John Moolenaar, a Republican U.S. Representative from Michigan, has recently been in the news due to his appointment by House Speaker Mike Johnson to head a committee following the announcement of the departure of the current chair, Mike Gallagher. Moolenaar's new role comes as a result of Gallagher's decision to leave Congress on April 19, prompting the need for a replacement to lead the committee.
John Moolenaar, born on May 8, 1961, has been serving as the U.S. Representative for Michigan's 4th congressional district since 2015. Prior to his role in the U.S. House of Representatives, Moolenaar was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party, Moolenaar's political career has seen him take on various roles, culminating in his recent appointment to head a committee in Congress.