Congressmen Bill Huizenga (R-Zeeland) and Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph) voted Friday in favor of a Resolution (H.Res.65) condemning the North Korean government for its February 12, 2013, test of a nuclear device in direct violation of the United Nations Security Council. The non-binding resolution, in part, calls on the Obama Administration to work with U.S. allies to exert as much pressure as possible on North Korea through stronger sanctions. The bipartisan resolution passed the House by a nearly ... Read more

Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement in response to President Obama's State of the Union: To Watch Congressman Huizenga's Response To President Obama's State of The Union Click HERE "Folks it's clear, too many in Washington do not believe that we have a spending problem. Tonight, we heard the President call for more spending and higher taxes, essentially the same agenda he has been following since he first took office in 2009. For each of the past four years the fe... Read more

Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement after North Korea tested a nuclear device: "North Korea's hostile actions further isolate a nation that cares more about creating an alternate reality than it does the welfare of its own people. While its citizens starve, the military leaders in North Korea produce propaganda videos that depict an attack on New York City and attempt to threaten American allies with missile launches and nuclear tests. It is time for the Obama Admini... Read more

The Zeeland Republican wants the international community to think about more economic sanctions and reconsider food aid and other programs. Greg Ghering, WOOD Radio News Team The United Nations Security Council says it "strongly condemns" North Korea's nuclear test Tuesday. In Washington, DC, West Michigan congressman Bill Huizenga told WOOD Radio the world needs to respond with more than just words, though. He said North Korea has expressed a desire for being able to hit the US with a missile. ... Read more

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) introduced the Homeland Security Respect for Life Act - H.R. 493, that prohibits taxpayer dollars appropriated for the Department of Homeland Security from being used to pay for an abortion and provides important conscience protections to those employees of the Department of Homeland Security: "This commonsense measure protects life and closes the loophole created when immigration fell under the purview of the Department of Homeland Security. The Homeland... Read more

U.S. approves sale of A123 to Chinese firm Detroit News - David Shepardson January 29, 2013 at 10:05 pm A Chinese firm late Tuesday acquired most of bankrupt A123 Systems' assets, as it announced the battery maker's chief executive has departed . The Obama administration earlier Tuesday approved the sale to A123's U.S. subsidiary, Chicago-based Wanxiang Group Corp., a move that will keep about 1,000 jobs in Michigan. Earlier, Wanxiang said it has received approval from the Committee on Foreign I... Read more

Huizenga mobile office hours Wednesday in Hart and Ludington Ludington Daily News Tuesday, January 29, 2013 Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga, R-Zeeland, reminded residents he will have mobile office this week for Lake, Mason, Newaygo and Oceana Counties. Huizenga's staff will be on hand at the following locations to assist residents with casework concerning federal tax issues, veterans' issues, and Social Security. Additionally, staff will be available to address questions regarding legislative ... Read more

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) ruled on A123: "The dual-use application of the technology acquired by Wanxiang through the purchase of A123 is apparent. Thus far, nothing provided by CFIUS has shown that the core technology developed by A123 and the intellectual property that goes with it can be separated along A123's business lines. It is also apparent that this technology was devel... Read more

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) announced mobile office hours next week for Lake, Mason, Newaygo and Oceana Counties. Congressman Huizenga's staff will be on hand at the following locations to assist residents with casework concerning federal tax issues, veterans' issues, and Social Security. Additionally, staff will be available to address questions regarding legislative matters as well. Oceana County Courthouse 100 State Street Hart, MI Boardroom January 30, 10 am - noon Mason County ... Read more

West Michigan Congressmen nominate 30 students for acceptance to military service academies MLive - Monica Scott GRAND RAPIDS, MI - U.S. Reps. Justin Amash, R-Cascade Township and Bill Huizenga, R-Zeeland, have nominated a total of 30 high school students to be considered for acceptance into the 2017 class of the U.S. Military, Air Force, Naval, and Merchant Marine academies. Students seeking appointment to a service academy must first obtain the nomination of their U.S. Senator, their U.S. Repr... Read more