The tide is changing in Washington. For too long, bureaucrats prioritized the number of rules and regulations enacted ahead of how they affected the American people. Those days are over. Republicans in Congress are committed to getting our economy back on track, reining in bureaucrats across Washington, and reclaiming the proper constitutional role of the legislative branch.
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Over the past two weeks Congressman Huizenga has reached out to tens of thousands of West Michigan residents to hear their priorities while also providing them with an update on the latest developments in Washington. If you would like to join the conversation in the future, you can sign up to participate in the next telephone town hall here. If you were not able to participate in… Read more »
Today, Capital Markets Chairman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after the House passed House Joint Resolution 41, Rep Huizenga's legislation to reform a burdensome provision of Dodd-Frank and require the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to rethink their approach to rulemaking:
"Last night's vote helps reset the regulatory process," said Capital Markets… Read more »
Today, Capital Markets Chairman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) and Senator James Inhofe (R-OK) released the following statements regarding their bicameral effort to repeal section 1504 of The Dodd-Frank Act by using the Congressional Review Act (CRA):
"The SEC's rule surrounding resource extraction pursuant to section 1504 of Dodd-Frank fails the agency's core mission on multiple fronts," said… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting in support of H.R. 7, The No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2017:
"The No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2017 is an incredibly important step in the fight to defend the unborn while also protecting taxpayers,"… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after President Trump restored the Mexico City Policy:
"By reinstating the Mexico City Policy, President Trump is continuing what President Reagan started - protecting unborn children around the world, while also protecting taxpayers here at home,” said Congressman Huizenga. "U.S. foreign aid should never finance… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 45th President of the United States:
"Today, our nation continued the storied tradition that has become a staple of American Democracy, the peaceful transition of power,” said Congressman Huizenga. “Millions of Americans, including the majority of West Michigan,… Read more »
Last night, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) spoke on the House floor detailing how Betsy DeVos, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Education, is the voice children need advocating for them in Washington. Congressman Huizenga also shared how Secretary-designate DeVos’ record proves that she will fight for every child in America no matter which zip code he or… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement on House passage of S. Con. Res. 3, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for FY 2017:
"ObamaCare as it stands is failing and will soon collapse under its own weight, which is why we must leave behind this failed policy and promote solutions that empower patients and care providers," said Huizenga. "Today's vote… Read more »
Today, Capital Markets Subcommittee Chairman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) spoke on the House floor in support of H.R. 78, the SEC Regulatory Accountability Act, which would improve and strengthen the SEC’s rule-making process by requiring a more rigorous economic analysis. H.R. 78 passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 243 to 184.
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