Washington, Oct. 5 -- Representative Hillary Scholten issued the following press release:

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) announced her inaugural Congressional Youth Advisory Council (CYAC) for the 2026-2027 school year. 18 students were chosen from a competitive pool of applicants across West Michigan. The students will serve a one-year term, meeting five times over the course of the school year and advising the office on key issues facing their generation. "Young people bring an energy and thoughtfulness that shapes our political discourse in ways that can invigorate unique ideas. The policy we create in Washington impact not only their day-to-day lives right now, but also, critically, their future. These you...