This evening, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement regarding President Trump's State of the Union Address: "Tonight, the President gave a strong address outlining the strength of our economy, the need to secure our southern border, and promote a national culture that defends the unborn and respects life. I believe the President also laid out several areas where bipart... Read more »
3% Annual Growth Is Within Striking Distance Thanks to Tax and Regulatory Reform The Zeeland Record Bill Huizenga August 2nd 2018 Friday's chart topping announcement that the economy grew by 4.1% in the second quarter is significant and news that should be celebrated. It demonstrates that our economy is creating more opportunity and more jobs for hardworking families across Ottawa County and aroun... Read more »
Today, Capital Markets, Securities, and Investment Subcommittee Chairman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after the House passed S. 488, a bipartisan package of 32 bills, including 3 bills from Congressman Huizenga, to strengthen capital formation, improve opportunities for Main Street investors, and boost small business job creation. 24 bills included in this bipartisan pack... Read more »
Today, House Capital Markets, Securities, and Investment Subcommittee Chairman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 6139, the Improving Investment Research for Small and Emerging Issuers Act. This bipartisan legislation, introduced by Congressman Huizenga, would improve initial public offering (IPO) research and help smaller businesses become publicly ... Read more »
Today, House Capital Markets, Securities, and Investment Subcommittee Chairman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) released the following statement regarding the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) announcement that it would no longer provide financial assistance to Greece. "The IMF is doing the right thing by letting the Eurozone solve what has been a Eurozone problem all along," said Chairman Huizenga. "As the... Read more »
Yesterday, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) spoke on the floor in support of the Transitional Housing for Recovery in Viable Environments or THRIVE Act. This legislation would expand housing options for individuals who are transitioning out of addiction treatment and require continued support. The THRIVE Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 230-173. Congressman Huizenga: The ... Read more »
Today, Capital Markets, Securities, and Investment Subcommittee Chairman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting in support of S. 2155, legislation to provide regulatory relief for community financial institutions, strengthen small business job creation, and increase opportunity for families across West Michigan. “For the past decade, hardworking families across the nat... Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting to overturn the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection’s (the Bureau) misguided auto lending rule. “This action taken by the Bureau is a prime example of government overreach. The Dodd-Frank Act explicitly states the Bureau cannot regulate car dealers, yet these ‘above the law’ bureaucrats clearly think the law... Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after President Trump announced the withdrawal of the United States from the flawed Iranian Nuclear Deal. “The Obama Administration’s Nuclear Deal with Iran did not make the American people or our allies in Europe or our allies across the Middle East safer. Under this flawed agreement, Iran was permitted to further advance t... Read more »
Today, Capital Markets, Securities, and Investment Subcommittee Chairman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after the Senate passed bipartisan legislation to reform Dodd-Frank and provide much needed relief to community and regional financial institutions. “For years we have seen the one-size fits all regulatory structure of Dodd-Frank slow economic growth and reduce the abilit... Read more »
Yesterday, the U.S. Navy announced it would honor Medal of Honor Recipient and Ludington native Master Chief William Charette by naming an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer after him. This is a very distinguished honor. Thank you for your incredible service Master Chief! To learn more about Master Chief Charette’s heroic service and the ship named in his honor, read the official announcement from the Navy below.
Congratulations to the Unity Christian High School Basketball Team on bringing home the first state championship in program history! What an incredible season!
It’s great to see Composite Builders continue to invest in Holland and create 15 new jobs! This innovative manufacturer plays a key role in building the Stars and Stripes Boat which competes in America's Cup! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
It is vital that protecting and preserving the Great Lakes remains a national priority. While there are several improvements in the President’s budget proposal from last year, it fails to properly fund the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI). This critical program has helped clean up legacy pollution, restore habitat, and prevent the spread of invasive species. As the Republican chair of the Great Lakes Task Force, I will continue to work with both Republicans and Democrats to fully fund the GLRI and protect both the economy and the ecology of the Great Lakes.
