Today, the House passed H.R. 1153, the Mortgage Choice Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by Congressman Bill Huizenga with a vote of 280 to 131. The Mortgage Choice Act would reform a provision of Dodd-Frank that addresses “points and fees” to help consumers, particularly low and moderate income individuals, attain a qualified mortgage and experience the benefits and convenience of… Read more »
Today, U.S. Representatives Bill Huizenga (R-MI) and Brad Schneider (D-IL) released a bipartisan letter they sent to the House Appropriations Committee urging the Committee to include language directing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to complete and release the Brandon Road Chief’s Report by February of 2019. This request follows the original time frame established at the start of the… Read more »
Today, Congressman Huizenga released the following statement congratulating Muskegon-based L3 Combat Propulsion Systems on a newly modified $56 million contract from the U.S. Army to build and refurbish transmissions and support our troops:
“It is critical that our men and women in uniform have the best equipment available to complete their mission and return home safely,” said… Read more »
This evening, Congressman Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement on President Trump’s State of the Union Address:
“Millions of middle class Americans are already seeing the tangible benefits from tax and regulatory reform. Bigger paychecks, better wages, stronger benefit packages, and increased retirement savings for hardworking taxpayers should be celebrated by all. Instead… Read more »
After House passage of legislation to fund CHIP for six years and reopen the government, Congressman Huizenga released the following statement:
This agreement is exactly the same deal that was offered last Friday but Democrats in the Senate chose to needlessly shut down the government. While I am glad CHIP has been funded for the next six years, it's time we move beyond these short… Read more »
As tens of thousands of Americans march on Washington in support of life and thousands more prepare to do the same in communities across Michigan, Congressman Huizenga spoke about his unwavering commitment to defend the unborn on the House floor. Today, the House passed the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Act, legislation requiring that babies who survive an attempted abortion are… Read more »
Tonight, the House passed and Congressman Huizenga supported legislation to keep the government open, prevent cuts to our military, and fund the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). This legislation now goes to the Senate.
"This evening, the House took the responsible step to keep the government open, support our men and women in uniform, and help low income children by funding… Read more »
Tonight, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after Fiat Chrysler announced it was investing $1 billion in Michigan and moving 2,500 jobs from Mexico to Michigan.
"Despite being signed into law only three weeks ago, we are already seeing tangible benefits from tax reform. Today's $1 billion announcement by Fiat Chrysler will have an enormous impact on Michigan's… Read more »
Today, the House of Representatives passed the Conference Report to H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Under this legislation, the typical family of four, making the median income of $73,000, will receive a tax cut of $2,059. Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting in support of this historic tax reform legislation.
"This is a historic moment.… Read more »
Today, Congressman Huizenga announced David Reidsma, of Holland Christian High School, as the winner of 2017 Second District Congressional App Challenge. David created “BrickSort” for Android which allows users to download the inventory of any given LEGO® set and track the pieces.
“Congratulations to David on winning the Second District’s inaugural Congressional App Challenge,” said… Read more »
