Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement regarding the Obama Administration’s threat to public schools.
“I am strongly opposed to the Obama Administration's threat to withhold education funding from Michigan schools, colleges, and universities, without allowing students, parents, and local school administrators to have a voice in the process. Gender identity… Read more »
Today, Monetary Policy & Trade Subcommittee Chairman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) announced the introduction of H.R. 4836, legislation to prevent American taxpayers from paying for fiscally unsound foreign bailouts through the International Monetary Fund (IMF):
"The Treasury Department has consistently encouraged the International Monetary Fund to bend the rules to make fiscally unsound… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement in response to the terrorist attack in Brussels, Belgium:
"The attacks carried out in Brussels are a tragic and deadly reminder of the threats posed by terrorism that free people across the world face. We must show resolve and stand with our European allies in hunting down the individuals that committed these… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after casting a historic vote to defend the constitutional standing of the legislature against executive overreach:
“For the first time in history, the House has voted to file a motion with the Supreme Court to defend its Article I powers as defined by the Constitution. The Constitution is clear; the authority to make… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) announced the introduction of H.R. 4671, The Small Business Protection Act. The goal of this legislation is to end UNICOR’s government monopoly and force them to compete with the private sector.
Currently, UNICOR, also known as Federal Prison Industries, automatically gets its choice of federal government contracts through a process known as… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after President Obama submitted his final budget proposal to Congress.
“With our nation over $19 trillion in debt, I was hoping President Obama would take this opportunity to try and bridge the partisan divide he has recently lamented by putting forward a serious proposal that tackles the drivers of our debt. … Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after voting to override the President's veto of legislation to defund Planned Parenthood and repeal ObamaCare.
"Whether it is Tom struggling to provide insurance for his family in Kentwood, or Marge, in Wyoming, fighting to make sure her employees have coverage, it's clear that ObamaCare is failing to deliver quality… Read more »
Next week, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) will be holding multiple town halls to hear from constituents across West Michigan. On Tuesday afternoon, Congressman Huizenga will hold a town hall at Kentwood City Hall from 3:30 – 4:30 PM. On Wednesday, Congressman Huizenga will host a town hall at The Stream in Newaygo from 4 to 5 PM. Both of the town halls are open to the… Read more »
This evening, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement in response to President Obama’s final State of the Union Address:
“Tonight, President Obama had a clear opportunity to lay out a comprehensive plan to restore American leadership across the globe and he chose not to. While President Obama spoke about the potential of America’s future, and our triumphs… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) announced his guest to President Obama’s final State of the Union Address will be James E. Carmody, Director of Police and Fire Services for the City of Wyoming.
“Every day, first responders put their lives on the line to keep communities across West Michigan safe,” said Congressman Huizenga. “Law enforcement officials have an incredibly… Read more »