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Huizenga Fights To Protect Michigan Jobs, Provide Our Troops With The Equipment They Need

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) offered an amendment to H.R. 4870, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2015, to ensure a fair and open bidding process to supply our men and women on the frontlines with Michigan made military grade boots. Due to unintended consequences resulting from the Small Business Administration's changes to the small business size standards,…

Huizenga To Propose Amendment Cutting IRS Budget Due To Targeting Of Americans

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This morning, during an interview with WHTC's Gary Stevens, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) announced his intention to use Congress' "power of the purse" to cut the IRS' funding by 10%.  The IRS has continued to act in a manner that is best described as bureaucracy run amok. From the agency's inability to produce emails of those under investigation, to the agency's outright…

Huizenga Cheers Senate Passage of Bipartisan Jobs Legislation Impacting Michigan

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Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after the U.S. Senate passed the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA) conference report 91-7: "I am glad to see the Senate recognize the importance of this bipartisan jobs legislation and the significant impact it will have on Michigan. The new Great Lakes classification, written by Candice Miller and…

Huizenga Votes To Support Major Jobs Legislation Impacting Michigan & Great Lakes Region

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after House passage of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA) conference report: "First and foremost, this bipartisan bill is good for jobs, good for harbor communities across the Great Lakes, and good for Michigan's economy. For the first time, WRRDA includes language written by Candice Miller…

Huizenga Named 2014 Great Lakes Legislator of the Year

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Yesterday, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) was named the 2014 Great Lakes Legislator of the Year by the Great Lakes Maritime Task Force (GLMTF).  The GLMTF is the largest labor/management coalition representing workers and industries involved in shipping on "America’s Fourth Sea Coast," the Great Lakes.  Pictures from the presentation are available here.  Congressman…

Huizenga: The American People Deserve To Know The Truth About Benghazi

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This evening, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting in support of establishing a Select Committee on the Events Surrounding Benghazi: "For nearly two years, the Obama Administration has stonewalled, diverted, and obstructed efforts to get to the bottom of what happened on September 11, 2012 in Benghazi, Libya and the events that ensued…

Huizenga Legislation To Preserve Environment, Protect Taxpayers Passes Out of Committee

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Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources passed H.R. 4318, The Endangered Species Litigation Reasonableness Act, introduced by Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) by a vote of 27-15. H.R. 4318 prioritizes resources for species protection by placing reasonable caps on attorney's fees and making the Endangered Species Act (ESA) limits consistent with other federal law. Congressman…

Huizenga Votes To Fund VA, Increase Accountability, End Bonuses For Those Who Fail Our Veterans

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Tonight, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement after voting in support of H.R. 4486 MilCon/VA Appropriations Act: "Tonight the House acted in a bipartisan manner to ensure our veterans facilities are appropriately funded and are working to provide the best care for our nation's heroes after they come home. Recently however, media reports detail the system is…

Huizenga Announces Town Hall Meeting in Walker on Wednesday, April 23

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) announced he will be holding a town hall meeting at the Walker North Community Center on Wednesday April 23, at 7 PM. Residents of the community are encouraged to attend and participate in a discussion with Congressman Huizenga on federal issues impacting Walker, Kent County, and West Michigan. Who: Congressman Bill Huizenga What: Town…

Huizenga Votes To Cut Over 5 Trillion in Government Spending, Balance Budget In 10 Years

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Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting in support of the House FY 2015 budget resolution that passed today by a vote of 219 to 205: "The problem is clear: Washington is addicted to spending. This legislation cuts $5.1 trillion and brings the budget into balance in 10 years. Neither the House Democrat proposal, nor the President's spending plan…