Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after voting in support of the Every Student Succeeds Act, which passed the House by a vote of 359-64: “For too long, decisions made in Washington that impact our children have been made by bureaucrats who have never set foot in a Michigan classroom. That’s the wrong approach and frankly, that’s not how our government is designed to... Read more »
On Wednesday, Congressman Huizenga (MI-02) will join students, faculty, and members of the community to honor West Michigan veterans at West Ottawa High School. The event kicks off at 8 AM with a veterans’ breakfast followed by an assembly to honor the men and women who have served in our nation’s armed forces. The ceremony will include a special tribute to Staff Sergeant Andrew Seif, a graduate o... Read more »
Last month, Congressman Huizenga joined the bipartisan effort to reform mental health care in West Michigan and across the nation. H.R. 2646, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015, empowers parents and caregivers while ensuring those who are in need of mental health care have access to quality care. Recently, Mark Eastburg, the President and CEO of Pine Rest Christian Mental Hea... Read more »
Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement regarding the retirement of his friend and colleague Congressman Dan Benishek: "Dr. Dan Benishek is a tireless advocate not only for veterans in Michigan, but for every man and woman who has served in our armed forces. Here at home, Congressman Benishek has fought to protect Michigan’s pristine treasures such as Sleeping Bear Dunes, while ... Read more »
On Thursday, Congressman Huizenga will hold a town hall at Tanglewood Park from 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. The town hall forum is open to all residents of the Second District who wish to share their thoughts with Congressman Huizenga, ask questions about the federal government, and discuss the impact of federal policy decisions on West Michigan. Tanglewood Park is located at 560 Seminole Rd. in Norton S... Read more »
Rep. Bill Huizenga talks Iran during tele-townhall The Holland Sentinel, Andrea.Goodell, July 26. 2015 A tele-townhall with Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Zeeland, drew 7,300 listeners Thursday evening, July 23. Many of the questions centered around a recently signed nuclear deal with Iran during the third in a series of similar calls to voters in the 2nd Congressional District. Huizenga’s office calls con... Read more »
On Thursday July 9th, Congressman Bill Huizenga is holding a live telephone town hall with West Michigan residents at 7:15 PM. Congressman Huizenga will answer questions from residents in Kent and Ottawa Counties, however all residents of the Second District are welcome to participate. To sign up for Thursday's telephone town hall click here. Congressman Huizenga is also holding a telephone town h... Read more »
On Wednesday evening, Congressman Huizenga will hold a live telephone town hall with residents of Muskegon, Oceana, Lake, Mason, and Newaygo counties. While thousands of residents will receive a call asking them to participate, unfortunately, not every resident will be contacted. If you live in one of these counties and would like to participate in tomorrow night's town hall discussion, you can jo... Read more »
On Tuesday, May 5th, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) will meet with the 2015 Congressional Art Competition finalists, their families, and their instructors at the Tri-Cities Historical Museum in Grand Haven. Museum doors open at 4:30 p.m., with Congressman Huizenga arriving at 5 p.m. The “Top 12” student entries will be on display during the event and the public is welcome to attend. Congressman... Read more »
Washington, DC – Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting in support of the FY 2016 House Budget: Tonight the Republican-led House passed a budget that balances in less than ten years, doesn’t raise taxes, and cuts $5.5 trillion in spending. This vision is in stark contrast to the unserious ‘budget’ proposal put forward by President Obama that essentially ign... Read more »
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