Veterans Affairs

This morning, Congressman Bill Huizenga spoke at length about the situation in Afghanistan during his weekly conversation on WHTC in Holland.  Rep. Huizenga discussed the impact on West Michigan, the President's failed execution of the withdrawal and more. To listen to the entire interview, click here. Read more »

Last night, Congressman Huizenga provided an update to constituents across West Michigan from the steps of the U.S. Capitol via Facebook Live.  During the update, Rep. Huizenga discussed the latest developments in Afghanistan as well as President Biden's failure to properly execute a safe withdrawal. Congressman Huizenga also described his vote against the Democrat blueprint to… Read more »

Congressman Bill Huizenga was in a security briefing on Afghanistan Tuesday morning. He says there was widespread, bipartisan condemnation of the idea that the US could finish evacuations by Aug. 31. He says there are still countless people who need to get out, including Americans from right here in West Michigan. "I had two people yesterday who are constituents in the second… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) released the following statement regarding the devolving situation in Afghanistan. Earlier today, President Biden gave a speech that simply doesn’t square with the situation on the ground in Afghanistan. Independent reports depict the Taliban cracking down and making it more difficult for Americans and our allies to reach the airport. Videos show… Read more »

Last night, Congressman Huizenga spoke to Rick Albin about the ongoing debacle in Afghanistan. During the interview, Huizenga reiterated his call for Secretary of State Blinken and General Milley to resign and called on President Biden to set clear parameters with punitive actions should the Taliban attack American troops, citizens, or our allies.  Huizenga also explained how it… Read more »

Last night, Congressman Huizenga responded to President Biden's address to the nation in a live video on Facebook.  Congressman Huizenga emphasized how America must live up to its word and help the Afghans who have supported American Troops. Huizenga also discussed how the blame for the debacle of the withdrawal falls squarely at the feet of President Joe Biden, his… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI), released the following statement after supporting the Allies Act, bipartisan legislation to increase the number of Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) for Afghans who supported the U.S. Military in Afghanistan. Congressman Huizenga was a cosponsor of this bipartisan legislation that passed the House today by a vote of 407-16. “As American Forces… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) released the following statement on “Operation Allies Refuge,” the relocation program, which is slated to begin later this month, for Afghan interpreters and translators who assisted American Forces during the war in Afghanistan. “We cannot leave behind the interpreters and translators who worked alongside our troops, supported operations, and… Read more »

Congressman Huizenga made the following statement to honor our nation's fallen heroes on Memorial Day. Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after HB 4019 was signed into law to help reimburse the Michigan Guard for having to pay for their own meals while deployed to the U.S. Capitol. “Members of the Michigan National Guard answered the call to serve,” said Congressman Bill Huizenga. “I applaud State Representative Albert and the Michigan Legislature… Read more »