Another federal bailout of top banks in the United States cannot be allowed to happen again, said U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-MI) during an April 10 U.S. House Financial Services Committee hearing.
The hearing brought in the chief executive officers (CEOs) of seven of the nation’s largest financial institutions to answer tough questions that committee members asked on behalf of American… Read more »
Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02), who serves as Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship, and Capital Markets, questioned the CEO’s from Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase & Co, Citi Group, Bank of New York Mellon, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and State Street Corporation about their capitalization, protecting taxpayers from another bailout,… Read more »
Washington — Michigan representatives were among the lawmakers who blasted Wells Fargo CEO Tim Sloan on Tuesday for the company's recent scandals and its response to them.
Sloan told the House Financial Services Committee that the banking company has centralized its structure, beefed up its risk management profile and revised incentive pay for retail bankers that had led to previous… Read more »
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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… Read more »