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WWMT: West Michigan congressman tells constituents: 'Do not go away on spring break'

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Put those vacations on hold, U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga told constituents Friday during a telephone town hall meeting. Members of Congress have stopped holding town halls in front of their constituents because of the COVID 19 virus, but they've been taking questions, and holding telephone conferences. Huizenga hosted one Friday, March 20, 2020. He said thousands listened in over the phone…

Huizenga talks Helping West Michigan Families, Small Business on Fox 17

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Yesterday, Congressman Huizenga spoke to Fox 17 about legislation to help West Michigan families and small businesses that have been impacted by COVID-19. As WXMI reports, "the first two packages of bills included provisions for free coronavirus testing, money for SNAP and WIC programs and also provides many workers with up to two-weeks of paid leave, if they are being treated or tested…

Huizenga Discussees the Impact of COVID-19, Answers Questions on WHTC

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Earlier this morning, Congressman Huizenga joined WHTC for an extended conversation on COVID-19. During the interview, Rep. Huizenga addressed a variety of questions regarding the impact of the coronavirus in West Michigan, measures the federal government has already passed, and what legislative actions could be on the horizon.  To listen to Congressman Huizenga's weekly interview…

Huizenga to Host Resource Fair for Veterans on March 6th

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On Friday, March 6, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) will be hosting a Veterans Resource Fair in Oceana County. The resource fair is designed to help veterans, as well as the surviving family of veterans, learn about and discuss the different resources available to the veteran community at the local, state, and federal level. The Veterans Resource Fair will take place from 10…

WOOD TV: Huizenga, House reauthorize Great Lakes funding initiative

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An initiative that secures millions of dollars for the Great Lakes has been reauthorized for an additional five years. The Great Lakes Restoration Act passed the House Wednesday. It was set to expire at the end of the 2021 fiscal year but will be extended until the end of the 2026 fiscal year. The funding helps clean pollution, prevent the spread of invasive species and protect…

Congressman Huizenga’s Office to Hold Military Medals Workshop for West Michigan Veterans

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On Thursday, February 6th, Congressman Huizenga’s office will be hosting a military medals workshop. This event is designed to help veterans, as well as the surviving family of veterans, apply to receive a replacement set of military medals. Congressman Huizenga will have staff on hand to help veterans and families complete the required paperwork. Please bring a copy of your DD-214 or…

House passes Huizenga's Bill to Help Victims of Fraud

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Bipartisan fraud-protection legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-MI) this week received approval from the U.S. House of Representatives in a 314-95 vote. The House on Nov. 18 approved the Investor Protection and Capital Markets Fairness Act, H.R. 4344, which Rep. Huizenga cosponsored in September with bill sponsor U.S. Rep. Ben McAdams (D-UT) to help the Securities and…

Huizenga says Ex-Im Bank reauth must address China

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The House on Friday passed a bill along party lines to fund and overhaul the Export-Import Bank after a bipartisan agreement crumbled under Democratic opposition. The House voted 235-184 to send the bill to the Senate, where it is unlikely to see action.  Only 13 House Republicans supported the bill Friday after the White House budget office announced its opposition to the bill…

Congressman Huizenga announces health coverage plan for uninsured workers

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Congressman Bill Huizenga wants a multi-share health coverage pilot program for low-income uninsured workers. Huizenga (R-MI 2) introduced a bill last week that seeks $36 million in federal funding over four years for the, the Community Multi-Share Coverage Program Act. The money would go towards five pilot sites around the country. Huizenga says he borrowed the "Multi-share” model…

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