Today, Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling announced the selection of Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) to Chair the Financial Services Capital Markets, Securities and Investment Subcommittee for the 115th Congress.
“It is an incredible honor and opportunity to serve as Chairman of the Capital Markets, Securities and Investment Subcommittee, said Huizenga. “My goal… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after President-elect Trump announced the selection of Betsy DeVos to serve as Secretary of Education:
"Betsy DeVos has been at the forefront of the effort to ensure every child in America has access to a quality education no matter their zip code," said Huizenga. "Betsy will be a tremendous advocate, who parents can… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) spoke on the House floor about the success of the Baldwin Promise and how it was recently featured in Starbucks’ new “Upstanders” series. The goal of “Upstanders” is to showcase positive and inspiring stories happening across the nation. “Upstanders: Scholarships for Every Student” focuses on the strength of the Baldwin Community and their drive to… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement regarding the Obama Administration’s threat to public schools.
“I am strongly opposed to the Obama Administration's threat to withhold education funding from Michigan schools, colleges, and universities, without allowing students, parents, and local school administrators to have a voice in the process. Gender identity… Read more »
On Monday evening, Congressman Bill Huizenga met with the top 10 finalists of the Congressional Art Competition at the Tri-Cities Historical Museum in Grand Haven to announce the winner of this year's competition. The winner of the 2016 Congressional Art Competition is Ruby Henrickson, a student at Ludington High School, for her piece entitled "Static."
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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement announcing the start of the 2016 Congressional Art Competition for high school students across Michigan’s Second Congressional District.
“This is a great opportunity for high school students to showcase their artistic ability,” said Congressman Huizenga. “With each year that passes, submissions from across West… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after President Obama submitted his final budget proposal to Congress.
“With our nation over $19 trillion in debt, I was hoping President Obama would take this opportunity to try and bridge the partisan divide he has recently lamented by putting forward a serious proposal that tackles the drivers of our debt. … Read more »
Next week, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) will be holding multiple town halls to hear from constituents across West Michigan. On Tuesday afternoon, Congressman Huizenga will hold a town hall at Kentwood City Hall from 3:30 – 4:30 PM. On Wednesday, Congressman Huizenga will host a town hall at The Stream in Newaygo from 4 to 5 PM. Both of the town halls are open to the… Read more »
On Monday afternoon, Congressman Huizenga held his first-ever live video town hall on Facebook. During the town hall, Rep. Huizenga took questions from West Michigan residents on the threats posed by ISIS, how Congress is addressing refugees from war torn regions in the Middle East, the negative impact of Dodd-Frank on West Michigan community banks, his legislation to make the… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after voting in support of the year-end government funding legislation:
“While this legislation is far from perfect, it does include several provisions that are important to national security as well as West Michigan. This bill makes our nation safer by increasing defense spending to support our troops and closing… Read more »
