On Monday, December 14th, Congressman Huizenga will participate in a naturalization ceremony to welcome 62 applicants taking the oath of citizenship at the Loutit Library in Grand Haven. These 62, soon to be American citizens, come from 30 different countries across the globe. Monday’s celebration follows a naturalization ceremony that took place on Friday afternoon in which 60 people… Read more »
Yesterday, the “Editor’s Note” in the Detroit News took an important “big picture” look at the harmful effects of Dodd-Frank on small towns across America. Congressman Huizenga and Republican members of the House Financial Services Committee have worked tirelessly to examine Dodd-Frank and detail how truly damaging this ill-conceived law is for consumers, small businesses, and… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after voting in support of the Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act which passed the House by a strong bipartisan vote of 407-19:
“Protecting the American people is one of the most basic and fundamental responsibilities of the federal government and both President Obama and Congress have a role in doing so. The Visa… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after voting in support of the Every Student Succeeds Act, which passed the House by a vote of 359-64:
“For too long, decisions made in Washington that impact our children have been made by bureaucrats who have never set foot in a Michigan classroom. That’s the wrong approach and frankly, that’s not how our government… Read more »
Today, Monetary Policy and Trade Subcommittee Chairman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the FORM Act, legislation he authored to reform the Federal Reserve by restoring accountability, increasing transparency, and strengthening our nation’s monetary policy. The FORM Act passed the House by a vote of 241 –… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after voting in favor of the Bipartisan American Security Against Foreign Enemies (SAFE) Act. This legislation passed the House by a vote of 289-137.
“While we are a nation of compassion and a nation of immigrants, we must ensure that the process for vetting refugees coming from war-torn areas in the Middle East is… Read more »
House Subcommittee Testimony Calls Conflict Minerals Rule a Failure
The Wall Street Journal's Emily Chasan reports:
Rules regarding conflict minerals are “a failure,” according to a Tuesday hearing of the House Financial Services Monetary Policy and Trade Subcommittee.
Under the rule, required by the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010, public companies are required to scour their supply chain for… Read more »
Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement following the fatal terrorist attacks carried out in Paris, France. "My thoughts and prayers go out to the people of France. Tonight's horrific attacks are a tragic reminder that there are those who want to see America, Europe, and our allies across the globe fail. The freedom loving people throughout the world must come… Read more »
On Wednesday, Congressman Huizenga (MI-02) will join students, faculty, and members of the community to honor West Michigan veterans at West Ottawa High School. The event kicks off at 8 AM with a veterans’ breakfast followed by an assembly to honor the men and women who have served in our nation’s armed forces.
The ceremony will include a special tribute to Staff Sergeant Andrew… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after President Obama announced his rejection of the Keystone XL Pipeline.
“This announcement comes as no surprise. It’s clear President Obama and his Administration had no intention of ever allowing the Keystone XL Pipeline to be built. Despite clear evidence that the pipeline would have created important… Read more »
