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 within the Iranian Nuclear Agreement. Iran has accumulated a debt of $43.5 billion in unpaid court-ordered dam...
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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 in the library’s community room. “Making the decision to become an American citizen is a momentous occasion th...
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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 Dunes, while making sure our national forests remain a source of enjoyment for all. To me, Dan is more than a col...
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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 regime has spent untold sums of money to destabilize the Middle East and kill our men and women in uniform. It’s because o...
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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. in Norton Shores. • Who: Congressman Bill Huizenga • What: A Town Hall Meeting • Where: Tanglewood Park – 560 S...
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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 District. Huizenga’s office calls constituents from a purchased list of voters in the 2014 general election, although it doesn’t detail p...
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Today, Congressman Huizenga released the following statement regarding the Obama Administration’s nuclear agreement with Iran: “Iran is the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism. I am deeply concerned and extremely skeptical of the deal struck between the Obama Administration and the Iranians. We know from past experience that Iran has cheated, lied, and ignored previous agreements to curtail its nuclear program. With that in mind, I plan to thoroughly review the details of this agreement, ...
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On Thursday July 9th, Congressman Bill Huizenga is holding a live telephone town hall with West Michigan residents at 7:15 PM. Congressman Huizenga will answer questions from residents in Kent and Ottawa Counties, however all residents of the Second District are welcome to participate. To sign up for Thursday's telephone town hall click here. Congressman Huizenga is also holding a telephone town hall with residents of Lake, Mason, Muskegon, Newaygo, and Oceana counties on Wednesday July 8th. For...
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On Wednesday evening, Congressman Huizenga will hold a live telephone town hall with residents of Muskegon, Oceana, Lake, Mason, and Newaygo counties. While thousands of residents will receive a call asking them to participate, unfortunately, not every resident will be contacted. If you live in one of these counties and would like to participate in tomorrow night's town hall discussion, you can join the conversation by calling (toll free) 855-312-2107. The town hall will begin at 7:15 PM and que...
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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 throughout the trade negotiation process. At the start, TPA sets 150 negotiating objectives for the President to abide b...
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This morning I visited the Outdoor Discovery Center to see first hand how the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) is helping restore wetlands, reduce flooding, and stop harmful runoff from flowing into rivers, Lake Macatawa, and Lake Michigan.
More positive news for West Michigan’s economy! It’s wonderful to see innovative manufacturers continue to expand and/or choose West Michigan as the place to invest, grow, and create good-paying jobs!
This afternoon, the House passed bipartisan legislation to improve care for our veterans and strengthen the Great Lakes economy by ensuring that harbors in Grand Haven, Ludington, Holland and other across the Great Lakes are properly dredged. These are among the first set of legislative funding priorities that have passed Congress and are now headed to the President’s Desk to be signed into law. You can read my full statement on the Conference Report to accompany H.R. 5895, the Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs (VA) Appropriations Act below.
Today West Michigan says farewell to one of the people who helped shape our community into the incredible place it is today. Thank you for all that you have done for West Michigan Rich and while your legacy will live on, know that your leadership and friendship will be deeply missed. Rest well Rich.
The engine of our economy is powered by small business job creators and thanks to tax and regulatory reform they are feeling more confident than ever before. "As the tax and regulatory landscape changed, so did small business expectations and plans," said NFIB President and CEO Juanita D. Duggan. Capital spending is at it's highest level in a decade and small businesses are reporting record levels of job creation!