Today, House Financial Services Capital Markets, Securities, and Investment Subcommittee Chairman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) led a hearing to examine the impact of the Department of Labor’s fiduciary rule on the capital markets. The primary focus of the hearing was to discuss the unintended consequences of the fiduciary rule on the U.S. capital markets, the need for that rule to be delayed, and the need for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to act as the lead agency on this issue moving for... Read more

This morning, Congressman Bill Huizenga congratulated Zeeland Police Chief Bill Olney on his retirement and thanked him for his service and dedication to West Michigan during a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Huizenga’s Remarks: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate my neighbor and friend, Chief Bill Olney on his retirement from the Zeeland Police Department and to say thank you for his service. After attending Grand Valley State University, and Wayne St... Read more

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement after legislation meeting the next Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund (HMTF) benchmark was passed by the House Appropriations Committee. “This important legislation continues the bipartisan commitment to infrastructure and harbor dredging across the Great Lakes and along our nation’s shores by meeting the 74% funding target set for Fiscal Year 2018. It wasn’t long ago that our ports and navigation channels were maintained with ju... Read more

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee released legislation to fully fund the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI): “The health and vitality of the Great Lakes are instrumental to sustaining economic growth in Michigan and across the entire Great Lakes region. By fully funding the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative at $300 million, the House of Representatives continues to make the preservation and health of the Great... Read more

On Tuesday, Congressman Huizenga joined volunteers to honor West Michigan Vietnam Veterans at Grand Valley State University prior to Allendale's 4th of July parade. During the veterans event, Ottawa County Clerk Justin Roebuck was encouraging veterans to sign up for a free program designed to honor the men and women who have served our nation. The Honor Rewards program provides veterans living in Ottawa County with a free Veterans ID card that enables them to receive discounts at participating l... Read more

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting in favor of Kate’s Law and the No Sanctuary for Criminals Act, legislation that will strengthen immigration enforcement, protect Americans, and hold sanctuary cities accountable. “These bills will strengthen the enforcement of our current immigration laws and help prevent unlawful immigrants who have committed serious crimes from becoming repeat offenders that put our communities at risk,” said Congressman Hui... Read more

The Capital Markets, Securities and Investment Subcommittee held a hearing today to examine the current state of the U.S. equity markets—specifically what is working well in today’s markets, as well as areas that need improvement or are impacting the optimal functioning of the markets. “The U.S. equity markets are widely recognized for being the deepest, most liquid, and most competitive markets in the world. However, it doesn’t mean that these markets are perfect and that there is no room for i... Read more

Today, House Great Lakes Task Force Co-Chair Bill Huizenga (R-MI) released the following statement after it was announced that Asian Carp had been discovered beyond the electric barrier and only nine miles from Lake Michigan. “The discovery of Asian Carp this close to Lake Michigan demonstrates how the window of opportunity to protect the Great Lakes is closing,” said Congressman Huizenga. “If Asian Carp are able to gain access and reproduce within the Great Lakes, the environmental and economic... Read more

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga spoke on the House floor to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Grand Valley State University’s pioneer class. This weekend, 51 of the 138 members of Grand Valley's first graduating class will return to campus and celebrate their 50th reunion. <br> Congressman Huizenga's Remarks: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 50th anniversary of Grand Valley State University’s pioneer class. In June of 1967, in a tent on its Allendale, Michigan ... Read more

Today, House Great Lakes Task Force Co-Chairs Bill Huizenga (R-MI) and Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) were joined by Senate Great Lakes Co-Chair Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) in leading the bipartisan introduction of the Stop Asian Carp Now Act. This legislation will compel to the Trump Administration to release the Brandon Road Study within seven days of the bill’s enactment. The Brandon Road Lock and Dam study will provide important guidance on how best to prevent Asian carp from entering the Great Lakes and is... Read more