Bill Huizenga

Environment / Energy While developing our resources, we must strike a common sense balance between economic growth and protecting our environment. That is why Bill supports a responsible all-of-the-above approach to increasing American energy supplies that ensure Michigan’s energy demands are met all year round. Taxes / Budget We must enact a Balanced Budget Amendment. A Balanced Budget Amendment would prevent the federal government from spending outside its means. Families across West Michigan have to sit down and balance their budget. The State of Michigan has to pass a balanced budget every year. It’s commonsense that Washington should have to do the same. Immigration Border security is national security. When Bill visited the border earlier this year, it became clear that Congress must ensure the men and women tasked with securing our border have the resources and manpower necessary to properly do so. The number of individuals illegally crossing the border combined with the sheer volume of deadly and dangerous drugs like fentanyl pouring across the border demonstrate our border is not secure. Healthcare Whether it’s allowing fewer junk lawsuits, promoting Health Savings Accounts, or investing in medical innovation, there are multiple ways Bill is fighting to lower costs while maintaining important protections for those with pre-existing conditions. Environment / Energy Additionally, he has supported legislation to unleash American energy which will reduce prices at the pump, lower utility bills, and make it less expansive to heat or cool your home. Environment / Energy Michigan residents have long understood the importance of the Great Lakes, but if you get outside of the region, some folks don’t quite grasp how these picturesque settings, beautiful beaches, and pristine sunsets, play a vital role in our economy. As Co-Chair of the House Great Lakes Task Force, Bill has worked in a bipartisan way to protect our Great Lakes for future generations while strengthening both the ecology and the economy of these incredible resources. Abortion / Contraception The sanctity of life is close to Bill’s heart and dear to his family. Protecting life beginning with conception is a value that cannot be compromised and something that he will continue to fight for. Bill stressed the importance of this for 10 years as the Right to Life representative for his church in Zeeland and continues to fight for the unborn as a Member of Congress. Whether it’s opposing radical late-term abortions, or supporting IVF and the bundles of joy it brings to families, the federal government must do more to support the unborn, mothers, and healthy families. Environment / Energy Agriculture is one of the strongest economic drivers in Michigan. In fact, the impact of food and agriculture on Michigan’s economy is estimated at 101.2 billion and accounts for nearly 1 in 4 jobs. The Fourth District is one of the most agriculturally diverse in Michigan and is a leader in livestock, poultry, pork, fruit, nursery, greenhouse, and floriculture production. Bill has consistently fought for the hard-working farmers in the Fourth District and will continue to support Michigan’s farmers and growers. Healthcare Additionally, policies surrounding mental health care must be modernized to meet the growing needs of today’s society. That is why Bill is continuing his bipartisan work to modernize Medicare and expand access to quality mental health resources. Education Bill believes parents know their kids the best. For too long, officials at the federal, state, and local levels have moved to shut parents out of their education while directing what our children learn through top-down mandates. He believes decisions about our children’s education should be made by those who truly know them best. Parents must be empowered to ask questions and work with teachers and school officials to achieve the best outcomes for their children. Taxes / Budget The federal government can do a better job of helping people escape the poverty trap, and it must. It is time to stop measuring the success of anti-poverty programs by how much money is spent but instead by how many people are helped. Defense / Veterans Recently, Bill introduced bipartisan legislation to improve mental health resources for veterans. This legislation would enhance suicide prevention training for community care providers. Expanding the use of this evidence-based training will improve outcomes, better support Southwest Michigan veterans, and save lives. Economy Bill is working to lower the cost of living by ending Washington’s out of control spending that has been fueling inflation. Environment / Energy To lower prices, we must restore energy independence here in America. Developing American energy will help keep costs down, creates jobs, and protects us from relying on sometimes hostile foreign nations to meet our energy needs.