Josh Schriver

Joshua Schriver (born March 14, 1992) is an American politician serving as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives since 2023, representing the 66th district. He is a member of the Republican Party. pornography, same-sex marriage and gender-affirming care for adults, as well as promoted the Great Replacement conspiracy theory.

Early life and education Schriver born on March 14, 1992, and was raised in Warren, Michigan, and graduated from De La Salle Collegiate High School. He holds a bachelor's degree in arts and humanities from Michigan State University (MSU), from which he graduated in 2016. The seat was open because the incumbent representative, Republican John Reilly, was term-limited. Schriver won renomination with about 66% of the vote, and went on to be reelected November 2024 general election. Schriver's exurban district is a Republican safe seat. specifically Brandon, Oxford, Addison, and Oakland townships

Although once obscure, Schriver rose to prominence among the far-right soon after joining the state House. He also voted against a bill to ban child marriage along with Carra, Friske, Maddock, and Angela Rigas. Later that year, when the House passed a package of sex abuse bills in the wake of the Larry Nassar and Robert Anderson scandals on a 105–4 vote, Schriver was again one of the four no votes, alongside Carra, Friske, and Maddock.

In 2023, after the Michigan participants in the 2020 Trump fake electors plot were charged with forgery, Schriver lauded the defendants as "America's patriots" and called state Attorney General Dana Nessel a "thug."

In January 2024, in a conversation about transgender healthcare with several Republican legislators, Schriver asked, "If we are going to stop this for anyone under 18, why not apply it for anyone over 18? It's harmful across the board and that's something we need to take into consideration in terms of the endgame." Two other Republican officials, Michigan State Rep. Brad Paquette and Ohio State Rep. Gary Click, expressed agreement.

In February 2024, Schriver called for a birth control ban, saying, "If doctors are sworn to do no harm, then lawmakers should look into banning hormonal birth control." His proposal was criticized by advocates for reproductive rights. Michigan House Minority Leader Matt Hall did not respond to requests for comment. A few days after the post, Tate removed Schriver from his committee assignments and removed his office staff.

In December 2024, Schriver posted a tweet calling for same-sex marriage to be banned, writing, "Make gay marriage illegal again. This is not remotely controversial, nor extreme." In February 2025, Schriver introduced a resolution, co-sponsored by six other Republicans, calling for the Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges; the resolution did not advance in the chamber.

In March 2025, Schriver announced plans to introduce legislation banning internet pornography for all state residents regardless of age. Schriver has stated that he believes pornography "harms all who come into contact with it" and has publicly compared its use to that of heroin.

In October 2025, Schriver's personal information was reportedly found in a data breach from defunct porn and hookup site Fling.com. Schriver has denied the claims.