Washington, D.C. – Tomorrow, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) will join the Price family to receive the body of Gunnery Sergeant Daniel J. Price at Tulip City Airport in Holland. The local community is encouraged to join in honoring Gunnery Sgt. Price for his commitment, service, and sacrifice to the United States and to freedom across the globe. • WHO: Congressman Bill Huizenga • WHAT: Honor Hol... Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement on the national jobs report for July: "Today's jobs report marks the 42nd consecutive month of unemployment above 8%. The uptick in the unemployment rate combined with the drop in the labor force participation rate demonstrates that President Obama's agenda of increased regulation and higher taxes is precisely the wrong approa... Read more »
Tomorrow July 31st, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) will participate in a medals ceremony and present West Michigan veterans and/or their families with medals earned during their valiant service on behalf of a grateful nation. The ceremony will begin at 10:00 AM and will take place at Holland City Hall in the Council Chambers. City Hall is located at 270 S. River Avenue in downtown Holland. Cong... Read more »
Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement upon learning of the death of Gunnery Sergeant Daniel J. Price: "While the details are not clear, a hero from Holland has lost his life defending freedom. Let us all take a moment to remember Gunnery Sergeant Price's courage, dedication, and commitment to freedom. And let us also hold his family in our hearts and pray for the loved o... Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement after the House voted to repeal ObamaCare: "I wasn't here when ObamaCare was passed, but I am here because the American people wanted change. ObamaCare isn't the solution; it’s a major part of the problem. At a time when well over 12 million Americans are out of work and millions more have given up looking for work all togethe... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) delivered the following remarks regarding ObamaCare on the House floor: "The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office predicts ObamaCare will reduce the nation's labor supply by 800,000 people, not something we need right now. Not only is this law full of compliance uncertainties and disincentives for growth, the Supreme Court recently mad... Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement on the national jobs report for June: "While positive job growth is welcomed, this growth occurred despite President Obama's economic policies, not because of them. Millions of our friends and neighbors have given up looking for work entirely since President Obama took office. 41 consecutive months of unemployment above 8% dem... Read more »
Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement after U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack extended disaster assistance to 72 Michigan counties including Allegan, Benzie, Lake, Kent, Manistee, Mason, Muskegon, Ottawa, Oceana, Newaygo, and Wexford: "I applaud the leadership of Governor Snyder, the attentiveness of my colleagues in the Michigan Delegation, and the actions of Secre... Read more »
Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after the Supreme Court released its landmark decision on ObamaCare: "Since its inception, Americans have questioned the legality and common-sense of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, more commonly known as ObamaCare. The Administration, including President Obama himself, has argued that the individual mandate was not a tax. ... Read more »
Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after House passage of the Domestic Energy and Jobs Act (H.R. 4480): "Today, the House took a significant step forward to create jobs, reduce regulatory red tape, lower gas prices, and boost domestic energy production. One of the greatest potentials for economic growth in America stems from our ability to harness our vast energy resources.... Read more »
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