Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement upon learning of the death of Gunnery Sergeant Daniel J. Price:
"While the details are not clear, a hero from Holland has lost his life defending freedom. Let us all take a moment to remember Gunnery Sergeant Price's courage, dedication, and commitment to freedom. And let us also hold his family in our hearts and pray… Read more »
No, Mr. President, The Private Sector Is Not 'Doing Fine'
The Detroit News
U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga and Robert Genetski
July 19, 2012
The private sector is not doing fine. America's families are not doing fine.
According to a June study by the U.S. Federal Reserve, the average family's net worth dropped by nearly 40 percent between 2007 and 2010. In 2010, median family income… Read more »
This morning Congressman Huizenga was on Michigan's Morning Show discussing President Obama telling small business owners "If you've got a business — you didn't build that. Somebody else made that happen."
Listen to the full interview HERE Read more »
Bill Huizenga, Justin Amash part of U.S. House Republicans' symbolic repeal of 'ObamaCare'
MLive
Nate Reens
Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 10:26 PM
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – U.S. Reps. Bill Huizenga and Justin Amash, on the day the Supreme Court ruled the Affordable Care Act was constitutional, pledged to vote to repeal the healthcare law at the first opportunity.
That came Wednesday as… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement after the House voted to repeal ObamaCare:
"I wasn't here when ObamaCare was passed, but I am here because the American people wanted change. ObamaCare isn't the solution; it’s a major part of the problem. At a time when well over 12 million Americans are out of work and millions more have given up looking for… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) delivered the following remarks regarding ObamaCare on the House floor:
"The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office predicts ObamaCare will reduce the nation's labor supply by 800,000 people, not something we need right now. Not only is this law full of compliance uncertainties and disincentives for growth, the Supreme Court… Read more »
Earlier today, Rep. Huizenga was on FOX 17 discussing his town hall with Allegan County farmers, the Supreme Court's decision on ObamaCare, and the impact of ObamaCare on West Michigan small businesses. Additionally, Congressman Huizenga explained why House Republicans are moving forward with a full repeal of ObamaCare and touched on the failure of the Democrat-controlled Senate to… Read more »
Lawmakers Listen To Farmers’ Frustrations
The Holland Sentinel
Stephen Kloosterman
July 06, 2012
Overisel Township — Congressmen Bill Huizenga, R-Zeeland, and Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, met with Allegan county farmers Friday morning.
The lawmakers took a tour of farms in the county before attending the town hall-style meeting hosted by Dykhuis Farms Inc. southeast of… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement on the national jobs report for June:
"While positive job growth is welcomed, this growth occurred despite President Obama's economic policies, not because of them. Millions of our friends and neighbors have given up looking for work entirely since President Obama took office. 41 consecutive months of unemployment… Read more »
FPI Reform Bill Gets Closer Look From House Small Business Subcommittee
Bloomberg BNA
Dave Hansen
July 02, 2012 9:56PM ET
July 3 (BNA - Federal Contracts Report) -- Congress must pass the Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act (H.R. 3634) to level the playing field with private companies, bill sponsor Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-Mich.) told the House Committee on… Read more »
