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 »
Huizenga hosts event to answer veteran’s questions, help them obtain medals
The Lake County Star, Brendan Losinski, April 8th, 2015
BALDWIN — Lake County is home to a large number of veterans who have served in the armed forces of the United States. An upcoming event in Baldwin will help those veterans navigate the often complicated system of the Department of Veterans Affairs… Read more »
The following post is a bipartisan op-ed that posted on MLive's Grand Rapids Press on Monday. In the piece, Congressman Huizenga and Senator Peters discuss their bipartisan plan to eliminate wasteful spending, create jobs in Michigan, and save taxpayer dollars.
Made In Michigan: A Plan To Create Jobs, Reform Government, and Save Taxpayer Dollars
By: Senator Gary Peters &… Read more »
Muskegon Area Veterans honored at medals presentation
The Muskegon Chronicle by Stephen Kloosterman
MUSKEGON, MI - On Friday, March 27, Congressman Bill Huizenga hosted a medals ceremony at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 446 in Muskegon.
Huizenga noted the recent death of Andrew Seif, a decorated Marine from Holland who recently died in a helicopter crash during a training… 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 – Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) announced the introduction of the Federal Vehicle Repair Cost Savings Act of 2015. This bipartisan legislation will save taxpayer dollars by encouraging federal agencies to use remanufactured vehicle components such as engines, transmissions, alternators, and starters. Remanufactured parts are a responsible and cost effective… 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 »
On Friday, March 27th, Congressman Bill Huizenga will host a medals ceremony at 1:30 in the afternoon at the VFW in Muskegon. Congressman Huizenga will give brief opening remarks prior to the medals presentation taking place. The ceremony is expected to conclude at approximately 3:00 PM. VFW Post 446 is located at 165 S Getty St. in Muskegon.
“It is an incredible privilege for me to… Read more »
Yesterday, Viktor Anderson, director of engineering at Muskegon based manufacturer Structural Concepts, testified before the House Small Business Committee about the impact of duplicative, contradictory, and overall volume of regulation pouring out of Washington and its impact on manufacturers in Muskegon County and across the nation. Congressman Huizenga introduced Viktor to the… Read more »
