This evening, Congressman Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting in support of the Agricultural Act of 2014 which passed the House by a bipartisan vote of 251 to 166:
"Today, I joined a bipartisan majority of my colleagues in the House by voting in support of the farm bill. While this legislation is by no means perfect, it makes several steps in the right… Read more »
Rep. Bill Huizenga talks budget at early bird breakfast
The Holland Sentinel
Andrea Goodell
December 16, 2013
Rep. Bill Huizenga defended his vote to approve a compromise budget Monday morning.
“The problem is we have a divided government and two very different, distinct visions of where the country ought to be going,” he said, adding that the $1.12 trillion budget “saves more… Read more »
As the U.S. Senate this week considers a bipartisan budget proposal, U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga is expressing optimism that the agreement approved by House lawmakers last week is a first step in the parties working across the aisle to rein in federal spending.
Huizenga, R-Zeeland, who voted in favor of the agreement offered by House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, R-Wis., and Senate… Read more »
Tonight, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting in support of the bipartisan budget agreement that passed the House by a vote of 332 to 94.
"While not perfect, this budget agreement is a small step in the right direction. In addition to enacting spending cuts to both permanent and mandatory spending, this bipartisan legislation avoids the… Read more »
Yesterday, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) joined 33 of his colleagues in requesting a meeting with President Obama to discuss patient centered reforms to improve health care options for all Americans. This effort, led by Tim Griffin of Arkansas, is in response to the President's December 3rd speech where he invited members of Congress with alternative health care reform proposals to… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) announced he will be holding a town hall meeting at the MATS Administration Office and Louis A. McMurray Conference Center on Friday at 3 PM. Residents of the community are encouraged to attend and participate in a discussion with Congressman Huizenga on issues impacting Muskegon Heights, Muskegon County, and West… Read more »
This afternoon, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) took to the House floor to discuss the impact of ObamaCare on Michigan and share what he has heard from constituents on how the law is impacting families and individuals across West Michigan.
Remarks:
At least 225,000 residents of Michigan have, or will shortly receive, letters informing them that their currently held… Read more »
• Jordan was offered different options but they were triple the cost and they offered care he didn't need.
• "I'm really going from a independent financial individual to someone who needs help from the government to pay for insurance."
26-year-old's insurance canceled because of ACA
WZZM
Oct 30, 2013 6:48 PM
GRAND RAPIDS (WZZM) -- As the U.S. House Committee… Read more »
• Derby said she was surprised to get the notification from BCBS. "It's like, 'Oh, yeah, I got this insurance. Should be good to go.' Never saw this coming. Never," she said.
• For years, President Barack Obama and his administration said those who had and liked their insurance would be able to keep it. "He did say that," Derby said. "I remember that. I don't know what happened that… Read more »
Four sources deeply involved in the Affordable Care Act tell NBC NEWS that 50 to 75 percent of the 14 million consumers who buy their insurance individually can expect to receive a “cancellation” letter or the equivalent over the next year because their existing policies don’t meet the standards mandated by the new health care law. One expert predicts that number could reach as… Read more »
