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Huizenga Statement on the Future of the Iranian Nuclear Agreement

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement regarding President Trump’s announcement on Iran and the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) “The action taken by President Trump today is a step in the right direction. The Obama Administration’s nuclear agreement with the Iranian Regime was ill-conceived and shortsighted. Under this flawed agreement…

Huizenga votes to right-size government

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting in support of the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act of 2018. Passage of this government funding legislation marks the first time in nearly a decade that the U.S. House has passed all 12 appropriations bills on time. “For years, some in Washington have worked to prevent Congress…

Huizenga Statement on Harvey/Debt Limit Vote

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If the goal is to deliver aid and resources to the communities impacted by Hurricane Harvey then the proper legislative response should have mirrored what the House passed, and I supported earlier this week. By tying additional legislative items such as raising the debt ceiling without spending reforms

Huizenga Statement on DACA

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Today, Congressman Huizenga released the following statement after the Trump Administration announced the end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program: “The only way to achieve concrete and lasting immigration reform is for Congress to formulate and pass bipartisan legislation. It is my hope that both Republicans and Democrats will rise to the challenge and focus…

Huizenga Statement on President Trump's Afghanistan Announcement

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Tonight, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement regarding President Trump's speech on Afghanistan and our nation's strategy in South Asia: "President Trump's decision to change the rules of engagement for our troops and allow them to take the fight to the enemy is the right choice. Conditions on the ground should determine how our military conducts…

Huizenga to hold Town Hall in Muskegon on Wednesday

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga announced the next stop on his listening tour will take place on Wednesday, August 23rd in Muskegon. The town hall meeting will be held at Orchard View High School and begin at 7 PM. This event is open to all residents of Michigan’s Second Congressional District.

Huizenga Statement on Asian Carp and the Scheduled Release of the Brandon Road Study

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Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after the Army Corps of Engineers notified Congress of their intention to release the delayed Brandon Road Study on August 7th. This study will contain recommendations to prevent Asian Carp from entering the Great Lakes. “I look forward to the release of the Brandon Road Study on August 7th," said Congressman…

Huizenga Votes to Improve Health Care for Veterans, Strengthen VA Hiring Practices

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after voting in support of the VA Choice and Quality Employment Act of 2017 which passed the House by a vote of 414-0. “The VA Choice program has helped veterans in West Michigan, and across the nation, receive timely care in their community. This bipartisan bill is another step forward in the effort to strengthen the VA…

Huizenga Votes to Strengthen National Security, Support Veterans

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Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after voting in support of the Make America Secure Appropriations Act which increases funding for our military and veterans while also supporting job creation in West Michigan. “This important funding measure helps close the readiness gap by providing our men and women with the tools they need to complete their mission.…

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