Tonight, the House passed and Congressman Huizenga supported legislation to keep the government open, prevent cuts to our military, and fund the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). This legislation now goes to the Senate.
"This evening, the House took the responsible step to keep the government open, support our men and women in uniform, and help low income children by funding… Read more »
Tonight, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after Fiat Chrysler announced it was investing $1 billion in Michigan and moving 2,500 jobs from Mexico to Michigan.
"Despite being signed into law only three weeks ago, we are already seeing tangible benefits from tax reform. Today's $1 billion announcement by Fiat Chrysler will have an enormous impact on Michigan's… Read more »
Last week, Congress delivered on an important promise with a once in a generation vote to enact tax reform. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act overhauls our tax code for the first time in three decades by cutting taxes for hardworking taxpayers, small businesses and West Michigan companies.
This legislation delivers tax relief for West Michigan by lowering rates, nearly doubling the standard… Read more »
Today, the House of Representatives passed the Conference Report to H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Under this legislation, the typical family of four, making the median income of $73,000, will receive a tax cut of $2,059. Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting in support of this historic tax reform legislation.
"This is a historic moment.… Read more »
Today, Congressman Huizenga announced David Reidsma, of Holland Christian High School, as the winner of 2017 Second District Congressional App Challenge. David created “BrickSort” for Android which allows users to download the inventory of any given LEGO® set and track the pieces.
“Congratulations to David on winning the Second District’s inaugural Congressional App Challenge,” said… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 477, the Small Business Mergers, Acquisitions, Sales, and Brokerage Simplification Act of 2017. This legislation passed the House with strong bipartisan support by a vote of 426 to 0.
“Today’s one-size-fits-all regulatory structure treats the sale of a… Read more »
This important legislation improves the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) to prevent the sale or transfer of firearms to felons and other individuals prohibited from legally obtaining a firearm. If the proper data was reported to the NICS database it is entirely possible that the recent tragedy in Sutherland Springs, Texas could have been avoided. The Second… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting in support of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, legislation to reform the tax code and deliver tax relief to middle class families and small businesses across West Michigan.
“Our plan lowers tax rates, doubles the standard deduction, increases the Child Tax Credit, preserves the Adoption Tax Credit, and… Read more »
Yesterday, the House Financial Services Committee passed the Mortgage Choice Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) and Congressman Greg Meeks (D-NY). This legislation clarifies the definition of “points and fees” currently preventing some low and middle income families from attaining a qualified mortgage (QM). This bipartisan bill passed the committee… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement congratulating former Congressman Pete Hoekstra on being confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
"Congratulations to my friend and mentor Pete Hoekstra on being confirmed to serve as Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands," said Congressman Huizenga. "West… Read more »
