The U.S. House tonight passed with bipartisan support an historic plan to address the debt ceiling and out-of-control government spending. U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, is an original co-sponsor of the Cut, Cap and Balance Act, which passed 234-190. “In this economy, with this unemployment rate, more out-of-control spending is not the answer. It hasn’t been, and debt spending is how we got into this mess. It’s why the American people overwhelmingly voted this freshman class into office: to cha... Read more

Want to know how the debt ceiling talks are going? Want to make a comment on government spending or other federal issue? Visit facebook.com/rephuizenga starting at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, and Rep. Huizenga will answer questions LIVE as they come in. As Congress continues to work toward a solution to the debt ceiling and spending debate, they will work in Washington this week instead of their Districts as previously scheduled. To stay in touch with his constituents in Michigan’s 2nd District, U.S. R... Read more

U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, joined Reps. Rick Crawford, AR-01, and Robert Aderholt, AL-04, at a press conference at the House Triangle today to call on President Obama to prioritize payments to debt-interest, Social Security and Medicare, and military compensation in the event a debt ceiling agreement is not reached. Over 50 members, led by Congressman Aderholt, sent a letter to President Obama asking him to make a public commitment to our seniors and troops. # Dear Mr. President: We remain ... Read more

U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, released the following statement after President Barack Obama’s announcement that he would end the Afghanistan “surge” and withdraw 33,000 U.S. troops from Afghanistan by September 2012: “I hope this decision is based on sound military policy, not politics. We need to listen to our military experts. After 10 years, I know we eventually have to come home, but ultimately, I’m very sensitive to listening to what our commanders on the ground say is the right course of... Read more

Today is the 236th birthday of the Army. On June 14, 1775, the Continental Congress authorized the original enlistment of 10 companies of riflemen to serve the United Colonies. “Today we celebrate the service of the Army in protecting the rights and freedoms of this great nation, and thank all the brave men and women who have served in the Army throughout its history,” said U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02. “We must remember to always honor the service and sacrifice all of our military men and wom... Read more

U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, encourages constituents to attend a town hall at 2:30 p.m. THIS Monday, June 6, to discuss issues in the 2nd District and D.C., including job creation, debt ceiling, spending, Medicare, gas prices and energy, and any other questions or concerns with the federal government they would like to raise. In-Person Town Hall MONDAY June 6, 2011 2:30 p.m. Evergreen Commons 480 State Street, Holland, MI ### Read more

To listen to Rep. Bill Huizenga’s Teletown Hall from last night, please click here facebook.com/rephuizenga to hear to the full recording. He was asked about his Middle East trip, education funding, Medicare, the Patriot Act, and many other issues! ### Read more

Now that he has returned from his travels in the Middle East, U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, will host a teletown hall tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. to update constituents on his travels and take questions. “I look forward to updating the district on what I learned firsthand in Iraq, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia, and I look forward to hearing what you’d like to know about the region,” Huizenga said. Telephone town hall technology calls out to many households throughout the district at the designated time –... Read more

Last week, U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, traveled around the Middle East, including Iraq, to get a firsthand look at American efforts on the ground there. He met with troops from Michigan and the 2nd District, as well as across the U.S. On Friday, he hosted a teletown hall from overseas to update constituents on his travels. CLICK HERE or on the link at right to listen to the entire teletown hall and hear more about his travels. ### Read more

"Tonight's announcement from President Obama that Usama Bin Laden is dead at the hands of US Special Forces is tremendous. My heartfelt thanks goes out to our military and the intelligence community for their determination, sacrifice and valor. While this successful attack against the head of Al-Qaeda is historic, the War on Terror is not over. We must remain, and even redouble our vigilance in this battle against world terror." ### Read more