Homeland Security

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga announced that the second stop on his listening tour will take place on Monday, March 6th in Grand Haven. The town hall style listening session will be held in the auditorium of Lakeshore Middle School and begin at 7 PM. This event is open to all residents of Michigan’s Second Congressional District. Media is asked to RSVP with Congressman Huizenga's… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Co-Chair of the House Great Lakes Task Force and U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Co-Chair of Senate Great Lakes Task Force, led a bicameral, bipartisan letter to the United States Army Corps of Engineers stressing the importance of completing the study at the Soo Locks in an accurate and timely manner. U.S. Senator Gary Peters and… Read more »

Today, Congressman Huizenga announced he will be holding a stop on his listening tour for residents of the Second District in Lake County on Saturday, February 25th at noon. The town hall style listening session will be held in the cafeteria of Baldwin Senior High School. This event is reserved for Second District residents. Media is asked to RSVP with Congressman Huizenga's… Read more »

Over the past two weeks Congressman Huizenga has reached out to tens of thousands of West Michigan residents to hear their priorities while also providing them with an update on the latest developments in Washington. If you would like to join the conversation in the future, you can sign up to participate in the next telephone town hall here.  If you were not able to participate in… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after being elected to serve as a Republican Co-Chair of the Great Lakes Task Force: "The Great Lakes are one of our nation's most important natural and economic resources," said Chairman Huizenga. "The Great Lakes Task Force has been at the forefront of the effort to enhance the environmental health of the Great… Read more »

Today, Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling announced the selection of Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) to Chair the Financial Services Capital Markets, Securities and Investment Subcommittee for the 115th Congress. “It is an incredible honor and opportunity to serve as Chairman of the Capital Markets, Securities and Investment Subcommittee, said Huizenga. “My goal… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after the House passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to strengthen our national defense, provide our troops with a pay-raise, and support manufacturing in Michigan. "The National Defense Authorization Act is vital to ensuring our troops have the resources they need to complete their mission. This… Read more »

Last week, Congressman Huizenga toured Bates Manufacturing and attended a groundbreaking ceremony for their new expansion which is expected to create approximately two dozen new jobs.  Bates manufactures footwear for our men and women in the U.S. military. Over the past few years, bureaucrats in Washington have attempted to make technical changes without… Read more »

On Thursday morning, Congressman Huizenga spoke on the House floor about the recent Justice Department Inspect General report detailing how Federal Prison Industries (FPI) manufactured faulty helmets that endangered the lives of our troops. Congressman Huizenga also discussed his bipartisan legislation that would require FPI to compete with the private sector. Currently, FPI has a… Read more »

Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after FBI Director Comey's announcement regarding the investigation into Secretary Clinton's handling of classified information on her private unsecured server. "Today's announcement by FBI Director Comey validates my concerns that Secretary Clinton has continually put herself before the security and the safety of the American… Read more »