Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it has officially delisted White Lake from the binational list of toxic hotspots:
"Today is a great day for Muskegon County. Having White Lake removed as an 'area of concern' is a positive development for the communities surrounding White Lake, throughout… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting in support of H.R. 5078 the Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act:
"For years, the federal government has worked with every state to protect and monitor water quality across the United States. Despite the success of this partnership, the EPA has made it clear it is now more… Read more »
This evening, the House passed H.R. 4315, the Endangered Species Transparency and Reasonableness Act, by a vote of 233 to 190. H.R. 4315 contains Congressman Huizenga's Endangered Species Act reform proposal that prioritizes taxpayer dollars for species protection and recovery instead of lining the pockets of trial attorneys. Rep Huizenga's provision places reasonable caps on attorneys'… Read more »
Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 4923, the Energy & Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2015 by a vote of 253 to 170:
"This piece of legislation means more to the Great Lakes than any other Energy and Water Bill passed in the last 10 years. The inclusion of the Huizenga-Hahn… Read more »
Tonight, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after the House voted to adopt the bipartisan Huizenga/Hahn Amendment to H.R. 4923 the Energy & Water Appropriations Bill:
"For years, legislators in Washington have raided the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund and used money designed for harbor maintenance for other expenditures. Less than two months ago,… Read more »
Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after the U.S. Senate passed the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA) conference report 91-7:
"I am glad to see the Senate recognize the importance of this bipartisan jobs legislation and the significant impact it will have on Michigan. The new Great Lakes classification, written by Candice Miller and… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after House passage of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA) conference report:
"First and foremost, this bipartisan bill is good for jobs, good for harbor communities across the Great Lakes, and good for Michigan's economy. For the first time, WRRDA includes language written by Candice Miller… Read more »
Yesterday, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) was named the 2014 Great Lakes Legislator of the Year by the Great Lakes Maritime Task Force (GLMTF). The GLMTF is the largest labor/management coalition representing workers and industries involved in shipping on "America’s Fourth Sea Coast," the Great Lakes. Pictures from the presentation are available here.
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Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources passed H.R. 4318, The Endangered Species Litigation Reasonableness Act, introduced by Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) by a vote of 27-15. H.R. 4318 prioritizes resources for species protection by placing reasonable caps on attorney's fees and making the Endangered Species Act (ESA) limits consistent with other federal law. Congressman… Read more »
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
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