Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4790, the Prioritizing Economic Growth Over Woke Policies Act, by a vote of 215 to 203. H.R. 4790, introduced by Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI), is designed to make it easier for Americans to save for retirement, increase financial security, and strengthen U.S. capital markets. H.R. 4790 achieves this by preventing regulatory… Read more »
On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1516, the DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act. This legislation prevents the Department of Homeland Security from sending taxpayer dollars to American universities that host a Confucius Institute or maintain a relationship with a Chinese entity of concern.
H.R. 1516 builds on the Department… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) and Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA) announced the introduction of H.R. 9449, the Veterans Suicide Prevention and Care Enhancement Act, a bipartisan bill to address and reduce the number of veteran suicides. This legislation is designed to increase the number of Community Care Network providers who have completed evidence-based suicide prevention… Read more »
Recently, I discussed how inflation has climbed by 20% under the Biden-Harris Administration. While inflation is a tax on all Americans, a July study from Wallet Hub found that Michiganders are the most “financially distressed” residents in the nation. I am a firm believer that Washington needs to work for Southwest Michigan, not against it. With that in mind, I wanted to share some of… Read more »
Since the Biden-Harris Administration took office, inflation has climbed over 20%. In fact, Americans are spending over $13,000 more annually to buy the basics than they were just three years ago, according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. There is no doubt that Americans continue to suffer due to high prices at the grocery store and the pump, but the solution to this problem is not… Read more »
Yesterday, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) presented a Pearl Harbor Survivors Medal to Hazel Baron, the widow of U.S. Navy Veteran George Baron. The presentation took place at Calvary Baptist Church in Gobles. The event included approximately 50 guests in attendance including family, friends, and fellow churchgoers of Mrs. Baron.
“It was an honor to present this medal to Hazel in… Read more »
Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 8998, the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, by a vote of 210-205.
This legislation included an amendment from Congressman Huizenga addressing the Biden-Harris EPA's misguided ozone attainment rule that unfairly punishes three West Michigan counties – Berrien, parts of Allegan, and… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) challenged Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on the Biden Administration’s handling of the dire situation in Burma. Specifically, Huizenga pressed Yellen about the Administration’s failure to enact tougher sanctions on the military junta in Burma who are using aircraft to commit genocide.
Last week, Huizenga announced the BRAVE Burma Act with… Read more »
On Thursday, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) marked the launch of the first-ever bipartisan Congressional Burma Caucus Event with the introduction of H.R. 8863, the BRAVE Burma Act. This bill addresses the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Burma by cutting off the ruthless military junta from the revenue sources it uses to facilitate acts of genocide against the Burmese civilian population.… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) announced the introduction of H.R. 8823, the Clear the ROADS (Reckless Obstructions and Dangers on Streets) Act. The Clear the ROADS Act is a direct response to the increasing trend of unlawful traffic-obstructing protests that have been deployed across the United States.
“The Clear the ROADS Act is designed to ensure states responsibly stop… Read more »
