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… Read more »
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… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) was recognized as an “ACU Conservative” by the American Conservative Union (ACU) Chairman Al Cardenas and ACU Foundation Chairman Carly Fiorina.
Since 1971, the American Conservative Union - the nation’s oldest and largest grassroots conservative organization - has annually graded Members of Congress based on their votes on key conservative… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) introduced H.R. 4318, The Endangered Species Litigation Reasonableness Act. This one page (front and back) piece of legislation reforms the litigation process surrounding the Endangered Species Act (ESA) while enhancing wildlife preservation, improving government efficiency, and protecting taxpayer dollars.
"One of the original goals of the… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) delivered a speech on the House floor detailing the negative impacts of ObamaCare and how Hispanic Michiganders are even more adversely impacted by soaring costs.
(Click on the picture above to watch the full speech)
Highlights
• Back in Michigan, the Second District is home to more Latino citizens than any other Congressional… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement on the latest report from the Office of the Chief Actuary at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the impact of ObamaCare on employer-sponsored health care. The report found that 11 million Americans working for small businesses will see their premiums increase due to ObamaCare.
"The… Read more »
Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting "no" on kicking the can down the road:
"Both Republicans and Democrats have a responsibility to put forward serious reforms that address Washington's out of control spending. However as of late, every time a discussion on spending emerges, Democrats across Washington and particularly in the Senate… Read more »
This evening, Congressman Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting in support of the Agricultural Act of 2014 which passed the House by a bipartisan vote of 251 to 166:
"Today, I joined a bipartisan majority of my colleagues in the House by voting in support of the farm bill. While this legislation is by no means perfect, it makes several steps in the right… Read more »
Rep. Bill Huizenga talks budget at early bird breakfast
The Holland Sentinel
Andrea Goodell
December 16, 2013
Rep. Bill Huizenga defended his vote to approve a compromise budget Monday morning.
“The problem is we have a divided government and two very different, distinct visions of where the country ought to be going,” he said, adding that the $1.12 trillion budget “saves more… Read more »
As the U.S. Senate this week considers a bipartisan budget proposal, U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga is expressing optimism that the agreement approved by House lawmakers last week is a first step in the parties working across the aisle to rein in federal spending.
Huizenga, R-Zeeland, who voted in favor of the agreement offered by House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, R-Wis., and Senate… Read more »
