Next week, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) will be holding multiple town halls to hear from constituents across West Michigan. On Tuesday afternoon, Congressman Huizenga will hold a town hall at Kentwood City Hall from 3:30 – 4:30 PM. On Wednesday, Congressman Huizenga will host a town hall at The Stream in Newaygo from 4 to 5 PM. Both of the town halls are open to the… Read more »
This evening, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement in response to President Obama’s final State of the Union Address:
“Tonight, President Obama had a clear opportunity to lay out a comprehensive plan to restore American leadership across the globe and he chose not to. While President Obama spoke about the potential of America’s future, and our triumphs… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) announced his guest to President Obama’s final State of the Union Address will be James E. Carmody, Director of Police and Fire Services for the City of Wyoming.
“Every day, first responders put their lives on the line to keep communities across West Michigan safe,” said Congressman Huizenga. “Law enforcement officials have an incredibly… Read more »
On Monday afternoon, Congressman Huizenga held his first-ever live video town hall on Facebook. During the town hall, Rep. Huizenga took questions from West Michigan residents on the threats posed by ISIS, how Congress is addressing refugees from war torn regions in the Middle East, the negative impact of Dodd-Frank on West Michigan community banks, his legislation to make the… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after voting in support of the year-end government funding legislation:
“While this legislation is far from perfect, it does include several provisions that are important to national security as well as West Michigan. This bill makes our nation safer by increasing defense spending to support our troops and closing… Read more »
Today, the Grand Haven Tribune published a story on the naturalization ceremony that took place on Monday afternoon in Grand Haven. Congressman Huizenga attended this incredible event, led the pledge of allegiance, and congratulated 61 new citizens on becoming a part of our great nation. Below are excerpt's of the Tribune's story which can be read in it's entirety here.
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Today, Monetary Policy & Trade Subcommittee Chairman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced its decision to raise interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point:
“For nearly a decade, the Federal Reserve has steered away from free-market principles and chosen to maintain artificially low interest rates,” said… Read more »
On Monday, Congressman Huizenga held his annual "Breakfast with Bill" legislative year in review at Evergreen Commons in Holland. The event was extremely well attended with approximately 500 people participating in the breakfast update. Congressman Huizenga discussed his legislative efforts on behalf of West Michigan to strengthen the Great Lakes Economy and support hardworking… Read more »
On Monday, December 14th, Congressman Huizenga will participate in a naturalization ceremony to welcome 62 applicants taking the oath of citizenship at the Loutit Library in Grand Haven. These 62, soon to be American citizens, come from 30 different countries across the globe. Monday’s celebration follows a naturalization ceremony that took place on Friday afternoon in which 60 people… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after voting in support of the Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act which passed the House by a strong bipartisan vote of 407-19:
“Protecting the American people is one of the most basic and fundamental responsibilities of the federal government and both President Obama and Congress have a role in doing so. The Visa… Read more »
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