Congressman Huizenga released the following statement after being sworn in to represent Michigan's Second Congressional District in the 113th Congress:
"It is both an honor and a privilege to serve West Michigan. I look forward to meeting with new constituents and traveling to the communities that are now included in the Second District. As a freshman, I had several… Read more »
Congressman Huizenga released the following statement after voting against the Senate's fiscal cliff proposal:
"While the measure includes some commendable permanent tax relief provisions, overall this legislation further delays a serious attempt to solve our growing spending and debt crisis. For too long we have seen Washington play out its own version of the classic 'Peanuts'… Read more »
Without Action, Taxes Go Up On All
Huizenga says Senate won’t present plan, bend on entitlements
The Ludington Daily News - Steve Begnoche
December 29, 2012
The next move in how to avoid the fiscal cliff is in the Democrats’ hands, U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga told reporters Friday.
“The Senate has to take some action,” Huizenga said, adding the Democratic- controlled Senate… Read more »
Lawmakers diverge over fiscal cliff
The Holland Sentinel - Andrea Goodell
December 28, 2012
Washington, D.C. — It’s going to be one heck of a New Year’s Eve on Capitol Hill.
As the clock ticks down, lawmakers on both side of the aisle are struggling to devise a solution to avert a plunge over the fiscal cliff and into higher taxes for everyone.
The atmosphere was… Read more »
Bill Huizenga warns of 'fiscal cliff' implications for small businesses
MLive - Greg Chandler | The Grand Rapids Press
December 17, 2012
HOLLAND – U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga says small, family-owned businesses could be among those most affected if President Obama and Congress cannot agree on a solution to the so-called “fiscal cliff.
Huizenga, R-Zeeland, illustrated the… Read more »
Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement on the national unemployment report for November:
"Today’s unemployment report serves as another reminder of how crucial enacting pro-growth tax and regulatory reform is to the economy. Unemployment remains far too high, yet the Administration continues to promote the same policies that have failed to get Americans… Read more »
Last week, Congressman Huizenga led a bipartisan group from the Michigan Delegation in addressing the sale of now bankrupt A123 Systems Inc. In a letter to Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, the delegation voiced serious concerns over an attempt by China’s Wanxiang Group Corporation to acquire A123. A123 has developed cutting-edge battery technology that is integrated into all facets of… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement on the national jobs report for September:
"While this reduction in the unemployment rate is welcome news, the fact remains more aggressive bipartisan pro-growth solutions are needed to get the economy growing and help get Americans back to work. Today's jobs report brings to light we are months, if not years,… Read more »
Rep. Bill Huizenga Receives 2012 FreedomWorks 'FreedomFighter Award'
The Holland Sentinel
September 25, 2012
Washington, D.C. - Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Zeeland, was awarded FreedomWorks' "first annual FreedomFighter Award.”
FreedomWorks is an activist organaization "fighting for less government, lower taxes, and more freedom."
To qualify for the award, each recipient earned… Read more »
Huizenga honored by small business group
The Holland Sentinel
Stephen Kloosterman
September 19, 2012
U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Zeeland, was honored Monday by a small business group.
The National Federation of Independent Business, or NFIB, describes itself as a nonprofit and nonpartisan group focused on public policy issues important to small businesses.
The group named… Read more »
