Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after the State Department released its draft assessment regarding the environmental impact of the revised Keystone XL pipeline:
"Approval of the Keystone XL pipeline is crucial for American job creation and energy security," said Huizenga. "Today's draft assessment is the first step toward ensuring economic growth,… Read more »
Rep. Huizenga to snowmobile, hold meetings
The Associated Press
February 19, 2013
Bill Huizenga is hitting the snowmobile trail this week and holding meetings along the way.
The Republican congressman from Zeeland starts his 2013 Congressional Snowmobile Ride on Wednesday in the Baldwin area.
A ride is planned through the Huron-Manistee National Forest and meetings with… Read more »
Congressmen Bill Huizenga (R-Zeeland) and Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph) voted Friday in favor of a Resolution (H.Res.65) condemning the North Korean government for its February 12, 2013, test of a nuclear device in direct violation of the United Nations Security Council. The non-binding resolution, in part, calls on the Obama Administration to work with U.S. allies to exert as much pressure… Read more »
Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement in response to President Obama's State of the Union:
To Watch Congressman Huizenga's Response To President Obama's State of The Union Click HERE
"Folks it's clear, too many in Washington do not believe that we have a spending problem. Tonight, we heard the President call for more spending and higher taxes,… Read more »
Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement after North Korea tested a nuclear device:
"North Korea's hostile actions further isolate a nation that cares more about creating an alternate reality than it does the welfare of its own people. While its citizens starve, the military leaders in North Korea produce propaganda videos that depict an attack on New York City… Read more »
The Zeeland Republican wants the international community to think about more economic sanctions and reconsider food aid and other programs.
Greg Ghering, WOOD Radio News Team
The United Nations Security Council says it "strongly condemns" North Korea's nuclear test Tuesday.
In Washington, DC, West Michigan congressman Bill Huizenga told WOOD Radio the world needs to respond with… Read more »
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… 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… 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,… 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… Read more »
