Today, the House passed the Energy & Water Appropriations Bill by a vote of 240 to 177, which included Congressman Huizenga’s amendment to hold the federal government accountable and ensure the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund is used to dredge ports and harbors along our nation’s coasts and across the Great Lakes.
“Whether it is Grand Haven, Holland, Ludington or Muskegon, these… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02), Congressman Cresent Hardy (NV-04), and other members of the House Endangered Species Working Group, announced the introduction of H.R. 2109, The Endangered Species Litigation Reasonableness Act. For years, litigating attorneys haven taken advantage of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) by filing meritless lawsuits against the federal government,… Read more »
Huizenga: Many reasons to be wary of the Ex-Im Bank
The Detroit News - U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga - April 28, 2015
It's great to see the debate over the future of the Ex-Im Bank reach Michigan news outlets. I firmly believe the potential reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank needs to be discussed not just by people inside the capital beltway, but by taxpayers in Michigan… Read more »
Below is a bipartisan op-ed written by Congressman Huizenga & Congresswoman Janice Hahn of California discussing the bipartisan effort to hold Washington accountable and ensure the federal government lives up to its obligations to dredge harbors throughout the Great Lakes as well as the ports along our nation’s coasts. Harbor dredging is vital to communities across the Great Lakes… Read more »
Tonight, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 685, the Mortgage Choice Act of 2015, authored by Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02). This legislation is narrowly focused to promote access to affordable mortgage credit without overturning the important consumer protections and sound underwriting required under Dodd-Frank's "ability to repay" provisions. The Mortgage Choice Act passed… Read more »
The following post is a bipartisan op-ed that posted on MLive's Grand Rapids Press on Monday. In the piece, Congressman Huizenga and Senator Peters discuss their bipartisan plan to eliminate wasteful spending, create jobs in Michigan, and save taxpayer dollars.
Made In Michigan: A Plan To Create Jobs, Reform Government, and Save Taxpayer Dollars
By: Senator Gary Peters &… Read more »
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) announced the introduction of the Federal Vehicle Repair Cost Savings Act of 2015. This bipartisan legislation will save taxpayer dollars by encouraging federal agencies to use remanufactured vehicle components such as engines, transmissions, alternators, and starters. Remanufactured parts are a responsible and cost effective… Read more »
Washington, DC – Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting in support of the FY 2016 House Budget:
Tonight the Republican-led House passed a budget that balances in less than ten years, doesn’t raise taxes, and cuts $5.5 trillion in spending. This vision is in stark contrast to the unserious ‘budget’ proposal put forward by President Obama that… Read more »
Washington, DC – Yesterday afternoon, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Monetary Policy & Trade, delivered the Sunday Video Message for the Republican Majority on The State of the Economy and The Federal Reserve. In the address, Chairman Huizenga focused on the lack of accountability and transparency at the Federal Reserve. To view the two… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement regarding the President’s FY 2016 Budget Proposal:
“It’s clear that by putting forward a budget that never balances, President Obama isn’t serious about addressing the nation’s growing debt. Under his latest proposal, the President would add $8.5 trillion to the debt and triple the cost of financing it. The fact is:… Read more »
