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Holland Sentinel: Huizenga introduces ‘Patriot bonus’ bill

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A bill introduced by U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Zeeland, would create a tax credit for businesses who increase wages for essential workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Huizenga introduced House Resolution 6629, the Patriot Bonus Tax Credit Act, in the House of Representatives on Thursday, April 30. The legislation would allow the federal government to dole out refundable tax…

Grand Haven Tribune: Congressman focuses on reopening the economy

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Michiganders in the 2nd Congressional District, which includes Ottawa County, have been tuning in to hear from and ask questions of U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Zeeland, for roughly eight weeks now.   U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga answered questions about the coronavirus during a telephone town hall conference call. On Thursday, the congressman talked about how long he has been…

Huizenga to Hold Telephone Town Hall Discussion Tuesday Evening

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On Tuesday, May 5th, Congressman Bill Huizenga will host a telephone town hall discussion with West Michigan residents at 6:20 PM. Congressman Huizenga will begin the call by providing an update on the Paycheck Protection Program, the HEROES Act, and the Patriot Bonus. Following those remarks, Rep. Huizenga will answer questions from constituents across the Second Congressional…

Huizenga op-ed in the Detroit News: Congress should recognize Michigan's heroes, patriots

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From visiting with loved ones to shopping at the grocery store, the coronavirus has changed our daily lives in more ways than we could have imagined. While nearly every Michigan resident has experienced some type of change, perhaps the greatest has come for those working on the front lines. Whether it is our police and fire first responders, medical professionals or those keeping the…

Huizenga discusses mental health resources, telephone town halls, and reopening the economy on WHTC

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Yesterday, Congressman Huizenga joined WHTC via zoom for their weekly interview. During their conversation, Bill discussed Speaker Pelosi's decision not to bring the House back for votes, the type of questions constituents are asking during telephone town halls, and the recent announcement of mental health funding to improve resources and services for West Michigan…

Huizenga Introduces Patriot Bonus to Support & Encourage Pay Raises for Essential Workers

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) announced the introduction of H.R. 6629 the Patriot Bonus Tax Credit Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Patriot Bonus is designed to support pay raises for essential workers. Under the Patriot Bonus, the federal government would provide a refundable tax credit for half of any form of wage increase put forward by an employer. This would…

Huizenga Announces $8 Million in Federal Grants to Help Residents in Lake, Mason, Muskegon and Oceana Counties

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) announced two community mental health providers were awarded a total of $8 million in federal grants from the Department of Health and Human Services. These grants will be used to expand and improve resources for residents as well as strengthen mental and behavioral services across West Michigan. HealthWest, which is a based in Muskegon and serves…

Huizenga to hold Telephone Town Hall Thursday

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On Thursday, April 30th, Congressman Bill Huizenga will host a telephone town hall discussion with West Michigan residents at 9:00 AM. Congressman Huizenga will begin the call by providing an update on the Paycheck Protection Program, the HEROES Act, and the Patriot Bonus. Following those remarks, Rep. Huizenga will answer questions from constituents across the Second Congressional…

Huizenga talks Small Business Relief with WHTC

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Yesterday, Congressman Bill Huizenga joined WHTC from the U.S. Capitol. During their weekly conversation, which is embedded below, Rep. Huizenga discusses the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act as well as the prospect of additional legislation Congress may consider.    A ZOOM interview with US House Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-Zeeland) from the steps of…

Huizenga Supports Relief for West Michigan Small Businesses, Calls on Congress to Pass HEROES Act

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) spoke on the House floor in support of the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act. This bipartisan measure which will support small business, increase testing, and provide additional funding to hospitals passed the House by a vote of 388 to 5 with one member voting present.  During his remarks, Rep. Huizenga also called…

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