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Last night, Congressman Huizenga provided an update to constituents across West Michigan from the steps of the U.S. Capitol via Facebook Live.  During the update, Rep. Huizenga discussed the latest developments in Afghanistan as well as President Biden's failure to properly execute a safe withdrawal. Congressman Huizenga also described his vote against the Democrat blueprint to… Read more »

Yesterday, Congressman Bill Huizenga sat down with WZZM for a discussion about Americans being able to travel by land into Canada, but President Biden failing to reopen the border to Canadians. This failure by the Administration hurts families, small businesses, and communities across Michigan as well as our economy. You can watch the interview below.  Read more »

After last week's surprise announcement that the U.S. border with Canada would remain closed to nonessential travel until at least Aug. 21, quiet speculation — and consternation — has been rampant that problems along the southern border may be to blame. The concern is that, even though Canadian vaccine rates have surpassed those in the U.S., the Biden administration is wary of opening… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI), joined U.S. Representatives Mike Doyle (D-PA), Mike Kelly (R-PA) and Conor Lamb (D-PA), in introducing the Steel Industry Preservation Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to strengthen the domestic steel industry and improve the environment by creating a tax credit for the recycling of waste products in steel manufacturing. The bill creates a… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02), Rep. French Hill (AR-02), and Rep. Andy Barr (KY-06) released the following joint statement after Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler indicated that he’s directed the SEC “to develop a mandatory climate risk disclosure rule proposal for the Commission’s consideration by the end of the year.” “Before requiring any type… Read more »

U.S. small businesses were among the hardest hit by the pandemic. Many were shut down by state and local governments while their employees were displaced, and their customers barred from entry. Meanwhile, their business was diverted to “essential” big box stores and Amazon and their supply and distribution chains were disrupted. Now, small businesses are also struggling because they must… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Co-Chair of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group released the following statement after the Biden Administration quietly extended travel restrictions between the U.S. and Canada until August 21st. “The Biden Administration’s failure to develop a plan to reopen the border between the United States and Canada is not only embarrassing… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI), working with U.S. Representatives Dan Kildee (D-MI), Mike Turner (R-OH), and Tim Ryan (D-OH), supported the latest bipartisan push to help restore pensions for the Delphi Salaried Retirees. In a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, Labor Secretary Marty Walsh, and Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, the members requested a status update on a… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Co-Chair of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group, released the following statement after the Canadian Government announced fully vaccinated American citizens will be able to visit Canada starting August 9th. “Today’s announcement from the Canadian Government is definitely welcome news, however more progress must be made. The Biden… Read more »

The COVID wall that has blocked travel between the United States and Canada for 16 months should come down. As post-pandemic life resumes most of its normal activity, foreign travel should be restored as well. America's northern border remains closed to tourist traffic. If the travel ban remains in place through the rest of the year, it will come at an estimated cost of $175 billion and… Read more »