Asian carp discovery raises stakes to protect the Great Lakes
MLive
By U.S. Reps. Bill Huizenga, Jack Bergman, Justin Amash, John Moolenaar, Fred Upton, Tim Walberg, Mike Bishop, Paul Mitchell and Dave Trott
June 30, 2017
As Michiganders, we have a fundamental understanding of the links between our state's economic health and the environmental health of the Great Lakes. The Great… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting in favor of Kate’s Law and the No Sanctuary for Criminals Act, legislation that will strengthen immigration enforcement, protect Americans, and hold sanctuary cities accountable.
“These bills will strengthen the enforcement of our current immigration laws and help prevent unlawful immigrants who… Read more »
The Capital Markets, Securities and Investment Subcommittee held a hearing today to examine the current state of the U.S. equity markets—specifically what is working well in today’s markets, as well as areas that need improvement or are impacting the optimal functioning of the markets.
“The U.S. equity markets are widely recognized for being the deepest, most liquid, and most… Read more »
Today, House Great Lakes Task Force Co-Chair Bill Huizenga (R-MI) released the following statement after it was announced that Asian Carp had been discovered beyond the electric barrier and only nine miles from Lake Michigan.
“The discovery of Asian Carp this close to Lake Michigan demonstrates how the window of opportunity to protect the Great Lakes is closing,” said Congressman… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga spoke on the House floor to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Grand Valley State University’s pioneer class. This weekend, 51 of the 138 members of Grand Valley's first graduating class will return to campus and celebrate their 50th reunion.
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Congressman Huizenga's Remarks:
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to… Read more »
Today, House Great Lakes Task Force Co-Chairs Bill Huizenga (R-MI) and Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) were joined by Senate Great Lakes Co-Chair Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) in leading the bipartisan introduction of the Stop Asian Carp Now Act. This legislation will compel to the Trump Administration to release the Brandon Road Study within seven days of the bill’s enactment. The Brandon Road Lock and Dam… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced it will not contribute funds to another Greek Bailout at this time:
“While I am pleased the IMF will not be disbursing additional loans to Greece at this time, it is imperative the IMF bases its lending practices on principled and sound decision-making. A… Read more »
My thoughts and prayers go out to Congressman Steve Scalise, his staff, and the brave men and women of the Capitol Police. If the Capitol Police Officers assigned to Whip Scalise had not been there, the events that unfolded at the Congressional Baseball Practice would have been much worse. Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement after voting in support of the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act:
“For too long, a culture that protects bad employees, punishes whistleblowers, and fails to put veterans first, has been allowed to fester within the VA,” said Congressman Huizenga. “The Department of… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement after voting in support of the Financial CHOICE Act:
“Dodd-Frank has made it more difficult for hardworking Americans to secure a future for themselves and their children by denying them the economic recovery they deserve. The Financial CHOICE Act enacts commonsense reforms that reduce the federal deficit by $34… Read more »
