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Huizenga Sworn in to Represent and Serve Southwest Michigan in the 119th Congress

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Yesterday, Congressman Bill Huizenga officially took the oath of office to represent Michigan’s 4th Congressional District in the 119th Congress. After being sworn in, Congressman Huizenga released the following statement. “I am honored to continue serving Southwest Michigan in the 119th Congress,” said Congressman Bill Huizenga. “With both the House and Senate now under Republican…

Huizenga Secures Wins for Battle Creek, Holland, Kalamazoo, and St. Joe in Bipartisan Water Infrastructure Bill

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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA) by a vote of 399 to 18. This critical water infrastructure legislation serves as the authorization for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to move forward on work in Southwest Michigan and across the nation. This WRDA includes multiple priorities that Congressman Huizenga advocated for to help…

Huizenga Congratulates Hoekstra on Nomination to be Ambassador to Canada

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Tonight, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) released the following statement after President-elect Donald J. Trump announced the nomination of Pete Hoekstra, a resident of Michigan’s 4th Congressional District, for U.S. Ambassador to Canada. “Congratulations to my friend Pete Hoekstra on his nomination to be Ambassador to Canada,” said Congressman Huizenga. “The US and Canada have an…

Weekly Column: Working for Southwest Michigan

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As your voice in Congress, my top priority is serving you and addressing your top issues – including energy prices, the cost of groceries, and the overall economy. Here are some solutions I have supported this year to make life more affordable for individuals, families, and small businesses in Southwest Michigan. Soaring energy prices are making multiple facets of everyday life more…

Huizenga Recognized as Guardian of Small Business by NFIB

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Last week, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) was recognized as a “Guardian of Small Business” by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for his legislative record of voting in support of small business. As the voice of small business, NFIB is the only business organization whose policy positions are established by NFIB members directly. NFIB’s Guardian of Small Business…

Huizenga Bill to Improve Retirement Savings, Strengthen Economic Security, Confront ESG Mandates Passes U.S. House

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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4790, the Prioritizing Economic Growth Over Woke Policies Act, by a vote of 215 to 203. H.R. 4790, introduced by Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI), is designed to make it easier for Americans to save for retirement, increase financial security, and strengthen U.S. capital markets. H.R. 4790 achieves this by preventing regulatory…

Weekly Column: Delivering Results for Southwest Michigan

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Recently, I discussed how inflation has climbed by 20% under the Biden-Harris Administration. While inflation is a tax on all Americans, a July study from Wallet Hub found that Michiganders are the most “financially distressed” residents in the nation. I am a firm believer that Washington needs to work for Southwest Michigan, not against it. With that in mind, I wanted to share some of…

Weekly Column: Big Government Alert

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Since the Biden-Harris Administration took office, inflation has climbed over 20%. In fact, Americans are spending over $13,000 more annually to buy the basics than they were just three years ago, according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. There is no doubt that Americans continue to suffer due to high prices at the grocery store and the pump, but the solution to this problem is not…

House Passes Huizenga Amendment to Protect Jobs in Allegan, Berrien, and Muskegon Counties From Biden-Harris EPA Regulation

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Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 8998, the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, by a vote of 210-205. This legislation included an amendment from Congressman Huizenga addressing the Biden-Harris EPA's misguided ozone attainment rule that unfairly punishes three West Michigan counties – Berrien, parts of Allegan, and…

Huizenga Introduces Strategic PRC Port Mapping Act to Address Growing Economic & Military Threat from China

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) announced the introduction of H.R. 8683, the Strategic PRC Port Mapping Act. This legislation requires the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense to develop a strategy to monitor efforts by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to build, buy, or own strategic ports that provide capabilities for military, diplomatic, economic, or resource…

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