Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) announced his support for H.R.5641, the Pay Our Troops Act. Under current law, if there is a government shutdown, those serving in our Armed Forces would not receive a paycheck after September 30th. This legislation was introduced recently by Congresswoman Jennifer Kiggans (R-VA), a former Navy helicopter pilot.
H.R.5641 would make available the… Read more »
I am humbled by the number of young men and women that sign up to serve in our nation’s Armed Forces. It is wonderful to see the best and brightest strive to reach their greatest potential. One of the ways my office helps students achieve this objective is by holding what are known as Service Academy nights. These events provide students who are interested in attending one of our nation’s… Read more »
As the son of a disabled WWII veteran, ensuring our veterans have access to the care and benefits they have earned is personal to me. I’m proud to have recently voted to fully fund veterans’ health care and benefits programs.
At the end of July, House Republicans took a critical step to deliver on this objective by passing H.R. 4366, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) sent a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy questioning the United States Postal Service’s plans for consolidating Southwest Michigan postal operations to single a “Sort and Delivery Center”.
In the letter, Huizenga details how more transparency is needed as the proposal, which would force mail carriers to pick up mail at one specific center… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) released the following statement after voting in support of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
“Overall, this defense legislation is a significant step forward in strengthening military readiness,” said Congressman Bill Huizenga. “We need to refocus our policy as well as our practices to ensure our men and women serving in the military… Read more »
All gave some, some gave all. Memorial Day reveals the true meaning of this powerful phrase. On Friday, I joined Sheriff Bailey to remember our fallen soldiers at the St. Joe’s Memorial Day Parade. After the parade, I was honored to speak at the ceremony at the Howard Band Shell where these words echoed in my mind.
My father was fortunate to survive a B-24 crash during WWII. Sadly, 10… Read more »
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 »
