Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after voting in support of the year-end government funding legislation:
“While this legislation is far from perfect, it does include several provisions that are important to national security as well as West Michigan. This bill makes our nation safer by increasing defense spending to support our troops and closing… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after voting in support of the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act:
“Whether it is a small business owner in Kentwood, an apple grower in Hart, or a school teacher in Muskegon, this legislation finally provides West Michigan residents with the tax certainty they have been asking for. Because of the PATH Act:… Read more »
On Monday, Congressman Huizenga held his annual "Breakfast with Bill" legislative year in review at Evergreen Commons in Holland. The event was extremely well attended with approximately 500 people participating in the breakfast update. Congressman Huizenga discussed his legislative efforts on behalf of West Michigan to strengthen the Great Lakes Economy and support hardworking… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after President Obama announced his rejection of the Keystone XL Pipeline.
“This announcement comes as no surprise. It’s clear President Obama and his Administration had no intention of ever allowing the Keystone XL Pipeline to be built. Despite clear evidence that the pipeline would have created important… Read more »
Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement regarding the retirement of his friend and colleague Congressman Dan Benishek:
"Dr. Dan Benishek is a tireless advocate not only for veterans in Michigan, but for every man and woman who has served in our armed forces. Here at home, Congressman Benishek has fought to protect Michigan’s pristine treasures such as Sleeping Bear… Read more »
Over the weekend, Congressman Huizenga wrote an op-ed that was published by the Holland Sentinel, as well as the Grand Rapids Press, detailing his opposition to the President's Nuclear Agreement. You can read the piece in full below.
The President’s Iran Nuclear Deal Is Dangerous
By Congressman Bill Huizenga
Iran is the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism. The Iranian… Read more »
On Thursday, Congressman Huizenga will hold a town hall at Tanglewood Park from 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. The town hall forum is open to all residents of the Second District who wish to share their thoughts with Congressman Huizenga, ask questions about the federal government, and discuss the impact of federal policy decisions on West Michigan. Tanglewood Park is located at 560 Seminole Rd.… Read more »
The Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rules – including one affecting Consumers Energy's pumped storage facility – are out of line, according to a Michigan congressman.
U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, a Republican from Zeeland, and Rep. Dan Kildee, a Democrat from Flint, collaborated on a bipartisan amendment to the Ratepayer Protection Act. The amendment encourages the… Read more »
House panel OKs using remade auto parts in gov’t fixes
The Detroit News - Melissa Nann Burke - July 22, 2015
A House panel on Wednesday approved legislation by Rep. Bill Huizenga that aims to trim the nearly $1 billion in federal vehicle repair costs each year by encouraging the use of remanufactured auto parts.
With the OK of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform,… Read more »
On Thursday July 9th, Congressman Bill Huizenga is holding a live telephone town hall with West Michigan residents at 7:15 PM. Congressman Huizenga will answer questions from residents in Kent and Ottawa Counties, however all residents of the Second District are welcome to participate. To sign up for Thursday's telephone town hall click here.
Congressman Huizenga is also… Read more »
