Last night, Congressman Huizenga joined his colleagues on the House floor in support of life and calling for the end of taxpayer dollars going to Planned Parenthood. During his speech, Congressman Huizenga stressed that this discussion is not about numbers on a spreadsheet or specimens in a laboratory - it is about human lives. Rep. Huizenga closed… 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 »
Today, Congressman Huizenga released the following statement regarding the Obama Administration’s nuclear agreement with Iran:
“Iran is the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism. I am deeply concerned and extremely skeptical of the deal struck between the Obama Administration and the Iranians. We know from past experience that Iran has cheated, lied, and ignored previous… 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 »
Fallen Marine Sgt. Daniel Price honored with memorial plaque in Holland
The Holland Sentinel, July 4, 2015
Holland Area Veterans Council President Roger Jansen promised the family of Gunnery Sgt. Daniel Price that once the Afghanistan War was over, the late marine’s name would be added to the veterans’ monument in Centennial Park.
On Saturday, July 4, Jansen kept that promise… Read more »
Congressman Huizenga issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision on King v. Burwell:
“Today’s ruling by the Supreme Court amounts to little more than another bailout for President Obama and those in Congress who support ObamaCare. While this decision does not change the fact that ObamaCare has failed to provide the health care flexibility and choice Americans… Read more »
Today, the House passed H.R. 2042, the Ratepayer Protection Act, which included a bipartisan amendment from Congressman Huizenga (MI-02) and Congressman Kildee (MI-05) encouraging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to include the benefits of clean energy storage in their emissions calculation under the Clean Power Plan.
The EPA has proposed a rule that would penalize the State… Read more »
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 »
