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Weekly Column: Standing Up for Farmers, Consumers, and Southwest Michigan

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Last week, I had the pleasure of meeting with farmers in Berrien County. Our conversation largely revolved around how rising costs are impacting the ability of farmers to stay in business. The last thing our agriculture community needs – especially considering inflation and supply chain issues – is another price increase that makes it harder for them to help feed our nation. Sadly, the…

VIDEO: Huizenga Honors the Life, Service, and Memory of Coast Guard Festival Director Mike Smith

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Last night, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-04) honored the life, service, and legacy of Ret. U.S. Coast Guard Commander and Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival Director Michael J. Smith. Video of Congressman Huizenga’s speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives as well as the text of his remarks are available below. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart to honor the…

Huizenga Votes to Secure the Border, Combat Fentanyl and Human Trafficking

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-04) released the following statement after voting in support of H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act.  “With the passage of the Secure the Border Act, the Republican-led House has delivered a tangible solution to help resolve the crisis along our nation’s southern border. By increasing manpower, utilizing technology, and building physical…

Huizenga on Fox Business: We Have to be Forward-Thinking About the Challenges Posed by Artificial Intelligence

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Yesterday, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-04) discussed the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and some of the challenges this poses for society as well as the need for policymakers to address concerns on the front end of development. Video of Congressman Huizenga’s conversation on the “Evening Edit” as well as text highlights are available below.  …

Huizenga Leads Bipartisan Effort Against Massive Fee Increases on Michigan Farmers & Small Businesses

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) and a bipartisan group of Michigan representatives, released a letter to Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in opposition to the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) proposed fee increases for small business employers. The rule, proposed by the Biden Administration in January, would raise the cost of the H-2A petition fee for named workers from $460 to…

Huizenga: More Sanctions & More Border Security Needed to Stop Fentanyl From Poisoning Communities in Southwest Michigan

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI), released the following statement after the Department of Treasury announced sanctions on Friday against two entities in China and five individuals, based in China and Guatemala, for supplying precursor chemicals to the Sinaloa Cartel in Mexico for the production of illicit fentanyl intended for U.S. markets. “Preventing this poison from entering…

Huizenga Votes to Unleash American Energy, Lower Prices, & Strengthen Our Economy

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) released the following statement after voting in support of H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act.  The Lower Energy Costs Act will strengthen our economy and lower prices for Michiganders by unleashing American energy, modernizing our sorely outdated permitting process, and increasing domestic production of critical minerals. This will lower…

Huizenga Discusses New COVID Origin Information on Fox Business

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Yesterday, Congressman Huizenga appeared on Varney & Co to discuss the latest developments on the Biden Administration's push to ban gas stoves as well as new information regarding the origin of COVID. During the interview, Congressman Huizenga states that funding for labs in China should be on the chopping block. Congressman Huizenga's full conversation on Fox Business is available…

Huizenga Named to House Foreign Affairs Committee

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-04) announced he will be serving for the first time on the House Foreign Affairs Committee during the 118th Congress. The House Foreign Affairs Committee has jurisdiction over issues pertaining to foreign policy, national security, diplomatic security, and a host of international organizations. Huizenga will serve on the Subcommittee on Europe and has…

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