Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement in response to Gov. Quinn's comments on separating the Great Lakes and Mississippi River systems: "Preventing invasive species from entering the Great Lakes and stopping the spread of those species that have already entered the water system are of great concern to me. I am encouraged by Governor Quinn's comments regarding the clear separation of the two systems. A biological barrier preserves an estimated ... Read more

AG Eric Holder a 'distraction' after scandals, should resign, Rep. Bill Huizenga says MLive - Grand Rapids Press - Zane McMillin -May 30, 2013 GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Embattled U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder should resign after multiple scandals rocked his department, Rep. Bill Huizenga said Wednesday. Huizenga, R-Zeeland, shared that sentiment during a live chat in MLive's Grand Rapids hub, where he discussed recent legislation he introduced and other issues. He had a harsh rebuke for Holder, who... Read more

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) announced the introduction of H.R. 2098, The Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act of 2013, the first step in a new approach to reforming Federal Prison Industries/UNICOR: "Millions of Americans remain out of work, many through no fault of their own," said Huizenga. "As small businesses continue to struggle in the current economic environment, one thing they shouldn't have to worry about is their own government using pr... Read more

Yesterday, during a Financial Services Committee hearing, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) questioned the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairwoman Mary Jo White. During the exchange, Huizenga peppered the new agency head over the regulatory hurdles put in place by the SEC that make it more difficult for employers large and small to grow, expand, and create jobs. At the end of his questioning, Congressman Huizenga also asked the SEC Chair to evaluate her agencies budgetary expenditure... Read more

Veterans job fair, Armed Forces remembrance service set for May 17, 18 Muskegon Chronicle - Stephen Kloosterman - May 12, 2013 MUSKEGON, MI – It’s a good time to be a veteran. The Veterans Job Fair will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 17, and Armed Forces Day will be observed starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 18 in Muskegon. Both events will be held at the USS LST 393, docked at 560 Mart St. New last year, the job fair was a success, with about 1,200 people showing up to the fair on the de... Read more

More political fallout from sequester WOOD TV - Rick Albin - May 1, 2013 WYOMING, Mich. (WOOD) - When President Barack Obama was asked about the sequester on the 100th day of his second term, it opened up the long-standing argument between Republicans in Congress and the White House about spending, taxing and who has the best plan. The president was asked a question was about last week's fight about air traffic delays blamed on the sequester. A plan to move other funds was found to solve the sho... Read more

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) announced mobile office hours next week for the City of Muskegon and Muskegon County. Congressman Huizenga will be meeting with constituents individually in a one-on-one setting to help residents with issues they may have with a federal agency. Specialized caseworkers will also be on hand to help deal with any issues concerning the federal government. Who: Congressman Bill Huizenga What: Mobile Office Hours In Muskegon Where: 380 W. Western Ave. Suite 202... Read more

On Tuesday, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) will hold a town hall meeting with constituents at Bayberry Farms Village in Wyoming. This will be the Congressman's first town hall in the recently redrawn Second District. Congressman Huizenga will give brief opening remarks and then open the floor for questions from the community. Tuesday's meeting is open to both the public as well as the media. • Who: Congressman Bill Huizenga • What: A Town Hall Meeting • Where: Bayberry Farms Village, in the C... Read more

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) received the "Spirit of Enterprise" Award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. This prestigious award is presented annually to members of Congress based on their support of pro-growth policies that boost job creation, create an environment conducive to economic growth, and make American companies large and small more competitive across the globe. "Entrepreneurship, hard work, and innovation are cornerstones of the free market system and are emblematic of th... Read more

Rep. Bill Huizenga gets high marks from manufacturers' association MLive - Zane McMillin April 11, 2013 GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Rep. Bill Huizenga of Zeeland scored high marks from the National Association of Manufacturers, the largest industrial trade association in the country. Huizenga, a second-term congressman and small business owner, voted for NAM's legislative priorities 95 percent of time time during the 2011-12 congressional session. He received the association's Manufacturing Legislative E... Read more