Today, Capital Markets Subcommittee Chairman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) spoke on the House floor in support of H.R. 78, the SEC Regulatory Accountability Act, which would improve and strengthen the SEC’s rule-making process by requiring a more rigorous economic analysis. H.R. 78 passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 243 to 184.
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Today, Capital Markets Subcommittee Chairman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) spoke on the House floor on H.R. 79, the Helping Angels Lead Our Startups Act. This important jobs legislation aims to remove regulatory barriers that prevent angel investors from supplying capital to innovative small business startups in West Michigan and across the nation. The HALOS Act passed the House this evening with… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after being elected to serve as a Republican Co-Chair of the Great Lakes Task Force:
"The Great Lakes are one of our nation's most important natural and economic resources," said Chairman Huizenga. "The Great Lakes Task Force has been at the forefront of the effort to enhance the environmental health of the Great… Read more »
Today, Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling announced the selection of Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) to Chair the Financial Services Capital Markets, Securities and Investment Subcommittee for the 115th Congress.
“It is an incredible honor and opportunity to serve as Chairman of the Capital Markets, Securities and Investment Subcommittee, said Huizenga. “My goal… Read more »
Today, Monetary Policy and Trade Subcommittee Chairman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after the Federal Reserve announced its decision to raise short-term interest rates:
"The normalization of rates is inevitable, however the Federal Reserve continues to slow walk the process by maintaining artificially low rates," said Huizenga. "Adopting a rules-based… Read more »
House Passes Flint Aid Package, Huizenga led-effort to Strengthen Great Lakes EconomyToday, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after supporting multiple bipartisan bills to keep the government funded, strengthen Michigan's "Blue Economy," and provide aid to Flint:
"By passing Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act, Congress is holding the… Read more »
Today, Monetary Policy and Trade Subcommittee Chairman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) held a hearing surrounding the unconventional monetary policies being employed by the Federal Reserve and how they are limiting economic growth and opportunity for generations of Americans. During his opening remarks, Congressman Huizenga brought to light how the current ad-hoc policymaking by the Fed is… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after the House passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to strengthen our national defense, provide our troops with a pay-raise, and support manufacturing in Michigan.
"The National Defense Authorization Act is vital to ensuring our troops have the resources they need to complete their mission. This… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting in support of bipartisan legislation to boost critical research to defeat cancer and rare diseases as well as reform how our nation addresses mental health care:
“Nearly everyone in West Michigan has a friend or family member who has been impacted by cancer, a rare disease, or the scourge of opioid… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after President-elect Trump announced the selection of Betsy DeVos to serve as Secretary of Education:
"Betsy DeVos has been at the forefront of the effort to ensure every child in America has access to a quality education no matter their zip code," said Huizenga. "Betsy will be a tremendous advocate, who parents can… Read more »
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