U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, will present the service medals of four 2nd District veterans at 1:30 p.m. this Thursday, October 20, at the USS LST 393 in Muskegon. They served in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. “It is one of my proudest moments in office to be able to present veterans and their families with the medals they earned sacrificing so much to serve their country and... Read more »
U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, today voted for the Protect Life Act, which ensures taxpayer dollars won’t pay for abortions, and protects a doctor’s right to not perform abortions. In a speech on the House floor tonight, Huizenga said, “This is about life and protecting that life, and making sure that our healthcare providers have the ability to say no to a procedure they don’t want to perform.” ... Read more »
Congress has passed three Free Trade Agreements, with South Korea, Panama and Colombia, that will support up to 250,000 new American jobs, level the playing field for American companies and increase exports of U.S. goods by $13 billion. “These Free Trade Agreements open the door to hundreds of thousands of new jobs and billions of dollars of new sales opportunities for American companies. This sho... Read more »
Have a question for your Congressman? The Ludington Daily News is hosting U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, in a town hall next Wednesday, open to the public, to hear thoughts and questions from 2nd District constituents on the latest news out of Washington, D.C. and Michigan. Residents of the 2nd District are invited and encouraged to attend. In-Person Town Hall With Rep. Huizenga 7 p.m. Wednesday,... Read more »
U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, honored Harold Hines of Muskegon in a medal ceremony with eight medals and citations for honorable military service during World War II. Hines piloted a Martin Maurader and flew almost 40 missions during the war, including integral missions toward the end. “It is one of my proudest moments in office to be able to present veterans and their families with the medals t... Read more »
U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga invites area veterans of any war, those who supported war efforts, and their families, interested in learning more about how to share stories of their experience through the Veterans History Project to an event this Monday at 3:30 p.m. at the Holland Disabled American Veterans Hall #14. Huizenga will introduce the Veterans History Project program and conduct a short example... Read more »
Watch the hearing live here Washington, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, and the Financial Services Committee will today hear from and question Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner about efforts to implement regulatory reforms and identify emerging threats to the nation’s financial stability. Secretary Geithner will deliver to the Committee the annual report of the Financial Stability Oversight C... Read more »
Call on the Senate to Join House Efforts to Turn Around our Economy Washington, D.C. – October 4, 2011, marked 888 days since the U.S. Senate passed a budget. There are also more than a dozen pro-jobs bills that have passed the House, many with bipartisan support, that are still awaiting a vote in the Senate. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, and thirty-five GOP Freshmen called on the Senate to act and j... Read more »
U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, released the following statement today on voting with the House to examine the effects of government agency regulations on job creation: “West Michigan prioritizes clean air and clean water and protecting our beautiful lakeshore, and I am working for that in Congress. Our state also is hurting for jobs, another of my top priorities in Congress. That’s why I support ... Read more »
This Tuesday, I had the privilege of meeting Sergeant First Class Leroy Petry, who received the Medal of Honor, the highest military decoration in the U.S. He was awarded for his bravery and valor while on a mission in Afghanistan. You can read more on his story here. After recovering from his injuries, he re-enlisted in the Army and continues to serve his nation. We discussed his service, his rec... Read more »
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