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Joint Congressional Statement on the Sentencing of Michigan Resident Paul Whelan in Russia

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U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) and U.S. Representatives Tim Walberg (MI-07), Haley Stevens (MI-11), Fred Upton (MI-06), Bill Huizenga (MI-02), Dan Kildee (MI-05), Debbie Dingell (MI-12), John Moolenaar (MI-04), Jack Bergman (MI-01), Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) and Andy Levin (MI-09) today released the following joint statement on the sentencing of Michigan resident Paul Whelan... Read more »

EPA Administrator, Huizenga, Upton Announce Great Lakes Advisory Board Selections today in Muskegon

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Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced membership of the Great Lakes Advisory Board (GLAB), an EPA federal advisory committee, at Grand Valley State University’s Annis Water Resource Institute with U.S. Congressmen Bill Huizenga (MI-02) and Fred Upton (MI-06). Administrator Wheeler re-established the GLAB in December 2018 to provide advice and reco... Read more »

Huizenga Asks Whitmer To Explain Sweetheart Deal for State Employees as Michiganders Struggle to Make Ends Meet

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) sent a letter to Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer raising concerns over Michigan’s response to the unemployment crisis stemming from her decisions to forcibly close down Michigan’s economy. In the letter, Huizenga asks pointed questions about the State of Michigan’s decision to automatically enroll state employees into the unemployment system while reside... Read more »

Congressman Huizenga Joins Federal Lawsuit Challenging Proxy Voting

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement after he joined in filing a lawsuit in the D.C. Federal District Court challenging the constitutionality of proxy voting. This action is a direct response to Speaker Pelosi and the Democrat Majority enacting H. RES 965 which authorized proxy voting on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives for the first time in our nat... Read more »

Huizenga Calls for Investigation into Planned Parenthood over access to $80 million in Small Business Funding

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On Friday, Congressman Bill Huizenga joined 126 members of the House and Senate in calling for the Small Business Administration (SBA) to investigate how Planned Parenthood was able to access Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Funding. Last week, it was uncovered that multiple affiliates of Planned Parenthood were able to obtain $80 million in loans reserved for small business job creators despite ... Read more »

Huizenga Statement on Memorial Day

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"We must never forget the courage and sacrifice of those who gave their lives in service to our nation," said Congressman Bill Huizenga in commemoration of Memorial Day. "Today we honor their memory and hold each of them in our hearts. Thank you to the City of Zeeland and Post 33 of the American Legion for inviting me to participate in the ceremony to recognize and remember West Michigan’s fallen ... Read more »

Huizenga video tops 1 million views

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Last night, Congressman Huizenga's video on Speaker Pelosi's $3 trillion wish list topped over 1,000,000 views. In the 6 minute video that was originally posted Friday evening, Rep. Huizenga breaks down the partisan origins of Speaker Pelosi's flawed legislation as well as the controversial provisions it contains including: support for Planned Parenthood, allowing undocumented workers to receive s... Read more »

Huizenga Video on Pelosi's $3 Trillion Wish List Garners 250,000 Views in Under 24 Hours

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Last night, after casting his vote against Speaker Pelosi’s $3 trillion partisan wish list, Congressman Huizenga reached out directly to West Michigan constituents to provide an update via Facebook Live. During the 6 minute video, Rep. Huizenga details his concerns with H.R. 6800, specifically how the legislation would allow illegal immigrants to receive stimulus checks, fund Planned Parenthood, a... Read more »

Huizenga Votes Against Speaker Pelosi’s $3 Trillion Partisan Wish List

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Tonight, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) voted against Speaker Pelosi’s $3,000,000,000,000 partisan wish list. H.R. 6800 passed the House this evening by a vote of 208 to 199. Prior to the vote Congressman Huizenga spoke against the bill. Video of the Congressman’s speech as well as a transcript of his remarks are available below. Congressman Bill Huizenga: I rise today in opposition to this $3 ... Read more »

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