Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) issued the following statement after U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright announced the second loan disbursement to Holtec for the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant, releasing $56,787,300 of the up to $1.52 billion loan.
“I want to thank President Trump and Secretary Wright for advancing Southwest Michigan’s role in our mission to… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) released the following statement after GE Aerospace announced it was investing $70 million at its manufacturing facility in Muskegon.
“It is great to see GE Aerospace continue to make advanced manufacturing investments in West Michigan,” said Congressman Bill Huizenga. “This $70 million investment will create good-paying jobs, strengthen Michigan… Read more »
Today, Subcommittee on Europe Ranking Member Bill Keating (D-MA), American Canadian Economy and Security Caucus Co-Chair Mark Amodei (R-NV), Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Ranking Member Joaquin Castro (D-TX), and Subcommittee on South and Central Asia Chairman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) introduced H.R. 2000, the Arctic Watchers Act. This bipartisan legislation strengthens American… Read more »
This evening, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) released the following statement after voting in favor of legislation to fund the government for the remainder of the fiscal year.
“This funding measure ensures the federal government is able to continue serving the American people while avoiding an unnecessary shutdown,” said Congressman Huizenga. “Importantly, this legislation increases… Read more »
Today, U.S. Representatives Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Dave Joyce (R-OH), and Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), the co-chairs of the bipartisan House Great Lakes Task Force released the following statement regarding the State of Illinois delaying work and development at the Brandon Road Lock and Dam for invasive carp prevention, thereby jeopardizing the health and economy of the… Read more »
On Saturday, March 8th, Congressman Huizenga will host a live telephone town hall event at 2:00 PM.
If you do not receive a call but would like to listen or participate in the event, you can listen online here. Read more »
Yesterday, U.S. Representatives Bill Huizenga (R-MI) and Mike Quigley (D-IL) introduced the Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act. This bipartisan bill will reauthorize the Great Lakes Fishery Research program, set to expire at the end of September, for another five years through FY 2030. This program has provided the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Great Lakes Science… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) announced the reintroduction of the Strategic Ports Reporting Act. This legislation requires the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense to develop a strategy to monitor efforts by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to build, buy, or own strategic ports that provide capabilities for military, diplomatic, economic, or resource exploration… Read more »
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.… 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… Read more »
