U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, honored Harold Hines of Muskegon in a medal ceremony with eight medals and citations for honorable military service during World War II. Hines piloted a Martin Maurader and flew almost 40 missions during the war, including integral missions toward the end.
“It is one of my proudest moments in office to be able to present veterans and their families with… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga invites area veterans of any war, those who supported war efforts, and their families, interested in learning more about how to share stories of their experience through the Veterans History Project to an event this Monday at 3:30 p.m. at the Holland Disabled American Veterans Hall #14.
Huizenga will introduce the Veterans History Project program and conduct a… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, joined a public ceremony Monday in Montague to welcome home 119 members of the 1436th Army National Guard Engineering Company.
"I saw on the ground in Iraq and Kuwait earlier this year the outstanding job our brave men and women in uniform do for our country overseas, but nothing beats the return of the 1436th with their whole… Read more »
Have a question about the debt debate, or any other issue related to the federal government? U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, will host a town hall next Wednesday, open to the public, to hear thoughts and questions from 2nd District constituents on the latest news out of Washington, D.C. and Michigan. Residents of the 2nd District are invited and encouraged to attend.
In-Person… Read more »
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Tonight, after a conference call with House Speaker John Boehner on the latest framework of potential debt legislation, U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, released the following statement:
"While it sounds like this latest iteration will not be much different from the responsible proposal passed by the House last week that installed necessary… Read more »
Today, the House of Representatives and U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, in a bipartisan vote rejected the Reid bill 173-246 because it does not meet the basic responsible principles required to address the debt and spending crisis, including that it does not cut spending as much as it raises the debt ceiling, and uses unrealistic and dangerous gimmicks, including pulling out of… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, released the following statement after the House passed the Budget Control Act by a vote of 218-210 tonight, sending it on to the Senate for an as-yet unscheduled vote there:
“While I believe this bill does not go nearly far enough, fast enough to reduce spending, the consequences of failure are too high. This plan is a realistic approach that reflects… Read more »
“While I believe the new Budget Control Act does not go nearly far enough in reducing spending, I support it because this plan reflects my firm commitment to overall government spending caps and a balanced budget amendment, the main principles the 2nd District elected me to achieve.”
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, released the following statement in advance of the… Read more »
The U.S. House tonight passed with bipartisan support an historic plan to address the debt ceiling and out-of-control government spending. U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, is an original co-sponsor of the Cut, Cap and Balance Act, which passed 234-190.
“In this economy, with this unemployment rate, more out-of-control spending is not the answer. It hasn’t been, and debt spending is how we… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, today joined U.S. Rep. Tom Reed, NY-29, outside the White House with 19 other Members of Congress to call on President Obama to present his specific plans to deal with the debt ceiling crisis to Congress. Yesterday, the President threatened to veto the House's “Cut, Cap and Balance” plan to address the debt ceiling, without presenting an alternative.… Read more »
