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 »
Today, Congressman Huizenga successfully led a bipartisan effort to ensure U.S. military recruits have top of the line athletic footwear that is not only made in America, but can be manufactured here in Michigan.
Since 1941, federal law has required our servicemen and women to be outfitted with equipment and uniforms made in America to the greatest extent possible. Until recently,… Read more »
Today, Congressman Huizenga released the following statement regarding the deadly and tragic attack on an Orlando Night Club that killed nearly 50 people and left dozens injured:
"Whether it was radicalization or hate, the tragedy that unfolded in Orlando was an attack on our freedom," said Huizenga. "We must come together and reject terrorism as well as the hate… Read more »
Below is a joint op-ed from Congressman Huizenga and Congressman Upton that ran in both the Holland Sentinel and the Detroit News about strengthening our military, providing our troops with a pay raise, and closing the readiness gap.
Note: This morning, Speaker Ryan also highlighted how Air Force pilots and mechanics are forced to cannibalize airplanes in… Read more »
Tonight, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after the House passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by a vote of 277 to 147:
“House passage of the National Defense Authorization Act is a strong bipartisan step toward closing the military readiness gap, modernizing the vastly outdated acquisitions process, and giving our troops a much deserved pay… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement in response to the terrorist attack in Brussels, Belgium:
"The attacks carried out in Brussels are a tragic and deadly reminder of the threats posed by terrorism that free people across the world face. We must show resolve and stand with our European allies in hunting down the individuals that committed these… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after casting a historic vote to defend the constitutional standing of the legislature against executive overreach:
“For the first time in history, the House has voted to file a motion with the Supreme Court to defend its Article I powers as defined by the Constitution. The Constitution is clear; the authority to make… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) voted in support of legislation to recognize the persecution of Christians at the hands of ISIS as genocide and called on the Obama Administration to hold ISIS and the Assad Regime accountable for their crimes against humanity.
“Every day, atrocities are committed against Christians, Yezidis, Kurds, and other religious minorities across the… Read more »
