Today, as the U.S. House debates America's budget for fiscal year 2013, U.S. Rep. Huizenga, MI-02, offered his support for the House Budget Committee proposal, "Path to Prosperity," by Chairman Paul Ryan, and the budget put forth by the Republican Study Committee: "I came to Washington to help balance the budget, just like any hard-working taxpayer or successful business must do at the kitchen tab... Read more »
The U.S. House debated and passed Rep. Huizenga's consumer protection bill, H.R. 4014 unanimously after support from across the aisle during floor debate this afternoon. Click here to see Rep. Huizenga's floor remarks introducing the bill. H.R. 4014 enhances consumer protection by ensuring that financial and personal information shared with the new government agency created under Dodd-Frank, the C... Read more »
Today marks the two-year anniversary of the Health Care Law's passage. Next week, the Supreme Court will debate the Constitutionality of the Health Care law's individual mandate. U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, who has voted 26 times to repeal, defund, or dismantle the health care law in its entirety or some of its worst provisions, said: "This is not an anniversary anyone, even President Obama, wants to... Read more »
U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga today joined the House to pass the bipartisan Protecting Access to Healthcare (PATH) Act, which repeals one of the most deeply-flawed creations of President Obama's health care law, the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB), and replace it with meaningful and necessary medical malpractice lawsuit abuse reform. IPAB is an unelected and unaccountable board of 15 bureaucra... Read more »
Today, the U.S. House Budget Committee, led by Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin, released its 2013 Budget. To view the whole budget, click here: http://budget.house.gov/prosperity/fy2013.htm Budget highlights: Cuts government spending to protect hardworking taxpayers; Tackles the drivers of our debt, so our troops don’t pay the price for Washington’s failure to take action; Restores economic freedom an... Read more »
Treasury Secretary Geithner to Appear Before Financial Services Committee Tomorrow TUNE IN at 10 a.m. on your local C-SPAN Channel or stream live online here to see his testimony and responses to the Committee's questions Washington, D.C. - U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner will appear before Rep. Bill Huizenga's committee, House Financial Services, at 10 a.m. Tuesday to give his annual rep... Read more »
Last night, U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, reached more than 10,000 constituents via telephone for a discussion on everything from Social Security to the Keystone Pipeline to the budget to gas prices. If you missed the call, click the link to listen to it in its entirety. To leave a comment for Rep. Huizenga or to be included in his next teletown hall call list, visit huizenga.house.gov/contact. ... Read more »
U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga announces the 2012 Congressional Art Competition is open for submissions by 2nd District high school students looking to showcase their artistic ability in the nation's Capitol. "The Congressional Art Competition is an excellent opportunity for young artists to be challenged and to be recognized for their talent, creativity and vision at the national level," Huizenga said.... Read more »
Tomorrow is Passport Day! Did you know?: U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga can provide 2nd District residents with passport applications for adults (age 16 & older) and minors (under age 16). Since July of 2010, all American citizens are required to have a valid U.S. Passport to travel in and out of the United States. To obtain an application, please visit Huizenga’s Holland District Office at 184 S. River ... Read more »
U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga applauded Michigan’s recovery, most recently marked by the lowest unemployment rate since 2008: “Michigan is a great example of recovery, and I hope the President and Senate Democrats take note. Not only did we balance the budget and see a surplus in one year, after a decade of poor economic outlook, Michigan now have the lowest unemployment rate since 2008. I understand t... Read more »
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