Jun 7, 2017
The economic downturn in 2008 caused Michiganders and citizens around the country to lose their jobs, families to lose their savings, and way too many to lose their homes. Since that time, our friends on the other side of the aisle have…
Bill Huizenga
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Bill Huizenga is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Michigan's 2nd congressional district since January 5, 2011. A member of the Republican Party, Huizenga has focused on issues such as economic development, job creation, and fiscal responsibility during his time in office. He has been involved in various legislative efforts and has served on multiple committees, contributing to discussions on national security and local economic issues.
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Jun 7, 2017
This important legislation also holds Washington bureaucrats accountable by creating constitutional checks and balances for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau so that it can more effectively do its job. No government agency should be…
Apr 25, 2017
Having a less-than-robust--that may be the polite D.C. way of putting it--economy out there I believe is part of that.
Apr 25, 2017
I think that shows it just pulls their focus away from what they really need to be concentrating on.
Apr 6, 2017
May I inquire as to the balance of time each side has left? The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. Foxx). The gentleman from Michigan has 14 minutes remaining. The gentlewoman from California has 15 minutes remaining.
Apr 6, 2017
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, this 15- minute vote on passage of the bill will be followed by a 5-minute vote on agreeing to the Speaker's…
Apr 5, 2017
I appreciate the opportunity to rise, and I do feel like, to clarify, the bill title of H.R. 1219 is Supporting America's Innovators Act. Our colleagues have seen time and time and time again that the other side has wanted to come to the…
Apr 5, 2017
I think we can all agree that we need to support smart regulation that protects investors and maintains orderly and efficient markets. But outdated, excessive, and unnecessary regulation where costs outweigh the benefits is just dumb…
Apr 4, 2017
May I inquire as to the balance of time remaining on each side? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Huizenga) has 10 minutes remaining. The gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Kildee) has 10 minutes remaining.
Apr 4, 2017
Small businesses and entrepreneurs are what drive the American economy. I meet with these folks all the time when I am back home in the Second District, as I know my colleagues do when they are back in their districts, and we see firsthand…
Apr 4, 2017
What is good for the goose is good for the gander, and you are not willing to accept the same standard that you apply to others on the outside for your own Bureau that you are--
Apr 4, 2017
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 331, nays 87, not voting 11, as follows: [Roll No. 216]…
Apr 4, 2017
I just want to point out a couple of things. The Senate Banking Committee has moved an identical bill forward, unanimously, recently. Regarding the subject matter that the gentleman from California was throwing out, this bill is not about…
Apr 4, 2017
I claim the time in opposition to the motion. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Michigan is recognized for 5 minutes.
Apr 4, 2017
May I inquire as to the balance of time remaining on each side? The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Shimkus). The gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Huizenga) has 3\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Kildee) has 9 minutes…
Apr 4, 2017
And I thank the chairman for his leadership on this particular issue. Mr. Speaker, small businesses and entrepreneurs are what drive the American economy. I meet with them in my district, the Second District of Michigan, all the time. I…
Mar 28, 2017
What the current law and rule do is effectively force you to look into the mind and heart of every trader on every trade to see what the intent is.
Mar 28, 2017
The Volcker Rule, because of the way it is written and its presumption that every trade is a proprietary trade unless proven otherwise, is a hindrance and a significant hindrance on the ability to make markets and to make effective markets.
Mar 24, 2017
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 218, nays 201, answered ``present'' 1, not voting 9, as…
Mar 21, 2017
I think your bill is very important. I think we need to restore that access to funding to actually get the entrepreneurial machine going again.
Mar 21, 2017
I am proud of the bipartisan manner in which the JOBS Act came into existence.
Mar 21, 2017
This is proof of the progress we can make on behalf of the American people when we work together.
Mar 7, 2017
I urge you to dedicate our Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund tax revenue for its intended purpose.
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