Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after President Trump announced his intent to nominate Peter Hoekstra to serve as Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands:
“I want to congratulate my colleague, mentor, and friend Pete Hoekstra on his nomination to become our nation's Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands,” said Congressman Huizenga.… Read more »
On Wednesday, Congressman Bill Huizenga testified before the House Natural Resources Committee on his legislation to modernize the Endangered Species Act. Currently, no fee cap exists for litigation pertaining to the Endangered Species Act. Because of this, taxpayer dollars designated for species protection and restoration are being used to line the pockets of litigious trial attorneys… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga spoke on the floor of the U.S. House to congratulate Wyoming Police Chief James Carmody on recently being named the Michigan Police Chief of the Year:
Congressman Huizenga’s Remarks:
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate a humble public servant and someone who frankly I am proud to call a friend - Chief James Carmody of the Wyoming, Michigan… Read more »
Today, Capital Markets, Securities, and Investment Subcommittee Chairman Bill Huizenga led a hearing to examine the burden that federal corporate governance policies, particularly those stemming from Sarbanes-Oxley and the Dodd-Frank Act, place on public companies. The hearing also focused on ways to ease over-burdensome regulations so public companies can better facilitate capital… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after voting in support of the National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2018 (NDAA) which passed the House with bipartisan support by a vote of 344 to 81.
“This important legislation is a major step forward in restoring military readiness, enhancing cyberspace capabilities, and protecting American lives by… Read more »
Today, House Financial Services Capital Markets, Securities, and Investment Subcommittee Chairman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) led a hearing to examine the impact of the Department of Labor’s fiduciary rule on the capital markets. The primary focus of the hearing was to discuss the unintended consequences of the fiduciary rule on the U.S. capital markets, the need for that rule to be delayed, and… Read more »
This morning, Congressman Bill Huizenga congratulated Zeeland Police Chief Bill Olney on his retirement and thanked him for his service and dedication to West Michigan during a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Congressman Huizenga’s Remarks:
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate my neighbor and friend, Chief Bill Olney on his retirement… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement after legislation meeting the next Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund (HMTF) benchmark was passed by the House Appropriations Committee.
“This important legislation continues the bipartisan commitment to infrastructure and harbor dredging across the Great Lakes and along our nation’s shores by meeting the 74% funding… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee released legislation to fully fund the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI):
“The health and vitality of the Great Lakes are instrumental to sustaining economic growth in Michigan and across the entire Great Lakes region. By fully funding the Great Lakes Restoration… Read more »
On Tuesday, Congressman Huizenga joined volunteers to honor West Michigan Vietnam Veterans at Grand Valley State University prior to Allendale's 4th of July parade. During the veterans event, Ottawa County Clerk Justin Roebuck was encouraging veterans to sign up for a free program designed to honor the men and women who have served our nation.
The Honor… Read more »
