Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02), Ranking Member of the Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship, and Capital Markets Subcommittee posed questions during a hearing filled with political theatrics on the Robinhood App, GameStop and retail investing.
During the hearing, Rep. Huizenga addressed the importance of retail investing for individuals and shot down the notion that retail… Read more »
Congressman Huizenga released the following statement this evening regarding the U.S. Senate voting to acquit former President Donald J. Trump.
Today’s outcome is what most Americans predicted it would be. January 6th was without a doubt a sad day in our nation’s history. With this chapter of impeachment now behind us, West Michigan and America rightly expect Congress to… Read more »
This week, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02), Ranking Member of the Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship, and Capital Markets Subcommittee, introduced H.R. 935, the Small Business Mergers, Acquisitions, Sales, and Brokerage Simplification Act. This bipartisan bill helps preserve small business jobs, promote the next generation of small business ownership, and reduce costs for small… Read more »
Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02), Ranking Member of the Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship, and Capital Markets Subcommittee, released the following statement after Chairwoman Maxine Waters and Democrats on the Financial Services Committee rejected his amendment for bipartisan budget control on legislation that falls under the jurisdiction of the House Financial Services Committee. In… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting against the start of the Democrats’ partisan budget process.
“This decision sets in motion a partisan process that will allow Democrats to implement far-left political priorities well outside the pandemic under the guise of covid relief,” said Congressman Bill Huizenga. “Prior to this, Congress found a… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement on dredging funding for both the inner and outer harbors in Grand Haven and Holland being included the latest Army Corps of Engineers Work Plan. Grand Haven is scheduled to receive just over $1.7 million for dredging and maintenance operations while Holland will receive nearly $1.65 million. Work is projected to begin on… Read more »
Yesterday, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) along with U.S. Representatives Fred Upton, Tim Walberg, John Moolenaar, Lisa McClain, and Peter Meijer sent a letter requesting an intelligence briefing related to the redeployment of the Michigan National Guard to Washignton, D.C. In addition to the Michigan Guard being redeployed, the number of Guardsman being deployed has increased to… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after President Biden signed an executive order repealing a ban on funding international organizations that provide or promote abortion around the globe. This is more commonly known as the Mexico City Policy. The signing of this life-ending executive order comes the day before the March for Life, and the day… Read more »
Today, Congressman Huizenga announced 15 Second District nominees to the U.S. Service Academies for the Class of 2025. These students will be considered for appointment to one or more of the following: the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY, the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings… Read more »
Tonight, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after the U.S. Senate confirmed Janet Yellen as Secretary of the Treasury by a vote of 84-15.
"Congratulations to Janet Yellen on being confirmed as our nation’s first female Treasury Secretary. I look forward to continuing our debate - that began when Secretary Yellen served as Fed Chair - on the most effective… Read more »
