International Affairs and Canada

Today, Monetary Policy and Trade Subcommittee Chairman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the FORM Act, legislation he authored to reform the Federal Reserve by restoring accountability, increasing transparency, and strengthening our nation’s monetary policy.  The FORM Act passed the House by a vote of 241 –… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after voting in favor of the Bipartisan American Security Against Foreign Enemies (SAFE) Act. This legislation passed the House by a vote of 289-137. “While we are a nation of compassion and a nation of immigrants, we must ensure that the process for vetting refugees coming from war-torn areas in the Middle East is… Read more »

Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement following the fatal terrorist attacks carried out in Paris, France. "My thoughts and prayers go out to the people of France. Tonight's horrific attacks are a tragic reminder that there are those who want to see America, Europe, and our allies across the globe fail. The freedom loving people throughout the world must come… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after President Obama announced his rejection of the Keystone XL Pipeline. “This announcement comes as no surprise. It’s clear President Obama and his Administration had no intention of ever allowing the Keystone XL Pipeline to be built. Despite clear evidence that the pipeline would have created important… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3457, the Justice for Victims of Iranian Terrorism Act. This legislation requires that American victims and their families affected by Iranian linked terror attacks are compensated before the Iranian regime receives any of the $150 billion in sanction relief contained… Read more »

Washington, DC – On Monday, September 21st, Congressman Huizenga will participate in a naturalization ceremony to welcome and celebrate 80 applicants taking the oath of citizenship at the Kentwood Public Library. The 80, soon to be American citizens, hail from 34 countries across the globe ranging from Armenia to Zimbabwe. The ceremony will begin at one in the afternoon and will be held… 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… Read more »

Over the weekend, Congressman Huizenga wrote an op-ed that was published by the Holland Sentinel, as well as the Grand Rapids Press, detailing his opposition to the President's Nuclear Agreement. You can read the piece in full below.   The President’s Iran Nuclear Deal Is Dangerous By Congressman Bill Huizenga Iran is the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism. The Iranian… 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.… 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… Read more »