Yesterday, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) testified before the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation in support of a new General Management Plan for the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore that promotes open access, preserves historic landmarks and maintains hunting and fishing rights: (Click the picture above to view Congressman Huizenga's testimony) Below are Congressman Huizenga's remarks as prepared: My statement today is in support of legislation ... Read more

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement recognizing Ludington Pumped Storage's 40th anniversary: I would like to take a moment to recognize a major milestone for the Ludington Pumped Storage unit that was built in Michigan's 2nd District four decades ago and continues to be a great success today. Construction of 'The Project' - as the locals call it - began in 1969 and was completed in 1973 on the shores of Lake Michigan south of Ludington. Today, employees ther... Read more

New bill about the Great Lakes has merit The Ludington Daily News - Editorial - June 10, 2013 Last week U.S. Rep’s Bill Huizenga, Dan Benishek and Candice Miller, joined by two New York State colleagues, introduced a bill to have the U.S. Corps of Engineers treat the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway as one unit when it comes to dredging makes sense. Especially in light of the fact that apparently the Corps has for a long time treated the Mississippi River system as one unit. In essence, the c... Read more

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02), Congresswoman Candice Miller (MI-10) and Congressman Dan Benishek (MI-01) released the following statements after introducing the bipartisan Great Lakes Navigation System Sustainability Act of 2013: Rep. Huizenga: "Ensuring Michigan's harbors and ports throughout the Great Lakes are properly dredged is critical to Michigan in terms of manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism as well as the economic longevity of the entire Great Lakes Region. The Great Lak... Read more

Rep. Bill Huizenga echoes call for Great Lakes barrier to stem Asian carp invasion Mlive - Zane McMillin - June 03, 2013 GRAND RAPIDS, MI — U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga applauded and echoed recent comments by Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn about separating the Mississippi River from the Great Lakes system. In a statement Monday, Huizenga said he was "encouraged" by Quinn's weekend call for a Chicago barrier to keep invasive species like Asian carp out of the lakes. "A biological barrier preserves an estimat... Read more

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement in response to Gov. Quinn's comments on separating the Great Lakes and Mississippi River systems: "Preventing invasive species from entering the Great Lakes and stopping the spread of those species that have already entered the water system are of great concern to me. I am encouraged by Governor Quinn's comments regarding the clear separation of the two systems. A biological barrier preserves an estimated ... Read more

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) joined other House Republicans in announcing the creation of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Working Group. The goal of the Working Group is to examine the ESA from all angles. Throughout the year, the Working Group will hold a series of events, forums, and hearings that will invite open discussion and input on ways in which the ESA (last reauthorized in 1988) is working well, how it could be updated, and how to boost its effectiveness for both people an... Read more

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) announced mobile office hours next week for the City of Muskegon and Muskegon County. Congressman Huizenga will be meeting with constituents individually in a one-on-one setting to help residents with issues they may have with a federal agency. Specialized caseworkers will also be on hand to help deal with any issues concerning the federal government. Who: Congressman Bill Huizenga What: Mobile Office Hours In Muskegon Where: 380 W. Western Ave. Suite 202... Read more

Light’s out: Burned out bulb suspected at Little Point Sable Lighthouse Oceana's Herald-Journal John Cavanagh April 24, 2013 Oceana’s long-standing sentinel is currently standing dark. The light in the Little Point Sable Lighthouse has gone out, and it might be due to a burned out bulb. The outage is not due to federal government sequesters requiring that the power be turned off, said Congressman Bill Huizinga’s press secretary Brian Patrick. “From the federal side, there’s been a lot made out o... Read more

On Tuesday, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) will hold a town hall meeting with constituents at Bayberry Farms Village in Wyoming. This will be the Congressman's first town hall in the recently redrawn Second District. Congressman Huizenga will give brief opening remarks and then open the floor for questions from the community. Tuesday's meeting is open to both the public as well as the media. • Who: Congressman Bill Huizenga • What: A Town Hall Meeting • Where: Bayberry Farms Village, in the C... Read more