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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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 »
As noted many times, free trade is fundamentally about lowering trade barriers. Quite often that means lowering or eliminating tariffs on goods and services, which are little more than taxes. Hence, a major component of free trade is lower taxes. That’s one reason the conservative movement is so strongly behind free trade and trade promotion authority. That, however, hasn't stopped… Read more »
Below is an explanation of the current debate surrounding TPA in the House of Representatives courtesy of the Ways & Means Committee.
As the House approaches a vote on trade promotion authority—or TPA—opponents are doing their very best to confuse people by conflating two completely different things: a procedural mechanism for trade agreements and an actual agreement itself. With… 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 »
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