Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after being elected to serve as a Republican Co-Chair of the Great Lakes Task Force: "The Great Lakes are one of our nation's most important natural and economic resources," said Chairman Huizenga. "The Great Lakes Task Force has been at the forefront of the effort to enhance the environmental health of the Great Lakes while also ensuring the full economic potential of the Great Lakes region is realized. I am honored to be...
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Today, Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling announced the selection of Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) to Chair the Financial Services Capital Markets, Securities and Investment Subcommittee for the 115th Congress. “It is an incredible honor and opportunity to serve as Chairman of the Capital Markets, Securities and Investment Subcommittee, said Huizenga. “My goal moving forward is to use free market principles to enact substantive yet commonsense reforms that will increase eff...
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Today, Monetary Policy and Trade Subcommittee Chairman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement on President Obama's inability to reach a solution with our European allies regarding the IMF and Greece's ongoing debt crisis: "It is unfortunate that President Obama has failed to reach a deal with the Europeans to resolve Greece’s debt crisis. With Greek debt unsustainable, the International Monetary Fund shouldn’t be allowed to violate its rules and throw good money after bad. Nor sh...
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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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Today, Congressman Huizenga chaired a Monetary Policy and Trade subcommittee hearing that examined examine concerns with the work and transparency of the Financial Stability Board (FSB), an international organization largely controlled by European central bankers and financial regulators. “It is very troubling that American regulators would relinquish any regulatory authority to unelected European bureaucrats who meet behind closed doors in a secretive fashion to determine the fate of U.S. finan...
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Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after FBI Director Comey's announcement regarding the investigation into Secretary Clinton's handling of classified information on her private unsecured server. "Today's announcement by FBI Director Comey validates my concerns that Secretary Clinton has continually put herself before the security and the safety of the American people. The FBI Director made clear that Secretary Clinton and her aides should have known they were sending sen...
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Today, Congressman Huizenga successfully led a bipartisan effort to ensure U.S. military recruits have top of the line athletic footwear that is not only made in America, but can be manufactured here in Michigan. Since 1941, federal law has required our servicemen and women to be outfitted with equipment and uniforms made in America to the greatest extent possible. Until recently, that was not possible with athletic shoes supplied to recruits during training. Today, multiple American companies c...
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Today, Congressman Huizenga released the following statement regarding the deadly and tragic attack on an Orlando Night Club that killed nearly 50 people and left dozens injured: "Whether it was radicalization or hate, the tragedy that unfolded in Orlando was an attack on our freedom," said Huizenga. "We must come together and reject terrorism as well as the hate that fuels crimes against innocent people simply because of who they are."
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Today, Monetary Policy and Trade Subcommittee Chairman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement regarding the IMF's intention to once again bail out Greece: "I am disappointed that the IMF has expressed its intention to bail out Greece once again. After repeated assurances from the Treasury Department that significant debt relief was non-negotiable, it is unfortunate that the Fund has agreed to kick the can down the road yet again. This deal raises doubts as to the IMF’s independen...
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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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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!