme Court of the United States|Supreme Court]] that sought to invalidate the election results in four states—[[Pennsylvania]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]], [[Michigan]], and [[Wisconsin]]—won by President-elect [[Joe Biden]].<ref>{{cite news |title=126 Republicans sign brief supporting Texas effort to overturn election |url=https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/10/politics/read-house-republicans-texas-supreme-court/index.html |work=CNN |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> The Supreme Court declined to hear the case on December 11, 2020, ruling that Texas lacked [[standing (law)|standing]] to challenge other states' election procedures.<ref>{{cite news |last=Liptak |first=Adam |date=December 11, 2020 |title=Supreme Court Rejects Texas Suit Seeking to Subvert Election |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/11/us/politics/supreme-court-election-texas.html |work=The New York Times |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Order in No. 22O155, Texas v. Pennsylvania |url=https://www.supremecourt.gov/orders/courtorders/121120zr_p860.pdf |publisher=Supreme Court of the United States |date=December 11, 2020 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


Under Moolenaar's chairmanship, the Select Committee has pursued several policy initiatives. In early 2026, Moolenaar expressed support for a new partnership between the [[United States Department of Education|Department of Education]] and the [[United States Department of State|Department of State]] aimed at increasing transparency regarding foreign gifts made to American universities, with a particular focus on funding originating from entities linked to the Chinese government.<ref>{{cite web |title=Moolenaar Supports New Federal Partnership on Foreign Funding at Universities |url=https://chinaselectcommittee.house.gov/media/press-releases/moolenaar-supports-new-federal-partnership-on-foreign-funding-at-universities |publisher=Select Committee on the CCP, U.S. House of Representatives |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
==== Constituent Services and Rural Healthcare ====


Moolenaar has also used his position to comment on trade policy between the United States and Taiwan. In February 2026, he released a statement characterizing a new trade agreement as supportive of American jobs and indicative of continued partnership between the Trump administration and Taiwan.<ref>{{cite web |title=Moolenaar: New Trade Deal Supports American Jobs and Signals Continued Trump Administration Partnership with Taiwan |url=https://chinaselectcommittee.house.gov/media/press-releases/moolenaar-new-trade-deal-supports-american-jobs-and-signals-continued-trump-administration-partnership-with-taiwan |publisher=Select Committee on the CCP, U.S. House of Representatives |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
In his role representing Michigan's 2nd congressional district, Moolenaar has focused attention on issues affecting rural communities in northern and central Michigan. In February 2026, he invited Dr. Jeffrey Smith as his guest to President [[Donald Trump]]'s [[State of the Union address]], highlighting rural healthcare issues and the challenges facing medical providers in underserved areas of his district.<ref>{{cite web |title=Press Release: Moolenaar Invites Doctor Smith as Guest to State of the Union Address |url=https://www.quiverquant.com/news/Press+Release%3A+Moolenaar+Invites+Doctor+Smith+as+Guest+to+State+of+the+Union+Address |publisher=Quiver Quantitative |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


On the subject of tariffs imposed on Chinese goods, Moolenaar expressed support for the Trump administration's trade measures, stating that "tariffs on China level the playing field for Americans." This position followed a [[Supreme Court of the United States|Supreme Court]] decision regarding legal challenges to the administration's use of emergency authorities to impose tariffs.<ref>{{cite web |title=Moolenaar: "Tariffs on China Level the Playing Field for Americans" |url=https://chinaselectcommittee.house.gov/media/press-releases/moolenaar-tariffs-on-china-level-the-playing-field-for-americans |publisher=Select Committee on the CCP, U.S. House of Representatives |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
== Political Positions ==


In another initiative, Moolenaar, along with Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman [[Chuck Grassley]], sent letters to [[NASA]] and the [[Federal Bureau of Investigation|FBI]] raising concerns about research collaborations involving entities linked to the Chinese Communist Party.<ref>{{cite web |title=Chairman Moolenaar, Chairman Grassley Alert NASA, FBI to CCP-Linked Research Collaboration |url=https://chinaselectcommittee.house.gov/media/press-releases/chairman-moolenaar-chairman-grassley-alert-nasa-fbi-to-ccp-linked-research-collaboration |publisher=Select Committee on the CCP, U.S. House of Representatives |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
Moolenaar's political positions align broadly with the Republican mainstream. As a member of both the conservative Republican Study Committee and the more centrist Republican Main Street Partnership, he has positioned himself within the party's center-right to right wing.<ref>{{cite web |title=Republican Study Committee – Members |url=https://rsc-walker.house.gov/ |publisher=Republican Study Committee |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Republican Main Street Partnership – Members |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180826123025/https://republicanmainstreet.org/members/ |publisher=Republican Main Street Partnership |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


Moolenaar has also voted in favor of legislation requiring the [[United States Department of Energy|Department of Energy]] to assess and secure America's energy supply chains, particularly with respect to reducing dependence on Chinese-sourced materials and components.<ref>{{cite web |title=Moolenaar Votes to Secure America's Energy Supply Chains |url=https://chinaselectcommittee.house.gov/media/press-releases/moolenaar-votes-to-secure-america-s-energy-supply-chains |publisher=Select Committee on the CCP, U.S. House of Representatives |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
His most prominent policy focus in recent years has been on U.S.–China relations and competition. As chairman of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, Moolenaar has advocated for tariffs on Chinese goods, greater transparency in foreign funding of American universities, stronger trade relationships with Taiwan, and increased scrutiny of research collaborations involving entities linked to the Chinese government. He has described the strategic competition with China as one of the defining challenges for American policy.


==== Rural Healthcare Advocacy ====
On the 2020 presidential election, Moolenaar joined a significant number of Republican House members in supporting the Texas lawsuit that sought to challenge the results, an action that drew both support from Trump-aligned Republicans and criticism from those who viewed it as an effort to overturn the certified election outcome.<ref>{{cite news |title=126 Republicans sign brief supporting Texas effort to overturn election |url=https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/10/politics/read-house-republicans-texas-supreme-court/index.html |work=CNN |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


In addition to his work on China-related policy, Moolenaar has continued to focus on issues affecting his largely rural congressional district. In February 2026, he announced that he had invited Dr. Jeffrey Smith as his guest to the [[State of the Union address]], highlighting rural healthcare issues. The invitation was intended to draw attention to the challenges facing healthcare providers and patients in rural communities within Michigan's 2nd congressional district.<ref>{{cite web |title=Press Release: Moolenaar Invites Doctor Smith as Guest to State of the Union Address |url=https://www.quiverquant.com/news/Press+Release%3A+Moolenaar+Invites+Doctor+Smith+as+Guest+to+State+of+the+Union+Address |publisher=Quiver Quantitative |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
== Personal Life ==


== Personal Life ==
Moolenaar resides in Michigan's 2nd congressional district. He has maintained his ties to the Midland, Michigan, area throughout his political career.<ref name="bio" /> Further publicly documented details regarding his family life are limited in available sources.


John Moolenaar has maintained his residence in the [[Midland, Michigan]] area throughout his political career, representing communities in the region where he was born and raised.<ref name="bio" /> His longstanding ties to the Midland area have been a consistent element of his political identity, and he has emphasized his connection to the communities he represents in central and northern Michigan.
== Electoral History ==


Moolenaar's political career has been characterized by his service at multiple levels of Michigan government — from the state House to the state Senate to the U.S. House of Representatives — all while maintaining his base in his hometown region. His campaign activities have been registered with the [[Federal Election Commission]].<ref>{{cite web |title=John Moolenaar - FEC Candidate Information |url=https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H4MI04126 |publisher=Federal Election Commission |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
Moolenaar has won election to the U.S. House of Representatives in each cycle since 2014. His campaign financial disclosures are filed with the [[Federal Election Commission]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Candidate: MOOLENAAR, JOHN |url=https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H4MI04126 |publisher=Federal Election Commission |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> He initially won the 4th district seat vacated by Dave Camp and has since transitioned to the 2nd district following redistricting, winning election in that reconfigured district as well.<ref name="congress" />


== Recognition ==
== Recognition ==


Moolenaar has been described by the [[National Endowment for Democracy]] as "a skilled legislator" in his capacity representing Michigan's 2nd congressional district.<ref>{{cite web |title=Congressman John Moolenaar |url=https://www.ned.org/experts/congressman-john-moolenaar-honorary/ |publisher=National Endowment for Democracy |date=November 5, 2025 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> His appointment as Chair of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party in April 2024 represented one of the most significant leadership positions he has held in Congress, placing him in a role with national and international visibility on one of the defining geopolitical issues of the era.
Moolenaar has been recognized by the [[National Endowment for Democracy]] as an honorary expert, reflecting his work on issues related to democracy promotion and countering authoritarian influence, particularly in the context of U.S.–China relations.<ref>{{cite web |title=Congressman John Moolenaar |url=https://www.ned.org/experts/congressman-john-moolenaar-honorary/ |publisher=National Endowment for Democracy |date=November 5, 2025 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


Moolenaar has been invited to speak at events hosted by policy organizations such as the [[Atlantic Council]], where he has addressed U.S. policy toward Taiwan and the broader strategic competition with China.<ref>{{cite web |title='Don't allow deception to become reality' on Taiwan, says Congressman John Moolenaar |url=https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/commentary/event-recap/dont-allow-deception-to-become-reality-on-taiwan-says-congressman-john-moolenaar/ |publisher=Atlantic Council |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> His bipartisan work with Senate colleagues, including collaborations with Chairman Chuck Grassley on oversight matters related to Chinese influence in American research institutions, has further raised his profile on Capitol Hill.<ref>{{cite web |title=Chairman Moolenaar, Chairman Grassley Alert NASA, FBI to CCP-Linked Research Collaboration |url=https://chinaselectcommittee.house.gov/media/press-releases/chairman-moolenaar-chairman-grassley-alert-nasa-fbi-to-ccp-linked-research-collaboration |publisher=Select Committee on the CCP, U.S. House of Representatives |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
His chairmanship of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has elevated his national profile on foreign policy and national security issues. The committee's bipartisan structure and high-profile hearings have made it one of the more visible select committees in the 118th and 119th Congresses.


His membership in multiple congressional caucuses, including the Republican Study Committee and the Republican Main Street Partnership, reflects a positioning within the Republican conference that spans both conservative policy advocacy and pragmatic legislative engagement.<ref>{{cite web |title=Republican Study Committee |url=https://rsc-walker.house.gov/ |publisher=Republican Study Committee |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Republican Main Street Partnership Members |url=https://republicanmainstreet.org/members/ |publisher=Republican Main Street Partnership |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
Moolenaar has been invited to speak at policy forums hosted by organizations such as the [[Atlantic Council]], where he has addressed issues related to Taiwan, U.S.–China competition, and American strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific region.<ref>{{cite web |title='Don't allow deception to become reality' on Taiwan, says Congressman John Moolenaar |url=https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/commentary/event-recap/dont-allow-deception-to-become-reality-on-taiwan-says-congressman-john-moolenaar/ |publisher=Atlantic Council |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

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John Moolenaar
BornJohn Robert Moolenaar
8 5, 1961
BirthplaceMidland, Michigan, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
OccupationPolitician
Known forChair of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party
EducationHope College (BS)
Harvard University (MPA)
Website[Official website Official site]

John Robert Moolenaar (Template:IPAc-en; born May 8, 1961) is an American politician who has served as a U.S. representative from Michigan since 2015. A member of the Republican Party, Moolenaar represented Michigan's 4th congressional district from 2015 to 2023 and has represented the state's 2nd congressional district since 2023, following redistricting. Before entering Congress, he served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2003 to 2008 and the Michigan Senate from 2011 to 2014. Since April 2024, he has served as the chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, a role through which he has become a prominent congressional voice on U.S.–China policy, trade relations, and national security concerns related to the Chinese Communist Party. Born and raised in Midland, Michigan, Moolenaar built a career in public service that has spanned more than two decades, with a legislative focus on issues affecting rural Michigan communities, chemical research policy, and American competitiveness in relation to China.[1][2]

Early Life

John Robert Moolenaar was born on May 8, 1961, in Midland, Michigan, a mid-sized city in the central part of the state known as the global headquarters of Dow Chemical Company.[3] He grew up in Midland, where the community's ties to the chemical industry and manufacturing would later influence his legislative interests in chemistry research and economic development.

Details about Moolenaar's parents and family background during his upbringing are limited in publicly available sources. His surname is of Dutch origin, consistent with the significant Dutch-American heritage found throughout western and central Michigan. Midland provided Moolenaar with a grounding in the small-city and rural character of central Michigan—a region he would go on to represent at both the state and federal levels for much of his political career.[3]

Education

Moolenaar attended Hope College, a liberal arts college in Holland, Michigan, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree. Hope College, affiliated with the Reformed Church in America, has historically been a prominent institution in Michigan's Dutch-American community.[3][4]

He later pursued graduate education at Harvard University, where he earned a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree from the Harvard Kennedy School. The MPA program at Harvard provided Moolenaar with training in public policy, governance, and administration that would inform his subsequent career in Michigan state government and the U.S. Congress.[3][5]

Career

Michigan House of Representatives (2003–2008)

Moolenaar began his career in elected office when he won a seat in the Michigan House of Representatives, representing the 98th district. He took office on January 1, 2003, succeeding Tony Stamas. He served in the state House for three terms, through December 31, 2008, when he was succeeded by Jim Stamas.[6] During his time in the state House, Moolenaar represented constituents in the Midland area and gained experience in state-level legislative processes. Michigan's term limits law, which restricts state House members to three two-year terms, necessitated his departure from the chamber at the end of 2008.

Michigan Senate (2011–2014)

After a brief period out of elected office, Moolenaar returned to the Michigan Legislature by winning election to the Michigan Senate, where he represented the 36th district beginning on January 1, 2011. He succeeded Tony Stamas in the Senate seat as well. Moolenaar served one four-year term in the state Senate, through December 31, 2014, and was succeeded by Jim Stamas.[7] His service in the state Senate overlapped with significant economic changes in Michigan, including the state's recovery from the Great Recession and the restructuring of its automobile industry.

U.S. House of Representatives (2015–present)

Election to Congress

In 2014, Moolenaar ran for the U.S. House of Representatives in Michigan's 4th congressional district, a seat that was being vacated by longtime Republican incumbent Dave Camp, who chose not to seek reelection. Moolenaar won the Republican primary and the general election, and he took office on January 3, 2015.[8]

Following the 2020 redistricting cycle, Michigan's congressional map was redrawn, and Moolenaar's district was reconfigured. Beginning with the 118th Congress in January 2023, he transitioned to representing Michigan's 2nd congressional district, which encompasses a large swath of northern and western Michigan. The district's predecessor in representation was Bill Huizenga, who had represented the prior 2nd district configuration.[8][3]

Committee Assignments and Caucuses

Moolenaar has served on several congressional committees during his tenure in the House. He has been a member of the House Appropriations Committee, which oversees federal spending legislation. He is also a member of the Republican Study Committee, the largest caucus of conservative members in Congress.[9] Additionally, Moolenaar has been affiliated with the Republican Main Street Partnership, a group of moderate and center-right Republican members of Congress.[10] He is also a member of the U.S.–Japan Caucus.[11]

His committee assignments and caucus memberships are listed on his official congressional website.[12]

Chair of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party

On April 24, 2024, Moolenaar became the chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (formally known as the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party), succeeding Mike Gallagher, who had resigned from Congress.[13]

As chairman, Moolenaar has focused the committee's work on several areas of U.S.–China competition, including trade policy, technology transfer, academic transparency, and Taiwan policy. In his capacity as chair, he has issued statements and led legislative efforts on a range of issues related to countering the influence of the Chinese Communist Party.

In early 2026, Moolenaar publicly advocated for the United States to "push back" against what he described as the Chinese Communist Party's "false narratives" regarding Taiwan, arguing at an Atlantic Council event that the U.S. should not "allow deception to become reality" on the Taiwan issue.[14] He also released a statement supporting a new trade deal with Taiwan, characterizing it as supportive of American jobs and reflective of continued partnership between the Trump administration and Taiwan.[15]

On the subject of tariffs, Moolenaar expressed support for the Trump administration's use of emergency authorities to impose tariffs on Chinese goods, stating that "tariffs on China level the playing field for Americans" following a Supreme Court decision upholding the administration's authority in the matter.[16]

Moolenaar has also pursued oversight of Chinese influence in American academia. Together with Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley, he sent letters to NASA and the FBI alerting them to research collaborations linked to the Chinese Communist Party, raising concerns about potential security risks.[17] In a related effort, he supported a new federal partnership between the Department of Education and the Department of State aimed at increasing transparency regarding foreign gifts made to American universities.[18]

Additionally, Moolenaar voted in favor of legislation requiring the Department of Energy to assess and secure America's energy supply chains, citing concerns about Chinese involvement in critical energy infrastructure.[19]

2020 Presidential Election Challenges

Following the 2020 presidential election, Moolenaar was among the Republican members of Congress who supported legal challenges to the election results. He was one of 126 Republican members of the House who signed an amicus brief in support of Texas v. Pennsylvania, a lawsuit filed by the state of Texas at the Supreme Court that sought to invalidate the election results in four states—Pennsylvania, Georgia, Michigan, and Wisconsin—won by President-elect Joe Biden.[20] The Supreme Court declined to hear the case on December 11, 2020, ruling that Texas lacked standing to challenge other states' election procedures.[21][22]

Constituent Services and Rural Healthcare

In his role representing Michigan's 2nd congressional district, Moolenaar has focused attention on issues affecting rural communities in northern and central Michigan. In February 2026, he invited Dr. Jeffrey Smith as his guest to President Donald Trump's State of the Union address, highlighting rural healthcare issues and the challenges facing medical providers in underserved areas of his district.[23]

Political Positions

Moolenaar's political positions align broadly with the Republican mainstream. As a member of both the conservative Republican Study Committee and the more centrist Republican Main Street Partnership, he has positioned himself within the party's center-right to right wing.[24][25]

His most prominent policy focus in recent years has been on U.S.–China relations and competition. As chairman of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, Moolenaar has advocated for tariffs on Chinese goods, greater transparency in foreign funding of American universities, stronger trade relationships with Taiwan, and increased scrutiny of research collaborations involving entities linked to the Chinese government. He has described the strategic competition with China as one of the defining challenges for American policy.

On the 2020 presidential election, Moolenaar joined a significant number of Republican House members in supporting the Texas lawsuit that sought to challenge the results, an action that drew both support from Trump-aligned Republicans and criticism from those who viewed it as an effort to overturn the certified election outcome.[26]

Personal Life

Moolenaar resides in Michigan's 2nd congressional district. He has maintained his ties to the Midland, Michigan, area throughout his political career.[3] Further publicly documented details regarding his family life are limited in available sources.

Electoral History

Moolenaar has won election to the U.S. House of Representatives in each cycle since 2014. His campaign financial disclosures are filed with the Federal Election Commission.[27] He initially won the 4th district seat vacated by Dave Camp and has since transitioned to the 2nd district following redistricting, winning election in that reconfigured district as well.[8]

Recognition

Moolenaar has been recognized by the National Endowment for Democracy as an honorary expert, reflecting his work on issues related to democracy promotion and countering authoritarian influence, particularly in the context of U.S.–China relations.[28]

His chairmanship of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has elevated his national profile on foreign policy and national security issues. The committee's bipartisan structure and high-profile hearings have made it one of the more visible select committees in the 118th and 119th Congresses.

Moolenaar has been invited to speak at policy forums hosted by organizations such as the Atlantic Council, where he has addressed issues related to Taiwan, U.S.–China competition, and American strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific region.[29]

References

  1. ↑ "About John – Full Biography".Office of Congressman John Moolenaar.https://moolenaar.house.gov/about/full-biography.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  2. ↑ "Congressman John Moolenaar".National Endowment for Democracy.November 5, 2025.https://www.ned.org/experts/congressman-john-moolenaar-honorary/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 "About John – Full Biography".Office of Congressman John Moolenaar.https://moolenaar.house.gov/about/full-biography.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  4. ↑ "MOOLENAAR, John Robert".Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=M001194.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  5. ↑ "MOOLENAAR, John Robert".Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=M001194.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  6. ↑ "Michigan Manual 2011-2012".Michigan Legislature.http://legislature.mi.gov/(S(oihnpzmtwrwfcs45ex1nab45))/documents/2011-2012/michiganmanual/2011-MM-P0164-p0164.pdf.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  7. ↑ "Michigan Manual 2011-2012".Michigan Legislature.http://legislature.mi.gov/(S(oihnpzmtwrwfcs45ex1nab45))/documents/2011-2012/michiganmanual/2011-MM-P0164-p0164.pdf.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 "Member Profile: John Moolenaar".Congress.gov.https://www.congress.gov/member/john-moolenaar/M001194.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  9. ↑ "Republican Study Committee – Members".Republican Study Committee.https://rsc-walker.house.gov/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  10. ↑ "Republican Main Street Partnership – Members".Republican Main Street Partnership.https://republicanmainstreet.org/members/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  11. ↑ "U.S.-Japan Caucus Members".U.S.-Japan Caucus.https://usjapancaucus-castro.house.gov/members.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  12. ↑ "Committees and Caucuses".Office of Congressman John Moolenaar.https://moolenaar.house.gov/about/committees-and-caucuses.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  13. ↑ "Congressman John Moolenaar".National Endowment for Democracy.November 5, 2025.https://www.ned.org/experts/congressman-john-moolenaar-honorary/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  14. ↑ "'Don't allow deception to become reality' on Taiwan, says Congressman John Moolenaar".Atlantic Council.https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/commentary/event-recap/dont-allow-deception-to-become-reality-on-taiwan-says-congressman-john-moolenaar/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  15. ↑ "Moolenaar: New Trade Deal Supports American Jobs and Signals Continued Trump Administration Partnership with Taiwan".Select Committee on the CCP.https://chinaselectcommittee.house.gov/media/press-releases/moolenaar-new-trade-deal-supports-american-jobs-and-signals-continued-trump-administration-partnership-with-taiwan.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  16. ↑ "Moolenaar: "Tariffs on China Level the Playing Field for Americans"".Select Committee on the CCP.https://chinaselectcommittee.house.gov/media/press-releases/moolenaar-tariffs-on-china-level-the-playing-field-for-americans.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  17. ↑ "Chairman Moolenaar, Chairman Grassley Alert NASA, FBI to CCP-Linked Research Collaboration".Select Committee on the CCP.https://chinaselectcommittee.house.gov/media/press-releases/chairman-moolenaar-chairman-grassley-alert-nasa-fbi-to-ccp-linked-research-collaboration.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  18. ↑ "Moolenaar Supports New Federal Partnership on Foreign Funding at Universities".Select Committee on the CCP.https://chinaselectcommittee.house.gov/media/press-releases/moolenaar-supports-new-federal-partnership-on-foreign-funding-at-universities.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  19. ↑ "Moolenaar Votes to Secure America's Energy Supply Chains".Select Committee on the CCP.https://chinaselectcommittee.house.gov/media/press-releases/moolenaar-votes-to-secure-america-s-energy-supply-chains.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  20. ↑ "126 Republicans sign brief supporting Texas effort to overturn election".CNN.https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/10/politics/read-house-republicans-texas-supreme-court/index.html.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  21. ↑ LiptakAdamAdam"Supreme Court Rejects Texas Suit Seeking to Subvert Election".The New York Times.December 11, 2020.https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/11/us/politics/supreme-court-election-texas.html.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  22. ↑ "Order in No. 22O155, Texas v. Pennsylvania".Supreme Court of the United States.December 11, 2020.https://www.supremecourt.gov/orders/courtorders/121120zr_p860.pdf.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  23. ↑ "Press Release: Moolenaar Invites Doctor Smith as Guest to State of the Union Address".Quiver Quantitative.https://www.quiverquant.com/news/Press+Release%3A+Moolenaar+Invites+Doctor+Smith+as+Guest+to+State+of+the+Union+Address.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  24. ↑ "Republican Study Committee – Members".Republican Study Committee.https://rsc-walker.house.gov/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  25. ↑ "Republican Main Street Partnership – Members".Republican Main Street Partnership.https://web.archive.org/web/20180826123025/https://republicanmainstreet.org/members/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  26. ↑ "126 Republicans sign brief supporting Texas effort to overturn election".CNN.https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/10/politics/read-house-republicans-texas-supreme-court/index.html.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  27. ↑ "Candidate: MOOLENAAR, JOHN".Federal Election Commission.https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H4MI04126.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  28. ↑ "Congressman John Moolenaar".National Endowment for Democracy.November 5, 2025.https://www.ned.org/experts/congressman-john-moolenaar-honorary/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  29. ↑ "'Don't allow deception to become reality' on Taiwan, says Congressman John Moolenaar".Atlantic Council.https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/commentary/event-recap/dont-allow-deception-to-become-reality-on-taiwan-says-congressman-john-moolenaar/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.

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