Call on the Senate to Join House Efforts to Turn Around our Economy
Washington, D.C. – October 4, 2011, marked 888 days since the U.S. Senate passed a budget. There are also more than a dozen pro-jobs bills that have passed the House, many with bipartisan support, that are still awaiting a vote in the Senate. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, and thirty-five GOP Freshmen called on the… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, released the following statement today on voting with the House to examine the effects of government agency regulations on job creation:
“West Michigan prioritizes clean air and clean water and protecting our beautiful lakeshore, and I am working for that in Congress. Our state also is hurting for jobs, another of my top priorities in Congress.… Read more »
This Tuesday, I had the privilege of meeting Sergeant First Class Leroy Petry, who received the Medal of Honor, the highest military decoration in the U.S.
He was awarded for his bravery and valor while on a mission in Afghanistan. You can read more on his story here. After recovering from his injuries, he re-enlisted in the Army and continues to serve his nation.
We discussed his… Read more »
Since July of 2010, all American Citizens are required to have a valid U.S. Passport to travel in and out of the United States.
My office can provide constituents with Passport applications for both Adults (age 16 & older) and Minors (under age 16). To get an application, please visit our Holland District office on 184 S. River Ave., Holland, MI 49423, or contact Raaed Haddad at… Read more »
Today, September 16, marks the celebration of the 224th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. This document framed our government and continues to direct us. Limited government, checks and balances, enumerated powers: these are a few of the grand ideas proclaimed in 1787. The rights and freedoms “We the People” enjoy under this document stand to this day.
Americans at that… Read more »
Today, the House and U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, passed H.R. 2587, “The Protect Jobs From Government Interference Act,” cutting another layer of red tape away from America’s business owners. H.R. 2587 closes a loophole in the National Labor Relations Act that allowed the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to order employers to close or relocate their workplaces, threatening jobs… Read more »
The House and U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, voted today to disapprove the President’s getting another $900 billion in borrowing authority under the Budget Control Act. Huizenga, who co-sponsored H. J. Res. 77, said:
“Out-of-control spending got us into this economic mess, yet just weeks after averting a spending crisis and two years after his first $1 trillion stimulus failed to… Read more »
Tomorrow, Thursday September 15, I will be speaking with WKLA and WHTC about our debt disapproval vote, the President's jobs bill, my appearance at the Grandville-Jenison Chamber and more. Listen live at home or online below:
6:05 a.m. : WKLA - Listen live here!
6:15 a.m.: WHTC - Click here to listen live!
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U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, will give a legislative update THIS Friday to the Grandville-Jenison Chamber of Commerce on issues in the 2nd District and Washington, D.C., including job creation, decreasing regulations for small businesses, and the budget and spending debate. RSVP required. There will be a full breakfast buffet.
WHEN
Friday, September 16, 2011
7:30… Read more »
“Each year, the anniversary of this day serves as a reminder: to honor the victims, thank those who serve our nation, and pray for those still searching for healing,” Huizenga said.
In honor of the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of 9/11/2001, U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, released the following statement:
“Today, we remember 10 years later the horrific terrorist attacks in… Read more »
