Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) announced he will be holding town hall meetings in both Newaygo and Jenison. The Newaygo Town Hall will be a "Brown Bag with Bill" where residents are welcome to bring their own lunch and sit down with the Congressman in a group setting at "The Stream." The meeting in Jension will be a more traditional town hall event at Sunset… Read more »
On Wednesday, Congressman Huizenga sat down with WZZM for a wide ranging discussion covering Syria, ObamaCare, the NSA, Detroit and what he has been working on to help West Michigan. Watch the full interview below:
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On August 13th, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) will hold a town hall meeting hosted by the Ottawa County Patriots at the Howard Miller Library in Zeeland at 7:30pm. The meeting's focus will be on the following issues: How the federal government can help foster an environment for private sector growth and the creation of good-paying jobs; How ObamaCare will impact employers and… Read more »
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:
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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 -… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… Read more »
