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Huizenga to hold Telephone Town Hall Thursday

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On Thursday, April 30th, Congressman Bill Huizenga will host a telephone town hall discussion with West Michigan residents at 9:00 AM. Congressman Huizenga will begin the call by providing an update on the Paycheck Protection Program, the HEROES Act, and the Patriot Bonus. Following those remarks, Rep. Huizenga will answer questions from constituents across the Second Congressional…

Huizenga talks Small Business Relief with WHTC

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Yesterday, Congressman Bill Huizenga joined WHTC from the U.S. Capitol. During their weekly conversation, which is embedded below, Rep. Huizenga discusses the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act as well as the prospect of additional legislation Congress may consider.    A ZOOM interview with US House Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-Zeeland) from the steps of…

Huizenga Supports Relief for West Michigan Small Businesses, Calls on Congress to Pass HEROES Act

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) spoke on the House floor in support of the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act. This bipartisan measure which will support small business, increase testing, and provide additional funding to hospitals passed the House by a vote of 388 to 5 with one member voting present.  During his remarks, Rep. Huizenga also called…

Huizenga to Hold Telephone Town Hall Discussion Tomorrow

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Tomorrow, Congressman Bill Huizenga will host a telephone town hall discussion regarding the latest action taken by Congress to address the Coronavirus. Congressman Huizenga will begin the call by providing an update on the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act and how it will provide relief to small businesses, increase testing, and support hospitals treating…

Huizenga Helping Local Asparagus Growers

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Congressman Bill Huizenga drew praise from the asparagus industry after he asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture to purchase an increased amount of Michigan-grown asparagus. Huizenga, R-Zeeland, who represents the Second district which includes Oceana and a part of Mason County, sent a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue to request the USDA purchase an additional 3.5…

Huizenga Announces Federal Education Grants For West Michigan Students, Colleges, and Universities via CARES Act

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On Friday, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) announced that students, colleges, and universities will receive federal grants from the U.S. Department of Education. The CARES Act provided nearly $14 billion to support postsecondary education students and institutions. Colleges and universities are required to utilize the $6.28 billion made available today to provide cash grants to students…

Huizenga Stands Up For Oceana County Growers and Families

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Last night, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue requesting the USDA purchase an increased amount of Michigan grown asparagus. In the letter, Huizenga discusses how having the USDA announce a significant bonus purchase by May will improve food security for Americans relying on enhanced school lunch programs, food banks, and senior meal…

Huizenga to Hold Telephone Town Hall Discussion with West Michigan Residents Tomorrow

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Tomorrow, Congressman Bill Huizenga will host a telephone town hall discussion on the coronavirus with residents from across West Michigan. Congressman Huizenga will begin the call by providing an update on the latest developments related to the coronavirus. Rep. Huizenga will then take questions from constituents across the Second Congressional District. Approximately 40,000 West…

Huizenga Statement on EPA Awarding $400,000 Great Lakes Grant

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Yesterday, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after the EPA announced that the Macatawa Area Coordinating Council (MACC) would be receiving a $400,145 federal grant through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. MACC will partner with the City of Holland to reduce runoff and improve water quality in the Macatawa Watershed by installing bioswales and…

Huizenga Op-Ed: Let's pass the HEROES Act to support healthcare workers and first responders

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The coronavirus pandemic has dramatically changed how we interact with one another, how we earn an income, and how we live our daily lives. While the majority of the country is under statewide stay-at-home orders to bend the curve and save lives, our first responders, as well as the men and women serving on the front lines against the coronavirus in the medical community, are facing an…