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Huizenga Statement on President Trump's Afghanistan Announcement

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Tonight, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement regarding President Trump's speech on Afghanistan and our nation's strategy in South Asia: "President Trump's decision to change the rules of engagement for our troops and allow them to take the fight to the enemy is the right choice. Conditions on the ground should determine how our military conducts…

Huizenga to hold Town Hall in Muskegon on Wednesday

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga announced the next stop on his listening tour will take place on Wednesday, August 23rd in Muskegon. The town hall meeting will be held at Orchard View High School and begin at 7 PM. This event is open to all residents of Michigan’s Second Congressional District.

Huizenga Applauds EPA Administrator Pruitt’s Commitment to the GLRI

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Yesterday, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement in response to the EPA’s report to Congress and the President on the progress of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) for Fiscal Year 2016. “This report highlights the importance and successful role the GLRI has played in restoring the Great Lakes ecosystem and strengthening the Great Lakes economy,”…

Huizenga Statement on Army Corps Study to Protect the Great Lakes

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Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after the Army Corps of Engineers released the long-awaited Brandon Road Study. “This study provides important guidance from the Army Corps of Engineers to Congress and residents of the Great Lakes region on how to best protect the Great Lakes. While the release of the Brandon Road Study is a positive step, now is when…

Huizenga Statement on Asian Carp and the Scheduled Release of the Brandon Road Study

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Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after the Army Corps of Engineers notified Congress of their intention to release the delayed Brandon Road Study on August 7th. This study will contain recommendations to prevent Asian Carp from entering the Great Lakes. “I look forward to the release of the Brandon Road Study on August 7th," said Congressman…

Huizenga Votes to Strengthen National Security, Support Veterans

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Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after voting in support of the Make America Secure Appropriations Act which increases funding for our military and veterans while also supporting job creation in West Michigan. “This important funding measure helps close the readiness gap by providing our men and women with the tools they need to complete their mission.…

Huizenga Speaks, Votes in Favor of Repealing Anti-Consumer CFPB Rule

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On Tuesday, Congressman Bill Huizenga spoke on the House floor in support of repealing the anti-arbitration rule recently put forward by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Through the Congressional Review Act, the House voted to eliminate this onerous anti-consumer regulation by a vote of 231 to 190. This is the 16th time the House has utilized the Congressional Review Act…

Huizenga Votes to Increase Sanctions on North Korea, Iran, and Russia

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting to increase sanctions on North Korea, Russia, and Iran. H.R. 3364, the Countering Adversarial Nations through Sanctions Act, passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support by a vote of 419-3. “This bipartisan legislation holds some of the world’s worst actors accountable for their actions,”…

Huizenga: We Can Protect Endangered Species and Preserve Taxpayer Dollars

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On Wednesday, Congressman Bill Huizenga testified before the House Natural Resources Committee on his legislation to modernize the Endangered Species Act. Currently, no fee cap exists for litigation pertaining to the Endangered Species Act. Because of this, taxpayer dollars designated for species protection and restoration are being used to line the pockets of litigious trial attorneys…

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