Tonight, the House passed H.R. 4 – the Jobs for America Act – a package of 15 bills designed to strengthen the economy. Included in the jobs package was H.R. 2274 authored by Congressman Huizenga. H.R. 2274 removes regulatory roadblocks surrounding the sale and transfer of small and mid-sized businesses. The House jobs package passed by a vote of 253 to 163. After the… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting in support of the Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 3230, The Veterans Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act of 2014:
"This bipartisan agreement is a positive step in the ongoing effort to ensure our veterans receive the care they deserve. H.R. 3230 provides veterans… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting in support of H.R. 4810, The Veterans Access to Care Act, which passed the House by a vote of 426-0:
"Yesterday the Veterans Administration's own internal audit detailed the systemic problems within the VA that are preventing veterans in Michigan and around the country from receiving the care they… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after President Obama announced he accepted the resignation of Ret. General Eric Shinseki as the Secretary of the Department of Veteran Affairs:
"Our men and women in uniform deserve the best care available. It is clear from the Inspector General's interim report, as well as numerous other reports that our… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement in observance of Memorial Day:
"This Memorial Day, let us remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Let us also keep in our hearts and prayers the soldiers who have returned from active duty bearing the scars of war. We cannot thank these men and women enough for… Read more »
Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting in support of H.R. 4031, the Department of Veterans Affairs Management Accountability Act:
"The very idea that employees at the VA are cooking the books instead of providing patient-centered care for veterans is appalling. The fact that evidence continues to emerge detailing how the use of administrative… Read more »
Tomorrow, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) will celebrate Armed Forces Day by holding a medals ceremony for two West Michigan veterans at the LST 393 Veterans Museum in Muskegon. Edgar Hilton Hull of Kentwood will be recognized for his service during World War II and Ronald Jay Mokma of Holland will be recognized for his service during the Vietnam War.
Congressman Huizenga will be… Read more »
This evening, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting in support of establishing a Select Committee on the Events Surrounding Benghazi:
"For nearly two years, the Obama Administration has stonewalled, diverted, and obstructed efforts to get to the bottom of what happened on September 11, 2012 in Benghazi, Libya and the events that ensued… Read more »
Tonight, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement after voting in support of H.R. 4486 MilCon/VA Appropriations Act:
"Tonight the House acted in a bipartisan manner to ensure our veterans facilities are appropriately funded and are working to provide the best care for our nation's heroes after they come home. Recently however, media reports detail the system is… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) announced that six students from across the Second Congressional District have received appointments from a U.S. Service Academy. These future Cadets and Midshipmen will report to their respective Academy this summer as part of the Class of 2018.
"Service to our nation is one of the greatest contributions an individual can make," said Huizenga.… Read more »
