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    Huizenga, Mast, Luetkemeyer, & Wilson Question Biden Administration on Iran Sanctions Waiver

    Congressman Bill Huizenga, Congressman Brian Mast, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer, and Congressman Joe Wilson have raised concerns about the Biden Administration's decision to grant waivers allowing the transfer of Iranian funds from Iraq to Oman and other jurisdictions. The lawmakers question how the administration can justify providing financial support to the Iranian regime amidst ongoing attacks on American troops and international cargo ships.In a letter addressed to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Huizenga, Mast, Luetkemeyer,...

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    Huizenga Votes to Protect American Data Privacy From the Chinese Communist Party

    Congressman Bill Huizenga has voted in support of legislation aimed at protecting American data privacy from foreign adversaries, particularly the Chinese Communist Party. The bipartisan legislation, which passed the House by a vote of 352 to 65, addresses concerns related to foreign ownership of social media companies in the United States.Huizenga highlighted the national security threat posed by ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, which is controlled by the Chinese Communist Party. He emphasized the need for ByteDance to divest from TikTok in order to safeguard the...

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    Congressman Bill Huizenga Responds to President Biden's State of the Union Address

    Congressman Bill Huizenga has responded to President Biden's State of the Union Address, criticizing the speech as a narrowly tailored campaign speech rather than a unifying one. In a video statement, Huizenga disputed the President's views on various issues, including the economy, the border, and rising crime rates.Huizenga expressed his disagreement with President Biden's assessment of the current state of the nation, stating that "most Americans are not feeling safer or more economically secure since President Biden took office."The Congressman's remarks highlight a...

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    Huizenga Statement on Finalized SEC Climate Disclosure Rule

    Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) expressed strong criticism in response to the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) finalized rule requiring climate-related risk disclosures."Today’s announcement on climate-related risk disclosures confirms one thing, the SEC’s destructive regulatory agenda continues to hit new lows," stated Congressman Huizenga. He further added, "Investors should realize this overreach by the SEC will significantly hurt our economy while serving as boon for special interests and far-left activists."Moreover, Congressman Huizenga raised concerns...

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    Michigan Legislature Votes on Various Bills: Week of Feb. 26

    Michigan legislators have been busy voting on a variety of bills this week. Among the bills that were discussed and voted on were SB 57 and SB 58, which aimed to regulate the sale of objects designed for inhaling nitrous oxide for recreational purposes. SB 57, sponsored by Sens. Chang and Bellino, passed with a vote of 87-18, while SB 58 passed with a vote of 88-17. One legislator who voted against the bills expressed their skepticism by stating, "This change will not stop illicit activity from occurring."Another bill that received unanimous support was HB 5151, which...

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    Rep. Slagh to host local office hours

    State Rep. Bradley Slagh (R-Zeeland) is extending an invitation to residents to join him at his upcoming morning office hours on Monday, March 11. The local office hours aim to provide constituents with the opportunity to engage face-to-face with Rep. Slagh and express their thoughts, questions, and concerns. As highlighted in the announcement, no appointments are required to attend the sessions.The specific times and locations for the office hours are as follows:- From 7 to 8 a.m. at Signatures Coffee and Espresso Bar located at 6375 Balsam Dr. in Hudsonville- From...

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    Nessel, FBI Silent in Reply to Obvious Voter Fraud Discovered by Clerks

    State Representative Rachelle Smit of Michigan is demanding answers from Attorney General Dana Nessel and FBI Director Christopher Wray regarding the lack of prosecution of individuals associated with GBI Strategies, who submitted thousands of clearly fraudulent voter registration applications in Muskegon County in October 2020. Rep. Smit believes that the inaction of these law enforcement officers indicates a cover-up of systemic voter fraud in the 2020 election."These false registrations were being put into the voter file so that someone could falsify absentee ballots,"...

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    Huizenga Statement on Ash Wednesday

    On February 14, 2024, Congressman Bill Huizenga from Michigan (R-MI) made a noteworthy statement regarding Ash Wednesday. He emphasized the significance of this day as the start of the Lenten season, a time of deep reflection and spiritual renewal.In his statement, Congressman Huizenga expressed his well wishes for all those observing Ash Wednesday. He said, "Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. May God bless your journey of faith, reflection, and repentance today and throughout the Lenten season."Ash Wednesday holds great importance for Christians around the...

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    Huizenga Votes to Impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas

    Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) has voted to impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, accusing him of knowingly and willfully subverting the nation's laws and violating his oath of office. Huizenga stated, "Tonight, Secretary Mayorkas was impeached for knowingly and willfully subverting our nation's laws and violating his oath of office."Huizenga alleges that Mayorkas has violated provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act, specifically the provision requiring the arrest of individuals who are inadmissible to the US due to criminal...

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    Vote Explanations | Week of Feb. 5

    In the latest round of voting, several bills were passed in the Michigan House of Representatives. Let's take a closer look at the votes and the reasons behind them.First up is HB 4864, a bill that aims to amend the Uniform Statutory Rule Against Perpetuities. The bill received a vote of 54-49 with Immediate Effect. Representative Wozniak, the sponsor of the bill, explains, "It would not make any major changes to current law."Next, we have a bill package consisting of HBs 4613 and 4614. HB 4613 extends the temporary license for EMTs and paramedics from 120 days to 1...

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