Congressman Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting to fund the Department of Homeland Security and defund President Obama’s unconstitutional executive actions on immigration:
“Today, I cast my vote to stop President Obama’s unilateral action on immigration. The Constitution affords Congress, not the President the ability to make law. It’s that simple. This… Read more »
Why I Voted To Prevent A Government Shutdown
By Rep. Bill Huizenga
There has been a lot of misinformation being spread about the latest bipartisan government funding bill that passed the House on Thursday night, and I wanted to take a few minutes to explain why I ultimately supported the bill.
The funding bill known officially as, the Consolidated and Further Continuing… Read more »
Tonight, Congressman Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting to keep the government open, slash the IRS Budget, and enact conservative reforms.
“This bipartisan agreement remains consistent with the budget negotiated by Rep. Paul Ryan and Sen. Patty Murray. Additionally, this legislation spends less than the most conservative budget put forward by Republicans… Read more »
On Friday, Congressman Huizenga spoke with the Ludington Daily News about President Obama's latest executive action, how Congress will respond, and what bipartisan steps can be taken to begin to fix our nation's broken immigration system. Below are excerpts from the interview, which is available in it's entirety here.
Huizenga says Congress is considering response to Obama's… Read more »
Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting in support of legislation to address the crisis at the southern border:
"Tonight, the House has provided a viable solution to address the crisis along our nation's southern border. Despite the clear lack of leadership on the part of President Obama and the Democrat-controlled Senate, the House refused to… Read more »
This evening, Co-Chair of the Dutch Caucus Bill Huizenga (MI-02) and Co-Chair Chris Van Hollen (MD-08) led the House in a moment of silence to honor the memory of the passengers who lost their lives aboard Malaysia Airlines Flight 17.
Rep. Bill Huizenga: My colleagues, as Co-chair of the Dutch Caucus here in the U.S. House of Representatives, I rise today with a heavy heart… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement on the Supreme Court's unanimous decision deeming President Obama's use of "recess appointments" illegal:
"The Obama Administration has consistently exceeded its constitutional authority and actively sought ways to circumvent the rule of law. Today's unanimous decision is an important first step toward reining… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) offered an amendment to H.R. 4870, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2015, to ensure a fair and open bidding process to supply our men and women on the frontlines with Michigan made military grade boots.
Due to unintended consequences resulting from the Small Business Administration's changes to the small business size standards,… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement in observance of Memorial Day:
"This Memorial Day, let us remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Let us also keep in our hearts and prayers the soldiers who have returned from active duty bearing the scars of war. We cannot thank these men and women enough for… Read more »
Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting in support of H.R. 3361, the USA Freedom Act:
"The USA Freedom Act is a bipartisan agreement that takes significant steps in restoring the balance between national security and civil liberties. The changes to the telephone metadata program are needed reforms that enhance privacy safeguards for Americans… Read more »
