Congressman Bill Huizenga

Last week, I joined Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin for a tour of the cleanup underway near the Trowbridge Dam in Allegan County to see how that work is progressing and discuss what it means for Southwest Michigan. This project is a critical element in the restoration of the Kalamazoo River, which has experienced generations of legacy pollution. Before the dam can come down and the river can once again flow freely, crews must remove the contaminated sediment trapped...

For a retiree on a fixed income, increasing electricity bills mean less money for groceries or prescriptions. For farmers and small business owners, it adds another expense to the cost of staying in business. Protecting these customers should be a priority from the beginning of any major development. While ensuring America has the infrastructure needed to support its AI leadership should not excuse overlooking the people who already call a community home, nor should families in Southwest...

Last week, I joined Benton Harbor’s mayor, city leadership, and first responders to commemorate the 25th anniversary of September 11th. It was an opportunity to remember the lives lost, recognize those who answered the call to help, and thank our first responders who continue protecting our communities today, like Dr. Paul Delle. Dr. Delle was an EMT in Brooklyn who responded when the attacks on September 11th occurred. Today, he is an ER Doc and firefighter right here in Southwest Michigan.