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VIDEO: Huizenga Discusses Chaos in Afghanistan, Calls on Secretary Blinken and General Milley to Resign

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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…

Huizenga, McClain, Walberg Call for IG Investigation into DoJ's Decision Not to Investigate Michigan Nursing Home Deaths

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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…

Freep: Biden's move on US-Canada border could have more to do with Mexico border

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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…

Huizenga Supports Legislation Increasing Special Immigrant Visas for Afghans Who Assisted U.S. Forces

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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…

Huizenga Slams President Biden’s Inaction on US-Canada Border

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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…

Huizenga Statement on US-Canada Border Developments

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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…

Huizenga Statement on Evacuating Afghans Who Assisted American Troops

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) released the following statement on “Operation Allies Refuge,” the relocation program, which is slated to begin later this month, for Afghan interpreters and translators who assisted American Forces during the war in Afghanistan. “We cannot leave behind the interpreters and translators who worked alongside our troops, supported operations, and…

Huizenga, Higgins, and Castor Lead over 70 Members of Congress in Bipartisan Call for President Biden to Reopen U.S. Canada Border, Reestablish Travel Between US and UK

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Today, U.S. Representatives Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Brian Higgins (D-NY), and Kathy Castor (D-FL) are leading a bipartisan push encouraging the Biden Administration to take steps to safely reopen international travel to the United States.  In a letter to President Biden, signed by 75 members of the House of Representatives, Congressional leaders lay out action items including…

Huizenga Statement on Looming Closure of Holland Coast Guard Station

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement regarding the looming closure of the Holland Coast Guard Station. “The U.S. Coast Guard has notified my office that it intends to close its seasonal station in Holland on Lake Macatawa in fiscal year 2022. This means the station would close permanently this Labor Day. The Coast Guard believes they can adequately…

Huizenga talks looming Biden/Pelosi National Guard cuts on Fox News

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On Thursday, Congressman Bill Huizenga and Congressman Jack Bergman joined Fox News' Fox & Friends First to discuss looming cuts to National Guard training and preparedness. Instead of properly funding the Guard, earlier this year Speaker Pelosi moved a partisan bill that garnered no Republican support and even the Democrat controlled Senate has not acted on it. …

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