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 ... 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 1,0... 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, an... 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... 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.... 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 appo... Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga announced his 10 nominations to be considered for acceptance into the 2017 class of the U.S. Military, Air Force, Naval, and Merchant Marine Academies. “It is an honor to nominate such driven and courageous young men and women in their application to the U.S. Service Academies. Whenever I hear from our distinguished service academies, I am told that cadets from Wes... Read more »
Last week, Congressman Huizenga led a bipartisan group from the Michigan Delegation in addressing the sale of now bankrupt A123 Systems Inc. In a letter to Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, the delegation voiced serious concerns over an attempt by China’s Wanxiang Group Corporation to acquire A123. A123 has developed cutting-edge battery technology that is integrated into all facets of its own ... Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement regarding the ongoing conflict in Gaza and his support for Israel: "Since seizing control of Gaza in 2007, Hamas has created a haven for terrorists to launch countless attacks against Israel. There is no question that Israel is well within its right to defend itself against these acts of terror. This is another opportunity for... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Tomorrow, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) will join the Price family to receive the body of Gunnery Sergeant Daniel J. Price at Tulip City Airport in Holland. The local community is encouraged to join in honoring Gunnery Sgt. Price for his commitment, service, and sacrifice to the United States and to freedom across the globe. • WHO: Congressman Bill Huizenga • WHAT: Honor Hol... Read more »
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