Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) released the following statement after the House Rules Committee advanced his amendment for consideration before the full U.S. House of Representatives. The Huizenga Amendment blocks any funding for the Biden Administration’s proposal to impose a $600 per petition “Asylum Program Fee” on employers. The Biden Administration’s new fee would significantly raise... Read More »
A recent study from Moody’s Analytics showed American households are currently paying $709 more each month than they did for the same goods two years ago. Inflation, fueled by Washington’s out-of-control spending, has made it harder for families to make ends meet. Unfortunately, Southwest Michigan families received an additional sticker shock from back-to-school shopping. According to data from th... Read More »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) pressed Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Investment Security, Paul Rosen, over concerns surrounding the federal government’s oversight of Gotion Inc.’s proposal to build electric battery plants near Big Rapids, Michigan. The parent company of Gotion has established ties to the Chinese Communist Party. During the House Financial Services Hearing on the... Read More »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-04) released the following statement after Holtec International and Wolverine Power Cooperative announced the signing of a power purchase agreement. “This partnership completes another important step in the effort to restore clean, carbon-free energy production at the Palisades Nuclear Facility,” said Congressman Bill Huizenga. “Given the shared goal of meeting... Read More »
Our local economy is unique. It is driven by tourism, agriculture, and manufacturing. It is rare for an area to have all three staples of economic activity in one spot, and Southwest Michigan is fortunate to have them. I am proud to serve as Co-Chair of the Great Lakes Task Force, where I play a leading role in protecting the ecology and strengthening the economy of the Great Lakes. Sadly, the sum... Read More »
I am humbled by the number of young men and women that sign up to serve in our nation’s Armed Forces. It is wonderful to see the best and brightest strive to reach their greatest potential. One of the ways my office helps students achieve this objective is by holding what are known as Service Academy nights. These events provide students who are interested in attending one of our nation’s prestigi... Read More »
Today Congressman Huizenga was joined by U.S. Representatives Moolenaar, Scholten, and Walberg in a letter to Governor Gretchen Whitmer in an effort to protect Allegan, Berrien and Muskegon counties from facing increased regulatory burdens following a misguided determination by the EPA that these areas did not attain certain ozone levels. It has been widely acknowledged, including by the State of ... Read More »
Last week, I joined local leaders in celebrating the opening of the new Whirlpool Technology Center expansion in St. Joseph. This state-of-the-art facility is the result of a $60 million investment in Berrien County. During the event, I discussed the importance of creating high-quality jobs and how this significant investment will create economic opportunity not only in St. Joe and Benton Harbor, ... Read More »
Today, the Chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-04), and the Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, Congressman Steve Womack (AR-03) released the following statement on the Security and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Private Fund Advisers rule. “The decision by the ... Read More »
Western Hemisphere Subcommittee Chairwoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Committee Member Bill Huizenga (R-MI) released the following statement after the Central American Parliament (PARLACEN) voted to expel Taiwan’s parliament and admit China’s parliament as a permanent observer of the organization: “Yet again, we see the pernicious effect of the Chinese Communist Party’s friendship with social... Read More »
Over the past year, China has made a concerted effort to make in-roads in the Western Hemisphere and take increasingly aggressive actions internationally. It is clear that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is actively expanding its global reach. As a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC), I have been working to address this growing concern. In fact, last month, HFAC passed my bipart... Read More »
As the son of a disabled WWII veteran, ensuring our veterans have access to the care and benefits they have earned is personal to me. I’m proud to have recently voted to fully fund veterans’ health care and benefits programs. At the end of July, House Republicans took a critical step to deliver on this objective by passing H.R. 4366, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencie... Read More »
Agriculture plays a significant role in our economy at the local, state, and federal levels. I’m excited to share with you new legislation I introduced to strengthen Michigan’s economy while helping local farmers. Along the Lakeshore and across Southwest Michigan, we have the unique ability to grow a variety of specialty crops in addition to more traditional agriculture products. Whether it is app... Read More »
To better serve constituents along the 1-94 Corridor, I am excited to announce the opening of my new district office in Portage. This location will allow my staff and I to assist more constituents who are having difficulties with the VA, Social Security, Passports, Citizenship and Immigration Services, or any agency within the federal government. The new office is located at 5228 Lovers Lane in Su... Read More »
Yesterday, the House Foreign Affairs Committee unanimously passed legislation introduced by Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI). The AUKUS Submarine Transfer Authorization Act would authorize the sale of up to two Virginia Class Submarines to Australia pursuant to the AUKUS trilateral partnership. Additionally, the legislation puts the entire transfer process under Congressional oversight and require... Read More »
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