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Huizenga: Congress and the SEC Must Work Together to Safeguard Data & Grow the Economy

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Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement on today’s Financial Services Committee hearing to review the Securities and Exchange Commission’s agenda, operations, and budget: “I appreciate Chairman Clayton’s willingness to be forthright at today’s hearing,” said Chairman Huizenga. “It is my hope that the SEC and Congress can work together to safeguard critical data and…

Huizenga Supports Bipartisan Mapping Legislation to Protect the Great Lakes

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Whether it is responding to rapidly evolving events such as a natural disaster or planning long term projects such as habitat restoration, we need to have reliable and accurate information available,” said Congressman Huizenga. “Having up to date ESI maps are vital to correctly identifying vulnerable locations and establishing priorities to properly protect Michigan residents as well as the Great Lakes ecosystem.

Huizenga votes to right-size government

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting in support of the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act of 2018. Passage of this government funding legislation marks the first time in nearly a decade that the U.S. House has passed all 12 appropriations bills on time. “For years, some in Washington have worked to prevent Congress…

Huizenga Statement on Harvey/Debt Limit Vote

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If the goal is to deliver aid and resources to the communities impacted by Hurricane Harvey then the proper legislative response should have mirrored what the House passed, and I supported earlier this week. By tying additional legislative items such as raising the debt ceiling without spending reforms

Huizenga Statement on DACA

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Today, Congressman Huizenga released the following statement after the Trump Administration announced the end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program: “The only way to achieve concrete and lasting immigration reform is for Congress to formulate and pass bipartisan legislation. It is my hope that both Republicans and Democrats will rise to the challenge and focus…

Huizenga Statement on President Trump's Afghanistan Announcement

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Tonight, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement regarding President Trump's speech on Afghanistan and our nation's strategy in South Asia: "President Trump's decision to change the rules of engagement for our troops and allow them to take the fight to the enemy is the right choice. Conditions on the ground should determine how our military conducts…

Huizenga to hold Town Hall in Muskegon on Wednesday

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga announced the next stop on his listening tour will take place on Wednesday, August 23rd in Muskegon. The town hall meeting will be held at Orchard View High School and begin at 7 PM. This event is open to all residents of Michigan’s Second Congressional District.

Huizenga Votes to Strengthen National Security, Support Veterans

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Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after voting in support of the Make America Secure Appropriations Act which increases funding for our military and veterans while also supporting job creation in West Michigan. “This important funding measure helps close the readiness gap by providing our men and women with the tools they need to complete their mission.…

Huizenga Votes to Increase Sanctions on North Korea, Iran, and Russia

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting to increase sanctions on North Korea, Russia, and Iran. H.R. 3364, the Countering Adversarial Nations through Sanctions Act, passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support by a vote of 419-3. “This bipartisan legislation holds some of the world’s worst actors accountable for their actions,”…

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