Today, the House Committee on Financial Services unanimously passed H.R. 3211, The Mortgage Choice Act of 2013, introduced by Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02). H.R. 3211 is a bipartisan piece of legislation that would amend and clarify the qualified mortgage definition in the Dodd-Frank Act thereby improving access to credit and qualified mortgages for low and moderate income borrowers… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) announced he will be holding a town hall meeting at the Walker North Community Center on Wednesday April 23, at 7 PM. Residents of the community are encouraged to attend and participate in a discussion with Congressman Huizenga on federal issues impacting Walker, Kent County, and West Michigan.
Who: Congressman Bill Huizenga
What: Town… Read more »
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Chair Yellen congratulations on being confirmed as the first woman Chair of the Board of Governors of Federal Reserve. I think, as you see with this group of cameras ahead of you, buckle up and hang on, this is going to be an interesting ride, I'm sure.
As we were preparing for this, I sent out a Facebook message about what I should ask you. A… Read more »
Legislation to streamline small biz M&A unanimously passes U.S. House
MiBiz - Mark Sanchez
Wednesday, 15 January 2014 10:21
Federal legislation sponsored by a West Michigan congressman to make it easier to broker the sale or acquisition of a small business passed the U.S. House Tuesday without opposition.
Sponsored by U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Zeeland, the bill would… Read more »
Today, Congressman Huizenga's legislation H.R. 2274, the Small Business Mergers, Acquisitions, Sales, and Brokerage Simplification Act passed the House by a unanimous vote of 422 to 0. Prior to the vote, Congressman Huizenga spoke in support of his legislation to remove costly regulatory hurdles for small business, increase job creation and foster economic growth.
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Today, the Monetary Policy and Trade Subcommittee held a hearing on the international impacts of the Federal Reserve's quantitative easing program. Below are Vice Chairman Huizenga's remarks as prepared:
The U.S. Federal Reserve System or the “Fed” was created in 1913 in response to a series of economic crises early in the 20th century. Although the Fed was created as an independent… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) announced he will be holding a town hall meeting at the MATS Administration Office and Louis A. McMurray Conference Center on Friday at 3 PM. Residents of the community are encouraged to attend and participate in a discussion with Congressman Huizenga on issues impacting Muskegon Heights, Muskegon County, and West… Read more »
This evening, the House Financial Services Committee unanimously passed Congressman Bill Huizenga's bipartisan legislation H.R. 2274 - The Small Business Mergers, Acquisitions, Sales, and Brokerage Simplification Act by a vote of 57 to 0. This legislation will remove regulatory roadblocks threatening jobs, economic growth, and future investment while allowing for the smooth sale and… Read more »
Rep. Huizenga bill on mergers and acquisitions highlighted at businesses' Muskegon meeting
MLive Muskegon - Stephen Kloosterman - November 07, 2013 at 10:39 AM
Business leaders gathered in Muskegon Wednesday and talked up legislation sponsored by U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga. House Resolution 2274 would simplify government regulation of brokers who specialize in mergers and… Read more »
Reforming the reform
A rollback of Dodd-Frank is overdue, and very difficult
The Washington Times - Editorial - October 31, 2013
The Republican plan takes aim at the most outrageous and indefensible policies concealed within the 850 pages of the legislation, which was written in the dark. With 14,000 pages of implementing regulations, the law has created a nightmare for businesses… Read more »
