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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) voted in support of legislation to assist families, small businesses, and communities across West Michigan as they confront challenges created by COVID-19. H.R. 6201 the Families First Coronavirus Response Act passed the House by a vote of 363 to 40.. “It is critical that Congress works in a bipartisan manner to combat COVID-19 as well as the health and eco... Read more »

This morning, during his weekly conversation on WHTC, Congressman Huizenga discussed the coronavirus and the latest developments on action in Washington To listen to the interview, click here. Read more »

I am reaching out to ensure you have the best available information to protect and care for yourself and your loved ones as we learn more about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) considers the coronavirus to be a serious public health threat. It is important that you are aware of the disease and the efforts necessary to prevent its spread. Symptoms Coronavir... Read more »

Yesterday, in testimony before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) laid out how Congress can take a leadership role in addressing Great Lakes erosion, protecting the Great Lakes from Asian carp by moving forward on the Brandon Road project, and preserving the Great Lakes for future generations. As Co-Chair of the Great Lakes Task Force, Congress... Read more »

Yesterday, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) and Congressman Fred Upton (MI-06) issued the following statements after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released their updated FY20 Work Plan that included funding for dredging Holland Harbor that was originally excluded from the FY20 budget. “This is great news for Holland, Ottawa County, and West Michigan,” said Huizenga. “In 2018, over $117 million... Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement after President Trump’s FY 2021 budget was released showing the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) fully funded at $320 million: “In this budget the President demonstrated his commitment to Michigan and the entire Great Lakes region by fully funding the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative,” said Congressman Huizenga, Co-... Read more »

An initiative that secures millions of dollars for the Great Lakes has been reauthorized for an additional five years. The Great Lakes Restoration Act passed the House Wednesday. It was set to expire at the end of the 2021 fiscal year but will be extended until the end of the 2026 fiscal year. The funding helps clean pollution, prevent the spread of invasive species and protect drinking water. Th... Read more »

Last night, Co-Chairs of the House Great Lakes Task Force Representatives Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), David Joyce (R-OH), and Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), released the following statements applauding House passage of the bipartisan Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2019 which reauthorizes and expands funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI). The GLRI Act of 2019 p... Read more »

This evening, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement in response to President Trump’s State of the Union Address: “Unemployment is at its lowest point in fifty years, wages are rising for all skill levels, and 60,000 Michiganders have been lifted out of poverty because of President Trump’s pro-growth agenda,” said Congressman Bill Huizenga. “By renegotiating trade deals... Read more »

On Friday, U.S. Representatives Jack Bergman (MI-01) and John Moolenaar (MI-04) joined Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) in calling for the United States Trade Representative (USTR), Department of Agriculture, and Department of Commerce to hold a field hearing in Michigan to hear directly from specialty crop growers, producers, and farmers. Michigan is unique in the fact that it is able to grow a ... Read more »