Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga announced that the second stop on his listening tour will take place on Monday, March 6th in Grand Haven. The town hall style listening session will be held in the auditorium of Lakeshore Middle School and begin at 7 PM. This event is open to all residents of Michigan’s Second Congressional District. Media is asked to RSVP with Congressman Huizenga's… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Co-Chair of the House Great Lakes Task Force and U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Co-Chair of Senate Great Lakes Task Force, led a bicameral, bipartisan letter to the United States Army Corps of Engineers stressing the importance of completing the study at the Soo Locks in an accurate and timely manner. U.S. Senator Gary Peters and… Read more »
Today, Congressman Huizenga announced he will be holding a stop on his listening tour for residents of the Second District in Lake County on Saturday, February 25th at noon. The town hall style listening session will be held in the cafeteria of Baldwin Senior High School. This event is reserved for Second District residents. Media is asked to RSVP with Congressman Huizenga's… Read more »
Over the past two weeks Congressman Huizenga has reached out to tens of thousands of West Michigan residents to hear their priorities while also providing them with an update on the latest developments in Washington. If you would like to join the conversation in the future, you can sign up to participate in the next telephone town hall here. If you were not able to participate in… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after being elected to serve as a Republican Co-Chair of the Great Lakes Task Force:
"The Great Lakes are one of our nation's most important natural and economic resources," said Chairman Huizenga. "The Great Lakes Task Force has been at the forefront of the effort to enhance the environmental health of the Great… Read more »
Today, Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling announced the selection of Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) to Chair the Financial Services Capital Markets, Securities and Investment Subcommittee for the 115th Congress.
“It is an incredible honor and opportunity to serve as Chairman of the Capital Markets, Securities and Investment Subcommittee, said Huizenga. “My goal… Read more »
House Passes Flint Aid Package, Huizenga led-effort to Strengthen Great Lakes EconomyToday, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after supporting multiple bipartisan bills to keep the government funded, strengthen Michigan's "Blue Economy," and provide aid to Flint:
"By passing Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act, Congress is holding the… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) voted in support of the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (WRDA) which provided federal infrastructure assistance to Flint, and included Congressman Huizenga’s amendment to permanently prioritize Army Corps funding for the Great Lakes Navigation System (GLNS). The system is a critical international waterway that extends from the western end… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement announcing the Great Lakes Commission (GLC) has received $7.9 million to restore Michigan’s Muskegon Lake, as part of a new $40 million regional partnership to clean up several Great Lakes Areas of Concern. The work funded will likely be the final habitat restoration project necessary for the formal removal of… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after the United States Department of the Interior announced the official designation of the S.S. Badger as a National Historic Landmark:
“After nearly five years and countless bureaucratic hoops, the application submitted by Lake Michigan Car Ferry to have the S.S. Badger recognized as a National Historic… Read more »
