Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement after the CBO released its updated score for the American Health Care Act (AHCA): “The CBO projection confirms that the American Health Care Act will lower premiums and reduce the federal deficit. Yesterday, the Department of Health and Human Services released a study detailing how premiums for Michigan residents on the individual market have increased by 90% over the last four years alone. ObamaCare is collapsing and isn’t ...
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Over the weekend, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) met with Second District Congressional Art Competition finalists at the Tri-Cities Historical Museum in Grand Haven. For an extraordinary second year in a row, Ludington High School student Ruby Henrickson was named the winner of the Congressional Art Competition for her piece entitled "Nostalgia." "Congratulations to Ruby for winning her second consecutive Congressional Art Competition,” said Congressman Huizenga. “It is clear that Ruby has co...
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Yesterday, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02), Chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Securities and Investment, released the following statement after the House Financial Services Committee voted to advance the Financial CHOICE Act, legislation to end bank bailouts, strengthen our economy, and restore accountability to Washington and Wall Street: “For the last six years, Dodd-Frank has made it more difficult for hardworking Americans to secure a future for them...
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Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement after voting in support of the American Health Care Act (AHCA): “While today is a significant first step, it’s important to remember that this is the beginning, not the end of the journey to fix our nation’s broken healthcare system. The American Health Care Act provides the relief countless families across West Michigan have been asking for. The AHCA repeals the job-destroying taxes and punitive mandates of ObamaCare while lowerin...
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Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting in support of legislation to strengthen our military, support the Great Lakes, and fund the government for the remainder of the fiscal year. “Today’s funding bill, while far from optimal, is an improvement over the previous use of continuing resolutions. Despite its shortcomings, the bill provides resources to strengthen border security, improve military readiness, and fully funds efforts to protect the Great Lakes. ...
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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga announced that the next stop on his listening tour will take place on Tuesday, April 11th in Wyoming. The town hall style listening session will be held in the auditorium of Godwin Heights High School and begin at 7 PM. This event is open to all residents of Michigan’s Second Congressional District. Media is asked to RSVP with the Congressman's Office. Who: Congressman Bill Huizenga What: A Town Hall Listening Session Where: Godwin Heights High School Auditorium ...
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This morning, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) spoke on the House floor in support of H.R. 1219, the Supporting America’s Innovators Act of 2017. This legislation would allow small businesses and startups more flexibility in raising capital so they can continue to grow and hire more employees. H.R. 1219 passed with overwhelming bipartisan support by a vote of 417-3. Rep. Huizenga's remarks: Small businesses and entrepreneurs are the heartbeat of the American economy and access to financial capi...
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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement on the atrocity in Idlib, Syria and the use of chemical weapons: “What happened in Syria can only be described as an atrocity. The use of chemical weapons to indiscriminately kill men, women, and children is barbaric. The United States can no longer sit on the sidelines. It’s time for America and the international community to come together and hold those responsible for this heinous attack accountable.”
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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) spoke on the House floor in support of H.R. 1343, the Encouraging Employee Ownership Act. This legislation would provide greater opportunity for small businesses to compete with larger companies by reforming SEC Rule 701 which places burdensome federal filing requirements on employee compensation packages. By lifting the threshold, small businesses will be able to better retain and attract talent. H.R. 1343 passed with strong bipartisan support by a vote ...
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Yesterday, Capital Markets Subcommittee Chairman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) held a hearing to examine how the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has implemented the JOBS Act and what its impact has been on capital formation and job creation. During the hearing Huizenga called for the SEC to stop pursing political objectives outside its core mission and focus on creating a regulatory environment that supports innovation and job creation. Rep. Huizenga: • While small companies are at the forefron...
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Many West Michigan families have already begun, or are about to begin their holiday weekend. As you climb into your car and get on the road, remember to travel safely. Enjoy the weekend with your family, friends, and loved-ones, but please keep in your hearts the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of freedom as well as the veterans and families who carry their memory.
Update on the Great Lakes & President Trump's Budget. An important fact to remember in this discussion is that Congress, not the President, determines what programs are funded. I believe the Great Lakes are a national priority. In fact, Congress just supported fully funding the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative for the remainder of the current fiscal year. By reaching across the aisle, I have worked in a bipartisan manner to reject cuts put forward by President Obama and President Trump to the GLRI. The health and vitality of the Great Lakes are instrumental to having sustained economic growth in Michigan and across the entire Great Lakes region. I remain committed to working with both Republicans and Democrats to prioritize, strengthen, and defend the Great Lakes.
This afternoon, the CBO's projection confirmed that the American Health Care Act will lower premiums and reduce the federal deficit. Yesterday, the Department of Health and Human Services released a study detailing how premiums for Michigan residents on the individual market have increased by 90% over the last four years alone. ObamaCare is collapsing and isn’t sustainable. We need to restore the ability for hardworking Michiganders to choose the health care plan that best meets their needs. The AHCA is a positive step in helping to achieve that objective.
My heart goes out to the families impacted by the heinous attack in Manchester. We must stand united with our allies across the Atlantic and around the globe to combat terrorism. Those who target and seek to harm innocent children are enemies of peace and freedom who must be held accountable for their actions.
The Congressional Review Act has allowed Congress to eliminate 14 burdensome regulations the Obama Administration finalized in its waning days - including my bill to eliminate a job-destroying provision of Dodd-Frank. We need to enact commonsense reforms that rein in "regulation nation" and allow our economy to grow.
