Blog: The Huizenga Huddle: June 21, 2013
Statement
What's Happening In Washington:
Legislative Results - Increased Transparency, Increased Certainty:
Last week, the House passed H.R. 742, my bipartisan legislation to increase market and regulatory transparency and help agricultural producers as well as manufacturers mitigate potential risk. This bill passed by a vote of 420-2. Watch my floor speech on the legislation here and a video explanation of the bill here.
In Committee - Less Time On Paperwork, More Time On Job Creation:
This week, the Financial Services Committee passed H.R. 1135, my legislation providing a targeted and pragmatic fix to one of the most burdensome and unnecessary reporting requirements within Dodd-Frank. Repealing this measure allows job creators of all sizes to focus their resources on creating new jobs and new products. The bill passed committee by a bipartisan vote of 36-21. Watch a video explanation of the legislation here.
Bipartisan Solutions To Boost Job Creation & Economic Growth:
Dredging Great Lakes Harbors: Introduced H.R. 2273, a bipartisan measure to improve the dredging of harbors across the Great Lakes, eliminate the dredging backlog, and boost economic activity for both recreational and commercial harbors.
Removing Job-Destroying Regulations For Small Business: Introduced H.R. 2274, bipartisan legislation that reduces the regulatory costs incurred by the buyers and sellers of smaller main-street mom and pop type privately held companies that need to use professional business brokerage services.
Protecting Life:
Voted to protect the sanctity of life by cosponsoring and supporting H.R. 1797, The Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act.
Protecting Families:
This week, 34 of my colleagues joined me in sending a letter to the IRS questioning the IRS' investigation and scrutiny of adoptive families.
Pushing For Commonsense Reforms:
Voted to make substantial and necessary reforms to our agricultural programs. While this farm bill didn't resolve all of my concerns, I viewed it as a definite step in the right direction.
Promoting Financial Literacy:
Discussed the importance of financial literacy with students from Muskegon Reeths-Puffer High School in the Capitol.
Getting The Next Generation Involved:
Met with students from Riley Street Middle School and Unity Christian High School on the steps of the Capitol.
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Financial Services Update:
Last week, I chaired the Monetary Policy & Trade Subcommittee on the Export-Import Bank and how its actions jeopardize taxpayers and leave them on the hook for another taxpayer-funded bailout
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac continue to put American taxpayers at risk and are failing. Take a look at how the United States stacks up in terms of home ownership globally ... the results may surprise you, but this is why we need to reform these massive bureaucracies
My good friend and colleague Sean Duffy questions the CFPB HQ renovation budget that works out to be $75,000... per employee
The Michigan Minute:
After more than 30 years behind the mic, West Michigan Legend Gary Allen signs off at WOOD Radio
West Michigan furniture companies continue to innovate, bring home gold at Chicago awards
Holland Freight honored with Supplier Excellence Award for seventh straight year
Grand Rapids Griffins win the Calder Cup and how this is even better news for the Red Wings!
Photo Contest:
We have gotten some great entries for the 2nd District Photo Contest. If you are traveling around the district for the 4th of July this is a great opportunity to showcase the history and beauty of West Michigan. You can participate by submitting landscape, monument, or landmark photos from across the 2nd District to potentially be featured on my website.
Please send photo submissions as an attachment to huizenga.photos@mail.house.gov and include your full name, the location of the picture, and the zip code to ensure the location is in the 2nd District.
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