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VIDEO: Huizenga responds to the President's Remarks on Afghanistan

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Shortly after President Biden addressed the nation, last night Congressman Huizenga responded to the President on Facebook Live.  During the short video update, Huizenga described some of the calls he has received from West Michigan residents who are trying to evacuate Afghanistan. Additionally, Huizenga explained why President Biden's decision to give up Bagram Air Base in July…

VIDEO: Huizenga Discusses Afghanistan, His Vote Against $3.5 Trillion Spending Spree Blueprint

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Last night, Congressman Huizenga provided an update to constituents across West Michigan from the steps of the U.S. Capitol via Facebook Live.  During the update, Rep. Huizenga discussed the latest developments in Afghanistan as well as President Biden's failure to properly execute a safe withdrawal. Congressman Huizenga also described his vote against the Democrat blueprint to…

Huizenga Statement on Afghanistan

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) released the following statement regarding the devolving situation in Afghanistan. Earlier today, President Biden gave a speech that simply doesn’t square with the situation on the ground in Afghanistan. Independent reports depict the Taliban cracking down and making it more difficult for Americans and our allies to reach the airport. Videos show…

VIDEO: Huizenga Discusses Chaos in Afghanistan, Calls on Secretary Blinken and General Milley to Resign

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Last night, Congressman Huizenga responded to President Biden's address to the nation in a live video on Facebook.  Congressman Huizenga emphasized how America must live up to its word and help the Afghans who have supported American Troops. Huizenga also discussed how the blame for the debacle of the withdrawal falls squarely at the feet of President Joe Biden, his…

Huizenga Statement on the Passing of Former Michigan Congressman Paul Mitchell

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) released the following statement regarding the passing of former Michigan Congressman Paul Mitchell.  “Paul Mitchell was a friend who passionately fought for his constituents and Michigan. Paul said what he meant and meant what he said. Sadly, cancer has claimed another life too soon. My prayers go out to the entire Mitchell family during…

Huizenga, McClain, Walberg Call for IG Investigation into DoJ's Decision Not to Investigate Michigan Nursing Home Deaths

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This week, Congressman Bill Huizenga, Congresswoman Lisa McClain, and Congressman Tim Walberg wrote a letter to the Department of Justice Inspector General requesting IG Horowitz examine why the Department of Justice made the decision to forgo an investigation of the State of Michigan’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s decision to place patients infected…

Huizenga, Doyle, Kelly, and Lamb introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen American Steel Industry

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI), joined U.S. Representatives Mike Doyle (D-PA), Mike Kelly (R-PA) and Conor Lamb (D-PA), in introducing the Steel Industry Preservation Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to strengthen the domestic steel industry and improve the environment by creating a tax credit for the recycling of waste products in steel manufacturing. The bill creates a…

Huizenga, Hill, and Barr Statement on SEC Chair Gensler's Mandatory Climate Risk Directive

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02), Rep. French Hill (AR-02), and Rep. Andy Barr (KY-06) released the following joint statement after Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler indicated that he’s directed the SEC “to develop a mandatory climate risk disclosure rule proposal for the Commission’s consideration by the end of the year.” “Before requiring any type…

Huizenga Supports Legislation Increasing Special Immigrant Visas for Afghans Who Assisted U.S. Forces

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI), released the following statement after supporting the Allies Act, bipartisan legislation to increase the number of Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) for Afghans who supported the U.S. Military in Afghanistan. Congressman Huizenga was a cosponsor of this bipartisan legislation that passed the House today by a vote of 407-16. “As American Forces…

Huizenga Slams President Biden’s Inaction on US-Canada Border

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Co-Chair of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group released the following statement after the Biden Administration quietly extended travel restrictions between the U.S. and Canada until August 21st. “The Biden Administration’s failure to develop a plan to reopen the border between the United States and Canada is not only embarrassing…