After a busy district work period, Representatives return to Washington next week and along with House Republicans, I will focus on how we can help businesses grow jobs and remove the obstacles to economic growth.
During the district work period, I set out on an Entrepreneur and Innovation Tour to hear insight from local small businesses and inventors about the economy, get feedback… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, released the following statement after President Obama’s speech at Johnson Controls, Inc., (JCI) in Holland, Michigan, today:
“Today’s speech was about the 2012 election, not about the good work JCI and its employees are doing for West Michigan. President Obama derided partisanship, but intentionally did not invite the sitting Congressman to the… Read more »
Have a question about the debt debate, or any other issue related to the federal government? U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, will host a town hall next Wednesday, open to the public, to hear thoughts and questions from 2nd District constituents on the latest news out of Washington, D.C. and Michigan. Residents of the 2nd District are invited and encouraged to attend.
In-Person… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, released the following statement after voting for the Budget Control Act of 2011 (BCA) last night which provided economic security for America and government spending controls. The bill passed the House of Representatives 269-161, and the Senate 74-26.
Huizenga said: "While this bill is not ideal by any means, the consequences of failing to move… Read more »
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Tonight, after a conference call with House Speaker John Boehner on the latest framework of potential debt legislation, U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, released the following statement:
"While it sounds like this latest iteration will not be much different from the responsible proposal passed by the House last week that installed necessary… Read more »
Today, the House of Representatives and U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, in a bipartisan vote rejected the Reid bill 173-246 because it does not meet the basic responsible principles required to address the debt and spending crisis, including that it does not cut spending as much as it raises the debt ceiling, and uses unrealistic and dangerous gimmicks, including pulling out of… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, released the following statement after the House passed the Budget Control Act by a vote of 218-210 tonight, sending it on to the Senate for an as-yet unscheduled vote there:
“While I believe this bill does not go nearly far enough, fast enough to reduce spending, the consequences of failure are too high. This plan is a realistic approach that reflects… Read more »
“While I believe the new Budget Control Act does not go nearly far enough in reducing spending, I support it because this plan reflects my firm commitment to overall government spending caps and a balanced budget amendment, the main principles the 2nd District elected me to achieve.”
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, released the following statement in advance of the… Read more »
The U.S. House tonight passed with bipartisan support an historic plan to address the debt ceiling and out-of-control government spending. U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, is an original co-sponsor of the Cut, Cap and Balance Act, which passed 234-190.
“In this economy, with this unemployment rate, more out-of-control spending is not the answer. It hasn’t been, and debt spending is how we… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, today joined U.S. Rep. Tom Reed, NY-29, outside the White House with 19 other Members of Congress to call on President Obama to present his specific plans to deal with the debt ceiling crisis to Congress. Yesterday, the President threatened to veto the House's “Cut, Cap and Balance” plan to address the debt ceiling, without presenting an alternative.… Read more »
