On Wednesday evening, Congressman Huizenga will hold a live telephone town hall with residents of Muskegon, Oceana, Lake, Mason, and Newaygo counties. While thousands of residents will receive a call asking them to participate, unfortunately, not every resident will be contacted. If you live in one of these counties and would like to participate in tomorrow… Read more »
Fallen Marine Sgt. Daniel Price honored with memorial plaque in Holland
The Holland Sentinel, July 4, 2015
Holland Area Veterans Council President Roger Jansen promised the family of Gunnery Sgt. Daniel Price that once the Afghanistan War was over, the late marine’s name would be added to the veterans’ monument in Centennial Park.
On Saturday, July 4, Jansen kept that promise… Read more »
Huizenga hosts event to answer veteran’s questions, help them obtain medals
The Lake County Star, Brendan Losinski, April 8th, 2015
BALDWIN — Lake County is home to a large number of veterans who have served in the armed forces of the United States. An upcoming event in Baldwin will help those veterans navigate the often complicated system of the Department of Veterans Affairs… Read more »
Muskegon Area Veterans honored at medals presentation
The Muskegon Chronicle by Stephen Kloosterman
MUSKEGON, MI - On Friday, March 27, Congressman Bill Huizenga hosted a medals ceremony at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 446 in Muskegon.
Huizenga noted the recent death of Andrew Seif, a decorated Marine from Holland who recently died in a helicopter crash during a training… Read more »
On Friday, March 27th, Congressman Bill Huizenga will host a medals ceremony at 1:30 in the afternoon at the VFW in Muskegon. Congressman Huizenga will give brief opening remarks prior to the medals presentation taking place. The ceremony is expected to conclude at approximately 3:00 PM. VFW Post 446 is located at 165 S Getty St. in Muskegon.
“It is an incredible privilege for me to… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement regarding the President’s FY 2016 Budget Proposal:
“It’s clear that by putting forward a budget that never balances, President Obama isn’t serious about addressing the nation’s growing debt. Under his latest proposal, the President would add $8.5 trillion to the debt and triple the cost of financing it. The fact is:… Read more »
The 2015 Congressional Snowmobile Ride will begin on Thursday January 29th at the Full Moon Diner & Saloon in Muskegon. This year’s event will cover Lake, Mason, Muskegon, and Oceana Counties in the Second District on Thursday, and travel through Benzie and Manistee Counties in the First Congressional District on Friday. Congressman Huizenga & Congressman Benishek will hold town… Read more »
This coming Monday, Congressman Huizenga will be holding an “Academy Night” for Second District high school students who are interested in attending a U.S. Service Academy. Liaisons from the United States Military Academy, the United States Air Force Academy, the United States Naval Academy, the United States Merchant Marine Academy, and the United States Coast Guard Academy will be on… Read more »
Today, Congressman Huizenga announced the 2nd District nominees to the U.S. Service Academies for the 2015-2016 academic year. This year, 17 students from across West Michigan received nominations from Congressman Huizenga for placement at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY, the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO, and the… Read more »
Today, Congressman Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after being sworn in to represent Michigan's Second Congressional District in the 114th Congress:
"I am honored to have the privilege of representing West Michigan in the United States House of Representatives. With both the House and Senate under Republican leadership, the 114th Congress has the opportunity… Read more »
