Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga joined over 100 members of the U.S. House of Representatives in signing an amicus brief in support of the lawsuit filed by the State of Texas over the 2020 presidential election. A copy of the brief is available on the U.S. Supreme Court website here. Following the submission, Congressman Huizenga discussed why he joined the amicus brief in a live video.… Read more »
Yesterday, the House passed the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). This bipartisan legislation prioritizes the health, ecology, and economy of the Great Lakes. WRDA includes the authorization for construction of the barrier at the Brandon Road Lock and Dam system to prevent Asian carp from entering the Great Lakes. Additionally this legislation takes steps to mitigate erosion and… Read more »
Last night, the House unanimously passed S. 1342, the Great Lakes Environmental Sensitivity Index Act. This bipartisan legislation is designed to modernize the environmental sensitivity index maps for the Great Lakes region, which haven’t been updated in over 20 years. These maps are critical to respond to a natural disaster, restore habitat, and protect infrastructure, homes, and public… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02), Republican leader of the Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship, and Capital Markets Subcommittee and Republican leader of the House Financial Services Committee Patrick McHenry (NC-10), Republican Leader of the House Financial Services Committee, introduced new legislation to protect middle class investors from Democrats’ harmful tax proposals.… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after the United States Senate voted to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the United States Supreme Court:
Congratulations to Amy Coney Barrett on being confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Justice Barrett is a highly skilled jurist who understands it is not the role of a judge to make law. Justice Barrett will interpret… Read more »
Peter Secchia loved his family, his country, and his community. From his time in the Marine Corps to being our nation’s Ambassador to Italy, Peter served our country with distinction.
Here in West Michigan, his impact has been enormous. Peter turned a small business into a successful company, played a critical role in securing Michigan State’s Medical School in Grand Rapids,… Read more »
Today, Congressman Huizenga released the following statement confirming the results of his PCR test confirming that he is positive for the coronavirus.
Quick update: I have received my results from the PCR test confirming that I am positive for COVID-19. I will continue...
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Earlier today, Congressman Huizenga announced he was self-isolating after testing positive for COVID-19.
Earlier today, I was expected to appear with the Vice President. While taking part in offsite testing protocols, I took a rapid test that came back positive for COVID-19. I am awaiting the results of a PCR test and I am self isolating until I have confirmed results.
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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after it was announced federal agents had uncovered and foiled a plot to kidnap Governor Whitmer.
Thank you to the men and women of the FBI who thwarted the alleged plot to kidnap Governor Whitmer. This is an...
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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga spoke in support of law enforcement officials across West Michigan and thanked them for their professionalism, dedication, and commitment to keeping our communities safe.
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In a time of heightened rhetoric, I wanted to take a moment and say thank you to the men and women… Read more »