Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting in support of H.R. 803 - The Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act, which passed the House by a vote of 415-6:
"As I meet with job creators throughout West Michigan, there is one overarching message - businesses cannot find workers with the skills needed to fill open jobs. This bipartisan jobs… Read more »
Today, Monetary Policy and Trade Subcommittee Vice Chairman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) and Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises Subcommittee Chairman Scott Garrett (NJ-05) announced the introduction of H.R. 5018, the Federal Reserve Accountability and Transparency (FRAT) Act.
"Over the past several years, the Federal Reserve has gained unprecedented power, influence, and… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision regarding Burwell vs. Hobby Lobby:
"Today's decision validates concerns that the Obama Administration has been attempting to force Americans to violate their deeply held religious beliefs. The notion that religious freedom applies to some, but not others, runs counter to the First… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement on the Supreme Court's unanimous decision deeming President Obama's use of "recess appointments" illegal:
"The Obama Administration has consistently exceeded its constitutional authority and actively sought ways to circumvent the rule of law. Today's unanimous decision is an important first step toward reining… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) offered an amendment to H.R. 4870, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2015, to ensure a fair and open bidding process to supply our men and women on the frontlines with Michigan made military grade boots.
Due to unintended consequences resulting from the Small Business Administration's changes to the small business size standards,… Read more »
This morning, during an interview with WHTC's Gary Stevens, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) announced his intention to use Congress' "power of the purse" to cut the IRS' funding by 10%. The IRS has continued to act in a manner that is best described as bureaucracy run amok. From the agency's inability to produce emails of those under investigation, to the agency's outright… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting in support of H.R. 4810, The Veterans Access to Care Act, which passed the House by a vote of 426-0:
"Yesterday the Veterans Administration's own internal audit detailed the systemic problems within the VA that are preventing veterans in Michigan and around the country from receiving the care they… Read more »
Tonight, the House of Representatives unanimously passed H.R. 3211, the Mortgage Choice Act, authored by Congressman Bill Huizenga. H.R. 3211 amends and clarifies the qualified mortgage definition in the Dodd-Frank Act thereby improving access to credit and qualified mortgages for low and moderate income borrowers while protecting consumers from bad loans. Below are… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after President Obama announced he accepted the resignation of Ret. General Eric Shinseki as the Secretary of the Department of Veteran Affairs:
"Our men and women in uniform deserve the best care available. It is clear from the Inspector General's interim report, as well as numerous other reports that our… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement in observance of Memorial Day:
"This Memorial Day, let us remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Let us also keep in our hearts and prayers the soldiers who have returned from active duty bearing the scars of war. We cannot thank these men and women enough for… Read more »
