U.S. small businesses were among the hardest hit by the pandemic. Many were shut down by state and local governments while their employees were displaced, and their customers barred from entry. Meanwhile, their business was diverted to “essential” big box stores and Amazon and their supply and distribution chains were disrupted. Now, small businesses are also struggling because they must… Read more »
The COVID wall that has blocked travel between the United States and Canada for 16 months should come down. As post-pandemic life resumes most of its normal activity, foreign travel should be restored as well.
America's northern border remains closed to tourist traffic. If the travel ban remains in place through the rest of the year, it will come at an estimated cost of $175 billion and… Read more »
Recently, Congressman Huizenga had the opportunity to discuss the US-Canadian Border closure with NBC News Now. During the interview, Rep. Huizenga emphasized the impact the closure is having on families who have been unable to reunite for more than 16 months and the significant economic impact the closure is having on Michigan as well as Canada.
While vaccinated Canadians are now… Read more »
On Thursday, Congressman Bill Huizenga and Congressman Jack Bergman joined Fox News' Fox & Friends First to discuss looming cuts to National Guard training and preparedness. Instead of properly funding the Guard, earlier this year Speaker Pelosi moved a partisan bill that garnered no Republican support and even the Democrat controlled Senate has not acted on it.
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On Friday, Congressman Huizenga joined CBC's "Power & Politics" to discuss the border between the United States and Canada. Rep. Huizenga has been out front on the issue calling for science based policymaking and both sides to lay out clear markers or a road map to reopening travel between the US and Canada. Learn more by watching Congressman Huizenga's interview below.
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U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga has co-sponsored legislation that would force Planned Parenthood affiliates to return a combined $80 million in Paycheck Protection Program loans.
The bill, the Abortion Providers Loan Elimination (APLE) Act, has 62 House co-sponsors and 25 Senate co-sponsors, all Republicans. The APLE Act would also make Planned Parenthood affiliates ineligible for future PPP… Read more »
Last night, Congressman Huizenga gave an update from outside the White House on the Democrats' unconstitutional effort to make DC a state, the lack of focus on the border crisis from the Biden Administration, as well as Democrats tabling efforts to hold Maxine Waters accountable. Rep. Huizenga's full remarks are avaiable to view in the video below.
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Our men and women serving in the Michigan National Guard have repeatedly answered the call to support our communities, assist with vaccinations and even play a leading role in securing the U.S. Capitol.
While our service members have repeatedly demonstrated their effectiveness and reliability, unfortunately they have been failed in return. Recently, it was brought to my attention by… Read more »
On Wednesday evening, WZZM highlighted the bipartisan effort led by Congressman Huizenga to deliver over 1,000 Chick-fil-a sandwiches, snacks, and even gifts cards to members of the Michigan National Guard deployed to Washington D.C. WZZM's coverage of "Operation Food Drop" is available below.
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