Today, Congressman Huizenga (R-MI) and Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) introduced the Protecting America’s Orchardists and Nursery Tree Growers Act to reform a vital safety net for specialty crop growers in Southwest Michigan and across the nation. This bipartisan bill enhances the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Tree Assistance Program (TAP), a critical disaster program that provides… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-04) released the following statement after participating in a naturalization ceremony at Western Michigan University that celebrated 295 individuals from around the globe becoming American citizens.
“This is truly a special day,” said Congressman Bill Huizenga. “Congratulations to everyone who made the decision to become an American citizen. It was… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) announced the introduction of the AUKUS Submarine Transfer Authorization Act, co-sponsored by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX). AUKUS is the trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. This legislation would authorize the sale of up to two Virginia Class Submarines to… Read more »
AM Radio is an integral part of the daily lives of millions of Americans. Whether it’s at home, in the car, or at work, Michiganders tune in for the latest local news, their favorite sports team, and to stay up to date on the issues impacting our nation. More importantly, AM radio plays a vital role in America’s National Public Warning System, which provides emergency-alert and warning… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) released the following statement after voting in support of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
“Overall, this defense legislation is a significant step forward in strengthening military readiness,” said Congressman Bill Huizenga. “We need to refocus our policy as well as our practices to ensure our men and women serving in the military… Read more »
Yesterday, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-4) pressed Special Presidential Envoy John Kerry about the Biden Administration’s plans for nuclear energy with regards to reducing carbon emissions. Specifically, Rep. Huizenga asked about the Administration’s position on restarting the Palisades Plant. The exchange and additional comments from Congressman Huizenga are available… Read more »
In its first year, the Biden Administration finalized regulations that added more than $200 billion in new regulatory costs. These increased costs have weighed down our economy various ways, but ultimately, the costs associated with these regulations were passed on to Southwest Michigan families and consumers in the form of higher prices. In 2022, President Biden only accelerated his… Read more »
On Wednesday evening, Congressman Huizenga appeared on "The Bottom Line" to discuss the ESG working group and how House Republicans will be addressing concerns over ESG in the weeks ahead. During the conversation, Rep. Huizenga made clear the fiduciary responsibility for asset managers, proxy advisors, and even the SEC should be on maximizing returns for investors, not pushing an… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after voting in favor of the Middle-Class Borrower Protection Act. This legislation blocks the flawed mortgage decision recently announced by the Biden Administration to raise the cost of homeownership for individuals with good credit scores.
“The Biden Administration’s rule to force higher fees on creditworthy individuals… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Chairman of the House Financial Services Oversight and Investigation Subcommittee and Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY), Chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy announced the introduction of the Mandatory Materiality Requirement Act.
The Mandatory Materiality Requirement Act amends both the… Read more »
