Holland Reporter

Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) has been named a "Fiscal Hero" by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget for his efforts in addressing the national debt crisis and improving the budget process. Huizenga introduced the Fiscal Commission Act to tackle the national debt issue.

"I am honored to be recognized for my efforts to get our nation’s fiscal house in order," said Congressman Bill Huizenga. "What Washington spends on interest payments to finance the national debt is now greater than what is spent on our national defense. Not only is this unsustainable, but it is dangerous and unacceptable. This is why I introduced multiple pieces of legislation to tackle our national debt. I will continue fighting to reduce spending, fix our nation’s broken budget process, and restore fiscal sanity. While there’s much to be done, I’m thankful we’ve drawn greater attention to the urgency of this crisis."

Maya MacGuineas, President of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget and head of Fix the Debt, commended Huizenga and other Fiscal Heroes for prioritizing the nation's fiscal health and working towards a sustainable debt trajectory. She noted the importance of fiscal responsibility for current and future generations.

"Fiscal responsibility is a stewardship, not only for Americans today but for generations of Americans to come. We applaud this year’s Fiscal Heroes, including Representative Huizenga, for having the courage to prioritize our fiscal health and work towards achieving a more sustainable debt trajectory. Through legislation, speeches, engagement back home, and tough political decisions, these Members of Congress have distinguished themselves as leaders on these key issues, and we are honored to recognize and applaud them for their efforts. We look forward to seeing how these Fiscal Heroes will build on the momentum in the past year to make even greater strides going forward."