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Huizenga Tapped to Lead Bipartisan US-Canada Inter-Parliamentary Group

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On Friday, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) and Congressman Brian Higgins (D-NY) were officially appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives to serve as co-chairs of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group. The Inter-Parliamentary Group is comprised of a coalition of elected leaders from both countries committed to advancing dialogue on policies of mutual…

Huizenga Statement on Michigan Enacting Legislation to Reimburse National Guard Members Deployed to the U.S. Capitol

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after HB 4019 was signed into law to help reimburse the Michigan Guard for having to pay for their own meals while deployed to the U.S. Capitol. “Members of the Michigan National Guard answered the call to serve,” said Congressman Bill Huizenga. “I applaud State Representative Albert and the Michigan Legislature…

Huizenga Statement on President Biden’s Address to the Nation

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Tonight, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement in response to President Biden’s address to the nation. “Despite campaigning on a platform of unity, President Biden has put forward a tax and spend agenda the likes of which we have never seen with virtually no Republican input. With the annual federal budget coming in at roughly $4.4 trillion, President Biden…

Huizenga Signs on to Maximum Pressure Act to Hold Iran Accountable

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) announced his support for the Maximum Pressure Act, the toughest sanction legislation against Iran in the history of Congress. In addition to increasing sanctions to include Iran’s ballistic missile program, the Maximum Pressure Act also prioritizes human rights, and restores Congressional review over international treaties pertaining to…

Huizenga discusses unconstitutional statehood push, crisis at the border during Facebook Live update

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Last night, Congressman Huizenga gave an update from outside the White House on the Democrats' unconstitutional effort to make DC a state, the lack of focus on the border crisis from the Biden Administration, as well as Democrats tabling efforts to hold Maxine Waters accountable. Rep. Huizenga's full remarks are avaiable to view in the video below.  

Huizenga Rejects Democrat Effort To Pack Supreme Court

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Tonight, in an update on Facebook, Congressman Bill Huizenga spoke out against the latest Democrat proposal to "pack" the Supreme Court. Huizenga concludes that this effort would undermine the independence of the Supreme Court in an attempt to lock in policies well outside mainstream America.  

Huizenga op-ed in the Detroit News: Michigan Guard Deserves Edible Food, Reimbursement

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Our men and women serving in the Michigan National Guard have repeatedly answered the call to support our communities, assist with vaccinations and even play a leading role in securing the U.S. Capitol. While our service members have repeatedly demonstrated their effectiveness and reliability, unfortunately they have been failed in return. Recently, it was brought to my attention by…

Huizenga, Moulton Introduce Bipartisan GRUB Act to Provide Per Diem to National Guard Members Deployed to U.S. Capitol

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) and Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) announced the introduction of the GRUB Act. This bipartisan legislation will retroactively provide an estimated $43 per day in reimbursement for members of the National Guard who answered the call to serve and were deployed to our nation’s capital. This number is line with criteria for a proportional meal rate for…

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