3/4/26: Huizenga Said Operation Epic Fury Was “A Defensive Action Using Overwhelming Force To Protect The American People From An Imminent And Growing Threat.” According to Rep. Bill Huizenga during a floor speech, “HUIZENGA: Peace through strength does not mean another open ended war of the past. Operation Epic Fury is a defensive action using overwhelming force to protect the American people from an imminent and growing threat. Additionally, it cannot be ignored that Iran was producing conventional drones and ballistic missiles at an alarming rate until just this past weekend and to provide a protective layer of defense for its nuclear ambitions and nuclear weapons development. The Trump administration has clearly defined - I'm sorry. For how long? (30 seconds.) The Trump administration has clearly defined the mission, the objective and the timeline. It's notified and briefed Congress on these operations. Simply put, Iran cannot under any circumstances, possess the capabilities for having nuclear weapons.” [Floor Speech, 3/4/26] (video)
7/23/26: Huizenga Effectively Voted Against Withdrawing US Troops From Iran. In July 2026 Huizenga voted against, according to Congressional Quarterly, “motion to discharge the Foreign Relations Committee from further consideration of the joint resolution that would direct the president to withdraw U.S. armed forces hostilities against Iran not authorized by a declaration of war or specific authorization for military force.” The vote was on adoption of the resolution. The House adopted the resolution by a vote of 214 to 208. [House Vote 282, 7/23/26; Congressional Quarterly, 7/23/26; Congressional Actions, H.Con.Res.89]
6/3/26: Huizenga Voted Against Terminating Hostilities Against Iran Without A Declaration Of War. In June 2026, Huizenga voted against, according to Congressional Quarterly, “adoption of a resolution that would direct the president to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.” The vote was on passage. The House adopted the resolution by a vote of 215 to 208. [House Vote 199, 6/3/26; Congressional Quarterly, 6/3/26; Congressional Actions, H.Con.Res. 86]
5/14/26: Huizenga Voted Against Terminating Hostilities Against Iran Without A Declaration Of War. In May 2026, Huizenga voted against, according to Congressional Quarterly, “the concurrent resolution that would direct the president to terminate the use of U.S. armed forces from hostilities against Iran unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force against Iran. It would clarify that nothing in the measure could be construed to disrupt intelligence, counterintelligence or investigative activities.” The vote was on passage. The House rejected the resolution by a vote of 212 to 212. [House Vote 170, 5/14/26; Congressional Quarterly, 5/14/26; Congressional Actions, H.Con.Res. 75]
4/16/26: Huizenga Voted Against Directing The President To Withdraw Troops From Iran Unless Authorized By Congress. In April 2026, Huizenga voted against, according to Congressional Quarterly, “the concurrent resolution that would direct the president to terminate the use of U.S. armed forces from hostilities against Iran unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or specific authorization for use of military force against Iran. The measure would exempt the use of U.S. armed forces that may be necessary to defend the U.S. or a U.S. ally or partner from imminent attack.” The vote was on passage. The House rejected the resolution by a vote of 213 to 214. [House Vote 114, 4/16/26; Congressional Quarterly, 4/16/26; Congressional Actions, H.Con.Res.40]
3/5/26: Huizenga Voted Against Directing President Trump To Withdraw Troops From Iran. In March 2026, Huizenga voted against, according to Congressional Quarterly, “the concurrent resolution that would direct the president to terminate the use of U.S. armed forces from hostilities against Iran or any part of its military, unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or specific authorization for use of military force against Iran.” The vote was on passage. The House rejected the concurrent resolution by a vote of 212 to 219. [House Vote 85, 3/5/26; Congressional Quarterly, 3/5/26; Congressional Actions, H.Con.Res.38]
As Of June 2026, The War In Iran Cost U.S. Families $100 Billion So Far. According To Fortune, "$750 a household—or $100 billion. This is the cost that Moody’s has calculated the Iran War has been so far to the U.S. consumer. Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics, said the cost passed on to households is the result of increased military spending and higher prices as a result of oil supply disruption out of the Middle East. Since the U.S. and Israel launched action against Iran—setting off a domino-effect of attacks across the Middle East—brent crude has topped $110 a barrel on multiple occasions." [Fortune, 6/2/26]
July 2026: Prices For Fresh Food, School Supplies, And Any Goods That Required Shipment Were Expected To Increase Amid Energy Price Increases Due To The United States’ War With Iran. According to PBS, “Already feeling pinched since the start of the Iran war, consumers are likely to feel more pain ahead as oil prices pushed past $100 a barrel Thursday amid renewed fighting and military strikes that have left global oil supplies stranded in the Middle East. The elevated price marked a turn from lower oil prices enjoyed briefly when hostilities between the U.S. and Iran waned in June. Brent crude, the international standard, last reached $100 a barrel in May. Companies that produce and sell fresh food, school supplies and anything that gets shipped using fuel reported cost impacts from an earlier spike in energy prices after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran. They're likely to continue passing some of their increased expenses to consumers.” [PBS News, 7/24/26]
Michigan’s Share Of Economic Impact From The War In Iran “Could Ultimately Exceed $2 Billion, With Additional Costs Potentially Flowing Through Higher Transportation, Shipping And Consumer Prices.” According to MITech News, "The recent U.S.-Iran conflict may have ended with a ceasefire, but Michigan residents could be paying the bill for months to come. Michigan drivers are currently paying about $4.11 a gallon for regular gasoline, roughly one-third more than a year ago, even after prices retreated from spring highs. At the same time, taxpayers could face billions of dollars in additional federal military spending as the Pentagon replenishes weapons and equipment consumed during the conflict. Based on Pentagon spending estimates, consumer energy costs and Michigan’s share of the U.S. population, the state’s portion of the war’s economic impact could ultimately exceed $2 billion, with additional costs potentially flowing through higher transportation, shipping and consumer prices. " [MITech News, 6/22/26]
July 2026: The Average Household In Michigan Paid An Extra $502 On Gasoline Since The United States' Hostilities In Iran Began. According to Michigan Independent, “The average household in Michigan has already paid an extra $502 on gasoline since President Donald Trump began U.S. military attacks against Iran on Feb. 28, according to a new analysis by the minority staff of Congress’ Joint Economic Committee. Nationally, gasoline prices are about 30% higher than before the war began.” [Michigan Independent, 7/15/26]
The War In Iran Drove Up Mortgage Rates In West Michigan Which Made It More Expensive For Michiganders To Buy Houses. According to WOOD TV, "More than 100 days after the Iran war broke out, experts say it’s had a clear impact on West Michigan’s economy, from gas prices to mortgage rates. For many, ‘pain at the pump’ has been top of mind. Fuel prices soared after the United States and Israel attacked Iran in late February. Data released Monday by AAA shows that prices are now dropping compared to previous months — but gas still costs 99 cents more than it did at this time last year. On average, drivers are paying $63 for 15 gallons of gas, according to AAA. ‘Gas prices affect people more than anything else, and it’s because they see them, they see the change in price, and so it affects them psychologically more than it does financially,’ explained Dr. Paul Isely, economics professor and associate vice president for academic affairs at Grand Valley State University. ‘What we’re seeing here is that increasing gas prices affects an average family in West Michigan (by) about 15 to 20 bucks a week.’ […] But he explained that the Iran war’s biggest impact on West Michigan isn’t actually gas prices — it’s mortgage rates. If not for the war, the summer would have started with mortgage rates around 5.5% or 6%, he said. Now, they sit around 6.5%. ‘We would have mortgage rates nearly a percentage rate lower if the Iran war hadn’t happened,’ Isely said. ‘So this makes buying a house more expensive. It decreases people’s ability to buy houses.’ " [WOOD TV, 6/11/26]