Jobs and the Economy

Earlier this week, Mill Steel Co. became the latest example of a company in West Michigan to issue $1,000 bonuses to employees because of tax reform.  The Grand Rapids Business Journal reports: A local steel distributor is issuing bonuses to its employees after the recent federal tax overhaul. Grand Rapids-based Mill Steel Company said… Read more »

On Thursday, Congressman Bill Huizenga spoke in support of H.R. 4771, the Small Bank Holding Company Relief Act. This bipartisan bill sponsored by Congresswoman Mia Love would reduce burdensome regulation on community banks and further strengthen the ability of these local financial institutions to support local small businesses across West Michigan. H.R. 4771 passed the House by a vote… Read more »

Today, Congressman Huizenga released the following statement after it was announced the Rapid has received funding to begin construction on the much anticipated Laker Line. "West Michigan has become known as a hub for innovation, research, and opportunity. The Laker Line will help our community take the next step by providing students at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus with a greater… Read more »

Today, the House passed H.R. 1153, the Mortgage Choice Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by Congressman Bill Huizenga with a vote of 280 to 131. The Mortgage Choice Act would reform a provision of Dodd-Frank that addresses “points and fees” to help consumers, particularly low and moderate income individuals, attain a qualified mortgage and experience the benefits and convenience of… Read more »

Today, U.S. Representatives Bill Huizenga (R-MI) and Brad Schneider (D-IL) released a bipartisan letter they sent to the House Appropriations Committee urging the Committee to include language directing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to complete and release the Brandon Road Chief’s Report by February of 2019. This request follows the original time frame established at the start of the… Read more »

Today, Congressman Huizenga released the following statement congratulating Muskegon-based L3 Combat Propulsion Systems on a newly modified $56 million contract from the U.S. Army to build and refurbish transmissions and support our troops: “It is critical that our men and women in uniform have the best equipment available to complete their mission and return home safely,” said… Read more »

This evening, Congressman Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement on President Trump’s State of the Union Address: “Millions of middle class Americans are already seeing the tangible benefits from tax and regulatory reform. Bigger paychecks, better wages, stronger benefit packages, and increased retirement savings for hardworking taxpayers should be celebrated by all. Instead… Read more »

Tonight, the House passed and Congressman Huizenga supported legislation to keep the government open, prevent cuts to our military, and fund the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). This legislation now goes to the Senate. "This evening, the House took the responsible step to keep the government open, support our men and women in uniform, and help low income children by funding… Read more »

Tonight, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after Fiat Chrysler announced it was investing $1 billion in Michigan and moving 2,500 jobs from Mexico to Michigan. "Despite being signed into law only three weeks ago, we are already seeing tangible benefits from tax reform. Today's $1 billion announcement by Fiat Chrysler will have an enormous impact on Michigan's… Read more »

Last week, Congress delivered on an important promise with a once in a generation vote to enact tax reform. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act overhauls our tax code for the first time in three decades by cutting taxes for hardworking taxpayers, small businesses and West Michigan companies. This legislation delivers tax relief for West Michigan by lowering rates, nearly doubling the standard… Read more »