Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after President Obama signed the Congressman's legislation, H.R. 4014, into law. H.R. 4014 provides hard-working taxpayers and their businesses who submit information to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) with the same confidentiality provisions that other financial regulators are required to provide:
"This… Read more »
EPA Intends to Propose Permit Decision On Coal-Powered Car Ferry by March 2013
By Anthony Adragna | December 19, 2012
(BNA) - The Environmental Protection Agency said it intends to make a decision by March 1, 2013, on whether to extend a Clean Water Act permit for one of the last remaining coal-powered car ferries in the United States to continue discharging coal ash into Lake… Read more »
Congressman Huizenga released the following statement on the EPA missing the deadline to render a decision on the S.S. Badger's permit:
"As one of the elected officials who has supported the Badger, it's disappointing to see the EPA has missed the December 19th deadline. However, I remain hopeful that the EPA will rule in favor of Lake Michigan Carferry, the cities of Ludington and… Read more »
Bill Huizenga warns of 'fiscal cliff' implications for small businesses
MLive - Greg Chandler | The Grand Rapids Press
December 17, 2012
HOLLAND – U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga says small, family-owned businesses could be among those most affected if President Obama and Congress cannot agree on a solution to the so-called “fiscal cliff.
Huizenga, R-Zeeland, illustrated the… Read more »
Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following after Governor Snyder signed into law legislation giving Michigan families the Freedom to Work:
"Today, Michigan becomes the 24th state to give Americans the freedom to work. I applaud Governor Snyder and my former colleagues in Lansing for passing this legislation that gives Michigan families more control over their lives and… Read more »
Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement on the national unemployment report for November:
"Today’s unemployment report serves as another reminder of how crucial enacting pro-growth tax and regulatory reform is to the economy. Unemployment remains far too high, yet the Administration continues to promote the same policies that have failed to get Americans… Read more »
Historic ferry SS Badger's future in doubt with EPA permit about to expire
The Detroit Free Press, Todd Spangler - December 1, 2012
WASHINGTON -- A historic ferry that has shuttled passengers, vehicles and freight across Lake Michigan for decades is in danger of being put in permanent dry dock.
The spotlight is again on the coal-fired SS Badger because a crucial federal… Read more »
Last week, Congressman Huizenga led a bipartisan group from the Michigan Delegation in addressing the sale of now bankrupt A123 Systems Inc. In a letter to Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, the delegation voiced serious concerns over an attempt by China’s Wanxiang Group Corporation to acquire A123. A123 has developed cutting-edge battery technology that is integrated into all facets of… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement on the national jobs report for September:
"While this reduction in the unemployment rate is welcome news, the fact remains more aggressive bipartisan pro-growth solutions are needed to get the economy growing and help get Americans back to work. Today's jobs report brings to light we are months, if not years,… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Huizenga appeared on WMOM in Ludington to discuss UNICOR costing hardworking Michiganders their jobs, the negative impact of burdensome regulation on the economy and the terrorist attack in Libya.
On UNICOR/FPI: "The federal prisons operate this 'company' that has been taking jobs away from law-abiding, hardworking, taxpaying citizens.… Read more »
