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Huizenga Statement on Non-Binding War Powers Vote

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting against the unenforceable and non-binding H. Con. Res. 83 – War Powers Resolution, “While a potential escalation with Iran should be taken very seriously, the non-binding show vote put forward by Speaker Pelosi and Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin has no enforcement and looks more like a political…

Huizenga Statement on Killing of Iranian Terrorist Leader

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Last night, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement regarding the death of Qassem Soleimani, the head of the terrorist organization known as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force.   For years Iran has killed American troops and conducted terror operations throughout the Middle East and beyond. The actions taken by the Administration…

Huizenga Speaks and Votes in Support of Michigan Workers, Job Creation, and the USMCA

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Today, Congressman Huizenga (MI-02) voted in favor of the United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA). The USMCA passed the House with strong bipartisan support by a vote of 385 to 41. Prior to the vote, Congressman Huizenga spoke on the House floor discussing the impact of the USMCA on West Michigan, manufacturing, agriculture, and our nation. Congressman Bill…

Huizenga Supports Higher Pay, Better Benefits for our Military & Defends West Michigan Jobs in Bipartisan Defense Bill

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting in favor of S. 1790, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): “The National Defense Authorization Act improves our military readiness, invests in the development of emerging technologies, and provides the resources necessary to counter threats from our adversaries.  Additionally, this…

The USMCA Trade Deal is a Win for Michigan

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after Democrat Leadership announced it would join Republicans and President Trump in supporting the United States, Mexico, and Canada (USMCA) trade agreement.  “Today’s announcement of a bipartisan agreement on the USMCA is good news for Michigan manufacturers, agriculture, and more importantly our workers.…

Huizenga Statement on the Death of ISIS Leader

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after President Trump announced the successful U.S. operation to eliminate, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of ISIS. "Removing al Baghdadi from the battlefield is a victory for the United States and freedom loving people across the globe," said Congressman Huizenga. "By eliminating the leader of ISIS, it shows that…

Huizenga Discusses Gun Violence, Potential Paths Forward with the Holland Sentinel

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Despite outcries for stricter gun-control laws after mass shooting events, Congress has been unable to debate or enact substantial gun-control legislation — largely because of resistance from Republicans. But a bipartisan proposal by Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., is gaining momentum following weekend mass shootings in Texas and Ohio that left 31 people…

Huizenga: Zeroing out Refugee Admittance is Not the Answer

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Grand Rapids-based Bethany Christian Services didn’t wait to make its voice heard amid news that President Donald Trump’s administration might slash refugee admissions to zero next fiscal year. “It’s incredibly disappointing to hear of the possibility that our nation’s refugee resettlement program could be eliminated,” wrote Chris Palusky, BCS President and CEO, in a statement released…

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