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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 For decades, our outdated federal tax code forced hardworking taxpayers across West Michigan to send more of their money to Washington.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…

Huizenga Statement on Speaker Ryan

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after Speaker Ryan announced he would be retiring from Congress: “I want to thank Speaker Ryan for his leadership, friendship, and dedication to the conservative movement. When Paul chaired the House Budget Committee his detailed and thoughtful analysis demonstrated to the nation why we must address the mandatory spending…

Huizenga concludes bipartisan delegation visit to the Netherlands to strengthen economic, diplomatic, and security ties

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This week, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) led a bipartisan delegation from the House of Representatives to the Netherlands. The purpose of the trip was to highlight and further strengthen the relationship the United States and the Kingdom of the Netherlands. As Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on the Netherlands, Congressman Huizenga traveled to the Netherlands at the invitation of…

Huizenga Statement on Government Funding

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting in support of legislation to strengthen our national defense, give our troops a much needed pay raise, improve school safety, combat the opioid epidemic, expand mental health resources, and protect the Great Lakes. “It’s become clear that the budget process is broken. While this legislation is an…

Huizenga: The Senate Financial Reform Legislation Should Be The Floor, Not The Ceiling

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Today, Capital Markets, Securities, and Investment Subcommittee Chairman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after the Senate passed bipartisan legislation to reform Dodd-Frank and provide much needed relief to community and regional financial institutions. “For years we have seen the one-size fits all regulatory structure of Dodd-Frank slow economic growth and…

Huizenga Talks NFIB Survey, Positive Impact of Tax Reform on West Michigan, Financial Reg Reform on Fox Business

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Today, Congressman Huizenga appeared on Varney and Co. to discuss the positive impact tax reform is having on hardworking taxpayers and small business job creators in West Michigan. Rep. Huizenga also took the opportunity to discuss the Senate finally taking action to reform Dodd-Frank and how the House should respond. Click the…

Retailer with Over 30 West Michigan Locations Announces Tax Reform Benefits For Employees

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Yesterday, Dollar Tree announced it was investing $100 million in tax reform savings to raise wages, boost hours, enhance training, establish paid maternity leave, and increase contributions to retirement plans. Currently, Dollar Tree has over 30 West Michigan locations including: Grand Haven, Grandville, Holland, Jenison, Kentwood, Ludington, Muskegon, Norton Shores, Walker, and…

Huizenga Statement on Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

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"I believe President Trump is sincere in his desire to push for better fair trade deals that strengthen our economy and create good-paying American jobs. I support that effort. The Administration made the right decision to grant exemptions for our vital North American trading partners. Policies of this nature should be designed to strictly focus on nations that flout fair trade practices,…