Retirement and Social Security

·         What: Rep. Huizenga, MI-02 to join Rep. Tom Reed, NY-29, and fellow U.S. Representatives in urging President Obama to disclose his debt ceiling proposal ·         When: Tuesday, July 19, 11:00 a.m. ·         Where: In front of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, the… Read more »

Want to know how the debt ceiling talks are going? Want to make a comment on government spending or other federal issue? Visit facebook.com/rephuizenga starting at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, and Rep. Huizenga will answer questions LIVE as they come in. As Congress continues to work toward a solution to the debt ceiling and spending debate, they will work in Washington this week instead of… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Huizenga, MI-02, released the following statement about the debt ceiling negotiations and his original co-sponsorship of the House Republican plan, called the Cut, Cap, and Balance Act, which is set to be voted on next Tuesday and is slated to cut $111 billion in spending in FY 2012, cap total federal spending and return it by 2017 to average spending levels over the last 30… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, joined Reps. Rick Crawford, AR-01, and Robert Aderholt, AL-04, at a press conference at the House Triangle today to call on President Obama to prioritize payments to debt-interest, Social Security and Medicare, and military compensation in the event a debt ceiling agreement is not reached. Over 50 members, led by Congressman Aderholt, sent a letter to… Read more »

  Guest Commentary: U.S. House has modern answer to Medicare problem BY BILL HUIZENGA | DETROIT FREE PRESS GUEST WRITER There has been a lot of talk this year in Congress about how to save money to ensure that our children and grandchildren see the same opportunities we've been afforded. As the Obama administration requested and was denied a stand-alone $2-trillion increase… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, encourages constituents to attend a town hall at 2:30 p.m. THIS Monday, June 6, to discuss issues in the 2nd District and D.C., including job creation, debt ceiling, spending, Medicare, gas prices and energy, and any other questions or concerns with the federal government they would like to raise. In-Person Town Hall MONDAY June 6, 2011 2:30… Read more »

Today, after the House Republican Conference met with President Obama and members of the cabinet at the White House for a wide-ranging discussion on job creation and government spending that touched on a number of issues including the debt ceiling, Medicare, and energy, Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, issued the following statement:   “As a small business owner, I know that a key factor… Read more »

To listen to Rep. Bill Huizenga’s Teletown Hall from last night, please click here facebook.com/rephuizenga to hear to the full recording. He was asked about his Middle East trip, education funding, Medicare, the Patriot Act, and many other issues! ### Read more »

"Tonight's announcement from President Obama that Usama Bin Laden is dead at the hands of US Special Forces is tremendous.  My heartfelt thanks goes out to our military and the intelligence community for their determination, sacrifice and valor.  While this successful attack against the head of Al-Qaeda is historic, the War on Terror is not over. We must remain, and even… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, heard from his constituents this week in a series of listening sessions across the district.  Huizenga traveled to every corner of the district, hearing thoughts from constituents on the latest work in Congress. He particularly addressed the need to reduce spending and the national debt and deficit, as well as many other issues or concerns about the… Read more »