During his Inaugural Address, President Trump shared his vision for our country. I look forward to working with him and Vice President Vance to secure our border, increase economic opportunity, and make life more affordable for Americans across all walks of life.

First Days of the Trump Administration

On Wednesday, I joined Newsmax to discuss the immediate impact of the Trump Administration on border security, restoring accountability in the federal workforce, and, frankly, getting Washington working for the American taxpayer again. We also discussed the Laken Riley Act, which I will share more about below. You can watch our conversation here!

While there is still more work to be done, this is an important first example of the President and Republicans in Congress working together to deliver results for the American people!

Standing for Life

Yesterday, the House passed H.R. 21, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, by a vote of 217 to 214. This life-saving legislation would require healthcare practitioners to provide infants born alive following an attempted abortion the same standard of medical care as any other newborn and includes penalties for medical professionals who choose not to follow the law. 

I believe we should create a culture that respects and values life. I am proud to support this commonsense legislation that gives abortion survivors a fighting chance.

Meeting with 4th District Constituents in Washington

It was great to sit down and catch up with Benton Harbor Mayor Marcus Muhammad last week! We had a great discussion on issues impacting Benton Harbor and Berrien County. Thank you for taking the time to meet with me, Mayor Muhammad!

Last week, I also met with the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), including representatives from Armstrong World Industries, which employs approximately 300 people in Benton Harbor. We discussed the importance of renewing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act this year. According to a new study by NAM, failing to preserve these tax policies would cost Michigan’s 4th Congressional District 14,000 jobs, $1.3 billion in lost wages, and $2.6 billion in lost economic output. Our district is home to nearly 77,000 manufacturing workers across 1,000+ institutions.

Restoring Our Great Lakes

Last month, I asked nearly 100,000 4th District Residents if they believed the Great Lakes should remain a national priority. Below are the results from the survey.

Like many of you, I agree preserving the Great Lakes should be a top priority. That is why earlier this month, I joined several bipartisan Great Lakes Task Force members in introducing the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Act of 2025. The bipartisan bill will reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, which is set to expire at the end of FY 2026, for another five years through FY 2031. The bill increases the current authorization level from $475 million to $500 million in FY 2026. 

The Great Lakes serve as a vital source of economic activity, recreation, and drinking water for millions of Americans. Studies from both Grand Valley State University and the University of Michigan show how the economic health of the Great Lakes is directly tied to their ecological well-being. In fact, according to the University of Michigan, for every $1 invested in the Great Lakes through the GLRI, $3.35 of economic output is produced. The GLRI is the leading federal program designed to clean up legacy pollution, restore habitats, and combat invasive species across the basin. 

As a Republican co-chair of the Great Lakes Task Force, I am proud to lead this bipartisan effort to fund the GLRI and make preserving, protecting, and strengthening the Great Lakes a national priority.

Thank you for reading this edition of the Huizenga Huddle! If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to my office.