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 »
This evening, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after joining the majority of the House of Representatives in voting to hold former IRS employee Lois Lerner in contempt of Congress:
"It shouldn't matter if a person has an ideology that is left, right or center. The IRS is one of the most powerful agencies that can intervene in a person's daily life. It… Read more »
On Saturday, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) held a reception celebrating the 2014 Congressional Art Competition Finalists and announced Dongwei "Shirley" Chen, a senior from Holland Christian High School, as the winner of the competition. Shirley's piece "Shanghai Night" will join winners from across the nation and be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for the next year. This year's second… Read more »
Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources passed H.R. 4318, The Endangered Species Litigation Reasonableness Act, introduced by Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) by a vote of 27-15. H.R. 4318 prioritizes resources for species protection by placing reasonable caps on attorney's fees and making the Endangered Species Act (ESA) limits consistent with other federal law. Congressman… Read more »
Tonight, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement after voting in support of H.R. 4486 MilCon/VA Appropriations Act:
"Tonight the House acted in a bipartisan manner to ensure our veterans facilities are appropriately funded and are working to provide the best care for our nation's heroes after they come home. Recently however, media reports detail the system is… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) announced that six students from across the Second Congressional District have received appointments from a U.S. Service Academy. These future Cadets and Midshipmen will report to their respective Academy this summer as part of the Class of 2018.
"Service to our nation is one of the greatest contributions an individual can make," said Huizenga.… Read more »
On April 17th, the Grand Haven Tribune published an editorial calling for the Senate to follow the House's lead and repeal the 30 hour work week requirement created by ObamaCare. Excerpts from the editorial can be found below, the full piece can be found HERE.
While the White House rolled back until 2015 a mandate that employers offer health insurance to any employee… 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 »
Yesterday, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) presented Corporal Thomas E. Dracht with a Bronze Star for his time of service during the Korean War. Corporal Dracht earned this prestigious award for his "exceptionally meritorious achievement" in defense of Outpost Harry from June 10, 1953 - June 16, 1953 while serving as a member of Company K, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division.… Read more »
Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting in support of the House FY 2015 budget resolution that passed today by a vote of 219 to 205:
"The problem is clear: Washington is addicted to spending. This legislation cuts $5.1 trillion and brings the budget into balance in 10 years. Neither the House Democrat proposal, nor the President's spending plan… Read more »
