This evening, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement in response to Attorney General William Barr's principal summary of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation: "Since the 2016 election, some have sought to rewrite history because they couldn’t believe or accept the outcome. For nearly two years, investigators with an enormous range of powers scoured for any lin... Read more »
"It is vital that protecting and preserving the Great Lakes remains a national priority," said Congressman Huizenga. "While there are several improvements in the President’s budget proposal from last year, it fails to properly fund the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI). This critical program has helped clean up legacy pollution, restore habitat, and prevent the spread of invasive species. ... Read more »
When President Trump announced his National Emergency declaration in early February I urged caution. Even though I still believe Congress should be the lead actor on funding border security, after reviewing the details of the President’s declaration, it seems he is acting in a legal manner. Additionally, after reviewing the declaration and proposed funding sources, I do not have significant concer... Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02), a founding member of the bipartisan Congressional PFAS Task Force, released the following statement regarding the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announcing its Comprehensive Nationwide PFAS Action Plan: “Today’s announcement by the EPA is an important first step in putting together a comprehensive approach to protecting drinking water, enhancing PFA... Read more »
Tonight, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting no on the 2019 appropriations package. "Earlier this week, I met with agents from the National Border Patrol Council and asked them: 'how can we improve security at both our northern and southern borders?' We proceeded to have an insightful conversation about improving our technological capabilities as well as... Read more »
This evening, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after the U.S. Forest Service announced it was delaying implementation of their rule to prohibit the possession of alcoholic beverages on portions of the AuSable, Manistee, and Pine National Wild and Scenic Rivers. "While the federal government has a responsibility to manage the Huron Manistee National Forests, it is... Read more »
Tonight, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after learning of the passing of former Michigan Congressman John Dingell. I am deeply saddened to learn of John Dingell’s passing. John was a fierce advocate for Michigan and a titan of the House who worked with a servant’s heart. While there were areas where we disagreed I had no doubt that John’s passion and positions were wel... Read more »
This evening, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement regarding President Trump's State of the Union Address: "Tonight, the President gave a strong address outlining the strength of our economy, the need to secure our southern border, and promote a national culture that defends the unborn and respects life. I believe the President also laid out several areas where bipart... Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) became a founding member of the bipartisan PFAs Task Force headed by Dan Kildee (D-MI) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA). The PFAS Task Force was established to address the urgent threat of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to help better protect communities from the harmful effects of the chemicals. Congressman Huizenga has been a vocal leader on addre... Read more »
Last night, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) spoke in passionate support of the unborn, adoption, and promoting a culture that values life. West Michigan is known as one of the most prolific areas for adoption in the nation. Congressman Huizenga has been a strong voice in support life and was instrumental in preserving the Adoption Tax Credit in the 2017 tax reform legislation. Read more »
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