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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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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Today, Monetary Policy & Trade Subcommittee Chairman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement regarding yet another missed opportunity by the Federal Reserve to restore a market-based approach to monetary policy: “While the majority of FOMC members yielded to the central planners in the Eccles Building, today’s vote showed decisive movement in support of returning to a market-based approach to monetary policy,” said Chairman Huizenga. “Having the Fed clearly communicate its monetar...
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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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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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Earlier this week, Congressman Huizenga held an informative Monetary Policy and Trade Subcommittee hearing on the topic of "the Fed" paying interest on reserves to banks. At the start of the hearing, Chairman Huizenga put Wall Street and the Federal Reserve on notice by making clear that as chair, it is his job to hold hearings, ask questions, and conduct oversight on behalf of the American people. Below is a brief video of Congressman Huizenga's opening remarks as well as a summary of the heari...
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Tonight, Congressman Huizenga (MI-02) spoke on the House floor in support of H.R. 4498, the HALOS Act, and detailed how the legislation will strengthen the economy and job creation in West Michigan and around the country. In his speech, Congressman Huizenga discusses how West Michigan has become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and small business job creation. Incubators like Start Garden have led to successful investment behind small business startups such as Boxed Water based in Holland...
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Today, Monetary Policy & Trade Subcommittee Chairman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) announced the introduction of H.R. 4836, legislation to prevent American taxpayers from paying for fiscally unsound foreign bailouts through the International Monetary Fund (IMF): "The Treasury Department has consistently encouraged the International Monetary Fund to bend the rules to make fiscally unsound loans to Greece under the 'exceptional access' rules. It is important to note that Greece did not meet the criteria f...
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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after President Obama submitted his final budget proposal to Congress. “With our nation over $19 trillion in debt, I was hoping President Obama would take this opportunity to try and bridge the partisan divide he has recently lamented by putting forward a serious proposal that tackles the drivers of our debt. Instead, the President’s final budget doubles down on raising taxes and increasing spending even more than his prev...
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It was great to talk to students at Fremont High School - Fremont, MI this morning about the electoral college, the importance of voting, and the need to be active and engaged in their community.
This morning, I had the honor of joining the City of Muskegon Heights Mayor Kim Sims at the former Theodore Roosevelt School that is being redeveloped into affordable housing. It's great to continue to see positive developments in Muskegon Heights that will strengthen the community!
This morning I had a great meeting in Grandville with local radio and television stations who are part of the MAB - Michigan Association of Broadcasters. We discussed how recently proposed regulatory restrictions and tax increases would negatively impact West Michigan broadcasters. The local stations explained how ObamaCare and the Obama Administration's overtime rule are causing them to eliminate jobs or force hardworking employees who deserve full time employment to take part time jobs.
Congratulations to Herman Miller on the announcement of its newly redesigned Aeron chair. It's great to see manufacturers continue to innovate and produce a world class product right here in West Michigan! #MadeInMichigan
It has been recently announced that Michigan families on the #ObamaCare exchange will face a 17% price hike on November 1st. House Republicans have a #BetterWay to address both the cost of care and quality of care here in West Michigan and across the nation. I encourage you to take a look at the House Republican Plan at the link below!