Agriculture and Food

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI), released the following statement after he was presented with the Guardian of Small Business Award by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). Congressman Huizenga received this award based on his voting record in support of small business.  “Small businesses are the… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Ranking Member of the Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship, and Capital Markets Subcommittee released the following statement on Securities and Exchange Commissioner (SEC) Chair, Gary Gensler’s refusal to testify before the House Committee on Financial Services. “Next month will mark exactly one year since the Chair of the SEC, Gary Gensler,… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) released the following statement after the Department of Labor announced the year over year cost of groceries increased by a stunning 13.5% - the largest increase in more than four decades. “Families across Michigan are suffering because of fiscal malpractice in Washington,” said Congressman Bill Huizenga. “While time and again Democrats have… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) released the following statement after voting against the latest Democrat legislation to raise taxes on families, farmers, and small businesses across Michigan while adding hundreds of billions of dollars in new spending. “The impact of soaring inflation is being felt by Americans every time they go to the grocery store, a restaurant, or their… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) joined House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (LA), House Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (NY), and Congressman Steve Womack (AR) to discuss how the Democrats’ out of touch agenda has caused inflation to reach its highest level in 41 years. Video and text of Congressman Huizenga’s remarks are available below. Congressman Bill Huizenga: Well,… Read more »

Last night, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) joined “Fox Business Tonight” to discuss the latest actions by the Federal Reserve to combat inflation and how President Biden’s failed economic policies are raising costs on families in Michigan and across America. You can watch the Congressman's full interview by clicking the photo below. … Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) released the following statement after voting against President Biden and Speaker Pelosi’s multi-trillion-dollar spending spree known as the Buy Back Voters Act. “This out-of-control spending spree could have been stopped by blocking passage of the infrastructure bill,” said Congressman Bill Huizenga. “Democrats tied the infrastructure bill to… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) released the following statement in response to the Biden Administration’s new rules and mandates for employers, healthcare facilities, and even truck drivers regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements. “There is a significant difference between American citizens choosing to get a vaccine and the federal government mandating such an action. I… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) announced the introduction of the Small Farm to School Act. This bipartisan bill was introduced with Congressman Antonio Delgado (D-NY). The Small Farm to School Act launches a pilot program to incentivize partnerships between small farms and local schools with the goal of providing students with nutritious, locally grown food.   “The Small… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Co-Chair of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group released the following statement after the Biden Administration quietly extended travel restrictions between the U.S. and Canada until August 21st. “The Biden Administration’s failure to develop a plan to reopen the border between the United States and Canada is not only embarrassing… Read more »