Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) released the following statement after voting against the latest Democrat legislation to raise taxes on families, farmers, and small businesses across Michigan while adding hundreds of billions of dollars in new spending. “The impact of soaring inflation is being felt by Americans every time they go to the grocery store, a restaurant, or their favorite small... Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) released the following statement after voting against the latest Washington spending spree. “Only in Washington does ‘compromise’ end up transforming an expensive $52 billion piece of legislation into a colossal $280 billion spending spree,” said Congressman Bill Huizenga. “Sadly, before the ink is even dry on this gigantic spending bill, Democrats are doubl... Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Ranking Member of the Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship, and Capital Markets Subcommittee and Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions introduced HR 8521, the INDEX Act. The INDEX Act would require investment advisors of passively-managed funds to vote proxies in accordan... Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) announced staff changes in both his Washington, D.C. and Michigan Offices. Todd Whiteman has been promoted from District Director to Chief of Staff and Trevor TenBrink has been promoted from Legislative Director to District Director. “I am proud to promote both Todd and Trevor and continue the tradition of having people from West Michigan, serve West Michiga... Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) spoke on the House floor to thank Jon DeWitte, his longtime Chief of Staff, for his friendship and service to West Michigan. Mr. DeWitte has served as Huizenga’s Chief of Staff since January 2011. Announcements regarding staff will be made in the days ahead. Video as well as text of Congressman Huizenga’s remarks are available below. Congressman Bill Huizeng... Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) joined House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (LA), House Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (NY), and Congressman Steve Womack (AR) to discuss how the Democrats’ out of touch agenda has caused inflation to reach its highest level in 41 years. Video and text of Congressman Huizenga’s remarks are available below. Congressman Bill Huizenga: Well, you've heard the nu... Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) released the following statement after the Supreme Court announced its ruling on abortion in the case of Dobbs vs. Jackson. “Today’s decision has been one common sense, pro-life Americans have been waiting for. This ruling confirms there is no constitutional right to end the life of an innocent, unborn child. The decision correctly restores power usurped by ... Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI), spoke on the House floor thanking Matt McLogan, the Vice President of University Relations at Grand Valley State University, for his nearly 35 years of service and commitment to GVSU, its students, and West Michigan. Video of Congressman Huizenga’s remarks as well as an edited text copy of his remarks are available below. I know that Matt and his colleagues... Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) announced the start of the 2022 Congressional App Challenge (CAC). The CAC is a competition aimed at encouraging middle and high school students to develop an interest in coding by designing their own apps while highlighting the value of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education. “The Congressional App Challenge is a creative way for studen... Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Ranking Member of the Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship, and Capital Markets Subcommittee, announced the introduction of H.J. Res. 88, providing for congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to the Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosure for Investors. Currently, the SEC is cons... Read more »
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