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Weekly Column: National Security Starts Here in Michigan

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Recently, a different national security challenge has come to light. While some are familiar with the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) desire to dictate policy, few realize these activities are happening in the United States. Efforts by the CCP to influence everyday American life can seem like something out of a Tom Clancy novel, however, the lengths the CCP is currently going to cultivate…

Huizenga Announces Legislation to Protect Taxpayer Dollars From Funding the Taliban

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) announced the introduction of H.R. 9503, the Protecting Taxpayer Dollars from Taliban Theft Act. In May 2024, the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) found that at least $10.9 million in U.S. taxpayer dollars went to the Taliban in the form of taxes, fees, duties, and utilities. Even more troubling, since the…

Huizenga-Amended Bill Passes House to Confront Chinese Espionage, Increase Transparency on College Campuses

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On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1516, the DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act. This legislation prevents the Department of Homeland Security from sending taxpayer dollars to American universities that host a Confucius Institute or maintain a relationship with a Chinese entity of concern. H.R. 1516 builds on the Department…

Weekly Column: Supporting Military Families, Strengthening National Security

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Recently, the House passed H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025 by a vote of 217-209. This legislation is designed to enhance our national security and military readiness with a special focus on quality of life for our military community. Importantly, this legislation takes steps to root out waste,…

Weekly Column: Supporting Our Veterans and Military Families

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Last week, the House passed H.R. 8580, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. This is the first of the FY 2025 appropriations bills to be considered on the House floor. I voted for this legislation because it prioritizes our nation’s veterans, makes a substantial investment in our military infrastructure, and…

House Passes Defense Legislation Improving Military Readiness, Including 3 Huizenga Security Amendments

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Today, the House passed H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025. This legislation is designed to enhance our national security and military readiness with a special focus on quality of life for our military community. H.R. 8070 authorizes a 19.5% pay raise for junior enlisted servicemembers while providing…

Huizenga Introduces Strategic PRC Port Mapping Act to Address Growing Economic & Military Threat from China

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) announced the introduction of H.R. 8683, the Strategic PRC Port Mapping Act. This legislation requires the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense to develop a strategy to monitor efforts by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to build, buy, or own strategic ports that provide capabilities for military, diplomatic, economic, or resource…

Weekly Column: Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of D-Day in Normandy

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Last week, I traveled to Normandy with a Congressional Delegation to honor the 80th Anniversary of D-Day. Standing on the hallowed ground of Utah Beach was extremely humbling and gave me an entirely new perspective. It was a great honor to represent Southwest Michigan and our nation. On June 6, 1944, the Allied forces launched a historic mission on the beaches of Normandy that led to the…

Weekly Column: How I’m Working to Restore Border Integrity

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Border security is national security – and it is an immediate priority. The Biden Border Crisis has made every town a border town. Inadmissible individuals are being flown into our nation’s communities. While the Senate and President Biden refuse to pass H.R. 2 – Secure the Border Act, I’m leading the charge to shine a light on this secretive flight program.   A recent FOIA…

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