Today, U.S. Representatives Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Dave Joyce (R-OH), and Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), the co-chairs of the bipartisan House Great Lakes Task Force released the following statement regarding the State of Illinois delaying work and development at the Brandon Road Lock and Dam for invasive carp prevention, thereby jeopardizing the health and economy of the… Read more »
On Saturday, March 8th, Congressman Huizenga will host a live telephone town hall event at 2:00 PM.
If you do not receive a call but would like to listen or participate in the event, you can listen online here. Read more »
Last week, the House voted on a resolution to establish budget reconciliation instructions. This will allow Congress to have constructive debates on the specific policies and programs that will be included in the budget. There has been a lot of misinformation surrounding this resolution. This was not a vote on the budget itself; rather, it is a more general blueprint.
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Yesterday, U.S. Representatives Bill Huizenga (R-MI) and Mike Quigley (D-IL) introduced the Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act. This bipartisan bill will reauthorize the Great Lakes Fishery Research program, set to expire at the end of September, for another five years through FY 2030. This program has provided the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Great Lakes Science… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) announced the reintroduction of the Strategic Ports Reporting Act. This legislation requires the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense to develop a strategy to monitor efforts by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to build, buy, or own strategic ports that provide capabilities for military, diplomatic, economic, or resource exploration… Read more »
For a century, the federal bureaucracy has grown substantially while seeking to avoid accountability from Congress, the President, and, most importantly, the American people.
To remedy this, President Trump used his authority to reorganize the U.S. Digital Service into the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Service. DOGE is tasked with modernizing federal technology to… Read more »
I am disappointed by the repeated misuse and disrespect of taxpayer dollars by bureaucrats at USAID who have put their personal political agenda ahead of American interests.
Excessive, wasteful spending exists within the agency in every corner of the world. Programming from bureaucrats focused on a radical liberal agenda oftentimes runs counter to local norms and core… Read more »
For millions of Americans, the Great Lakes serve as a vital source of economic activity, recreation, and drinking water. For those of us in Michigan, the Great Lakes are also a way of life.
Last month, my fellow co-chairs of the Great Lakes Task Force and I introduced the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Act of 2025. This bipartisan bill would reauthorize the GLRI,… Read more »
Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed H.R. 975, the Credit Union Board Modernization Act. This bill, introduced by Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) and Congressman Juan Vargas (D-CA), will bring federal regulations in line with state regulations for credit unions in good standing by allowing the credit union boards to meet every other month instead of monthly.… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) issued his response to a letter sent by the Kalamazoo Township Supervisor regarding the Township Board potentially adopting a sanctuary ordinance that would order local law enforcement to not cooperate with federal immigration authorities.
In his response to Supervisor Combs, Huizenga specifically references the threat to public safety that such an… Read more »
