Today, Congressman Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after being sworn in to represent Michigan's Second Congressional District in the 114th Congress:
"I am honored to have the privilege of representing West Michigan in the United States House of Representatives. With both the House and Senate under Republican leadership, the 114th Congress has the opportunity… Read more »
Why I Voted To Prevent A Government Shutdown
By Rep. Bill Huizenga
There has been a lot of misinformation being spread about the latest bipartisan government funding bill that passed the House on Thursday night, and I wanted to take a few minutes to explain why I ultimately supported the bill.
The funding bill known officially as, the Consolidated and Further Continuing… Read more »
Tonight, Congressman Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting to keep the government open, slash the IRS Budget, and enact conservative reforms.
“This bipartisan agreement remains consistent with the budget negotiated by Rep. Paul Ryan and Sen. Patty Murray. Additionally, this legislation spends less than the most conservative budget put forward by Republicans… Read more »
To mark National Adoption Day, Congressman Huizenga discussed how West Michigan families have led by example and opened their hearts as well as their homes to children from across the country so they can have a new start and a new family.
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The non-partisan Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report concluding American taxpayers have subsidized abortion services for more than 1,000 insurance plans across the nation. This report directly contradicts promises made by President Obama and pro-life congressional democrats that ObamaCare would respect longstanding bipartisan law by preventing taxpayer dollars… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after the House passed, H.R. 5016, the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for 2015 by a vote of 228 to 195. This legislation includes the Huizenga Amendment which cuts over $788 million from the IRS Budget. Overall, the bill reduces the IRS Budget by $1.48 billion compared to last year's… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision regarding Burwell vs. Hobby Lobby:
"Today's decision validates concerns that the Obama Administration has been attempting to force Americans to violate their deeply held religious beliefs. The notion that religious freedom applies to some, but not others, runs counter to the First… Read more »
This morning, during an interview with WHTC's Gary Stevens, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) announced his intention to use Congress' "power of the purse" to cut the IRS' funding by 10%. The IRS has continued to act in a manner that is best described as bureaucracy run amok. From the agency's inability to produce emails of those under investigation, to the agency's outright… Read more »
Tonight, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) spoke on the House floor in support of H.R. 4058 the Preventing Sex Trafficking and Improving Opportunities for Youth in Foster Care Act. This legislation along with four other bipartisan anti-trafficking bills passed the House today. Below is a link to Congressman Huizenga's floor speech as well as a transcript of his… Read more »
Last night WWMT focused on an issue that is happening in our own community as well as throughout communities across the globe. Human trafficking has garnered additional attention recently due to the kidnapping of over 250 schoolgirls in Nigeria, but the problem is much more widespread. On Friday, Congressmen Huizenga and over 170 of his colleagues sent a letter to President Obama calling… Read more »
