Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, has introduced the No U.S. Financing for Iran Act. This bill aims to sever the Iranian Government's access to the U.S. financial system and prevent financing from the Export-Import Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for projects associated with the Government of Iran.The State Department's 2021 Country Reports on Terrorism identifies Iran as the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism. The report highlights Iran's support for proxy...
Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) has joined a bipartisan resolution that supports Israel and condemns the recent attacks by Hamas. The resolution, introduced by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Ranking Member Gregory Meeks (D-NY), has garnered support from 390 members of Congress.In a statement, Congressman Huizenga expressed his strong condemnation of the attacks, stating, "This barbaric attack against Israel is completely unacceptable and cannot be tolerated." He highlighted the bipartisan unity in Congress, saying, "With 390 members of...
There were 257 African American students enrolled in Allegan County districts in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.
Last night, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) introduced the Fiscal Commission Act of 2023, a bipartisan effort aimed at tackling the nation's unsustainable national debt. The proposed commission will consist of Members of Congress as well as individuals from the private sector, who will work together to propose recommendations to significantly improve the country's medium and long-term fiscal trajectory. The legislation requires both the House and the Senate to address the national debt before the end of the 118th Congress."The only way to get our nation’s fiscal house in...
There were 1,112 African American students enrolled in Ottawa County districts in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.
The GVSU women's golf team concluded their participation in the William Beall Fall Classic with a fourth-place finish. This marks their third top-five placement in the fall season.
The GVSU women's golf team competed in the William Beall Fall Classic in Findlay, Ohio. After two rounds, they are positioned fourth with one round remaining.
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) expressed his concerns regarding the Biden Administration's proposal to impose a $600 per petition "Asylum Program Fee" on employers. In response, the House Rules Committee has advanced Huizenga's amendment for consideration before the full U.S. House of Representatives, aiming to block any funding for this new fee.The proposed fee would have a detrimental impact on various job creators in Michigan, particularly in the agricultural and tourism industries, who heavily rely on seasonal labor, including H-2A temporary...
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) voiced his support for H.R.5641, also known as the Pay Our Troops Act. The legislation, recently introduced by Congresswoman Jennifer Kiggans (R-VA), aims to ensure that members of the military continue to receive their paychecks even in the event of a government shutdown.Under current law, if a government shutdown were to occur after September 30th, the brave men and women serving in the Armed Forces would not receive their pay. Recognizing the importance of this issue, Congressman Huizenga has joined the efforts to pass the Pay...