Last night, Congressman Bill Huizenga, Co-Chair of the Great Lakes Task Force, released the following statement on the Army Corps of Engineers issuing the final Chief's Report on the Brandon Road Lock and Dam. Brandon Road is the established and determined pinch point for stopping Asian carp from entering the Great Lakes and decimating the ecosystem. "With the recent discovery of Asian carp DNA wi... Read more »
On Tuesday morning, Congressman Bill Huizenga will be holding mobile office hours for constituents in Holland at Holland City Hall from 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM. This event is specifically designed for Second District residents who have questions regarding federal policy or are having trouble with a federal agency. So far this year, Congressman Huizenga has held open constituent/coffee hours in Baldwin,... Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement in response to the agreement made between the United States, Canada, and Mexico to lift tariffs on steel and aluminum. “The elimination of steel and aluminum tariffs between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico is welcome news and a very positive step that will have a significant impact on Michigan. As Chair of the Canada-United State... Read more »
On Saturday, Congressman Bill Huizenga announced Megan Johnson, a junior at West Ottawa High School, as the winner of the 2019 Congressional Art Competition for Michigan’s Second Congressional District. Megan’s piece entitled, "The Hand is Home" will now be placed on display in the U.S. Capitol for the next year so thousands of people can view it when they visit the Capitol Building. Megan will al... Read more »
Last night, Congressman Bill Huizenga praised Command Master Chief Russell Mason a native of Hart, Michigan for his incredible service to our nation as a member of the U.S. Navy. Command Master Chief Mason has served in the U.S. Navy for more than 30 years. In 2017, Master Chief Mason assumed duties as the Command Master Chief for U.S. Naval Forces Central Command which consists of the U.S. 5th Fl... Read more »
Last night, Congressman Bill Huizenga spoke on the House floor calling for Nancy Pelosi and Democrat Leadership to allow a vote on the Born-Alive Survivors Protection Act. This legislation would require babies who survive a failed abortion to receive the same medical treatment as a child born at the same stage of life. Democrats rejected Congressman Huizenga’s motion to save these lives. Sadly, th... Read more »
On Friday, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) joined staff from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, members of the community, and Herrick District Library staff in celebrating 129 people becoming U.S. citizens. The Herrick Library was filled with friends, family, and excitement for this historic moment. The newly minted Americans came from countries across the globe, spanning from Bhutan... Read more »
"I am glad to see the Mueller Report has been released," said Congressman Huizenga. "I believe that transparency is crucial and that the steps taken to limit redactions as well as the President’s decision to not utilize executive privilege are very positive developments. With the report now public, I think everyone, especially Congress, needs to take a collective deep breath. For two years, some M... Read more »
Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02), who serves as Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship, and Capital Markets, questioned the CEO’s from Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase & Co, Citi Group, Bank of New York Mellon, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and State Street Corporation about their capitalization, protecting taxpayers from another bailout, and what impac... Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02), co-chair of the Great Lakes Task Force, released the following statement after President Trump announced his support for fully funding the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. "The Great Lakes are vital to our economy and to our way of life here in Michigan. The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative has been instrumental in protecting the Great Lakes, preservi... Read more »
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