Today, Congressman Huizenga voted in support of Trade Promotion Authority, also known as TPA, to increase congressional oversight and transparency of potential trade agreements negotiated by the President.
“There is a great deal of misinformation surrounding Trade Promotion Authority. TPA is not a trade agreement; rather, it is an important tool that strengthens Congress’ role… Read more »
Tonight, Congressman Huizenga joined a strong bipartisan majority in voting to repeal the country of origin labeling requirements also known as COOL.
“Approximately 46% of Michigan’s exports, totaling nearly $26 billion annually, are shipped to our neighbor to the north – Canada. I am deeply disappointed that Canada is threatening sanctions on Michigan’s economy because of a law that… Read more »
Today, the House passed the Energy & Water Appropriations Bill by a vote of 240 to 177, which included Congressman Huizenga’s amendment to hold the federal government accountable and ensure the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund is used to dredge ports and harbors along our nation’s coasts and across the Great Lakes.
“Whether it is Grand Haven, Holland, Ludington or Muskegon, these… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02), Congressman Cresent Hardy (NV-04), and other members of the House Endangered Species Working Group, announced the introduction of H.R. 2109, The Endangered Species Litigation Reasonableness Act. For years, litigating attorneys haven taken advantage of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) by filing meritless lawsuits against the federal government,… Read more »
Huizenga: Many reasons to be wary of the Ex-Im Bank
The Detroit News - U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga - April 28, 2015
It's great to see the debate over the future of the Ex-Im Bank reach Michigan news outlets. I firmly believe the potential reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank needs to be discussed not just by people inside the capital beltway, but by taxpayers in Michigan… 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… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement regarding the President’s FY 2016 Budget Proposal:
“It’s clear that by putting forward a budget that never balances, President Obama isn’t serious about addressing the nation’s growing debt. Under his latest proposal, the President would add $8.5 trillion to the debt and triple the cost of financing it. The fact is:… Read more »
The 2015 Congressional Snowmobile Ride will begin on Thursday January 29th at the Full Moon Diner & Saloon in Muskegon. This year’s event will cover Lake, Mason, Muskegon, and Oceana Counties in the Second District on Thursday, and travel through Benzie and Manistee Counties in the First Congressional District on Friday. Congressman Huizenga & Congressman Benishek will hold town… Read more »
