Bill Huizenga
U.S. House · MI-4 · Republicans · since 2025
alsoCandidate for U.S. House · MI-4
Biography
Overview
Bill Huizenga is a Republican U.S. Representative from Michigan's 4th district, serving since 2011. He previously represented Michigan's 2nd district from 2011 to 2023 and served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2003 to 2009. Born in 1969, he is a Dutch American and co-owner of Huizenga Gravel Company. His district covers much of southwestern Michigan, including Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and Holland.
Career
Huizenga has been reelected seven times to the U.S. House since 2011, winning consistently in his heavily Republican district. He has sponsored bills on financial regulation, consumer protection, international accountability, and national security. His legislative efforts target banking system improvements, financial technology oversight, artificial intelligence security, and foreign policy priorities. He opposed the Respect for Marriage Act and describes himself as an opponent of the Affordable Care Act.
Prior political experience
Huizenga was first elected to the U.S. House in 2010, defeating Democrat Fred Johnson 64% to 32% in a heavily Republican district. He has been reelected in every cycle: 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022, and 2024. In 2022, after redistricting, he ran in the newly-formed 4th district and easily won. In 2024, he defeated Democrat Jessica Swartz. His district and its predecessors have been in Republican hands for all but four years since 1873, and without interruption since 1935.
Biographical material adapted from the Wikipedia article (retrieved April 29, 2026), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ideology
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| Term | Seat | Term dates | Termination | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | U.S. House MI-4 | 2025–present | In progress | Bill Huizenga | — |
| 1st | U.S. House MI-4 | 2023–2025 | Term ended | John R. Moolenaar | Bill Huizenga |
| 6th | U.S. House MI-2 | 2021–2023 | Term ended | Bill Huizenga | John R. Moolenaar |
| 5th | U.S. House MI-2 | 2019–2021 | Term ended | Bill Huizenga | Bill Huizenga |
| 4th | U.S. House MI-2 | 2017–2019 | Term ended | Bill Huizenga | Bill Huizenga |
| 3rd | U.S. House MI-2 | 2015–2017 | Term ended | Bill Huizenga | Bill Huizenga |
| 2nd | U.S. House MI-2 | 2013–2015 | Term ended | Bill Huizenga | Bill Huizenga |
| 1st | U.S. House MI-2 | 2011–2013 | Term ended | — | Bill Huizenga |
Committee assignments
- South and Central AsiaHouseChair· 2025–present
- Financial InstitutionsHouse· 2025–present
- Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial IntelligenceHouse· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
- AfricaHouse· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
Current term legislation
Bills sponsored this term10
- H.R. 8398
To make improvements to title V of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, and for other purposes.
Apr 21, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8283
Deterring American AI Model Theft Act of 2026
Apr 15, 2026REPORTED - H.R. 8265
Empowering Shareholders Act of 2026
Apr 14, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8251
Protecting America’s Orchardists and Nursery Tree Growers Act
Apr 13, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8139
Congressional Office for International Leadership Accountability and Reform Act of 2026
Mar 27, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7085
To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to repeal certain disclosure requirements related to conflict minerals, and for other purposes.
Jan 15, 2026INTRODUCED - H.R. 7036
Data Driven Diplomacy Act
Jan 13, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7014
To provide for the designation of Burma for temporary protected status.
Jan 12, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6555
Enhancing Bank Resolution Participation Act
Dec 10, 2025INTRODUCED - H.R. 6058
STRIDE Act
Nov 17, 2025REPORTED
Bills cosponsored this term10
- H.R. 8212
Tech Diplomacy Training Act
Apr 9, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8170
MATCH Act
Apr 2, 2026REPORTED - H.R. 8092
Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026
Mar 26, 2026INTRODUCED - H.R. 7669
Rejecting the Erasure of Afghan Women and Girls Act
Feb 25, 2026REPORTED - H.R. 7688
DPA Modernization Act of 2026
Feb 25, 2026INTRODUCED - H.R. 7613
ALERT Act
Feb 20, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7548
SCAM Act
Feb 12, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7457
Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026
Feb 10, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7391
Community Health Center Drug Pricing Protection Act
Feb 5, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7037
Developing Overseas Mineral Investments and New Allied Networks for Critical Energies Act
Jan 13, 2026IN_COMMITTEE
Elections
| Year | Seat | Result | Vote share | Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | Pending | — | — |