On Monday afternoon, Congressman Huizenga held his first-ever live video town hall on Facebook. During the town hall, Rep. Huizenga took questions from West Michigan residents on the threats posed by ISIS, how Congress is addressing refugees from war torn regions in the Middle East, the negative impact of Dodd-Frank on West Michigan community banks, his legislation to make the… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after voting in support of the year-end government funding legislation:
“While this legislation is far from perfect, it does include several provisions that are important to national security as well as West Michigan. This bill makes our nation safer by increasing defense spending to support our troops and closing… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after voting in support of the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act:
“Whether it is a small business owner in Kentwood, an apple grower in Hart, or a school teacher in Muskegon, this legislation finally provides West Michigan residents with the tax certainty they have been asking for. Because of the PATH Act:… Read more »
Today, the Grand Haven Tribune published a story on the naturalization ceremony that took place on Monday afternoon in Grand Haven. Congressman Huizenga attended this incredible event, led the pledge of allegiance, and congratulated 61 new citizens on becoming a part of our great nation. Below are excerpt's of the Tribune's story which can be read in it's entirety here.
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Today, Monetary Policy & Trade Subcommittee Chairman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced its decision to raise interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point:
“For nearly a decade, the Federal Reserve has steered away from free-market principles and chosen to maintain artificially low interest rates,” said… Read more »
On Monday, Congressman Huizenga held his annual "Breakfast with Bill" legislative year in review at Evergreen Commons in Holland. The event was extremely well attended with approximately 500 people participating in the breakfast update. Congressman Huizenga discussed his legislative efforts on behalf of West Michigan to strengthen the Great Lakes Economy and support hardworking… Read more »
Yesterday, the “Editor’s Note” in the Detroit News took an important “big picture” look at the harmful effects of Dodd-Frank on small towns across America. Congressman Huizenga and Republican members of the House Financial Services Committee have worked tirelessly to examine Dodd-Frank and detail how truly damaging this ill-conceived law is for consumers, small businesses, and… Read more »
Today, Monetary Policy and Trade Subcommittee Chairman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the FORM Act, legislation he authored to reform the Federal Reserve by restoring accountability, increasing transparency, and strengthening our nation’s monetary policy. The FORM Act passed the House by a vote of 241 –… Read more »
House Subcommittee Testimony Calls Conflict Minerals Rule a Failure
The Wall Street Journal's Emily Chasan reports:
Rules regarding conflict minerals are “a failure,” according to a Tuesday hearing of the House Financial Services Monetary Policy and Trade Subcommittee.
Under the rule, required by the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010, public companies are required to scour their supply chain for… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after President Obama announced his rejection of the Keystone XL Pipeline.
“This announcement comes as no surprise. It’s clear President Obama and his Administration had no intention of ever allowing the Keystone XL Pipeline to be built. Despite clear evidence that the pipeline would have created important… Read more »
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