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Bill Huizenga's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Bill Huizenga did not provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2022 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart and voters like you.

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  • "Protecting life beginning with conception is a value that cannot be compromised and something that I will continue to fight for." (huizengaforcongress.com)
  • Rated 100% by National Right to Life Committee (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 0% by National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Signed Letter to Administrator Verma: "Medicare Advantage offers affordable, high-quality care coordination, disease management programs, out-of-pocket spending limits, access to community-based programs, additional supplemental benefits such as vision and dental coverage, and often prescription drug coverage for no additional premium. The program also serves vulnerable and underserved populations that have special needs and chronic conditions and provides supports for seniors at critical times of their life. Moreover, as a result of greater flexibility in plan benefit offerings, next year nearly 14 million enrollees will have access to additional telehealth benefits, and an estimated 2.6 million beneficiaries will have access to more supplemental benefits, including adult day care services and in-home support services to help them manage their health. In addition, up to 1.2 million enrollees will have access to new benefits that address social barriers to accessing care such as food assistance, transportation, and home modifications." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Mental health policies must be modernized to answer the growing needs of the 21st century," Congressman Huizenga said. "I am proud to help lead on this issue with bipartisan legislation to modernize Medicare policies and bring them in line with the higher standards used by the State of Michigan and private sector. Hopefully this bipartisan bill can help provide a roadmap for additional mental health reforms and challenges Congress must address." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The JUSTICE Act takes proactive measures to enhance training, strengthen accountability, and increase transparency," said Congressman Bill Huizenga. "The vast majority of law enforcement officials serve their community with dignity, respect, and professionalism. The JUSTICE Act provides substantive reforms that will help rebuild trust between our communities and police." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "For nearly 60 years, Republicans and Democrats have been able to put political differences aside and come together to support our men and women in uniform. I am sad to see this bipartisan approach end this year. The legislation put forward by the Majority reduces personnel accounts by $1.2 billion. By cutting the very account that funds troop pay, benefits, and housing, we are sending the wrong message to our men and women who are putting their lives on the line. Additionally, this legislation would allow for the transfer of terrorists to prisons in the United States, places severe limitations on how the Department of Defense can help secure the border, and makes significant reductions to our nuclear modernization and recapitalization programs weakening our deterrent posture against both Russia and China." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by Center for Security Policy (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S 1605 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "We must make sure our military has all the tools needed for success. That is why I Supported the 2019 NDAA that made necessary increases in funding to support our troops and readiness recovery consistent with President Trump's commitment to rebuilding our military. Also it authorized a 2.6 percent pay raise for our troops -- the highest increase in nine years." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "As a matter of principle, taxpayers have the right to a federal government that does not grow beyond their ability to pay for it and the right to expect a balanced federal budget. Additionally, Congress must create an atmosphere that fosters job growth. Simply put, the private sector, not the public sector, creates prosperity." (huizenga.house.gov)
  • Voted against HR 3684 "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Just wrapped up a meeting with @briancalley to discuss the impact of #COVID19 on Michigan #SmallBiz and potential legislative action at the federal level. Thank you for being such a strong voice for small businesses and their employees!" (twitter.com)
  • "The CARES Act will deliver critical relief to #WestMichigan residents, small businesses, and our medical professionals. Today this bipartisan measure passed the House and now heads to @realDonaldTrump's desk. Prior to House passage, I spoke in support of this important measure." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 266 "Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "A comprehensive energy package that increases energy independence and job creation encourages the development of alternative and renewable energy sources and promotes greater efficiencies and conservation for a cleaner environment. This approach would ensure that we are providing energy solutions without placing America at a competitive disadvantage with the rest of the world." (huizenga.house.gov)
  • "Our nation is in the midst of an energy boom. Affordable, reliable energy has never been more accessible. This keeps costs down, creates jobs, and protects us from relying on foreign nations to meet our energy needs. At the same time, we must strike a balance between economic growth and protecting our environment. That is why I support a responsible all of the above approach to increasing American energy supplies that ensure West Michigan's energy demands are met." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 4447 "Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H R 1119 "SENSE Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "A comprehensive energy package that increases energy independence and job creation encourages the development of alternative and renewable energy sources and promotes greater efficiencies and conservation for a cleaner environment. This approach would ensure that we are providing energy solutions without placing America at a competitive disadvantage with the rest of the world." (huizenga.house.gov)
  • "Like the members of Congress that enacted the CWA, [we] support policies that protect the environment while also ensuring that States retain their traditional role as the primary regulators of land and water resources, and that farmers, manufacturers, small business owners, and property owners like the Petitioners in this case can develop and use their land free of over-burdensome, job-killing federal regulations," the legislators wrote. "These entities need certainty about the scope of "waters of the United States' under the Clean Water Act, and the Court's endorsement of the Scalia test would provide that long-needed certainty." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 9 "Climate Action Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 92% by National Rifle Association (NRA) (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "This important legislation improves the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) to prevent the sale or transfer of firearms to felons and other individuals prohibited from legally obtaining a firearm. If the proper data was reported to the NICS database it is entirely possible that the recent tragedy in Sutherland Springs, Texas could have been avoided. The Second Amendment is one of the most fundamental rights we have in this nation. H.R. 38 preserves the ability of licensed, law-abiding citizens to exercise their constitutional right to own and carry a firearm for self-defense in any state." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 38 "Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017." (votesmart.org)
  • "It's disappointing Democrats continue to hold political messaging votes instead of working in a bipartisan manner to resolve the serious issues facing our nation regarding immigration. Just last week, a group comprised of more than 1,000 individuals was stopped while entering our country illegally. It's clear the crisis along our southern border is growing. By refusing to address humanitarian concerns, enforcement measures, and border security, H.R. 6 fails to fix our broken immigration system. I believe there is a way to deliver meaningful bipartisan immigration and security reforms but that requires Speaker Pelosi to return to the negotiating table and work on real solutions with input from both Republicans and Democrats to resolve this crisis." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 89% by Numbers USA (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3003 "No Sanctuary for Criminals Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3004 "Kate's Law" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3004 "Kate's Law" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 89% by Numbers USA (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3003 "No Sanctuary for Criminals Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Modernizing our trade relationship with Mexico and Canada is vital to Michigan’s economy. Estimates show that 65% of Michigan’s exports head to either Mexico or Canada. The #USMCA will create new opportunities for Michigan while supporting economic growth here in #WestMichigan." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5430 "United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act" (votesmart.org)

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