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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… Read more »
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