Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 477, the Small Business Mergers, Acquisitions, Sales, and Brokerage Simplification Act of 2017. This legislation passed the House with strong bipartisan support by a vote of 426 to 0.
“Today’s one-size-fits-all regulatory structure treats the sale of a… Read more »
This important legislation improves the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) to prevent the sale or transfer of firearms to felons and other individuals prohibited from legally obtaining a firearm. If the proper data was reported to the NICS database it is entirely possible that the recent tragedy in Sutherland Springs, Texas could have been avoided. The Second… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting in support of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, legislation to reform the tax code and deliver tax relief to middle class families and small businesses across West Michigan.
“Our plan lowers tax rates, doubles the standard deduction, increases the Child Tax Credit, preserves the Adoption Tax Credit, and… Read more »
Yesterday, the House Financial Services Committee passed the Mortgage Choice Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) and Congressman Greg Meeks (D-NY). This legislation clarifies the definition of “points and fees” currently preventing some low and middle income families from attaining a qualified mortgage (QM). This bipartisan bill passed the committee… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement congratulating former Congressman Pete Hoekstra on being confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
"Congratulations to my friend and mentor Pete Hoekstra on being confirmed to serve as Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands," said Congressman Huizenga. "West… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement in response to the introduction of H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Under this legislation, a typical middle-income family of four, earning $59,000 (the median household income), will receive a $1,182 tax cut.
“Congress has a once in a generation opportunity to reform our nation’s outdated tax code and provide… Read more »
Today, Capital Markets Subcommittee Chairman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) spoke in support of H.R. 3903, The Encouraging Public Offerings Act of 2017. This bipartisan jobs legislation will encourage and enhance Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), which are the primary way businesses raise equity capital to expand and create jobs. H.R. 3903 passed the House by a vote of 419 to 0.… Read more »
Today, Capital Markets Subcommittee Chairman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) released the following statement after House Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling announced he will not seek re-election:
“First and foremost I am going to miss my colleague, mentor, and friend Jeb Hensarling. Jeb has been a leading voice in the effort to champion conservative policy solutions that hold… Read more »
It’s time to provide tax relief to middle class families in West Michigan and make our tax code competitive for West Michigan job creators! Read more »
