Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement on the latest report from the Office of the Chief Actuary at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the impact of ObamaCare on employer-sponsored health care. The report found that 11 million Americans working for small businesses will see their premiums increase due to ObamaCare.
"The… Read more »
Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting "no" on kicking the can down the road:
"Both Republicans and Democrats have a responsibility to put forward serious reforms that address Washington's out of control spending. However as of late, every time a discussion on spending emerges, Democrats across Washington and particularly in the Senate… Read more »
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Chair Yellen congratulations on being confirmed as the first woman Chair of the Board of Governors of Federal Reserve. I think, as you see with this group of cameras ahead of you, buckle up and hang on, this is going to be an interesting ride, I'm sure.
As we were preparing for this, I sent out a Facebook message about what I should ask you. A… Read more »
Today, Monetary Policy and Trade Subcommittee Vice Chairman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) questioned Fed Chair Janet Yellen on the Volcker Rule and the competitive disadvantages it creates for the U.S. economy as she appeared before the House Financial Services Committee. Vice Chairman Huizenga pressed the Fed Chair for a specific timetable regarding how long the Federal Reserve would wait… Read more »
On Friday, a bipartisan coalition led by Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-MI) and Rep. Louise Slaughter (D-NY) continued to push the federal government to properly maintain ports, harbors and waterways to their authorized width and depth within the Great Lakes Navigation System (GLNS). In the omnibus funding measure that passed in January, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Operations and Maintenance… Read more »
This evening, Congressman Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting in support of the Agricultural Act of 2014 which passed the House by a bipartisan vote of 251 to 166:
"Today, I joined a bipartisan majority of my colleagues in the House by voting in support of the farm bill. While this legislation is by no means perfect, it makes several steps in the right… Read more »
WZZM - 6:46 PM, Jan 17, 2014
The Newaygo Sports Park was the starting point for a two-day congressional snowmobile ride. U.S. Congressmen Bill Huizenga and a member of the Michigan Snowmobile Association left Newaygo Friday morning.
The annual ride brings attention to the economic and recreational importance of snowmobiling in Michigan. It's also a chance… Read more »
Legislation to streamline small biz M&A unanimously passes U.S. House
MiBiz - Mark Sanchez
Wednesday, 15 January 2014 10:21
Federal legislation sponsored by a West Michigan congressman to make it easier to broker the sale or acquisition of a small business passed the U.S. House Tuesday without opposition.
Sponsored by U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Zeeland, the bill would… Read more »
Today, Congressman Huizenga's legislation H.R. 2274, the Small Business Mergers, Acquisitions, Sales, and Brokerage Simplification Act passed the House by a unanimous vote of 422 to 0. Prior to the vote, Congressman Huizenga spoke in support of his legislation to remove costly regulatory hurdles for small business, increase job creation and foster economic growth.
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Below are excerpts from Congressman Huizenga's joint op-ed on the upcoming farm bill conference report with Dr. Dan Benishek and Congressman Tim Walberg. You can read the piece in it's entirety on MLive HERE
Michigan's economy is powered by its "Big Three" industries - manufacturing, tourism, and agriculture. Although sometimes overshadowed by the rebirth of manufacturing… Read more »
