Veterans Affairs

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-04) released the following statement after voting in support of the Fiscal Responsibility Act. “For the first time in modern history, Washington will be spending less money next year than it is this year,” said Congressman Bill Huizenga. “By making the first cut to baseline discretionary spending in more than a decade and enacting budgetary caps, the… Read more »

Last night, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-04) honored the life, service, and legacy of Ret. U.S. Coast Guard Commander and Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival Director Michael J. Smith. Video of Congressman Huizenga’s speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives as well as the text of his remarks are available below. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart to honor the… Read more »

Last week, House Republicans came together to pass responsible legislation to raise the debt ceiling and rein in Washington’s out of control spending.  By passing the Limit, Save, Grow Act, the House proposed the only current plan to address the debt limit and our nation’s fiscal future. According to the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office, the Limit, Save, Grow Act will reduce… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI), spoke on the floor of the U.S. House to honor the service and sacrifice of fallen Paw Paw Firefighter Ethan Quillen. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and service of Lt. Ethan Quillen.    On Wednesday, February 22nd, volunteer firefighter Ethan Quillen responded to a downed powerline call during a severe ice storm that… Read more »

“The world is run by those who show up.” I agree with this statement, except in today’s Washington.  A recent report by the Federal Times estimated only one in three federal workers has returned to working in the office full time.  Meanwhile, seniors in Southwest Michigan are waiting for assistance with their Social Security, veterans are experiencing delayed access to their… Read more »

Last night, Congressman Bill Huizenga joined ABC 57 for a live interview following President Biden's State of the Union Address. During the conversation, Rep. Huizenga discusses the tone and tenor of the President's speech, how inflation is negatively impacting individuals, families, and small businesses across America, and shares a little bit of his background as a small business owner… Read more »

Tonight, Congressman Bill Huizenga responded to President Biden's State of the Union Address with a live update for Southwest Michigan. In the update, Rep. Huizenga discusses if President Biden will merely talk about unity and working together or actually look for ways to work with Republicans. Congressman Huizenga also talks about inflation caused by out of control spending is… Read more »

After nearly two years of one-party Democrat rule in Washington, families, farmers, and small businesses across Michigan are forced to contend with soaring inflation, skyrocketing energy prices, increased crime rates, and an unsecured border that continues to create a host of problems ranging from illegal entry to smuggling deadly drugs into the United States. While Speaker Pelosi and… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) spoke on the House floor to honor and welcome home Corporal LaVerne “Dirk” Van Dyke. Corporal Van Dyke was laid to rest this week after being listed as missing since his plane went down during World War II. Corporal Van Dyke was a native of Zeeland, Michigan. Congressman Huizenga’s full remarks, including video, are available… Read more »

Millions of Americans have had their lives impacted by President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Whether you drive a truck, work in health care or serve in the armed forces, your job may have been threatened by the Biden administration. This coercive approach puts Washington in charge of making very personal health decisions. The message from the Biden Administration was very… Read more »