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Huizenga to Hold Telephone Town Hall Discussion Tuesday Evening

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On Tuesday, May 5th, Congressman Bill Huizenga will host a telephone town hall discussion with West Michigan residents at 6:20 PM. Congressman Huizenga will begin the call by providing an update on the Paycheck Protection Program, the HEROES Act, and the Patriot Bonus. Following those remarks, Rep. Huizenga will answer questions from constituents across the Second Congressional…

Huizenga op-ed in the Detroit News: Congress should recognize Michigan's heroes, patriots

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From visiting with loved ones to shopping at the grocery store, the coronavirus has changed our daily lives in more ways than we could have imagined. While nearly every Michigan resident has experienced some type of change, perhaps the greatest has come for those working on the front lines. Whether it is our police and fire first responders, medical professionals or those keeping the…

Huizenga discusses mental health resources, telephone town halls, and reopening the economy on WHTC

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Yesterday, Congressman Huizenga joined WHTC via zoom for their weekly interview. During their conversation, Bill discussed Speaker Pelosi's decision not to bring the House back for votes, the type of questions constituents are asking during telephone town halls, and the recent announcement of mental health funding to improve resources and services for West Michigan…

Huizenga Introduces Patriot Bonus to Support & Encourage Pay Raises for Essential Workers

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) announced the introduction of H.R. 6629 the Patriot Bonus Tax Credit Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Patriot Bonus is designed to support pay raises for essential workers. Under the Patriot Bonus, the federal government would provide a refundable tax credit for half of any form of wage increase put forward by an employer. This would…

Huizenga to hold Telephone Town Hall Thursday

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On Thursday, April 30th, Congressman Bill Huizenga will host a telephone town hall discussion with West Michigan residents at 9:00 AM. Congressman Huizenga will begin the call by providing an update on the Paycheck Protection Program, the HEROES Act, and the Patriot Bonus. Following those remarks, Rep. Huizenga will answer questions from constituents across the Second Congressional…

Huizenga talks Small Business Relief with WHTC

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Yesterday, Congressman Bill Huizenga joined WHTC from the U.S. Capitol. During their weekly conversation, which is embedded below, Rep. Huizenga discusses the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act as well as the prospect of additional legislation Congress may consider.    A ZOOM interview with US House Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-Zeeland) from the steps of…

Huizenga Supports Relief for West Michigan Small Businesses, Calls on Congress to Pass HEROES Act

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) spoke on the House floor in support of the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act. This bipartisan measure which will support small business, increase testing, and provide additional funding to hospitals passed the House by a vote of 388 to 5 with one member voting present.  During his remarks, Rep. Huizenga also called…

Huizenga to Hold Telephone Town Hall Discussion Tomorrow

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Tomorrow, Congressman Bill Huizenga will host a telephone town hall discussion regarding the latest action taken by Congress to address the Coronavirus. Congressman Huizenga will begin the call by providing an update on the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act and how it will provide relief to small businesses, increase testing, and support hospitals treating…

Huizenga Helping Local Asparagus Growers

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Congressman Bill Huizenga drew praise from the asparagus industry after he asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture to purchase an increased amount of Michigan-grown asparagus. Huizenga, R-Zeeland, who represents the Second district which includes Oceana and a part of Mason County, sent a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue to request the USDA purchase an additional 3.5…

Huizenga Stands Up For Oceana County Growers and Families

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Last night, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue requesting the USDA purchase an increased amount of Michigan grown asparagus. In the letter, Huizenga discusses how having the USDA announce a significant bonus purchase by May will improve food security for Americans relying on enhanced school lunch programs, food banks, and senior meal…