Today, Congressman Huizenga voted in support of Trade Promotion Authority, also known as TPA, to increase congressional oversight and transparency of potential trade agreements negotiated by the President.
“There is a great deal of misinformation surrounding Trade Promotion Authority. TPA is not a trade agreement; rather, it is an important tool that strengthens Congress’ role… Read more »
Huizenga: Many reasons to be wary of the Ex-Im Bank
The Detroit News - U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga - April 28, 2015
It's great to see the debate over the future of the Ex-Im Bank reach Michigan news outlets. I firmly believe the potential reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank needs to be discussed not just by people inside the capital beltway, but by taxpayers in Michigan… Read more »
Tonight, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 685, the Mortgage Choice Act of 2015, authored by Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02). This legislation is narrowly focused to promote access to affordable mortgage credit without overturning the important consumer protections and sound underwriting required under Dodd-Frank's "ability to repay" provisions. The Mortgage Choice Act passed… Read more »
WASHINGTON – According to the acting Inspector General of the Export-Import Bank, Michael McCarthy, future indictments surrounding the bank’s activities are possible, including additional indictments related to former loan officer Johnny Gutierrez. McCarthy made these comments to lawmakers during a joint House Financial Services and Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee hearing… Read more »
In Writing and Defending Minerals Rule, SEC Spent 20K Hours and More Than $2.5M
Bloomberg BNA
Rob Tricchinelli
March 30, 2015 05:42PM ET
March 30 (BNA) -- The Securities and Exchange Commission has spent more than 20,000 employment hours and more than $2.5 million to implement and defend the conflict minerals rule in court.
Approximately 17,000 hours were spent on the Rule… Read more »
Washington, DC – Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting in support of the FY 2016 House Budget:
Tonight the Republican-led House passed a budget that balances in less than ten years, doesn’t raise taxes, and cuts $5.5 trillion in spending. This vision is in stark contrast to the unserious ‘budget’ proposal put forward by President Obama that… Read more »
Washington, DC – Yesterday afternoon, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Monetary Policy & Trade, delivered the Sunday Video Message for the Republican Majority on The State of the Economy and The Federal Reserve. In the address, Chairman Huizenga focused on the lack of accountability and transparency at the Federal Reserve. To view the two… Read more »
Monetary Policy and Trade Subcommittee Chairman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after introducing The Mortgage Choice Act of 2015, bipartisan legislation to help low and middle income Americans gain access to a qualified mortgage:
“Hardworking families across the nation should not be denied access to a qualified mortgage because of technicalities that are largely… Read more »
Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after President Obama delivered his State of the Union Address and announced his plan to raise taxes on hardworking Michigan families and small business job creators:
“Tonight, the President unveiled his plan to raise taxes on families and small business owners across West Michigan. President Obama’s… Read more »
Today, Congressman Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 37, the Promoting Job Creation and Reducing Small Business Burdens Act, by a vote of 271-154. This bipartisan bill includes 11 different job creating provisions including Congressman Huizenga’s mergers & acquisitions legislation that streamlines and simplifies regulations for small… Read more »
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