Today, Congressman Huizenga chaired a Monetary Policy and Trade subcommittee hearing that examined examine concerns with the work and transparency of the Financial Stability Board (FSB), an international organization largely controlled by European central bankers and financial regulators.
“It is very troubling that American regulators would relinquish any regulatory authority to… Read more »
Today, Monetary Policy & Trade Subcommittee Chairman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement regarding yet another missed opportunity by the Federal Reserve to restore a market-based approach to monetary policy:
“While the majority of FOMC members yielded to the central planners in the Eccles Building, today’s vote showed decisive movement in support of returning to… Read more »
Last week, Congressman Huizenga published an op-ed on CNBC detailing how Democrats are utilizing an obscure section of Dodd-Frank to enact a hostile takeover of the Federal Reserve and negatively impact how our nation conducts monetary policy. Congressman Huizenga is the Chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Monetary Policy and Trade which is the committee of… Read more »
Today, Congressman Huizenga released the following statement regarding the deadly and tragic attack on an Orlando Night Club that killed nearly 50 people and left dozens injured:
"Whether it was radicalization or hate, the tragedy that unfolded in Orlando was an attack on our freedom," said Huizenga. "We must come together and reject terrorism as well as the hate… Read more »
Today, Monetary Policy and Trade Subcommittee Chairman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement regarding the IMF's intention to once again bail out Greece:
"I am disappointed that the IMF has expressed its intention to bail out Greece once again. After repeated assurances from the Treasury Department that significant debt relief was non-negotiable, it is unfortunate… Read more »
Earlier this week, Congressman Huizenga held an informative Monetary Policy and Trade Subcommittee hearing on the topic of "the Fed" paying interest on reserves to banks. At the start of the hearing, Chairman Huizenga put Wall Street and the Federal Reserve on notice by making clear that as chair, it is his job to hold hearings, ask questions, and conduct… Read more »
Tonight, Congressman Huizenga (MI-02) spoke on the House floor in support of H.R. 4498, the HALOS Act, and detailed how the legislation will strengthen the economy and job creation in West Michigan and around the country.
In his speech, Congressman Huizenga discusses how West Michigan has become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and small business job creation. Incubators like… Read more »
Today, Monetary Policy & Trade Subcommittee Chairman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) announced the introduction of H.R. 4836, legislation to prevent American taxpayers from paying for fiscally unsound foreign bailouts through the International Monetary Fund (IMF):
"The Treasury Department has consistently encouraged the International Monetary Fund to bend the rules to make fiscally unsound… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after President Obama submitted his final budget proposal to Congress.
“With our nation over $19 trillion in debt, I was hoping President Obama would take this opportunity to try and bridge the partisan divide he has recently lamented by putting forward a serious proposal that tackles the drivers of our debt. … Read more »
Next week, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) will be holding multiple town halls to hear from constituents across West Michigan. On Tuesday afternoon, Congressman Huizenga will hold a town hall at Kentwood City Hall from 3:30 – 4:30 PM. On Wednesday, Congressman Huizenga will host a town hall at The Stream in Newaygo from 4 to 5 PM. Both of the town halls are open to the… Read more »
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