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, 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 »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement regarding President Trump’s announcement on Iran and the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)
“The action taken by President Trump today is a step in the right direction. The Obama Administration’s nuclear agreement with the Iranian Regime was ill-conceived and shortsighted. Under this flawed agreement… Read more »
This evening, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement on Facebook after voting in support of legislation to provide emergency relief aid to Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Texas, Florida, and California.
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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting to balance the federal budget in 10 years, reduce the deficit by $6.5 trillion, and lay the groundwork to provide tax relief for hardworking families and small businesses in West Michigan:
“With our nation’s debt surpassing a whopping $20 trillion, not only do we need to cut spending and reform… Read more »
Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement on today’s Financial Services Committee hearing to review the Securities and Exchange Commission’s agenda, operations, and budget:
“I appreciate Chairman Clayton’s willingness to be forthright at today’s hearing,” said Chairman Huizenga. “It is my hope that the SEC and Congress can work together to safeguard critical data and… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement in support of the Republican-led effort to reform our nation’s broken tax code, grow the economy, and deliver relief to hardworking families across West Michigan.
“The tax reform framework released today is a positive first step in the effort to deliver much needed tax relief. The next step is to take this… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting in support of the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act of 2018. Passage of this government funding legislation marks the first time in nearly a decade that the U.S. House has passed all 12 appropriations bills on time.
“For years, some in Washington have worked to prevent Congress… Read more »
If the goal is to deliver aid and resources to the communities impacted by Hurricane Harvey then the proper legislative response should have mirrored what the House passed, and I supported earlier this week. By tying additional legislative items such as raising the debt ceiling without spending reforms Read more »
