Washington — Michigan representatives were among the lawmakers who blasted Wells Fargo CEO Tim Sloan on Tuesday for the company's recent scandals and its response to them.
Sloan told the House Financial Services Committee that the banking company has centralized its structure, beefed up its risk management profile and revised incentive pay for retail bankers that had led to previous… Read more »
"It is vital that protecting and preserving the Great Lakes remains a national priority," said Congressman Huizenga. "While there are several improvements in the President’s budget proposal from last year, it fails to properly fund the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI). This critical program has helped clean up legacy pollution, restore habitat, and prevent the spread of invasive… Read more »
When President Trump announced his National Emergency declaration in early February I urged caution. Even though I still believe Congress should be the lead actor on funding border security, after reviewing the details of the President’s declaration, it seems he is acting in a legal manner. Additionally, after reviewing the declaration and proposed funding sources, I do not have… Read more »
The Democrats’ Green New Deal calls for a fully renewable electric power grid. Regardless of the economic or political challenges of bringing this about, it is likely technologically impossible.
An electric power grid involves second-by-second balancing between generated supply and consumer demand. In the case of a sudden imbalance—such as from the loss of a generator’s output—all the… Read more »
Long before I had the honor and privilege to serve as West Michigan’s representative in Congress, I made a commitment to always promote a culture that respects life. Every child — created in the image of God — deserves the right to make their impact on this world.
As a member of the bipartisan pro-life caucus, I remain steadfast in my defense of the unborn. Together, we are working to… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02), a founding member of the bipartisan Congressional PFAS Task Force, released the following statement regarding the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announcing its Comprehensive Nationwide PFAS Action Plan:
“Today’s announcement by the EPA is an important first step in putting together a comprehensive approach to protecting drinking water,… Read more »
Tonight, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting no on the 2019 appropriations package.
"Earlier this week, I met with agents from the National Border Patrol Council and asked them: 'how can we improve security at both our northern and southern borders?' We proceeded to have an insightful conversation about improving our technological… Read more »
The Huron-Manistee National Forest announced Tuesday afternoon, it will delay implementation of an alcohol ban on three of its rivers until at least 2020.
The U.S. Forestry Service announced earlier this year that it was banning alcohol on three of its National Wild and Scenic Rivers, and it included the Manistee and Pine rivers as well as the AuSable.
“Individuals and businesses… Read more »
This evening, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after the U.S. Forest Service announced it was delaying implementation of their rule to prohibit the possession of alcoholic beverages on portions of the AuSable, Manistee, and Pine National Wild and Scenic Rivers.
"While the federal government has a responsibility to manage the Huron Manistee National… Read more »
Tonight, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after learning of the passing of former Michigan Congressman John Dingell.
I am deeply saddened to learn of John Dingell’s passing. John was a fierce advocate for Michigan and a titan of the House who worked with a servant’s heart. While there were areas where we disagreed I had no doubt that John’s passion and… Read more »
