Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after Speaker Ryan announced he would be retiring from Congress: “I want to thank Speaker Ryan for his leadership, friendship, and dedication to the conservative movement. When Paul chaired the House Budget Committee his detailed and thoughtful analysis demonstrated to the nation why we must address the mandatory spending programs driving our debt. As Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, he laid the groundwork for the larg... Read more

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting in support of legislation to strengthen our national defense, give our troops a much needed pay raise, improve school safety, combat the opioid epidemic, expand mental health resources, and protect the Great Lakes. “It’s become clear that the budget process is broken. While this legislation is an improvement over another continuing resolution, this is not how I would prefer the federal government be funded. Th... Read more

The Co-Chairs of the House Great Lakes Task Force, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02), Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09),Congressman Sean Duffy (WI-07) and Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (NY-25) and Northeast-Midwest Congressional Coalition Co-Chairs, Congressman David P. Joyce (OH-14) and Rick Nolan (MN-08), released the following statement after President Trump released his budget proposal cutting the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative by 90%, from $300 million to $30 million. “The bipartisan ... Read more

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after voting in support of the Bipartisan Budget Act. In an ever more dangerous world, it is increasingly important that we properly fund and support our men and women in uniform. For years our troops have been asked to do more with less and in that time we have seen an alarming decrease in military readiness and capabilities. Yesterday, in a conversation with Secretary Mattis, he assured me that he intends to go through with the ... Read more

This evening, Congressman Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement on President Trump’s State of the Union Address: “Millions of middle class Americans are already seeing the tangible benefits from tax and regulatory reform. Bigger paychecks, better wages, stronger benefit packages, and increased retirement savings for hardworking taxpayers should be celebrated by all. Instead of jobs leaving Michigan for Mexico, American companies are investing in American workers and bringing these jo... Read more

After House passage of legislation to fund CHIP for six years and reopen the government, Congressman Huizenga released the following statement: This agreement is exactly the same deal that was offered last Friday but Democrats in the Senate chose to needlessly shut down the government. While I am glad CHIP has been funded for the next six years, it's time we move beyond these short term extensions, properly fund the government, and provide our men and women in uniform with the resources they nee... Read more

As tens of thousands of Americans march on Washington in support of life and thousands more prepare to do the same in communities across Michigan, Congressman Huizenga spoke about his unwavering commitment to defend the unborn on the House floor. Today, the House passed the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Act, legislation requiring that babies who survive an attempted abortion are guaranteed the same medical care as a baby born under any other circumstance. Congressman Huizenga: Mr. Speaker, we mu... Read more

Tonight, the House passed and Congressman Huizenga supported legislation to keep the government open, prevent cuts to our military, and fund the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). This legislation now goes to the Senate. "This evening, the House took the responsible step to keep the government open, support our men and women in uniform, and help low income children by funding CHIP for six years. All of these issues should garner bipartisan support. However, the vast majority of Democrat... Read more

Tonight, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after Fiat Chrysler announced it was investing $1 billion in Michigan and moving 2,500 jobs from Mexico to Michigan. "Despite being signed into law only three weeks ago, we are already seeing tangible benefits from tax reform. Today's $1 billion announcement by Fiat Chrysler will have an enormous impact on Michigan's economy. By reforming our outdated and uncompetitive tax code, 2,500 good-paying jobs are returning to Michigan. ... Read more

Last week, Congress delivered on an important promise with a once in a generation vote to enact tax reform. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act overhauls our tax code for the first time in three decades by cutting taxes for hardworking taxpayers, small businesses and West Michigan companies. This legislation delivers tax relief for West Michigan by lowering rates, nearly doubling the standard deduction to $12,000 for individuals and $24,000 for families, and doubling the Child Tax Credit from $1,000 to $... Read more