Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after the House passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to strengthen our national defense, provide our troops with a pay-raise, and support manufacturing in Michigan.
"The National Defense Authorization Act is vital to ensuring our troops have the resources they need to complete their mission. This… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting in support of bipartisan legislation to boost critical research to defeat cancer and rare diseases as well as reform how our nation addresses mental health care:
“Nearly everyone in West Michigan has a friend or family member who has been impacted by cancer, a rare disease, or the scourge of opioid… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after President-elect Trump announced the selection of Betsy DeVos to serve as Secretary of Education:
"Betsy DeVos has been at the forefront of the effort to ensure every child in America has access to a quality education no matter their zip code," said Huizenga. "Betsy will be a tremendous advocate, who parents can… Read more »
Last week, Congressman Huizenga toured Bates Manufacturing and attended a groundbreaking ceremony for their new expansion which is expected to create approximately two dozen new jobs. Bates manufactures footwear for our men and women in the U.S. military. Over the past few years, bureaucrats in Washington have attempted to make technical changes without… Read more »
On Friday, Congressman Huizenga participated in a Bring Back our Small Businesses event at New Holland Brewery's the Knickerbocker in Grand Rapids. The Job Creators Network hosted the event and invited Congressman Huizenga to speak along side local small business owners Ted Vaughn, who owns Tolman’s Wholesale Meats in Hudsonville, and Johnny Brann Jr., owner of Kitchen 67 and… Read more »
On Friday, October 7th, Congressman Huizenga will be the featured speaker at the Bring Small Businesses Back Event hosted by the Job Creators Network (JCN) at the Knickerbocker in Grand Rapids. Congressman Huizenga will discuss the critical role small businesses play in both the economy here in West Michigan and across the nation. Equally, Rep. Huizenga will also address how… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) voted in support of the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (WRDA) which provided federal infrastructure assistance to Flint, and included Congressman Huizenga’s amendment to permanently prioritize Army Corps funding for the Great Lakes Navigation System (GLNS). The system is a critical international waterway that extends from the western end… Read more »
Today, Congressman Huizenga chaired a Monetary Policy and Trade subcommittee hearing that examined examine concerns with the work and transparency of the Financial Stability Board (FSB), an international organization largely controlled by European central bankers and financial regulators.
“It is very troubling that American regulators would relinquish any regulatory authority to… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) spoke on the House floor about the success of the Baldwin Promise and how it was recently featured in Starbucks’ new “Upstanders” series. The goal of “Upstanders” is to showcase positive and inspiring stories happening across the nation. “Upstanders: Scholarships for Every Student” focuses on the strength of the Baldwin Community and their drive to… Read more »
Today, Monetary Policy & Trade Subcommittee Chairman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement regarding yet another missed opportunity by the Federal Reserve to restore a market-based approach to monetary policy:
“While the majority of FOMC members yielded to the central planners in the Eccles Building, today’s vote showed decisive movement in support of returning to… Read more »
