Today, Monetary Policy & Trade Subcommittee Chairman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) announced the introduction of H.R. 4836, legislation to prevent American taxpayers from paying for fiscally unsound foreign bailouts through the International Monetary Fund (IMF): "The Treasury Department has consistently encouraged the International Monetary Fund to bend the rules to make fiscally unsound loans to Greece under the 'exceptional access' rules. It is important to note that Greece did not meet the criteria f... Read more

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement in response to the terrorist attack in Brussels, Belgium: "The attacks carried out in Brussels are a tragic and deadly reminder of the threats posed by terrorism that free people across the world face. We must show resolve and stand with our European allies in hunting down the individuals that committed these atrocities. Those who commit terror need to realize they will be brought to justice and held accountable for their actions.... Read more

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after casting a historic vote to defend the constitutional standing of the legislature against executive overreach: “For the first time in history, the House has voted to file a motion with the Supreme Court to defend its Article I powers as defined by the Constitution. The Constitution is clear; the authority to make law resides within the legislative branch, not the executive. “Recent actions by the Obama Administration have not... Read more

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement announcing the start of the 2016 Congressional Art Competition for high school students across Michigan’s Second Congressional District. “This is a great opportunity for high school students to showcase their artistic ability,” said Congressman Huizenga. “With each year that passes, submissions from across West Michigan raise the bar and display an incredible amount of creativity and skill. I look forward to seeing what the 2016 C... Read more

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) voted in support of legislation to recognize the persecution of Christians at the hands of ISIS as genocide and called on the Obama Administration to hold ISIS and the Assad Regime accountable for their crimes against humanity. “Every day, atrocities are committed against Christians, Yezidis, Kurds, and other religious minorities across the Middle East by ISIS. Their homes as well as their churches and places of worship are being destroyed with little to ... Read more

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) announced the introduction of H.R. 4671, The Small Business Protection Act. The goal of this legislation is to end UNICOR’s government monopoly and force them to compete with the private sector. Currently, UNICOR, also known as Federal Prison Industries, automatically gets its choice of federal government contracts through a process known as mandatory sourcing. This provision prevents private sector businesses from even competing for a federal government ... Read more

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after the United States Department of the Interior announced the official designation of the S.S. Badger as a National Historic Landmark: “After nearly five years and countless bureaucratic hoops, the application submitted by Lake Michigan Car Ferry to have the S.S. Badger recognized as a National Historic Landmark has been approved by the federal government. This designation highlights not only the economic importance of ... Read more

It is with somber hearts that the Office of Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement notifying the community of the passing of Congressman Huizenga’s father Gerald Huizenga. Gerald Huizenga passed away surrounded by loved ones this morning at the Poppen Hospice Residence of Harbor Hospice in Muskegon. Gerald was a decorated World War II Veteran, an established small business owner, and a leader who served the community he loved for over 30 years as a member of the Zeeland City ... Read more

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after President Obama submitted his final budget proposal to Congress. “With our nation over $19 trillion in debt, I was hoping President Obama would take this opportunity to try and bridge the partisan divide he has recently lamented by putting forward a serious proposal that tackles the drivers of our debt. Instead, the President’s final budget doubles down on raising taxes and increasing spending even more than his prev... Read more

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after voting to override the President's veto of legislation to defund Planned Parenthood and repeal ObamaCare. "Whether it is Tom struggling to provide insurance for his family in Kentwood, or Marge, in Wyoming, fighting to make sure her employees have coverage, it's clear that ObamaCare is failing to deliver quality and affordable health care to hardworking families and small businesses across West Michigan. I will continue to f... Read more