Monetary Policy and Trade Subcommittee Vice Chairman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) delivered the following statement at today's full committee hearing with Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke:
Thank you, Mr. Chairman and Ranking Member Waters. We appreciate you holding this hearing today to discuss the semi- annual report on the state of the economy and our fiscal welfare.
Additionally,… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement recognizing Ludington Pumped Storage's 40th anniversary:
I would like to take a moment to recognize a major milestone for the Ludington Pumped Storage unit that was built in Michigan's 2nd District four decades ago and continues to be a great success today. Construction of 'The Project' - as the locals call it -… Read more »
Last night, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) discussed passage of the Senate's immigration reform legislation and what actions the House will take next regarding immigration reform on WWMT:
On immigration reform:
• I want immigration reform that works for West Michigan, works for national security, and is good for our economy.
• We know that we must have a secure… Read more »
Huizenga lauds Supreme Court for taking up Obama recess appointments case
MLive - Zane McMillin - June 25, 2013
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga on Monday cheered the Supreme Court's decision to hear arguments over President Barack Obama's use of recess appointments to powerful political posts.
Huizenga, R-Zeeland, issued a statement lauding the Court for… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after the Supreme Court announced its decision to hear the National Labor Relations Board v. Canning case:
"I am glad to see the Supreme Court take up this important constitutional issue. The system of checks and balances was designed to prevent one branch of the federal government from overreaching… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after his legislation H.R. 1135, The Burdensome Data Collection Relief Act, passed the House Financial Services Committee with bipartisan support:
"Section 953(b) of Dodd-Frank creates an unclear and burdensome reporting requirement that even after three years the SEC has been unable to properly address its scope and… Read more »
House Legislation Seeks to Simplify SEC Registration for M&A Business Brokers
By Maria Lokshin | June 14, 2013 07:39PM ET
(BNA) -- A bill recently introduced in the House calls for simpler registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission for brokers that facilitate mergers and acquisitions of private companies.
H.R. 2274, unveiled by Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-Mich.) June… Read more »
New bill about the Great Lakes has merit
The Ludington Daily News - Editorial - June 10, 2013
Last week U.S. Rep’s Bill Huizenga, Dan Benishek and Candice Miller, joined by two New York State colleagues, introduced a bill to have the U.S. Corps of Engineers treat the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway as one unit when it comes to dredging makes sense.
Especially in light… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02), Congresswoman Candice Miller (MI-10) and Congressman Dan Benishek (MI-01) released the following statements after introducing the bipartisan Great Lakes Navigation System Sustainability Act of 2013:
Rep. Huizenga: "Ensuring Michigan's harbors and ports throughout the Great Lakes are properly dredged is critical to Michigan in terms of… Read more »
Rep. Bill Huizenga echoes call for Great Lakes barrier to stem Asian carp invasion
Mlive - Zane McMillin - June 03, 2013
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga applauded and echoed recent comments by Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn about separating the Mississippi River from the Great Lakes system.
In a statement Monday, Huizenga said he was "encouraged" by Quinn's weekend call… Read more »
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