Homeland Security

Last night, Congressman Huizenga provided an update to constituents across West Michigan from the steps of the U.S. Capitol via Facebook Live.  During the update, Rep. Huizenga discussed the latest developments in Afghanistan as well as President Biden's failure to properly execute a safe withdrawal. Congressman Huizenga also described his vote against the Democrat blueprint to… Read more »

Congressman Bill Huizenga was in a security briefing on Afghanistan Tuesday morning. He says there was widespread, bipartisan condemnation of the idea that the US could finish evacuations by Aug. 31. He says there are still countless people who need to get out, including Americans from right here in West Michigan. "I had two people yesterday who are constituents in the second… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) released the following statement regarding the devolving situation in Afghanistan. Earlier today, President Biden gave a speech that simply doesn’t square with the situation on the ground in Afghanistan. Independent reports depict the Taliban cracking down and making it more difficult for Americans and our allies to reach the airport. Videos show… Read more »

Last night, Congressman Huizenga spoke to Rick Albin about the ongoing debacle in Afghanistan. During the interview, Huizenga reiterated his call for Secretary of State Blinken and General Milley to resign and called on President Biden to set clear parameters with punitive actions should the Taliban attack American troops, citizens, or our allies.  Huizenga also explained how it… Read more »

Last night, Congressman Huizenga responded to President Biden's address to the nation in a live video on Facebook.  Congressman Huizenga emphasized how America must live up to its word and help the Afghans who have supported American Troops. Huizenga also discussed how the blame for the debacle of the withdrawal falls squarely at the feet of President Joe Biden, his… Read more »

This week, Congressman Bill Huizenga, Congresswoman Lisa McClain, and Congressman Tim Walberg wrote a letter to the Department of Justice Inspector General requesting IG Horowitz examine why the Department of Justice made the decision to forgo an investigation of the State of Michigan’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s decision to place patients infected… Read more »

After last week's surprise announcement that the U.S. border with Canada would remain closed to nonessential travel until at least Aug. 21, quiet speculation — and consternation — has been rampant that problems along the southern border may be to blame. The concern is that, even though Canadian vaccine rates have surpassed those in the U.S., the Biden administration is wary of opening… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI), released the following statement after supporting the Allies Act, bipartisan legislation to increase the number of Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) for Afghans who supported the U.S. Military in Afghanistan. Congressman Huizenga was a cosponsor of this bipartisan legislation that passed the House today by a vote of 407-16. “As American Forces… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Co-Chair of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group released the following statement after the Biden Administration quietly extended travel restrictions between the U.S. and Canada until August 21st. “The Biden Administration’s failure to develop a plan to reopen the border between the United States and Canada is not only embarrassing… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Co-Chair of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group, released the following statement after the Canadian Government announced fully vaccinated American citizens will be able to visit Canada starting August 9th. “Today’s announcement from the Canadian Government is definitely welcome news, however more progress must be made. The Biden… Read more »