Next week, our country honors the men and women who work hard every day to provide for their families and get the job done. Also, across the state, families are sending students back to school to pursue another year of education that will help them develop the knowledge and skills needed to secure a job following graduation. That’s why we have supported legislation that lets hardworking Michiganders keep more of their own money and empowered new learning opportunities for students. Right now, un... Read more

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) introduced H.R. 6343, the INPATIENT (Increasing National Patient Access to Improved Effective Necessary Mental Health Treatment) Act of 2018. This legislation, crafted in consultation with Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services, modernizes treatment available for Medicare and Medicaid patients to help individuals with urgent mental health care needs, those struggling with opioid and substance addiction, and high-risk individuals that are often the mos... Read more

This evening, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after President Trump nominated Federal Appeals Court Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court. "Judge Kavanaugh is a highly accomplished jurist who has a strong track record of interpreting the Constitution as written, enforcing the separation of powers, and defending the individual liberties of American citizens," said Congressman Huizenga. "Judge Kavanaugh is a tremendous selection to the Supreme Court and... Read more

Like most in West Michigan and throughout our nation, I was heartbroken to learn of the actions being taken at our southern border. The United States is a nation of laws, but it is also a nation built upon the foundation of compassion and strong families. While it is critical that we enact reforms to secure our borders and work to fix our broken immigration system, the notion of automatically separating families runs counter to my values as a father, as well as the core values of our nation. For... Read more

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement in response to a federal judge ruling the Trump Administration must end most separations and reunite those families that have been separated. “While the actions taken by the Administration as well as those taken by a federal judge in California to end family separations and reunite separated families are both steps in the right direction, neither carries the permanency of law. I have introduced bipartisan legislation, known as the... Read more

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in favor of pro-life pregnancy centers in the case of National Institute of Family and Life Advocates (NIFLA) v. Becerra. “Today’s historic ruling by the Supreme Court emphatically defends the freedom of speech by preventing the government from forcing pro-life pregnancy centers to promote abortion,” said Congressman Huizenga. “Our basic freedoms and founding principles were established to protect... Read more

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) introduced The Family Reunification Act, legislation to reunite children who were separated from their parents along the southern border. “While the United States is a nation of laws, we are also a nation of compassion. I am for strengthening our porous border and reforming our broken immigration system. However, I am not for separating infants and young children from their mothers and fathers. We must take action to right this wrong. “This legislation in... Read more

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement on the separation of families along the southern border. “The Administration must end the policy of separating children from their families immediately. If the Administration is unwilling to do so, then the House should immediately pass narrowly tailored legislation to end separations. While there are divisions on other areas of immigration, there is broad bipartisan support to put an end to this inhumane policy.” On Monda... Read more

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement regarding the separation of families trying to enter the country illegally along the southern border. “The United States is a nation of laws, but it is also a nation of compassion. It’s clear the catch and release policy implemented by the previous Administration failed to stem the tide of people entering the country illegally. While changes in policy are necessary, the notion of automatically separating families runs coun... Read more

Yesterday, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) spoke on the floor in support of the Transitional Housing for Recovery in Viable Environments or THRIVE Act. This legislation would expand housing options for individuals who are transitioning out of addiction treatment and require continued support. The THRIVE Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 230-173. Congressman Huizenga: The Transitional Housing for Recovery in Viable Environments (THRIVE) Act is an important piece of legis... Read more