Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) was recognized as an “ACU Conservative” by the American Conservative Union (ACU) Chairman Al Cardenas and ACU Foundation Chairman Carly Fiorina.
Since 1971, the American Conservative Union - the nation’s oldest and largest grassroots conservative organization - has annually graded Members of Congress based on their votes on key conservative… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) introduced H.R. 4318, The Endangered Species Litigation Reasonableness Act. This one page (front and back) piece of legislation reforms the litigation process surrounding the Endangered Species Act (ESA) while enhancing wildlife preservation, improving government efficiency, and protecting taxpayer dollars.
"One of the original goals of the… Read more »
Huizenga: Four years later, it's clearer than ever that Obamacare isn't the answer
The Holland Sentinel - Congressman Bill Huizenga - March 23, 2014
Today marks the fourth anniversary of President Obama signing the Affordable Care Act, more commonly known as ObamaCare, into law. Over the past four years my constituents have seen premiums increase, out-of-pocket costs soar,… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after President Obama signed legislation into law protecting access to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
"Today marks the end of a long but successful journey to protect and preserve public access to Sleeping Bear Dunes for future generations. This legislative solution would not have happened without the… Read more »
This evening, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) delivered remarks on the House floor praising unanimous passage of legislation to protect access to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
Transcript:
Tonight the House passed legislation addressing an issue that is near and dear to my heart, and very important to Michigan, involving Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park. … Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) delivered a speech on the House floor detailing the negative impacts of ObamaCare and how Hispanic Michiganders are even more adversely impacted by soaring costs.
(Click on the picture above to watch the full speech)
Highlights
• Back in Michigan, the Second District is home to more Latino citizens than any other Congressional… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement on the latest report from the Office of the Chief Actuary at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the impact of ObamaCare on employer-sponsored health care. The report found that 11 million Americans working for small businesses will see their premiums increase due to ObamaCare.
"The… Read more »
Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting "no" on kicking the can down the road:
"Both Republicans and Democrats have a responsibility to put forward serious reforms that address Washington's out of control spending. However as of late, every time a discussion on spending emerges, Democrats across Washington and particularly in the Senate… 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 »
Today, Monetary Policy and Trade Subcommittee Vice Chairman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) questioned Fed Chair Janet Yellen on the Volcker Rule and the competitive disadvantages it creates for the U.S. economy as she appeared before the House Financial Services Committee. Vice Chairman Huizenga pressed the Fed Chair for a specific timetable regarding how long the Federal Reserve would wait… Read more »
