Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-04), who serves as the Republican Co-Chair of the Great Lakes Task Force and the US-Canada Inter-parliamentary Group, released the following statement after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada will spend approximately $300 million over the next decade to protect the Great Lakes.
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The ecological health of the Great Lakes is directly tied to the economic health of communities along the lakeshore, across our state, and frankly around the nation. The Great Lakes serve as the primary source of drinking water for more than 40 million people and lay the foundation for $6 trillion in economic activity between the United States and Canada. With that in mind, last week, I… Read more »
This week, Congressmen Bill Huizenga, Tim Walberg, and John Moolenaar sent a joint letter to the EPA regarding the agency’s decision on nonattainment areas impacting Allegan, Berrien, and Muskegon Counties. In the letter to EPA Administrator Regan, the Representatives voice their concern about increased regulation and the significant negative impact it will have on the local economy. This… Read more »
Our harbors along the shores of Lake Michigan are not only beautiful during a sunset, but they also serve as critical sources of economic activity. This summer, communities such as St. Joseph, South Haven, and Saugatuck will have bustling marinas, packed beaches, and tourists flocking to visit the small businesses that help make each town unique. In order for the Lakeshore local economy… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Republican Co-Chair of the Great Lakes Task Force and Congressman Brian Higgins (D-NY), a member of the Great Lakes Task Force, led a bipartisan effort to encourage the Government of Canada to strengthen its commitment to protecting and investing in the Great Lakes.
In a letter to President Biden, the Members say, “we write to underscore the… Read more »
Over the years, Fred Upton has become a familiar face to people in Southwest Michigan. He served as a U.S. Representative for 35 years before retiring at the conclusion of 2022. But, there’s a new Congressman representing the region and he’s wasting no time in getting to know the area.
Bill Huizenga, R-Zeeland, won election in November of 2022 to become U.S. Representative for… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-04) announced his office helped secure just over $1,000,000 in critical funding from the Army Corps of Engineers to ensure the St. Joseph inner harbor will be properly dredged. The Army Corps of Engineers will also be providing an additional $560,000 for repair work to be done on the north pier of the harbor. The Army Corps of Engineers publicly… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-04) announced his office helped secure $895,000 in critical funding from the Army Corps of Engineers to ensure Saugatuck will be properly dredged for the upcoming summer season. The Army Corps of Engineers publicly released their updated FY2023 operations and maintenance work plan yesterday.
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This morning, Congressman Bill Huizenga appeared on Fox News' Fox & Friends First to discuss the tragic events at Michigan State University as well as the U.S. Military downing of an object over Lake Huron. The full interview is available below.
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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-04) announced he will be serving for the first time on the House Foreign Affairs Committee during the 118th Congress. The House Foreign Affairs Committee has jurisdiction over issues pertaining to foreign policy, national security, diplomatic security, and a host of international organizations. Huizenga will serve on the Subcommittee on Europe and has… Read more »
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