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Huizenga Statement on Pentwater and White Lake Receiving Federal Dredging Funds

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that additional funding has been provided to dredge harbors in Pentwater and White Lake. “The harbors in Pentwater and White Lake play an integral role in the local and state economy. Ensuring the federal government lives up to its commitment to recreational harbors…

Huizenga Votes to Help West Michigan Veterans, Boost Great Lakes Infrastructure

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting is support of H.R. 5985, the Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act of 2019. “Our veterans deserve the best care available. This important legislation takes another significant step forward by prioritizing our veterans, strengthening…

Huizenga Votes to Hold Washington Accountable, Recoup $15 Billion in Unused Taxpayer Dollars

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Tonight, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting in support of H.R. 3, the Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act. This nearly $15 billion rescission package is the largest to have ever passed the House. "Nearly everyone agrees the federal government is chock-full of outdated and wasteful programs funded at taxpayer expense. The…

Huizenga Statement on House Passage of Bipartisan Great Lakes Water Infrastructure Bill

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This evening, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after the House passed the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), bipartisan legislation that is critical to maintaining and developing water infrastructure along the coasts, throughout the Great Lakes, and across the nation. WRDA passed by a margin of 408-2. "Having modern and functioning infrastructure…

Huizenga Statement on Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

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“I implore the Administration to reconsider this misguided proposal and at a minimum fix the exclusion process for those with existing contracts to prevent lasting negative impacts. If the goal is to address Chinese manufactured steel flooding the market, then our focus should be targeted on that issue, not our economic allies.”

Huizenga Votes to Send Bipartisan Dodd-Frank Reform Bill to the President's Desk

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Today, Capital Markets, Securities, and Investment Subcommittee Chairman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting in support of S. 2155, legislation to provide regulatory relief for community financial institutions, strengthen small business job creation, and increase opportunity for families across West Michigan. “For the past decade, hardworking families…

Huizenga Op-Ed: Tax Reform Is Working For West Michigan

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Tax Reform Is Working For West Michigan The Zeeland Record Congressman Bill Huizenga May 17, 2018 It's been nearly six months since Republicans in Congress overhauled our nation's tax code for the first time in 30 years. Since December, we have seen job creators of all sizes around the country, including right here in West Michigan, respond positively by raising wages, issuing…

Huizenga, Bergman Tour Brandon Road Lock & Dam, Discuss Proposal to Protect Great Lakes from Asian Carp and Other Invasive Species

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Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) and Congressman Jack Bergman (MI-01) toured the Brandon Road Lock and Dam System in Illinois where they received an update on the facility and the status of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers efforts to protect the Great Lakes from invasive species such as Asian Carp. "The Brandon Road Lock and Dam has been identified as the most critical chokepoint to…

Huizenga Congratulates Muskegon Community College on its Commitment to Excellence

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Yesterday, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) congratulated Muskegon Community College on being recognized as a national leader among two year higher education institutions. Additionally, Congressman Huizenga discussed how Muskegon Community College is continuing to build on its success and strengthen opportunity for Muskegon County and West Michigan.  Congressman…

Huizenga op-ed: The New Tax Code Brings More Opportunity to West Michigan

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Tax Day, it’s probably not very high up on your list of things to look forward to and rightfully so. For decades, our outdated federal tax code forced hardworking taxpayers across West Michigan to send more of their money to Washington. However, thanks to the recently enacted Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, things are about to change. First and foremost, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act lowers tax…

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