Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement regarding the retirement of his friend and colleague Congressman Dan Benishek:
"Dr. Dan Benishek is a tireless advocate not only for veterans in Michigan, but for every man and woman who has served in our armed forces. Here at home, Congressman Benishek has fought to protect Michigan’s pristine treasures such as Sleeping Bear… Read more »
On Thursday, Congressman Huizenga will hold a town hall at Tanglewood Park from 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. The town hall forum is open to all residents of the Second District who wish to share their thoughts with Congressman Huizenga, ask questions about the federal government, and discuss the impact of federal policy decisions on West Michigan. Tanglewood Park is located at 560 Seminole Rd.… Read more »
Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted to finalize its CEO pay ratio rule. Under Dodd-Frank, this onerous provision would require all publicly traded companies to calculate the pay of every employee globally, whether full- or part-time, in the same manner as compensation is calculated for executive… Read more »
On Sunday, Congressman Huizenga delivered the House Financial Services Committee’s Video Message on reforming the Federal Reserve. Last week, the Financial Services Committee passed the Fed Oversight Reform and Modernization Act or FORM Act, Congressman Huizenga’s legislation to reform the Federal Reserve. This legislation pulls back the curtain at the Federal Reserve and makes “The Fed”… Read more »
On Wednesday, the House Financial Services Committee passed H.R. 3189, the Fed Oversight Reform and Modernization (FORM) Act introduced by Congressman Bill Huizenga by a vote of 33 to 25. Rep. Huizenga’s legislation reforms the Federal Reserve by making the institution more accountable and transparent to the American people.
“With the Federal Reserve having more power and… Read more »
Rep. Bill Huizenga talks Iran during tele-townhall
The Holland Sentinel, Andrea.Goodell, July 26. 2015
A tele-townhall with Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Zeeland, drew 7,300 listeners Thursday evening, July 23.
Many of the questions centered around a recently signed nuclear deal with Iran during the third in a series of similar calls to voters in the 2nd Congressional… Read more »
House Republican’s Proposal Takes Aim at Fed Powers
Rep. Bill Huizenga unveils draft of bill that would alter how central bank conducts monetary policy
The Wall Street Journal - Pedro Nicolaci Da Costa, July 21, 2015 12:53 p.m. ET
A House Republican has unveiled another legislative proposal to curb the Federal Reserve’s powers, the latest in a spate from lawmakers on both sides of… Read more »
Tomorrow, Congressman Huizenga will chair a Monetary Policy and Trade Subcommittee hearing examining proposals to reform the Federal Reserve. The hearing will include a vigorous discussion on Congressman Huizenga's legislation to reform the Federal Reserve. This legislation is currently in draft form and has not been officially introduced. A copy of the fed… Read more »
On Thursday July 9th, Congressman Bill Huizenga is holding a live telephone town hall with West Michigan residents at 7:15 PM. Congressman Huizenga will answer questions from residents in Kent and Ottawa Counties, however all residents of the Second District are welcome to participate. To sign up for Thursday's telephone town hall click here.
Congressman Huizenga is also… Read more »
On Wednesday evening, Congressman Huizenga will hold a live telephone town hall with residents of Muskegon, Oceana, Lake, Mason, and Newaygo counties. While thousands of residents will receive a call asking them to participate, unfortunately, not every resident will be contacted. If you live in one of these counties and would like to participate in tomorrow… Read more »
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