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WASHINGTON (SBG)-- A new bill introduced by Michigan Republican Rep. Bill Huizenga Friday morning would treat essential health care workers and first responders like combat soldiers by giving them a federal tax holiday. The HEROES Act, which stands for "helping our emergency responders overcome emergency situations," aims to ease the financial burden put on those putting themselves in harm's way t... Read more »

Health care workers and first responders would get a break from paying federal taxes under new legislation designed to thank frontline workers who are putting their lives on the line responding to the coronavirus pandemic. Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., will introduce the Helping Emergency Responders Overcome Emergency Situations (HEROES) Act of 2020 on Friday that would provide a four-month federal... Read more »

On Friday, Congressman discussed the house passing, the CARES Act, an aid and relief package to help individuals, families, small businesses, and medium and larger job creators across West Michigan impacted by the coronavirus. For most Americans it includes money directly into your pockets. People making under $75,000 dollars a year will get $1200 from the government. A married couple making up to... Read more »

Questions about the possible future and more concerning the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) were some of the topics brought up during a telephone town hall meeting with West Michigan’s congressman on Friday. U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Zeeland, hosted the telephone event, which garnered thousands of listeners, some of whom were selected to ask their questions live. “When are we going back to normal?” ... Read more »

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 and on the ... Read more »

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 for the vi... Read more »

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 on WHTC, click he... Read more »

This morning, during his weekly conversation on WHTC, Congressman Huizenga discussed the coronavirus and the latest developments on action in Washington To listen to the interview, click here. Read more »

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 a.m. – 12 p.m. at VF... Read more »

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 drinking water. Th... Read more »