Jobs and the Economy

Our harbors along the shores of Lake Michigan are not only beautiful during a sunset, but they also serve as critical sources of economic activity. This summer, communities such as St. Joseph, South Haven, and Saugatuck will have bustling marinas, packed beaches, and tourists flocking to visit the small businesses that help make each town unique. In order for the Lakeshore local economy… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Republican Co-Chair of the Great Lakes Task Force and Congressman Brian Higgins (D-NY), a member of the Great Lakes Task Force, led a bipartisan effort to encourage the Government of Canada to strengthen its commitment to protecting and investing in the Great Lakes. In a letter to President Biden, the Members say, “we write to underscore the… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing entitled, “Holding the Biden Administration Accountable for Wasteful Spending and Regulatory Overreach.” During the hearing, the Subcommittee heard testimony from the Inspectors General of the SEC, Federal Reserve/CFPB and the Treasury Department.… Read more »

Over the years, Fred Upton has become a familiar face to people in Southwest Michigan. He served as a U.S. Representative for 35 years before retiring at the conclusion of 2022. But, there’s a new Congressman representing the region and he’s wasting no time in getting to know the area. Bill Huizenga, R-Zeeland, won election in November of 2022 to become U.S. Representative for… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-04) announced his office helped secure just over $1,000,000 in critical funding from the Army Corps of Engineers to ensure the St. Joseph inner harbor will be properly dredged. The Army Corps of Engineers will also be providing an additional $560,000 for repair work to be done on the north pier of the harbor. The Army Corps of Engineers publicly… Read more »

Yesterday, Congressman Huizenga appeared on Varney & Co to discuss the latest developments on the Biden Administration's push to ban gas stoves as well as new information regarding the origin of COVID. During the interview, Congressman Huizenga states that funding for labs in China should be on the chopping block. Congressman Huizenga's full conversation on Fox Business is available… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-04) announced his office helped secure $895,000 in critical funding from the Army Corps of Engineers to ensure Saugatuck will be properly dredged for the upcoming summer season. The Army Corps of Engineers publicly released their updated FY2023 operations and maintenance work plan yesterday.  “Harbors and rivers serve as major sources of… Read more »

Today, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Bill Huizenga (R-MI), the Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, Patrick McHenry (R-NC), and the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), sent a letter to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler demanding records and other… Read more »

Against the backdrop of historically high levels of retail investor participation in the stock market, Democratic regulators in Washington are doing what they do best when it comes to the free market and consumer choice – getting in the way. This time, they’re coming for your brokerage account.  Late last year, SEC Chair Gary Gensler rolled out a set of far-reaching, experimental… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-04) announced he will be serving for the first time on the House Foreign Affairs Committee during the 118th Congress. The House Foreign Affairs Committee has jurisdiction over issues pertaining to foreign policy, national security, diplomatic security, and a host of international organizations. Huizenga will serve on the Subcommittee on Europe and has… Read more »