Fed Move Highlights Economic Uncertainty: Lawmaker CNBC Justin Menza September 13, 2012 A top Congressional Republican expressed skepticism on Thursday about how much the Federal Reserve can do with a new round of to bolster the economy and spur hiring, adding that it underscored how uncertain conditions really are. In the wake of the Fed's decision to flood markets with a third round of monetary ... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement after learning of John Buckley's appointment to the Credit Union Advisory Council at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB): "John Buckley's appointment to the Credit Union Advisory Council will bring a voice of reason to the table. John understands the negative impact on both lenders and small businesses ... Read more »
Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement commemorating Labor Day: "This Labor Day, over 23 million Americans are either unemployed, underemployed or have given up looking for work all together. Instead of promoting pro-growth solutions that would make it easier for small businesses to expand and hire more workers, the Obama Administration has chosen to continue to pursue ... Read more »
Last week’s guest on The Everything Financial Radio Show, hosted by financial advisor Dennis Tubbergen, was Professor Laurence Kotlikoff, who hopes to run for President of the United States as a third party candidate. Tubbergen’s guest this week is Congressman Bill Huizenga, who represents the 2nd District of Michigan. Congressman Huizenga was born and raised in Zeeland, Michigan where he resides... Read more »
The U.S. House debated and passed Rep. Huizenga's consumer protection bill, H.R. 4014 unanimously after support from across the aisle during floor debate this afternoon. Click here to see Rep. Huizenga's floor remarks introducing the bill. H.R. 4014 enhances consumer protection by ensuring that financial and personal information shared with the new government agency created under Dodd-Frank, the C... Read more »
Treasury Secretary Geithner to Appear Before Financial Services Committee Tomorrow TUNE IN at 10 a.m. on your local C-SPAN Channel or stream live online here to see his testimony and responses to the Committee's questions Washington, D.C. - U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner will appear before Rep. Bill Huizenga's committee, House Financial Services, at 10 a.m. Tuesday to give his annual rep... Read more »
Last night, U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, reached more than 10,000 constituents via telephone for a discussion on everything from Social Security to the Keystone Pipeline to the budget to gas prices. If you missed the call, click the link to listen to it in its entirety. To leave a comment for Rep. Huizenga or to be included in his next teletown hall call list, visit huizenga.house.gov/contact. ... Read more »
The Financial Services Committee will meet on Thursday to consider a package of bills aimed at removing government barriers to job creation and economic growth. Under Chairman Spencer Bachus’ leadership, the Committee has led efforts to reduce regulatory barriers that hinder small businesses’ access to the capital markets. Since the beginning of 2011, the Committee has approved 21 jobs bills. “Out... Read more »
On Wednesday, the Financial Insitutions and Consumer Credit Subcommittee will review Rep. Huizenga's Proprietary Information Protection Act of 2012 at 10 a.m. as part of a hearing on three Consumer Financial Protection Bureau oversight bills. H.R. 3871, the Proprietary Information Protection Act of 2012, provides legal certainty that the disclosure of privileged information requested from financia... Read more »
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