Congressman Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting to fund the Department of Homeland Security and defund President Obama’s unconstitutional executive actions on immigration: “Today, I cast my vote to stop President Obama’s unilateral action on immigration. The Constitution affords Congress, not the President the ability to make law. It’s that simple. This shouldn’t be an argument between Republicans and Democrats; this should be about ensuring the President abides by the... Read more

Today, Monetary Policy and Trade Subcommittee Chairman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after the Financial Services Committee announced the names of the Republican Members who will be serving on the Monetary Policy & Trade Subcommittee for the 114th Congress. “I look forward to working with all of the committee members on correcting the unintended consequences of Dodd-Frank, increasing openness and transparency at the Federal Reserve, and reestablishing the committee’s jur... Read more

Today, Congressman Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after being sworn in to represent Michigan's Second Congressional District in the 114th Congress: "I am honored to have the privilege of representing West Michigan in the United States House of Representatives. With both the House and Senate under Republican leadership, the 114th Congress has the opportunity to advance a conservative agenda that promotes private sector job creation, makes commonsense reforms to the drivers of o... Read more

On Friday, Congressman Huizenga spoke with the Ludington Daily News about President Obama's latest executive action, how Congress will respond, and what bipartisan steps can be taken to begin to fix our nation's broken immigration system. Below are excerpts from the interview, which is available in it's entirety here. Huizenga says Congress is considering response to Obama's immigration executive order By Steve Begnoche - Sun Nov 23, 2014. Congressman Bill Huizenga, R-Zeeland, says members of Co... Read more

Today, Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling announced that Congressman Huizenga has been selected to Chair the Financial Services Subcommittee on Monetary Policy & Trade for the 114th Congress. “I am honored and excited at the opportunity to serve as Chairman of the Monetary Policy and Trade Subcommittee,” said Huizenga. “As Chairman, my goal is to conduct vigorous oversight of the Federal Reserve and ensure monetary policy is formulated in an open and transparent manner.” “In a ... Read more

Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting in support of legislation to address the crisis at the southern border: "Tonight, the House has provided a viable solution to address the crisis along our nation's southern border. Despite the clear lack of leadership on the part of President Obama and the Democrat-controlled Senate, the House refused to adjourn before a solution to immediately address this crisis was passed. This legislation restores border integrit... Read more

This evening, Co-Chair of the Dutch Caucus Bill Huizenga (MI-02) and Co-Chair Chris Van Hollen (MD-08) led the House in a moment of silence to honor the memory of the passengers who lost their lives aboard Malaysia Airlines Flight 17. Rep. Bill Huizenga: My colleagues, as Co-chair of the Dutch Caucus here in the U.S. House of Representatives, I rise today with a heavy heart to express our condolences at the tragic loss of life of nearly 300 people on Malaysian Airline Flight 17. On that flight t... Read more

Today, Congressmen Bill Huizenga (R-MI) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) co-chairs of the Congressional Dutch Caucus, sent a letter to Dutch Ambassador to the United States Rudolf Bekink expressing condolences over the loss of Dutch nationals aboard Flight MH17: “The Dutch people have stood by us during times of great difficulty throughout our history and in this, your hour of need, we stand by you,” the Congressmen wrote. “We will work with you to ensure that those responsible for this grave injusti... Read more

Tonight, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) spoke on the House floor in support of H.R. 4058 the Preventing Sex Trafficking and Improving Opportunities for Youth in Foster Care Act. This legislation along with four other bipartisan anti-trafficking bills passed the House today. Below is a link to Congressman Huizenga's floor speech as well as a transcript of his remarks. ​Rep. Huizenga: We know a lack of normalcy and barriers to participation in age-appropriate activities increases vulnerability ... Read more

Last night WWMT focused on an issue that is happening in our own community as well as throughout communities across the globe. Human trafficking has garnered additional attention recently due to the kidnapping of over 250 schoolgirls in Nigeria, but the problem is much more widespread. On Friday, Congressmen Huizenga and over 170 of his colleagues sent a letter to President Obama calling for U.S. Leadership in the fight to end this form of modern-day slavery. Next week, the U.S. House of Represe... Read more