Health Care

This important legislation protects the life of the unborn and demonstrates that we as a nation believe in promoting a culture of life. Currently, the United States is one of only seven countries across the globe to allow elective late-term abortions. This is appalling. Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting in support of the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act of 2018. Passage of this government funding legislation marks the first time in nearly a decade that the U.S. House has passed all 12 appropriations bills on time. “For years, some in Washington have worked to prevent Congress… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga announced the next stop on his listening tour will take place on Wednesday, August 23rd in Muskegon. The town hall meeting will be held at Orchard View High School and begin at 7 PM. This event is open to all residents of Michigan’s Second Congressional District. Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Senate’s inability to pass legation to reform our nation’s broken health care system: Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after voting in support of the VA Choice and Quality Employment Act of 2017 which passed the House by a vote of 414-0. “The VA Choice program has helped veterans in West Michigan, and across the nation, receive timely care in their community. This bipartisan bill is another step forward in the effort to strengthen the VA… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after voting in support of the National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2018 (NDAA) which passed the House with bipartisan support by a vote of 344 to 81. “This important legislation is a major step forward in restoring military readiness, enhancing cyberspace capabilities, and protecting American lives by… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement after voting in support of the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act: “For too long, a culture that protects bad employees, punishes whistleblowers, and fails to put veterans first, has been allowed to fester within the VA,” said Congressman Huizenga. “The Department of… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement after the CBO released its updated score for the American Health Care Act (AHCA): “The CBO projection confirms that the American Health Care Act will lower premiums and reduce the federal deficit. Yesterday, the Department of Health and Human Services released a study detailing how premiums for Michigan residents… Read more »

Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement after voting in support of the American Health Care Act (AHCA): “While today is a significant first step, it’s important to remember that this is the beginning, not the end of the journey to fix our nation’s broken healthcare system. The American Health Care Act provides the relief countless families across West Michigan… Read more »

Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting in support of legislation to strengthen our military, support the Great Lakes, and fund the government for the remainder of the fiscal year. “Today’s funding bill, while far from optimal, is an improvement over the previous use of continuing resolutions. Despite its shortcomings, the bill provides… Read more »