Agriculture and Food

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after it was announced Canada has agreed to join the newly revised trade agreement between Mexico and the United States, As Co-Chair of the US-Canada IPG and Great Lakes Task Force, I am encouraged to see a modernized trade agreement reached between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. We are stronger trade partners when we… Read more »

U.S. Representative Bill Huizenga met with emergency personnel and the U.S. Forest Service to assess the damage after two tornadoes hit Lake County. Concerned members of the community joined Huizenga to discuss the situation and what can be done to help. The meeting was held Saturday in the Village of Baldwin to share what Lake County is dealing with after the storm. U.S. Forest… Read more »

3% Annual Growth Is Within Striking Distance Thanks to Tax and Regulatory Reform The Zeeland Record Bill Huizenga August 2nd 2018 Friday's chart topping announcement that the economy grew by 4.1% in the second quarter is significant and news that should be celebrated. It demonstrates that our economy is creating more opportunity and more jobs for hardworking families across Ottawa… Read more »

This evening, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after President Trump nominated Federal Appeals Court Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court. "Judge Kavanaugh is a highly accomplished jurist who has a strong track record of interpreting the Constitution as written, enforcing the separation of powers, and defending the individual liberties of… Read more »

This evening, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after the House passed the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), bipartisan legislation that is critical to maintaining and developing water infrastructure along the coasts, throughout the Great Lakes, and across the nation. WRDA passed by a margin of 408-2. "Having modern and functioning infrastructure… Read more »

“I implore the Administration to reconsider this misguided proposal and at a minimum fix the exclusion process for those with existing contracts to prevent lasting negative impacts. If the goal is to address Chinese manufactured steel flooding the market, then our focus should be targeted on that issue, not our economic allies.” Read more »

Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) and Congressman Jack Bergman (MI-01) toured the Brandon Road Lock and Dam System in Illinois where they received an update on the facility and the status of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers efforts to protect the Great Lakes from invasive species such as Asian Carp. "The Brandon Road Lock and Dam has been identified as the most critical chokepoint to… Read more »

"I believe President Trump is sincere in his desire to push for better fair trade deals that strengthen our economy and create good-paying American jobs. I support that effort. The Administration made the right decision to grant exemptions for our vital North American trading partners. Policies of this nature should be designed to strictly focus on nations that flout fair trade practices,… Read more »

This evening, Congressman Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement on President Trump’s State of the Union Address: “Millions of middle class Americans are already seeing the tangible benefits from tax and regulatory reform. Bigger paychecks, better wages, stronger benefit packages, and increased retirement savings for hardworking taxpayers should be celebrated by all. Instead… Read more »

Tonight, the House passed and Congressman Huizenga supported legislation to keep the government open, prevent cuts to our military, and fund the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). This legislation now goes to the Senate. "This evening, the House took the responsible step to keep the government open, support our men and women in uniform, and help low income children by funding… Read more »