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Promise Kept: Tax Cuts For Middle Class Families and West Michigan Job Creators

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Last week, Congress delivered on an important promise with a once in a generation vote to enact tax reform. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act overhauls our tax code for the first time in three decades by cutting taxes for hardworking taxpayers, small businesses and West Michigan companies. This legislation delivers tax relief for West Michigan by lowering rates, nearly doubling the standard…

Huizenga supports Hurricane Aid and Wildfire Relief Legislation

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This evening, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement on Facebook after voting in support of legislation to provide emergency relief aid to Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Texas, Florida, and California. 

Huizenga Votes to Reduce Deficit by $6.5 Trillion, Lay Groundwork for Pro-Growth Tax Reform

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting to balance the federal budget in 10 years, reduce the deficit by $6.5 trillion, and lay the groundwork to provide tax relief for hardworking families and small businesses in West Michigan: “With our nation’s debt surpassing a whopping $20 trillion, not only do we need to cut spending and reform…

Huizenga Supports Bipartisan Mapping Legislation to Protect the Great Lakes

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Whether it is responding to rapidly evolving events such as a natural disaster or planning long term projects such as habitat restoration, we need to have reliable and accurate information available,” said Congressman Huizenga. “Having up to date ESI maps are vital to correctly identifying vulnerable locations and establishing priorities to properly protect Michigan residents as well as the Great Lakes ecosystem.

Huizenga Statement on DACA

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Today, Congressman Huizenga released the following statement after the Trump Administration announced the end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program: “The only way to achieve concrete and lasting immigration reform is for Congress to formulate and pass bipartisan legislation. It is my hope that both Republicans and Democrats will rise to the challenge and focus…

Huizenga to hold Town Hall in Muskegon on Wednesday

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga announced the next stop on his listening tour will take place on Wednesday, August 23rd in Muskegon. The town hall meeting will be held at Orchard View High School and begin at 7 PM. This event is open to all residents of Michigan’s Second Congressional District.

Huizenga Statement on Army Corps Study to Protect the Great Lakes

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Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after the Army Corps of Engineers released the long-awaited Brandon Road Study. “This study provides important guidance from the Army Corps of Engineers to Congress and residents of the Great Lakes region on how to best protect the Great Lakes. While the release of the Brandon Road Study is a positive step, now is when…

Huizenga Statement on Asian Carp and the Scheduled Release of the Brandon Road Study

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Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after the Army Corps of Engineers notified Congress of their intention to release the delayed Brandon Road Study on August 7th. This study will contain recommendations to prevent Asian Carp from entering the Great Lakes. “I look forward to the release of the Brandon Road Study on August 7th," said Congressman…

Huizenga: We Can Protect Endangered Species and Preserve Taxpayer Dollars

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On Wednesday, Congressman Bill Huizenga testified before the House Natural Resources Committee on his legislation to modernize the Endangered Species Act. Currently, no fee cap exists for litigation pertaining to the Endangered Species Act. Because of this, taxpayer dollars designated for species protection and restoration are being used to line the pockets of litigious trial attorneys…

Congress Continues to Make the Great Lakes a Priority

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee released legislation to fully fund the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI): “The health and vitality of the Great Lakes are instrumental to sustaining economic growth in Michigan and across the entire Great Lakes region. By fully funding the Great Lakes Restoration…

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