Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga and U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia toured Gentex Corporation, a manufacturer of electronic parts for the automotive and aerospace industries, and met with company leadership and employees. Secretary Scalia and Congressman Huizenga discussed the economic recovery and the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement’s (USMCA) recent entry into… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement regarding the historic diplomatic breakthrough between Israel and the United Arab Emirates.
“This is an enormous step forward for peace, prosperity, and understanding across the Middle East,” said Congressman Bill Huizenga. “It’s been 26 years since Jordan, the last Arab country to recognize Israel, took this monumental… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after Grand Valley State University released new research detailing the economic benefits of restoration efforts at Muskegon Lake. The study found efforts led by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative have increased recreational activity by $27.9 million annually. The study also found that the number of visitors to Muskegon… Read more »
Saturday morning, a couple hundred people attended a 'Back the Blue' rally in Holland to show support for law enforcement.
Held at Centennial Park, the rally featured U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-Zeeland) and Pastor Bart Spencer of Lighthouse Baptist Church.
"I'm here to help defend the police, not defund the police," said Huizenga.
The congressman emphasized… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after the House passed the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). This legislation will strengthen and protect the Great Lakes by authorizing construction at the Brandon Road Lock and Dam, ensuring ports and harbors along the Great Lakes are properly maintained, expanding the study of ways to mitigate shoreline erosion and… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after the Office of the United States Trade Representative, the United States Department of Agriculture, and the United States Department of Commerce announced they will hold virtual hearings next month to discuss foreign trade policies that may be harming American growers of seasonal and perishable produce. Originally… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after voting in favor of the Great American Outdoors Act. This bipartisan bill would support national parks, forests, and conservation efforts across the United States.
“The Great American Outdoors Act opens more opportunities for hunters and anglers while enhancing and preserving our national parks and public… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the Macatawa Area Coordinating Council and the Belle Isle Conservancy as recipients of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Trash Free Waters grants.
The Macatawa Area Coordinating Council (MACC) based in Holland, will lead volunteer cleanup efforts,… Read more »
Today, Co-Chairs of the House Great Lakes Task Force Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and David Joyce (R-OH), released the following statements after the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (WRDA), authorizing the construction of a multilayered system to prevent the spread of invasive… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02), a leading Republican voice on the House Financial Services Committee, announced the introduction of an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would block the Iranian Government from accessing the U.S. banking system. The Huizenga amendment expresses the sense of the Congress that U.S. citizens’ bank deposits should not be… Read more »
