Great Lakes Issues

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga announced the next stop on his listening tour will take place on Wednesday, August 23rd in Muskegon. The town hall meeting will be held at Orchard View High School and begin at 7 PM. This event is open to all residents of Michigan’s Second Congressional District. Read more »

This evening, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement on the passing of former Congressman Vern Ehlers: "Vern Ehlers embodied what it meant to be a statesman. Vern's thoughtful leadership earned the respect and admiration of his colleagues on both sides of the aisle. Vern never lost his passion for teaching which he utilized to build bipartisan support for… Read more »

Yesterday, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement in response to the EPA’s report to Congress and the President on the progress of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) for Fiscal Year 2016. “This report highlights the importance and successful role the GLRI has played in restoring the Great Lakes ecosystem and strengthening the Great Lakes economy,”… Read more »

Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after the Army Corps of Engineers released the long-awaited Brandon Road Study. “This study provides important guidance from the Army Corps of Engineers to Congress and residents of the Great Lakes region on how to best protect the Great Lakes. While the release of the Brandon Road Study is a positive step, now is when… Read more »

Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after the Army Corps of Engineers notified Congress of their intention to release the delayed Brandon Road Study on August 7th. This study will contain recommendations to prevent Asian Carp from entering the Great Lakes. “I look forward to the release of the Brandon Road Study on August 7th," said Congressman… Read more »

Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after voting in support of the Make America Secure Appropriations Act which increases funding for our military and veterans while also supporting job creation in West Michigan. “This important funding measure helps close the readiness gap by providing our men and women with the tools they need to complete their mission.… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement after legislation meeting the next Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund (HMTF) benchmark was passed by the House Appropriations Committee. “This important legislation continues the bipartisan commitment to infrastructure and harbor dredging across the Great Lakes and along our nation’s shores by meeting the 74% funding… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee released legislation to fully fund the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI): “The health and vitality of the Great Lakes are instrumental to sustaining economic growth in Michigan and across the entire Great Lakes region. By fully funding the Great Lakes Restoration… Read more »

Asian carp discovery raises stakes to protect the Great Lakes MLive By U.S. Reps. Bill Huizenga, Jack Bergman, Justin Amash, John Moolenaar, Fred Upton, Tim Walberg, Mike Bishop, Paul Mitchell and Dave Trott June 30, 2017 As Michiganders, we have a fundamental understanding of the links between our state's economic health and the environmental health of the Great Lakes. The Great… Read more »

Today, House Great Lakes Task Force Co-Chair Bill Huizenga (R-MI) released the following statement after it was announced that Asian Carp had been discovered beyond the electric barrier and only nine miles from Lake Michigan. “The discovery of Asian Carp this close to Lake Michigan demonstrates how the window of opportunity to protect the Great Lakes is closing,” said Congressman… Read more »