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Huizenga, Tonko Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Mental Health Care

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Today, U.S. Representatives Bill Huizenga (MI-02) and Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) introduced the Medical Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act. This bipartisan legislation would improve mental health care across the nation by permanently repealing the Medicare 190-day lifetime limit for inpatient psychiatric care. “As we continue to address mental health in America, federal policies must be…

Huizenga Video on Pelosi's $3 Trillion Wish List Garners 250,000 Views in Under 24 Hours

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Last night, after casting his vote against Speaker Pelosi’s $3 trillion partisan wish list, Congressman Huizenga reached out directly to West Michigan constituents to provide an update via Facebook Live. During the 6 minute video, Rep. Huizenga details his concerns with H.R. 6800, specifically how the legislation would allow illegal immigrants to receive stimulus checks, fund Planned…

Huizenga Votes Against Speaker Pelosi’s $3 Trillion Partisan Wish List

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Tonight, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) voted against Speaker Pelosi’s $3,000,000,000,000 partisan wish list. H.R. 6800 passed the House this evening by a vote of 208 to 199. Prior to the vote Congressman Huizenga spoke against the bill. Video of the Congressman’s speech as well as a transcript of his remarks are available below.  Congressman Bill Huizenga: I rise today…

Huizenga to Hold Telephone Town Hall Discussion Tuesday Evening

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On Tuesday, May 5th, Congressman Bill Huizenga will host a telephone town hall discussion with West Michigan residents at 6:20 PM. Congressman Huizenga will begin the call by providing an update on the Paycheck Protection Program, the HEROES Act, and the Patriot Bonus. Following those remarks, Rep. Huizenga will answer questions from constituents across the Second Congressional…

Huizenga op-ed in the Detroit News: Congress should recognize Michigan's heroes, patriots

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From visiting with loved ones to shopping at the grocery store, the coronavirus has changed our daily lives in more ways than we could have imagined. While nearly every Michigan resident has experienced some type of change, perhaps the greatest has come for those working on the front lines. Whether it is our police and fire first responders, medical professionals or those keeping the…

Huizenga discusses mental health resources, telephone town halls, and reopening the economy on WHTC

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Yesterday, Congressman Huizenga joined WHTC via zoom for their weekly interview. During their conversation, Bill discussed Speaker Pelosi's decision not to bring the House back for votes, the type of questions constituents are asking during telephone town halls, and the recent announcement of mental health funding to improve resources and services for West Michigan…

Huizenga Introduces Patriot Bonus to Support & Encourage Pay Raises for Essential Workers

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) announced the introduction of H.R. 6629 the Patriot Bonus Tax Credit Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Patriot Bonus is designed to support pay raises for essential workers. Under the Patriot Bonus, the federal government would provide a refundable tax credit for half of any form of wage increase put forward by an employer. This would…

Huizenga to hold Telephone Town Hall Thursday

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On Thursday, April 30th, Congressman Bill Huizenga will host a telephone town hall discussion with West Michigan residents at 9:00 AM. Congressman Huizenga will begin the call by providing an update on the Paycheck Protection Program, the HEROES Act, and the Patriot Bonus. Following those remarks, Rep. Huizenga will answer questions from constituents across the Second Congressional…

Huizenga to Hold Telephone Town Hall Discussion Tomorrow

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Tomorrow, Congressman Bill Huizenga will host a telephone town hall discussion regarding the latest action taken by Congress to address the Coronavirus. Congressman Huizenga will begin the call by providing an update on the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act and how it will provide relief to small businesses, increase testing, and support hospitals treating…

Reminder: Huizenga to Host Telephone Town Hall with West Michigan Constituents Tonight

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Tonight, Congressman Bill Huizenga will host a telephone town hall discussion on the coronavirus with residents from across West Michigan. Congressman Huizenga will begin the call by providing an update on the latest developments related to the coronavirus. Rep. Huizenga will then take questions from constituents across the Second Congressional District. Approximately 40,000 West…

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