Bill Huizenga

Huizenga was born in Zeeland, Michigan. After graduating from Holland Christian High School in 1987, Huizenga went on to earn his B.A. at Calvin College in 1991.[1] Before holding elected office, Huizenga worked as Director of Public Policy to then-U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra (R) from 1997 to 2003.[2] His other career experience includes being a co-owner of Huizenga Gravel Inc., a gravel business located in located in Jenison, Michigan.[3]

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The following issues were listed on Huizenga's campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.

Job Creation and the Economy: As a small business owner, I understand what American job creators need: less interference and lower taxes. Over regulation has forced the private sector to divert resources toward dealing with excessive government intrusion instead of investing in their business and hiring more employees. At the same time, excessive taxes have stripped down the resources businesses need to pay their current employees. This double-edged sword cuts at the very heart of American prosperity.

Spending and Balancing The Budget: I support enacting 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.

Protecting the Sanctity of Life: The sanctity of life is close to my heart and dear to my family. Protecting life beginning with conception is a value that cannot be compromised and something that I will continue to fight for. This is something I stressed for 10 years as the Right to Life representative for my church in Zeeland and continue to stress to this day.

Agriculture: Agriculture is one of the strongest economic drivers in West Michigan. In fact, the impact of food and agriculture on Michigan’s economy is estimated at $91.4 billion, and accounts for nearly 1 in 4 jobs. The Second District is one of the most agriculturally diverse in Michigan and is a leader in livestock, poultry, pork, fruit, nursery, greenhouse, and floriculture production. I have consistently fought for the hard working farmers in the Second District, and will continue to support West Michigan farmers and growers.

2nd Amendment: As a longtime gun-owner, I support the right of all law-abiding citizens to exercise their constitutional right to own firearms and use firearms for lawful purposes. I am an active member of various hunting clubs, endorsed by the NRA, and have been trained in using firearms safely.[17]

—Bill Huizenga's campaign website, https://huizengaforcongress.com/issues/

The following are several issues that were outlined on Huizenga's campaign website.[18]

On Job Creation and the Economy

Excerpt: "It is not the government’s responsibility to create jobs. It is, however, the government’s responsibility to create a suitable environment for the private sector to succeed."[18]

On the Current Federal Debt Levels and a Balanced Budget Amendment

Excerpt: "Our nation is over $16 trillion dollars in debt. Not only is the total amount of debt incomprehensible, it’s unsustainable. I continue to support reining in government spending and enacting a Balanced Budget Amendment.[18]

Reforming the Tax Code

Excerpt: "I am a strong advocate of a Flat Tax system. Today’s tax system is an accounting disaster that limits investment, taxes death, and hampers business."[18]

On Reforming Social Security and Medicare

Excerpt: "Social Security is not sustainable without significant reform. No reforms or changes will affect anyone over the age of 55. Future benefits cannot be paid under current taxation levels."[18]

Sanctity of Life

Excerpt: "The sanctity of life is close to my heart and dear to my family. Protecting life beginning with conception is a value that cannot be compromised and something that I will continue to fight for as your voice in Washington, D.C.[18]

Immigration Reform

Excerpt: "I will continue to advocate for immigration reform that respects the rule of law, protects our borders, and does not provide amnesty. We should not reward those that have broken the law with citizenship."[18]

Healthcare

Excerpt: "While I remain fundamentally opposed to President Obama’s health care law, I stand ready to address the cost of health care through an incremental approach of common-sense solutions that puts patients, not Washington bureaucrats, in charge of their own health care decisions and allows employers the flexibility they require to provide coverage."[18]

On Protecting our Second Amendment Rights

Excerpt: "As a longtime gun-owner, I support the right of all law-abiding citizens to exercise their constitutional right to own firearms and use firearms for lawful purposes."[18]

Education

Excerpt: "Programs like No Child Left Behind and Race to the Top constitute an unwarranted and unhelpful intrusion into matters that the people of Michigan and other states can decide on their own. Only by returning the federal government to its constitutional role and expanding educational opportunities will we get our nation’s education system back on track."[18]

Environment

Excerpt: "As a member of the bipartisan Great Lakes Task Force, I continue to work closely with my Great Lakes colleagues to fight the introduction of non-native species."[18]