Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the long- awaited 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, and I congratulate Chairman Hill, the ranking member, Chair Flood, and Ranking Member Cleaver for their hard work. Throughout southwest Michigan, I hear about housing challenges--from a young family's inability to buy their first home to lack of available workforce housing. Sadly, more than 70 percent of Michigan households do not earn enough to afford a median-priced new home, which costs over $398,000.
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Bill Huizenga
Representative · Michigan · Republican
Bill Huizenga
House Floor
Recent comments in the House
Mr. Speaker, as a small business owner, I have seen it. I have lived it. When community banks disappear, families and small businesses lose the local lenders who know their communities and their customers best. Less competition means fewer financing options, higher borrowing costs, and less investment on Main Street, not Wall Street, as some of my colleagues are trying to assert. This bill lowers unnecessary regulatory costs for community and midsize banks, not those big business center banks on Wall Street and in New York and around the world. In fact, this ends debanking. Mr.
Biography
Bill Huizenga built his career as a small business owner before entering public service. Elected as the U.S. Representative for Michigan’s 4th District in 2010, he focuses on financial regulation, environmental stewardship of the Great Lakes, and economic development. Huizenga has served as chair of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations and has championed bipartisan efforts to protect water resources in the Midwest. He approaches his work with a focus on pragmatic solutions and constituents’ concerns, aiming to strengthen Michigan’s communities through responsive and transparent leadership.
Education
- B.A., Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI1987
Professional History
U.S. Representative
2011-PresentRepresenting Michigan's 4th district
Co-Owner, Huizenga Gravel Company, Jenison, Mi
Licensed Realtor and Developer
Policy Focus
Finance and Financial Sector32%
International Affairs18%
Foreign Trade and International Finance6%
Transportation and Public Works4%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Bill Huizenga's record in Congress.
Financial Services Reform
Co-authored the Mortgage Choice Act to clarify regulations and improve access to mortgage credit.
Great Lakes Protection
Secured funding increases for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative to combat pollution and invasive species.
Small Business Relief
Supported the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act to help small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Regulatory Relief
Sponsored legislation to ease Dodd-Frank regulations for community banks and credit unions.
Committee Assignments
View details →- House Committee on Financial Services
- House Committee on Foreign Affairs
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