Tonight, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after the House voted to adopt the bipartisan Huizenga/Hahn Amendment to H.R. 4923 the Energy & Water Appropriations Bill: "For years, legislators in Washington have raided the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund and used money designed for harbor maintenance for other expenditures. Less than two months ago, the House overwhelmingly passed the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA), which reversed the trend of raid... Read more

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 legislation eliminates 15 duplicative and ineffective workforce training programs and replaces them with an updated, more ... 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 control over the financial system while remaining shrouded in mystery to the American people," said Huizenga. "H.R.... 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 Amendment. Observing and protecting religious freedom has been a cornerstone of our nation since its foundation.... 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 in the power of the executive, regardless of party affiliation, and restoring the proper checks and balances built... 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, this would have disqualified Michigan companies from bidding on contracts, causing these businesses to lay off em... 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 targeting of Americans due their political beliefs, the IRS has lost its focus and severely damaged the trust between the ... 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 deserve. Today the House took action to allow veterans to seek medical care outside of the broken VA system. "Our ... 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 Congressman Huizenga's written remarks on the Mortgage Choice Act as well as video of his speech on the House floor. Remarks as Pre... 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 veterans are not receiving that level of care. General Shinseki has served our country in uniform with honor, however ... Read more