Last week, Congressman Huizenga toured Bates Manufacturing and attended a groundbreaking ceremony for their new expansion which is expected to create approximately two dozen new jobs. Bates manufactures footwear for our men and women in the U.S. military. Over the past few years, bureaucrats in Washington have attempted to make technical changes without legislation and these changes would have prevented Bates from manufacturing their high quality footwear for our troops. "What had happened was w...
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On Friday, Congressman Huizenga participated in a Bring Back our Small Businesses event at New Holland Brewery's the Knickerbocker in Grand Rapids. The Job Creators Network hosted the event and invited Congressman Huizenga to speak along side local small business owners Ted Vaughn, who owns Tolman’s Wholesale Meats in Hudsonville, and Johnny Brann Jr., owner of Kitchen 67 and Brann’s Restaurants in Grand Rapids. Rep. Huizenga led a discussion on how regulatory red tape can have a number of negat...
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Last week, Congressman Huizenga published an op-ed on CNBC detailing how Democrats are utilizing an obscure section of Dodd-Frank to enact a hostile takeover of the Federal Reserve and negatively impact how our nation conducts monetary policy. Congressman Huizenga is the Chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Monetary Policy and Trade which is the committee of jurisdiction and conducts oversight of the Federal Reserve. Congressman Huizenga held a Monetary Policy and Trade heari...
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Over Labor Day weekend, NBC News pulled back the curtain on Federal Prison Industries (FPI) revealing several disturbing facts about this government-owned entity that included costly recalls which endangered the lives of our men and women in uniform as well as fuzzy math that raised further questions about FPI's budget and funding mechanisms. NBC also brought to light FPI's ability to poach small business contracts despite having a labor force of more than 12,000 inmates, FPI’s unique mandatory ...
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Last week, the Justice Department Inspector General's office released a report detailing how Federal Prison Industries (FPI) jeopardized the lives of U.S. troops by providing defective helmets to the U.S. Army and Marine Corps. FPI is a government-owned entity that uses federal prisoners to manufacture products and perform services for executive branch agencies and departments across the federal government. Due to FPI's deceptive practices, over 126,000 faulty helmets were recalled because FPI i...
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Recently, Congressman Huizenga wrote an op-ed describing the House Republican plan to improve how the federal government combats poverty. For decades the federal government has implemented dozens of ineffective and sometimes duplicative programs that have failed to lift Americans out of poverty. This new Republican plan focuses on rewarding work, increasing opportunity, and helping all Americans build a more productive life. Below is one facet of the House GOP's "Better Way" plan. If you would l...
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Below is a joint op-ed from Congressman Huizenga and Congressman Upton that ran in both the Holland Sentinel and the Detroit News about strengthening our military, providing our troops with a pay raise, and closing the readiness gap. Note: This morning, Speaker Ryan also highlighted how Air Force pilots and mechanics are forced to cannibalize airplanes in museums to ensure our aircraft are combat ready against ISIS. Working Together To Close Our Military’s Readiness Gap Congressman Bill Huizenga...
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Today, the Grand Haven Tribune published a story on the naturalization ceremony that took place on Monday afternoon in Grand Haven. Congressman Huizenga attended this incredible event, led the pledge of allegiance, and congratulated 61 new citizens on becoming a part of our great nation. Below are excerpt's of the Tribune's story which can be read in it's entirety here. A Patriotic Pledge There was an air of celebration on Monday afternoon during a naturalization ceremony held at Loutit District...
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On Monday, Congressman Huizenga held his annual "Breakfast with Bill" legislative year in review at Evergreen Commons in Holland. The event was extremely well attended with approximately 500 people participating in the breakfast update. Congressman Huizenga discussed his legislative efforts on behalf of West Michigan to strengthen the Great Lakes Economy and support hardworking manufacturers across the Second District. Additionally, Rep. Huizenga touched on national issues facing our nation such...
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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 community lenders. For a more in-depth look at Dodd-Frank and its negative impact on Main Street click here. Dodd-Frank ...
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Please join me in wishing Herman Hackstock, a WWII veteran from Grand Haven, a very happy 100th Birthday! Thank you Today Show for helping celebrate Herman's service and centennial celebration!
In order for small business startups to succeed, they need access to capital and credit - the life-blood for growth, expansion, and job creation. The bipartisan #HALOSAct passed tonight by the House eliminates red tape and creates a better environment for small businesses to grow and flourish in Michigan and across the nation! See how it works HERE: http://huizenga.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398377
No state understands the pristine beauty and importance of the Great Lakes more than Michigan. I am honored to be elected to lead the fight to preserve and protect the Great Lakes while promoting economic growth across the region.
Tonight I have a blue light shining in my window to honor the men and women in law enforcement. Thank you to the officers, deputies, and law enforcement officials who work tirelessly and risk their lives to keep our neighborhoods and communities safe! #LawEnforcementAppreciationDay
I am excited and honored to announce that I will Chair the House Committee on Financial Services Capital Markets Subcommittee for the 115th Congress! Capital Markets has jurisdiction over an enormous amount of legislation impacting our economy. I want to thank Chairman Jeb Hensarling for this incredible opportunity, and I look forward to working to ensure all Americans have access to economic opportunity. To learn more about the Capital Markets Subcommittee click the link below!