The ecological health of the Great Lakes is directly tied to the economic health of communities along the lakeshore, across our state, and frankly around the nation. The Great Lakes serve as the primary source of drinking water for more than 40 million people and lay the foundation for $6 trillion in economic activity between the United States and Canada. With that in mind, last week, I… Read more »
Today, Congressmen Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Chairman of the House Financial Services Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee and head of the Republican ESG Working Group, released the following statement after President Biden vetoed legislation to overturn the Department of Labor’s ESG Rule.
“With this veto, President Biden is making it more difficult for Americans to retire with… Read more »
This week, Congressmen Bill Huizenga, Tim Walberg, and John Moolenaar sent a joint letter to the EPA regarding the agency’s decision on nonattainment areas impacting Allegan, Berrien, and Muskegon Counties. In the letter to EPA Administrator Regan, the Representatives voice their concern about increased regulation and the significant negative impact it will have on the local economy. This… Read more »
Our harbors along the shores of Lake Michigan are not only beautiful during a sunset, but they also serve as critical sources of economic activity. This summer, communities such as St. Joseph, South Haven, and Saugatuck will have bustling marinas, packed beaches, and tourists flocking to visit the small businesses that help make each town unique. In order for the Lakeshore local economy… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Republican Co-Chair of the Great Lakes Task Force and Congressman Brian Higgins (D-NY), a member of the Great Lakes Task Force, led a bipartisan effort to encourage the Government of Canada to strengthen its commitment to protecting and investing in the Great Lakes.
In a letter to President Biden, the Members say, “we write to underscore the… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing entitled, “Holding the Biden Administration Accountable for Wasteful Spending and Regulatory Overreach.” During the hearing, the Subcommittee heard testimony from the Inspectors General of the SEC, Federal Reserve/CFPB and the Treasury Department.… Read more »
Over the years, Fred Upton has become a familiar face to people in Southwest Michigan. He served as a U.S. Representative for 35 years before retiring at the conclusion of 2022. But, there’s a new Congressman representing the region and he’s wasting no time in getting to know the area.
Bill Huizenga, R-Zeeland, won election in November of 2022 to become U.S. Representative for… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-04) announced his office helped secure just over $1,000,000 in critical funding from the Army Corps of Engineers to ensure the St. Joseph inner harbor will be properly dredged. The Army Corps of Engineers will also be providing an additional $560,000 for repair work to be done on the north pier of the harbor. The Army Corps of Engineers publicly… Read more »
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… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-04) announced his office helped secure $895,000 in critical funding from the Army Corps of Engineers to ensure Saugatuck will be properly dredged for the upcoming summer season. The Army Corps of Engineers publicly released their updated FY2023 operations and maintenance work plan yesterday.
“Harbors and rivers serve as major sources of… Read more »
