Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after President Obama delivered his State of the Union Address and announced his plan to raise taxes on hardworking Michigan families and small business job creators:
“Tonight, the President unveiled his plan to raise taxes on families and small business owners across West Michigan. President Obama’s… Read more »
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 »
On Friday, the Obama Administration released its health care cost projections for 2015 and the news isn't good for Michigan families. Despite numerous promises of lower costs from the Administration and its supporters on Capitol Hill, the majority of Michiganders will be hit with significant cost increases in the year ahead. Making matters worse, residents in the most populous… Read more »
Tonight, the House passed H.R. 4 – the Jobs for America Act – a package of 15 bills designed to strengthen the economy. Included in the jobs package was H.R. 2274 authored by Congressman Huizenga. H.R. 2274 removes regulatory roadblocks surrounding the sale and transfer of small and mid-sized businesses. The House jobs package passed by a vote of 253 to 163. After the… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting in support of the Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 3230, The Veterans Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act of 2014:
"This bipartisan agreement is a positive step in the ongoing effort to ensure our veterans receive the care they deserve. H.R. 3230 provides veterans… 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 »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement on the Supreme Court's unanimous decision deeming President Obama's use of "recess appointments" illegal:
"The Obama Administration has consistently exceeded its constitutional authority and actively sought ways to circumvent the rule of law. Today's unanimous decision is an important first step toward reining… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting in support of H.R. 4810, The Veterans Access to Care Act, which passed the House by a vote of 426-0:
"Yesterday the Veterans Administration's own internal audit detailed the systemic problems within the VA that are preventing veterans in Michigan and around the country from receiving the care they… Read more »
