Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed H.R. 975, the Credit Union Board Modernization Act. This bill, introduced by Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) and Congressman Juan Vargas (D-CA), will bring federal regulations in line with state regulations for credit unions in good standing by allowing the credit union boards to meet every other month instead of monthly. Delivering ... Read More »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) issued his response to a letter sent by the Kalamazoo Township Supervisor regarding the Township Board potentially adopting a sanctuary ordinance that would order local law enforcement to not cooperate with federal immigration authorities. In his response to Supervisor Combs, Huizenga specifically references the threat to public safety that such an action wo... Read More »
Today, Representatives and Bipartisan Fiscal Forum Co-Chairs, Bill Huizenga (R-MI) and Scott Peters (D-CA), introduced the Responsible Budgeting Act (RBA) to reform how Congress tackles the national debt limit and avoid the dangerous and costly brinksmanship that threatens the national economy. As the nation faces a default on the debt as soon as mid-summer, the RBA provides a commonsense off-ramp... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representatives Bill Huizenga (R-MI) and Juan Vargas (D-CA), members of the House Financial Services Committee, announced the reintroduction of the Credit Union Board Modernization Act, legislation to update the current requirements for federal credit union board meetings. This bill will allow federal credit union boards in good standing to meet every other month instead of monthly, al... Read More »
This evening, Congressman Huizenga released the following statement on President Trump restoring a maximum pressure strategy on Iran. "I am glad to see President Trump restore the maximum pressure campaign on Iran. Iran continues to be the world’s leading state sponsor of terror. I will soon reintroduce my bipartisan sanction legislation called the No U.S. Financing for Iran Act to hold the Irania... Read More »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) announced his committee assignments for the 119th Congress. In this session of Congress, Huizenga will take on new leadership roles while continuing to serve on both the House Financial Services Committee as well as the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Huizenga will serve as the Vice-Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee. As Vice-Chair, Huizenga... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representatives Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Dave Joyce (R-OH), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) and members of the bipartisan Great Lakes Task Force introduced the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Act of 2025. The bipartisan bill will reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, which is set to expire at the end of FY 2026, for another five years through FY 2031. Th... Read More »
Over the weekend, the President signed S. 4367, the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024, into law. This bipartisan legislation serves as the authorization for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to improve federally regulated water infrastructure across the nation. Specifically for Southwest Michigan, this measure includes several priorities that Congressman Huizenga advocated fo... Read More »
Yesterday, Congressman Bill Huizenga officially took the oath of office to represent Michigan’s 4th Congressional District in the 119th Congress. After being sworn in, Congressman Huizenga released the following statement. “I am honored to continue serving Southwest Michigan in the 119th Congress,” said Congressman Bill Huizenga. “With both the House and Senate now under Republican stewardship, th... Read More »
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA) by a vote of 399 to 18. This critical water infrastructure legislation serves as the authorization for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to move forward on work in Southwest Michigan and across the nation. This WRDA includes multiple priorities that Congressman Huizenga advocated for to help the commu... Read More »
The 60th Presidential Inauguration will be held on Monday, January 20, 2025 in Washington, D.C. on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC) is responsible for planning and carrying out the ceremony. For more general information about the day’s activities and inaugural history, please visit inaugural.senate.gov. The Presidential Inaugural... Read More »
Tonight, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) released the following statement after President-elect Donald J. Trump announced the nomination of Pete Hoekstra, a resident of Michigan’s 4th Congressional District, for U.S. Ambassador to Canada. “Congratulations to my friend Pete Hoekstra on his nomination to be Ambassador to Canada,” said Congressman Huizenga. “The US and Canada have an incredibly impo... Read More »
As your voice in Congress, my top priority is serving you and addressing your top issues – including energy prices, the cost of groceries, and the overall economy. Here are some solutions I have supported this year to make life more affordable for individuals, families, and small businesses in Southwest Michigan. Soaring energy prices are making multiple facets of everyday life more expensive. For... Read More »
Recently, a different national security challenge has come to light. While some are familiar with the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) desire to dictate policy, few realize these activities are happening in the United States. Efforts by the CCP to influence everyday American life can seem like something out of a Tom Clancy novel, however, the lengths the CCP is currently going to cultivate propagan... Read More »
Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation to rename the Battle Creek Post Office after abolitionist and civil rights leader Sojourner Truth. The decision to rename the post office is supported by the descendants of Sojourner Truth as well as local organizations such as Kellogg Community College and Battle Creek Unlimited. In May, Huizenga introduced legislation to rename the ... Read More »