Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement after he joined in filing a lawsuit in the D.C. Federal District Court challenging the constitutionality of proxy voting. This action is a direct response to Speaker Pelosi and the Democrat Majority enacting H. RES 965 which authorized proxy voting on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives for the first time in our nat... Read more »
On Friday, Congressman Bill Huizenga joined 126 members of the House and Senate in calling for the Small Business Administration (SBA) to investigate how Planned Parenthood was able to access Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Funding. Last week, it was uncovered that multiple affiliates of Planned Parenthood were able to obtain $80 million in loans reserved for small business job creators despite ... Read more »
"We must never forget the courage and sacrifice of those who gave their lives in service to our nation," said Congressman Bill Huizenga in commemoration of Memorial Day. "Today we honor their memory and hold each of them in our hearts. Thank you to the City of Zeeland and Post 33 of the American Legion for inviting me to participate in the ceremony to recognize and remember West Michigan’s fallen ... Read more »
Last night, Congressman Huizenga's video on Speaker Pelosi's $3 trillion wish list topped over 1,000,000 views. In the 6 minute video that was originally posted Friday evening, Rep. Huizenga breaks down the partisan origins of Speaker Pelosi's flawed legislation as well as the controversial provisions it contains including: support for Planned Parenthood, allowing undocumented workers to receive s... Read more »
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 Parenthood, a... Read more »
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 in opposition to this $3 ... Read more »
Last night, Congressman Bill Huizenga led a letter sent to the Department of Treasury and Small Business Administration (SBA) requesting that these agencies extend the safe harbor provision included in the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) until one week after final guidance is issued. While the PPP has served as a vital resource to keep small businesses afloat and paychecks flowing to more than 5... Read more »
Last night, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after the US Department of Agriculture announced it was purchasing $5 million in asparagus, $30 million in pork, $20 million in tart cherries, $120 million in dairy products, and $50 million in turkey products in addition to a host of other produce and protein. West Michigan is known as a national leader in the producti... Read more »
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 District. Approxima... Read more »
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 apply to a... Read more »
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