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| https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=155 | Bergman Applauds Long Overdue Defense Department Audit | 2017-12-27 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MI | Jack Bergman | B001301 | bergman.house.gov | legacy | Bergman Applauds Long Overdue Defense Department Audit Retired Marine Lt. General Jack Bergman announced his continued support for an audit on the Department of Defense. f t # e Washington, December 27, 2017 Having served alongside General Mattis, I know he is the right man, at the right time, to lead the Department of Defense. Marines are trained to lead by exampleand under General Mattis leadership, DOD can lead the way in responsible federal spending. General Mattis is moving forwardwith a full-scale auditat DOD for the first time inU.S.history. This top to bottom audit is the largest ever conducted and continues the process of applying accountability at all levels of government. As a fiscal conservative,Ive said many times that the United States government must be held accountable for every penny oftaxpayermoney received and spent especially when committing resources to the defense of our nation. Our men and women in uniform work each and every day to safeguard the freedoms we hold dear. Its our responsibility to ensure theyve got the training, resources, and support necessary to carry out their mission. This audit by DOD is a critical step in changingthe federal governments culture of spending and ensuring the Pentagons resources are allocated to warfighters in the most efficient and effective way possible. f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://huizenga.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398580 | Promise Kept: Tax Cuts For Middle Class Families and West Michigan Job Creators | 2017-12-26 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MI | Bill Huizenga | H001058 | huizenga.house.gov | legacy | Last week, Congress delivered on an important promise with a once in a generation vote to enact tax reform. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act overhauls our tax code for the first time in three decades by cutting taxes for hardworking taxpayers, small businesses and West Michigan companies.This legislation delivers tax relief for West Michigan by lowering rates, nearly doubling the standard deduction to $12,000 for individuals and $24,000 for families, and doubling the Child Tax Credit from $1,000 to $2,000. Additionally, the Child Tax Credit will also be refundable up to $1,400 for low income families with little to no tax liability. As a community, West Michigan is known for opening its doors to children in need of a forever home. If a loving family wants to welcome a child into their home, the federal government should encourage the removal of financial barriers to adoption. I am happy to report that my efforts to restore the Adoption Tax Credit were successful and it will be maintained. As a former licensed Realtor, I know homeownership is a cornerstone of the American Dream. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act supports this deeply held belief by maintaining mortgage interest deductibility on all current mortgages. Interest on new mortgages will be deductible up to $750,000, which encompasses approximately 98 percent of all homes in the United States. Additionally, taxpayers will be able to write off up to $10,000 in state and local income, property, and sales taxes. West Michigan wouldnt be the community it is today if it were not for the generosity of individuals who donate their hard-earned dollars to local churches, charities and community organizations. Under this legislation, the ability to deduct charitable donations is preserved. Another way the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will provide relief for middle class taxpayers is by cutting taxes for job creators of all sizes in West Michigan. Over the last two decades, small businesses have been the engine of economic growth. That is why the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provides small busi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398936 | End-of-the-Year Roundup: 7 Wins in '17 | 2017-12-22 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MI | Fred Upton | U000031 | upton.house.gov | legacy | U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today released a list of the top seven wins for constituents this year. Below is the list along with comments from Upton on why each is important to folks in Michigan. Win #1: Top-notch constituent services. Upton on its importance: My top priority as a Member of Congress is helping folks in Southwest Michigan solve problems big and small. With nearly 500 meetings and events directly with constituents we were able to productively discuss important issues and Im able to get valuable feedback on the issues of the day. My office was also able to assist more than 1,200 Southwest Michigan residents with casework issues. We also focused on common-sense policy solutions that achieve real results for folks here at home. Win #2: Implementation of 21st Century Cures Act. Upton on its importance: When we started crafting 21st Century Cures we began with one goal in mind: helping patients and their families. Throughout this year we saw that is exactly what our landmark bill is doing. By providing more resources to the National Institutes of Health and Food and Drug Administration, as well as reforming our mental health system and providing funding for the opioids fight, we are delivering on our promise. Cures will continue to play an important role in the national health care conversation in the years ahead. Count on it. Win #3: Pro-growth tax reform for the first time since 1986. Upton on its importance: This legislation, soon to be signed into law, will deliver historic tax relief for Michigan workers, families, and job creators. By overhauling our tax code for the first time in 31 years we will deliver more jobs, increase paychecks, and make the tax code simpler and fairer for all Americans. Win #4: Help on the way in opioids fight. Upton on its importance: Federal grants to fight the opioids epidemic, made possible by the 21st Century Cures Act, will directly help those in need here in Southwest Michigan and across the country. We fought hard to include these resources and now, w… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398939 | End-of-the-Year Roundup: 2017: The Year in Review and A Look Ahead | 2017-12-22 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MI | Fred Upton | U000031 | upton.house.gov | legacy | U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today released a new report titled 2017: The Year in Review and A Look Ahead which outlines policy initiatives his office tackled in the last year and sets priorities for the new year ahead in 2018. Upton also released the following statement: 2017 was a transformational year but for me, my focus never wavered from local initiatives such as helping constituents with problems big and small, and on bipartisan policies that create jobs and improve our economy. As we look ahead to 2018, we must continue our work on advancing an agenda that focuses on items folks in Michigan care most about. We have our work cut out for us. But I believe that by working together Republicans and Democrats we can and we will solve many of the pressing issues before us. The report breaks down 10 specific policy areas in which Upton has been a bipartisan leader: Leadership and results for Southwest Michigan, jobs and the economy, 21st Century Cures and health care, national security, the Great Lakes, pro-growth tax reform, the opioids epidemic, immigration, energy, and education. Click HERE to read the report. Click HERE to see Uptons photos of the year. Click HERE to read Uptons top success stories of the year. Click HERE for the must-read op-eds from Upton this year. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/editorials/tax-relief-working-families | Tax Relief for Working Families | 2017-12-22 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MI | John Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | legacy | Congress has passed historic tax relief for American families. I supported this legislation because it will let hardworking Michigan residents keep more of their own money. The legislation doubles the standard deduction for individuals and married couples to $12,000 and $24,000 respectively, meaning they will pay zero percent tax on that money. The legislation also doubles the child tax credit to $2,000 per child for working parents. This is a pro-family policy that will help residents who are living paycheck to paycheck and many have told me what increasing the tax credit would mean to them. Increasing the child tax credit would mean a lot for my family. The cost of everything is going up and our paychecks are not getting any bigger. The tax credit would give us money back, is what a mother in Beaverton told me. It would help our family immensely: clothing, bills, diapers, food, and the list goes on, said a father from Perry. Well be able to afford new clothes for the kids, said another dad, this time from Eagle. Even those who are not eligible support increasing the child tax credit. We are retired but I would like to see young families get relief, said one Sanford resident. With this real tax relief, not only will these families save more money in April 2019 when they file their annual income taxes, they will also see more in their paychecks, possibly as soon as February, as new lower tax rates take effect and the IRS withholds less money from their paychecks. Of course, the historic tax reform passed by Congress is about more than the child tax credit. Deductions for medical expenses, charitable contributions, mortgage interest, adoption expenses, and state and local taxes will continue. In education, the $250 deduction for teachers buying school supplies remains, as does the interest deduction for student loans, and the exemption for graduate students receiving tuition waivers. In addition to tax relief for families, there is also tax relief for small businesses. So many of the partnerships, LLCs and S corpo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases/serving-you-2017 | Serving You in 2017 | 2017-12-22 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MI | Tim Walberg | W000798 | walberg.house.gov | walberg | https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | December 22, 2017 Press Release Image Issues : Local Issues | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T22:19:19Z |
| https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases/walberg-highlights-2017-legislative-accomplishments | Walberg Highlights 2017 Legislative Accomplishments | 2017-12-22 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MI | Tim Walberg | W000798 | walberg.house.gov | walberg | https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Image Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) today released a year-end video highlighting his leadership and record of legislative accomplishments in 2017. In total, Walberg authored six bills that passed the House of Representatives this year, the most of any member in the entire Michigan congressional delegation. President Trump signed one of the bills, legislation to protect retirement security, into law. Click here to watch the video. "Over the past year, my focus has been on policies to improve the lives of Michigan families," said Congressman Walberg. "2017 has proved to be a productive year, and I was proud to lead the way on important issues like combating human trafficking, protecting retirement security, lowering energy prices, and making health care more affordable. In the year ahead, I will continue working hard to get positive results for the people of Michigan." Summary of the legislation Walberg championed through the House: H. J. Res 66, Protecting Retirement Security The resolution closes a regulatory loophole created by the Obama administration, and restores important retirement protections that workers have counted on for decades. It was signed into law by President Trump on May 18, 2017. H.R. 71, Taxpayers Right-To-Know Act Introduced with Rep. Jim Cooper (D-TN), the bipartisan bill provides the American people with a better understanding of how their tax dollars are spent, shining a light on overlapping and inefficient federal programs to reduce wasteful spending. It passed the House on January 4, 2017. H.R. 1004, Regulatory Integrity Act The bipartisan bill improves transparency and helps restore the integrity of the federal government's rulemaking process by requiring federal agencies to post, in a central location, all communications they issue during the proposed rule stage. It passed the House on March 2, 2017. H.R. 1101, Small Business Health Fairness Act The bill empowers small businesses to band together though association health plans, and helps them provide mo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T22:19:19Z |
| http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398934 | End-of-the-Year Roundup: 7 Must Read Op-Eds | 2017-12-21 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MI | Fred Upton | U000031 | upton.house.gov | legacy | U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today released a list of his top op-ed pieces published in 2017: Self-driving cars are the next frontier of innovation and safety via The Hill with U.S. Senator Gary Peters, D-Michigan | February 8, 2017 Key excerpt: As the birthplace of the automotive industry, Michigan is a well-known home to innovative suppliers and manufacturers that make our cars and trucks safe, more efficient, and more affordable. But Michigan also has a dense nexus of engineering talent, automotive research and development centers, and universities that are developing cutting-edge vehicle innovations. Help is on the way in opioid epidemic fight via the Herald Palladium | May 5, 2017 Key excerpt: The statistics are as startling as they are heartbreaking: The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates more than 33,000 Americans died from opioid abuse in 2015, including nearly 2,000 from Michigansadly, these numbers continue to surge. This is why I was so pleased when the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced last week the first round of grants to help states and territories combat this epidemichere in Michigan we will be on the receiving end of more than $16 million in grant money. These federal funding grants were made available as part of our bipartisan 21st Century Cures Act that President Obama signed into law at the end of 2016. We fought hard to include this $1 billion in total funding to aid in this public health crisis. Now were delivering. FDA user fees support medicine and Michigan Jobs via the Detroit News | August 25, 2017 Key excerpt: Beyond the public health benefits, this legislation is critical to thousands of jobs, particularly here in Michigan. We are home to medical device maker Stryker Corp., the generic drug maker side at Perrigo Co., Pfizer Inc.s largest manufacturing site, and dozens of smaller biotech and manufacturing firmsfolks at these firms have told me it is vital for this legislation to move forward to protect these local jobs as well as patie… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398935 | Upton Requests Further Information from EPA on Superfund Designation | 2017-12-21 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MI | Fred Upton | U000031 | upton.house.gov | legacy | U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today sent a letter, alongside colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives, to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt in regards to the recent news that the EPA intends to prioritize certain cleanups under the Superfund program. Among the programs the EPA has targeted for immediate, intense attention is the Allied Paper/Kalamazoo River Superfund site. Upton previously released a statement in support of the new designation. The letter is meant as a follow up to provide more clarification and transparency about the process and whether additional federal resources will be made available. In addition to Upton, the letter is signed by U.S. Rep. Greg Walden, R-Oregon, and U.S. Rep. John Shimkus, R-Illinois. Upton also released the following statement: The goal here is to ensure an efficient cleanup at the Allied Paper/Kalamazoo River Superfund site in full consultation and cooperation with our local leaders. While the new priority designation is good news and a good start, we need further information. Our work continues on this important Kalamazoo priority. The full text of the letter can be found here or below: Dear Administrator Pruitt: The Energy and Commerce Committee has oversight responsibility for the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). While we appreciate that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has indicated an intent to prioritize cleanup under the Superfund program, we write to express concern regarding the list of Superfund sites that EPA has targeted for immediate, intense attention, which EPA released on Friday December 8, 2017. During the Environment Subcommittee hearing the previous day Members specifically asked you about this list, and despite many of the sites included being of particular concern to Committee Members, we did not receive any indication from you that these sites would be included. The Superfund cleanup program already involves a significant amount of process, and… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=154 | Bergman Supports Additional Disaster Relief, CHIP and Community Health Clinic Funding, and VA Choice Extension | 2017-12-21 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MI | Jack Bergman | B001301 | bergman.house.gov | legacy | Bergman Supports Additional Disaster Relief, CHIP and Community Health Clinic Funding, and VA Choice Extension Congressman Bergman released the following statement after voting for the Continuing Resolution and Supplemental Disaster Relief Funding: f t # e Washington, December 21, 2017 Continuing Resolutions are not a sustainable path for long-term fiscal stability, but Congress must make it a priority to ensure important and necessary government operations are supported. This legislation also includes important funding for Community Health Clinics and CHIP - programs that are vital for Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. Additionally, I voted in favor of $81 billion in emergency relief funding for Puerto Rico, California, and other areas devastated by hurricanes and wildfires. This funding is imperative to provide life-saving response and recovery efforts for those affected most by these natural disasters. f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mitchell.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mitchell-statement-air-force-s-f-35-decision | Congressman Mitchell Statement on the Air Forces F-35 Decision | 2017-12-21 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MI | Paul Mitchell | M001201 | mitchell.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today, Representative Paul Mitchell (MI-10) released the following statement on the Air Forces F-35 decision: Todays announcement is far from the end of the road for Selfridge. This process confirmed what we already knew: Selfridge is among the top five bases in the country, and it has world-class support from the surrounding community. This was Selfridges centennial year, and I look forward to celebrating many more Selfridge anniversaries. As I have long said, it is my belief that the road to military readiness runs through Michigan at Selfridge. I am proud of the servicemen and women who have made Selfridge the standard for excellence, and proud of the incredible outpouring of support for our base from the surrounding community, said Representative Mitchell. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://huizenga.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398579 | Huizenga Votes to Cut Taxes for Hardworking Middle Class Families, West Michigan Job Creators | 2017-12-20 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MI | Bill Huizenga | H001058 | huizenga.house.gov | legacy | Today, the House of Representatives passed the Conference Report to H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Under this legislation, the typical family of four, making the median income of $73,000, will receive a tax cut of $2,059. Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting in support of this historic tax reform legislation. "This is a historic moment. Our nations outdated and burdensome tax code hasnt been reformed in three decades. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will deliver real tax relief for low and middle income families living paycheck to paycheck. By nearly doubling the standard deduction, doubling the child tax credit, and lowering tax rates, hardworking middle class taxpayers across West Michigan will be able to keep more of their hard earned money instead of sending it to Washington. Additionally this tax reform bill will strengthen our economy by cutting taxes on West Michigan small businesses and corporations so job creators of all sizes can grow and expand here in Michigan. For too long, we have seen our economy underperform because of a complex and uncompetitive tax code. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act drastically improves the ability of American businesses to compete against foreign companies, create jobs, and grow our economy." A detailed description of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act can be found here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mikebishop.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=199 | ICYMI: Companies Announce New Investments Following Tax Reform Passage | 2017-12-20 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MI | Mike Bishop | B001293 | mikebishop.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Less than 24 hours following House and Senate passage of historic tax reform legislation, companies across America announced key investments in our nations workforce. AT&T announced that as a direct result of tax reform, more than 200,000 U.S. employees will receive a $1,000 bonus. This tax reform will drive economic growth and create good-paying jobs,said AT&T chairman and CEO Randall Stephenson.In fact, we will increase our U.S. investment and pay a special bonus to our U.S. employees." Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg praised the tax bill as a critical driver of business, economic growth and innovation for the United States and Boeing. Muilenburg announced a $300 million investment to support corporate charitable giving, workforce development and infrastructure enhancements for Boeing employees. Prompted by the tax plan, Wells Fargo also said it would be raising its minimum wage for employees to $15 an hour. The bank added that it would target $400 million in donations to community and nonprofit organizations next year. Fifth Third Bancorp is also taking action as a result of the tax bill. They will pay more than 13,500 employees a bonus and raise the minimum wage for their workforce to $15. Senior managers and top executives are excluded from the special payments. "It is good for our communities, employees and Fifth Third Bank," said CEO Greg Carmichael in a statement. According to Comcast chairman and CEO Brian Roberts, based on the passage of tax reform, the company will provide a $1,000 bonus to more than 100,000 non-executive employees, in addition to an infrastructure investment in excess of $50 billion over the next five years. As a result of these investments, Comcast estimates they will add thousands of new direct and indirect jobs. Congressman Bishop said, By passing this comprehensive tax reform package, we've delivered on our promise to provide relief for hardworking families at every income level, and this is just the beginning. This plan will deliver real changes to the live… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/michigan-residents-already-benefiting-tax-refor | Michigan Residents Already Benefiting From Tax Reform | 2017-12-20 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MI | John Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | legacy | Today, AT&T announced that it is rewarding 200,000U.S. employees - all union-represented, non-management and front-line managers-with $1,000 bonuses because of the tax reform legislation that was passed by Congress this week. In a press release from the company, AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson said"this tax reform willdrive economic growthand create good-paying jobs. In fact, we will increase our U.S. investment and pay a special bonus to our U.S. employees. According to the company, AT&T has about5,000 employees in Michigan who will receive bonuses because of today's announcement. Congressman John Moolenaar made the following statement on today's news: "Tax reform is already benefiting hardworking Michigan residents. Companies like AT&T are using the money they save to invest in their employees and our country. With the lower rates, higher standard deductions, anda $2,000 child tax credit, Michigan residents will have higher wages and pay less in taxes, keeping more of their own money." | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases/walberg-tax-cuts-and-bigger-paychecks-way | Walberg: Tax Cuts and Bigger Paychecks On The Way | 2017-12-20 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MI | Tim Walberg | W000798 | walberg.house.gov | walberg | https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C.– Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) today attended a bill passage ceremony at the White House after voting for historic tax relief for workers, families and job creators in Michigan. H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, is the most sweeping overhaul of the tax code in more than 30 years. With this bill, the typical family of four earning the median family income of $73,000 will receive a tax cut of $2,059. "In cities and towns throughout the 7th District, I've repeatedly heard the need for tax relief for hardworking families and small businesses who need a break. All along, I've fought for boosting their take-home pay and pocketbooks. Our bill delivers on the promise to provide real relief and a brighter future. It will help create more good-paying jobs, jumpstart our economy, and encourage more investment in our communities. Now that this historic bill is on President Trump's desk, tax cuts and bigger paychecks are on the way," said Congressman Walberg. "Tax reform is our nation's Christmas present this year. Simplification of the tax code will save my household and small business thousands of dollars in accounting fees, reduce turn around time, and put more of my money back into my household," said Owen Ballow from Jackson, Michigan. "As a family of four, any tax break we can get, absolutely counts. We can use this extra money for a college fund, health care costs, or towards a down payment of a car for our child that is getting ready to drive. Finally, some relief that helps our family. We have needed an overhaul like this for years," said Michael and Amber Neely from Coldwater, Michigan. "The tax relief provided in this legislation will have a profoundly beneficial impact for small businesses and middle income families, such as ours. On a personal level, we will have more money to purchase goods and services from our local restaurants and retailers, and from a business standpoint, we will have more money to grow our small real estate company. We especially appreciate the changes that were inco… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T22:19:19Z |
| http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398933 | Upton: Historic Tax Reform One Step Closer to Reality | 2017-12-19 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MI | Fred Upton | U000031 | upton.house.gov | legacy | U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today joined the majority of his colleagues in the U.S. House in voting to advance the Conference Report for H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act by a vote of 227 to 203. Upton released the following statement: "With this vote, historic tax reform is one step closer to reality. Heres what our plan does for individuals; it significantly increases the standard deduction, it expands the Child Tax Credit, preserves the Adoption Tax Credit, preserves the mortgage interest deduction, expands the medical expense deduction, continues the charitable contribution deduction, and more. We lower the corporate tax rate to 21 percent down from the highest rate in the industrialized world and eliminate incentives to move Michigan jobs overseas. We also deliver significant tax relief to small businesses. At the end of the day this will be a big win for Michigan middle class families and our economy. After 31 years, its time to get this done. Local economic organizations support this tax reform opportunity as do national organizations such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Business Roundtable, National Association of Manufacturers, National Federation of Independent Business, National Association of Home Builders, and more. Learn more about what is in the tax reform package HERE. Learn more about Uptons work on tax reform HERE. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=153 | Bergman Votes to Provide Tax Relief For Residents of Michigan's First District | 2017-12-19 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MI | Jack Bergman | B001301 | bergman.house.gov | legacy | Bergman Votes to Provide Tax Relief For Residents of Michigan's First District Following his "yes" vote on H.R. 1 - The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Congressman Jack Bergman released the following statement: f t # e Washington, December 19, 2017 "I have been an advocate of pro-growth tax reform long before I announced my candidacy for Congress. The people who work so hard to provide a living and a future for their families in Michigan deserve to keep the money theyve earned. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will provide real reform to our burdensome tax code and help stimulate the economy. These reforms allow small-businesses and hard-working Americans to keep more of their money. In Michigans First District, we understand and appreciate the value of every dollar we earn. By February of 2018, constituents in the First District will begin to see more money in their paychecks. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity, and as your Representative in Congress, Im proud to deliver on the promises Ive made to you.Among many notable accomplishments, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will: Roughly doubles the Standard Deduction; Expands the Child Tax Credit from $1,000 to $2,000 for each child; Preserves the Adoption Tax Credit; Preserves the deduction for charitable contributions; Preserves the deduction for medical expenses; Eliminates the Obamacare individual mandate penalty; Lowers the corporate tax rate to 21%; Allows businesses to immediately write off the full cost of purchases of equipment; and Provides support for Graduate students by reducing the value of tuition from their taxes. f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mikebishop.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/bishop-votes-give-tax-relief-michigan-families | Bishop Votes to Give Tax Relief to Michigan Families | 2017-12-19 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MI | Mike Bishop | B001293 | mikebishop.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, Congressman Mike Bishop, Michigans Republican member of the tax-writing Ways and Means Committee, released the following statement after the House passed the conference report for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1), the House plan to provide tax relief to millions of hardworking families and create more jobs, fairer taxes and bigger paychecks. Finally, after 31 years of stagnant growth, the House took historic action to pass the conference report for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. This bill delivers real relief to hardworking families at every income level in Michigan and across the nation. We are doubling the standard deduction, doubling the child tax credit, expanding the medical expense deduction, and preserving higher education tax relief for our students. Just consider the typical family of four in Michigans Eighth Congressional District earning $90,000. Under this bill, if that family takes the standard deduction, as most do, they will see a tax cut of approximately $1,700. For families across Michigan, thats real money towards savings for a childs education or money on a car payment. Im pleased to report that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed today ensures that our students will still be able to receive tuition waivers tax-free and can continue to deduct the interest paid on student loans. Today we are delivering meaningful reforms that empower families to save and plan for their future. Bishop delivered a speech on the House floor in support of the tax reform legislation. A transcript of his speech can be found below. Congressman Bishop said, Thank you Mr. Speaker. I rise in support of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act today. At its core, reforming our nations tax code is about how we, the policy-makers, view the role of government in our economy and society. Over the past 10 years the American people have seen a stagnant economy and a steady decline in the labor force participation. Meanwhile, the government has grown to an unprecedented level, the economy has slowed and our debt has nearly triple… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mikebishop.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=203 | Bishop Votes to Give Tax Relief to Michigan Families | 2017-12-19 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MI | Mike Bishop | B001293 | mikebishop.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, Congressman Mike Bishop, Michigans Republican member of the tax-writing Ways and Means Committee, released the following statement after the House passed the conference report for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1), the House plan to provide tax relief to millions of hardworking families and create more jobs, fairer taxes and bigger paychecks. Finally, after 31 years of stagnant growth, the House took historic action to pass the conference report for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. This bill delivers real relief to hardworking families at every income level in Michigan and across the nation. We are doubling the standard deduction, doubling the child tax credit, expanding the medical expense deduction, and preserving higher education tax relief for our students. Just consider the typical family of four in Michigans Eighth Congressional District earning $90,000. Under this bill, if that family takes the standard deduction, as most do, they will see a tax cut of approximately $1,700. For families across Michigan, thats real money towards savings for a childs education or money on a car payment. Im pleased to report that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed today ensures that our students will still be able to receive tuition waivers tax-free and can continue to deduct the interest paid on student loans. Today we are delivering meaningful reforms that empower families to save and plan for their future. Bishop delivered a speech on the House floor in support of the tax reform legislation. A transcript of his speech can be found below. Congressman Bishop said, Thank you Mr. Speaker. I rise in support of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act today. At its core, reforming our nations tax code is about how we, the policy-makers, view the role of government in our economy and society. Over the past 10 years the American people have seen a stagnant economy and a steady decline in the labor force participation. Meanwhile, the government has grown to an unprecedented level, the economy has slowed and our debt has nearly … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mitchell.house.gov/media/press-releases/mitchell-statement-passage-tax-cuts-and-jobs-act | Mitchell Statement on the Passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act | 2017-12-19 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MI | Paul Mitchell | M001201 | mitchell.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today, Representative Mitchell (MI-10) released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to pass the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1): I am proud to vote for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Throughout my campaign, and long before, I advocated for reforming our broken tax code. Todays legislation represents a major promise kept during my first year in office. As I have long said, I would only support a tax plan that puts working families first. This plan does that, said Representative Mitchell. For families like the one I grew up in, an extra $2,059 would have made a huge difference, and I know it will for many families in our district. For the 57 percent of Americans who dont have enough money to cover a $500 emergency expense, this money matters. By doubling the standard deduction and lowering rates across the board, we achieve both our goals of simplifying and lowering taxes for Americans at every income level. I am proud to vote to send the Tax Cuts and Jobs at to President Trumps desk before Christmas. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-votes-tax-relief | Moolenaar Votes for Tax Relief | 2017-12-19 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MI | John Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | legacy | Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R.1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, a historic overhaul of the federal tax code and the first major reform since 1986. The legislation doubles the standard deduction for individuals and married couples to $12,000 and $24,000, respectively. It also doubles the child tax credit to $2,000 per child, which will benefitfamilies in the Fourth District. There have been 43,832 families in the Fourth District claimed the child tax credit. The legislation includes deductions for medical expenses, charitable contributions, mortgage interest, adoption expenses, and state and local taxes. There is a continuation of the $250 deduction for teachers buying school supplies, and the deduction for student loan interest. The tax-free treatment of tuition waivers for graduate students also continues. Additional background on the legislation is available here. Congressman John Moolenaar voted for the legislation and made the following statement: "This is historic tax relieffor hardworking, middle-class Michigan residents, especially those living paycheck to paycheck. Parentshave told me how much the $2,000child tax credit will help them raise their families. They're going to keep more of their own money to provide for their kids. "Small business owners who see their profits come in as personal income are going to get a tax cut and many of themin our community have said this taxreliefwill help them grow their businesses here in our community, expanding facilities, hiring more people and paying higher wages. "Simply put, this tax relief legislationmeans Michigan families willkeep more of their own money and that is always a good thing." Tax Reform By The Numbers $2,000: The new child tax credit, increased from $1,000. 43,832: The number of taxpayers in Congressman Moolenaar's districtwho claim the child tax credit. $12,000: The new standard deduction for individual filers,increased from $6,000. $24,000: The new standard deduction for married filers, increased from $12,000. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases/walberg-house-pass-historic-middle-class-tax-relief | Walberg, House Pass Historic Middle Class Tax Relief | 2017-12-19 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MI | Tim Walberg | W000798 | walberg.house.gov | walberg | https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) voted today for the House-Senate conference report for H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, to deliver historic tax relief for workers, families and job creators in Michigan. The sweeping tax reform legislation is the first major overhaul of the tax code in more than 30 years. With this bill, the typical family of four earning the median family income of $73,000 will receive a tax cut of $2,059. Click here to watch Walberg's remarks on the House floor. "Today's vote is a pivotal moment for hardworking families in Michigan who need a break. For the first time in three decades, we are overhauling the code to reduce the burden on taxpayers and revitalize our economy," said Congressman Walberg. "Under our plan, families who are struggling to make ends meet will see more money in their pockets to help with the cost of living. Small businesses will be empowered to grow and our economy will be stronger with more good-paying job opportunities. With President Trump's signature in the coming days, we will enter the New Year with new tax cuts and more take-home pay to help the people of Michigan." Highlights of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Lowers individual tax rates across the board so people can keep more of their hard-earned money. Doubles the standard deduction so more income will be protected from taxation—from $6,500 to $13,000 for individuals and from $12,000 to $24,000 for married couples. Expands the Child Tax Credit from $1,000 to $2,000 for single filers and married couples to help parents with the cost of raising children. Improves savings vehicles for education by allowing families to use 529 accounts to save for elementary, secondary and higher education. Lowers the corporate tax rate to 21% – down from 35%, which today is the highest in the industrialized world. Delivers significant tax relief to Main Street job creators by offering a first-ever 20% tax deduction that applies to the first $315,000 of joint income. Allows businesses to immediately write o… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T22:19:19Z |
| http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398932 | Upton Statement on Signing the Conference Report to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act | 2017-12-15 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MI | Fred Upton | U000031 | upton.house.gov | legacy | U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today released the following statement after signing the House-Senate Conference Committee report on H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: The Conference Committees task was to merge two bills into a better one. Im pleased to say on a number of issues we prevailed. We deliver a tax cut to the middle class while protecting important deductions like the Medical Expense Deduction, and we lower the tax burden on American businesses while eliminating incentives to move jobs overseas. This is a big win for middle class families and the economy, and I look forward to debate and consideration of the bill next week. We will get this done. Background: Upton was one of nine House lawmakers named to the House-Senate conference committee to iron out differences between the House and Senate tax bills. As chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, Upton was primarily tasked with negotiating energy provisions related to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). The House and Senate will vote on the bill next week in the hopes of sending it to the presidents desk before Christmas. To read the Conference Committee report click here. To learn more about Uptons efforts on tax reform click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mikebishop.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/bishop-comments-tax-cuts-and-jobs-act-conference-report | Bishop Comments on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Conference Report | 2017-12-15 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MI | Mike Bishop | B001293 | mikebishop.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Congressman Mike Bishop, Michigans Republican member of the tax-writing Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement in support of the conference committee report for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Todays release of the conference report for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act brings us one step closer to providing much-needed relief for hardworking American families at every income level. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will create more jobs here in Michigan and across America, and will eliminate special interest loopholes to bring more jobs back from overseas. Families will see more take-home pay, because taxes will be simpler and fairer across all tax brackets. Specifically, by doubling the standard deduction, Michiganders will save time and money while filing their taxes, and will benefit from higher take-home pay. In particular, I worked with my Ways and Means colleagues to be sure our students will still be able to receive tuition waivers tax-free and can continue to deduct the interest paid on student loans. It is critical our students are able to achieve their dreams and not be overwhelmed by the cost of higher education. Id like to thank Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady for his impressive leadership throughout this process, and for listening to member input so we could ensure the priorities of our constituents were reflected in the final product. Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady commended Congressman Bishops leadership to preserve higher education tax relief: This is a historic moment for the American people. Our legislation to finally reform Americas broken tax code will deliver more jobs, bigger paychecks, and fairer taxes to hardworking families and job creators throughout the country, said Ways and Means Committee Chairman Brady (R-TX). Congressman Bishop is one of our outstanding new leaders on Ways and Means, and hes stepped up in a major way on tax reform. Im grateful for all his hard work throughout this process in particular, on preserving important higher education… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mikebishop.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=198 | Bishop Comments on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Conference Report | 2017-12-15 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MI | Mike Bishop | B001293 | mikebishop.house.gov | legacy | Bishop Comments on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Conference Report f t # e Washington, December 15, 2017 Congressman Mike Bishop, Michigans Republican member of the tax-writing Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement in support of the conference committee report for theTax Cuts and Jobs Act. Todays release of the conference report for theTax Cuts and Jobs Actbrings us one step closer to providing much-needed relief for hardworking American families at every income level. TheTax Cuts and Jobs Actwill create more jobs here in Michigan and across America, and will eliminate special interest loopholes to bring more jobs back from overseas. Families will see more take-home pay, because taxes will be simpler and fairer across all tax brackets. Specifically, by doubling the standard deduction, Michiganders will save time and money while filing their taxes, and will benefit from higher take-home pay. In particular, I worked with my Ways and Means colleagues to be sure our students will still be able to receive tuition waivers tax-free and can continue to deduct the interest paid on student loans. It is critical our students are able to achieve their dreams and not be overwhelmed by the cost of higher education. Id like to thank Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady for his impressive leadership throughout this process, and for listening to member input so we could ensure the priorities of our constituents were reflected in the final product. Ways and Means CommitteeChairman Kevin BradycommendedCongressman Bishopsleadership to preserve higher education tax relief: This is a historic moment for the American people. Our legislation to finally reform Americas broken tax code will deliver more jobs, bigger paychecks, and fairer taxes to hardworking families and job creators throughout the co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mitchell.house.gov/media/press-releases/mitchell-statement-tax-cuts-and-jobs-act-conference-report | Mitchell Statement on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Conference Report | 2017-12-15 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MI | Paul Mitchell | M001201 | mitchell.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today, Representative Mitchell (MI-10) released the following statement after the conference report of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was released: I commend the conferees on the report they produced. Throughout this process I have repeatedly said that I would only support a tax reform plan that benefits Americans who need it most: families living paycheck to paycheck and small businesses working hard to make their dreams a reality. I believe this plan achieves that, said Representative Mitchell. Click HERE to read the full text of the bill. Click HERE to read a summary of the bill. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mikebishop.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/bishop-applauds-disbursement-necc-victim-compensation-payments | Bishop Applauds Disbursement of NECC Victim Compensation Payments | 2017-12-14 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MI | Mike Bishop | B001293 | mikebishop.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON – Congressman Mike Bishop, whose district was hardest-hit by the NECC fungal meningitis outbreak of 2012, released the following statement applauding the disbursement of NECC victim compensation payments. “I’d like to thank the public servants in the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office for their hard work to deliver compensation funds to the victims of the 2012 NECC fungal meningitis outbreak. As all of those affected know, the civil settlement funds provided by the NECC were woefully short of those needed to compensate victims for their hospital stays, injuries and the irrevocable change in their way of life. That is why I fought so hard to have $40 million set aside for these victims. While no dollar amount will ever make these victims whole, I am happy to know that victims are finally getting some much-needed additional financial help. “I strongly encourage all victims of this deadly outbreak to apply to the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office by March 1, 2018, and submit any additional documentation that may be required to become eligible for additional compensation.” Information about applying for compensation The Massachusetts Attorney General’s office is currently establishing a process through which claims will be disbursed. To be eligible for these funds, victims must apply by March 1, 2018 (please note, that date has changed from the previous deadline of December 15, 2017). After the applicant’s case is verified, they will be eligible to receive a direct payment of $25,000, with the option to submit additional documentation to receive compensation beyond that amount. BACKGROUND ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mikebishop.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=197 | Bishop Applauds Disbursement of NECC Victim Compensation Payments | 2017-12-14 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MI | Mike Bishop | B001293 | mikebishop.house.gov | legacy | Bishop Applauds Disbursement of NECC Victim Compensation Payments f t # e Washington, December 14, 2017 Congressman Mike Bishop, whose district washardest-hit by the NECC fungal meningitis outbreak of 2012,released the following statement applauding the disbursement of NECC victim compensation payments. Id like to thank the public servants in the Massachusetts Attorney Generals Office for their hard work to deliver compensation funds to the victims of the 2012 NECC fungal meningitis outbreak. As all of those affected know, the civil settlement funds provided by the NECC were woefully short of those needed to compensate victims for their hospital stays, injuries and the irrevocable change in their way of life. That is why I fought so hard to have $40 million set aside for these victims. While no dollar amount will ever make these victims whole, I am happy to know that victims are finally getting some much-needed additional financial help. I strongly encourage all victims of this deadly outbreak to apply to the Massachusetts Attorney Generals Office by March 1, 2018, and submit any additional documentation that may be required to become eligible for additional compensation. Information about applying for compensation The Massachusetts Attorney Generals office is currently establishing a process through which claims will be disbursed. To be eligible for these funds, victims must apply by March 1, 2018 (please note, that date has changed from the previous deadline of December 15, 2017). After the applicants case is verified, they will be eligible to receive a direct payment of $25,000, with the option to submit additional documentation to receive compensation beyond that amount. BACKGROUND ### f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://trott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/trotts-legislation-modernize-auto-industry-lending-passes-house | Trott's Legislation to Modernize Auto Industry Lending Passes House with Bipartisan Support | 2017-12-14 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MI | Dave Trott | T000475 | trott.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representative Dave Trott (MI-11) issued the following statement following the House of Representatives' passage of thePrivacy Notification Technical Clarification Act(H.R. 2396), bipartisan legislation he introduced to modernize the privacy notification process of auto lenders and increase consumers' access to lender privacy policies: "When companies inundate individuals with pages and pages of legalese, the details are lost, and the important information is hidden. This critical legislation finally addresses the current avalanche of confusing notices consumers receive in the mail by modernizing the privacy notification process, and improving transparency and accountability. This commonsense bill will cut down on the high compliance costs these companies are forced to pass along to consumers, while increasing consumer access to important privacy information. I applaud my colleagues in the House for passing this bipartisan legislation and look forward to the Senate's consideration of this important measure." "The Privacy Notification Technical Clarification Act has strong bipartisan support and provides a simple and flexible approach that modernizes the privacy notification process for a larger number of financial services providers and their consumers. I thank Representative Trott, a member of the Financial Services Committee, for introducing this legislation and for leading Congressional efforts to modernize the privacy notification process for consumers," said Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling. Financial institutions must issue privacy notices to consumers upon issuance of the consumer's first loan with that financial institution. In December 2015, legislation was signed into law that lifted the previous requirement that financial institutions mail this same privacy policy annually. This legislation allowed financial institutions to modernize their privacy policy notification process, requiring institutions mail privacy policy notices only if the policy has chang… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398927 | ICYMI: One Year Later Why 21st Century Cures Still Matters | 2017-12-13 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MI | Fred Upton | U000031 | upton.house.gov | legacy | One Year Later — Why 21st Century Cures Still Matters By U.S. Rep. Fred Upton and U.S. Rep. Dianna DeGette December 12, 2017 Roll Call One year ago this week, President Obama signed into law one of the most consequential bills passed by the 114th Congress: the landmark, bipartisan 21st Century Cures Act. He took the occasion of his final public bill-signing to praise the measure as a prime example of how important legislation should be passed: through consultation with stakeholders, deliberation, hearings featuring expert testimony, drafting and redrafting, and a spirit of collegiality and compromise. When we started the process of crafting 21st Century Cures — or Cures — four years ago, we began with one goal in mind: helping patients and their families. We were both inspired to act after hearing from folks in the research community as well as patients, families and advocates who all told us about the need for modernization and more resources at the National Institutes of Health and the Food and Drug Administration so that the United States could remain the worldwide leader in medical innovation and find the next generation of medical cures and clues. We heard these stakeholders loud and clear. Cures provides the NIH and FDA with billions of dollars in much-needed resources so that our nation’s best and brightest can work on finding cures for diseases that impact virtually every family. More specifically, Cures boosts four major innovative initiatives at the NIH: the Beau Biden Cancer Moonshot, which works to accelerate progress in cancer prevention and screening; the Precision Medicine Initiative, which is a long-term research endeavor aimed at understanding how a person’s genetics, environment and lifestyle can help determine the best approach to prevent or treat disease; the Brain Research Through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative, which supports a more dynamic understanding of brain functions; and the Regenerative Medicine Innovation Project, which aims to accelerate the fi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398928 | VIDEO: Upton & DeGette Celebrate One-Year Anniversary of 21st Century Cures Act Becoming Law | 2017-12-13 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MI | Fred Upton | U000031 | upton.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today alongside U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colorado, released the following video on the one-year anniversary of the 21st Century Cures Act becoming law. Upton and DeGette use the video to highlight some of the most important provisions in the groundbreaking law. Click HERE to watch the video. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://amash.house.gov/media/press-releases/amash-leads-bipartisan-demand-standalone-consideration-fisa-amendments-act | Amash leads bipartisan demand for standalone consideration of FISA Amendments Act extension | 2017-12-13 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MI | Justin Amash | A000367 | amash.house.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 13, 2017 CONTACT Corie Whalen (202) 225-3831 Amash leads bipartisan demand for standalone consideration of FISA Amendments Act extension WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Justin Amash (R-Mich.) and dozens of his colleagues today sent a letter to Speaker Paul Ryan and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi demanding that any effort to pass an extension of the FISA Amendments Act—related to warrantless searches of Americans’ data under Section 702—be considered in the House independently, not attached to any year-end spending bill. In addition to Amash, the letter was signed by Reps. Walter Jones (R-N.C.), Dave Brat (R-Va.), Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.), Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.), Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.), Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), Mark Sanford (R-S.C.), Alex Mooney (R-W.Va.), Warren Davidson (R-Ohio), Andy Harris (R-Md.), Raúl Labrador (R-Idaho), Jody Hice (R-Ga.), Mark Meadows (R-N.C.), Scott Perry (R-Pa.), Louie Gohmert (R-Tex.), Carlos Curbelo (R-Fla.), Ted Poe (R-Tex.), Bill Posey (R-Fla.), and Jared Polis (D-Colo.), Diana DeGette (D-Colo.), Ted Yoho (R-Fla.), Jason Lewis (R-Minn.), Roger Williams (R-Tex.), Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.), Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), Mike Johnson (R-La.), Kevin Yoder (Kans.), Tom Garrett (R-Va.), Dana Rohrabacher (R-Calif.), Mark Pocan (D-Wis.), John Duncan (R- Tenn.), Rod Blum (R-Iowa), and Keith Rothfus (R-Pa.). The letter is attached. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://huizenga.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398577 | Holland Christian HS Student David Reidsma Wins 2017 Congressional App Challenge | 2017-12-12 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MI | Bill Huizenga | H001058 | huizenga.house.gov | legacy | Today, Congressman Huizenga announced David Reidsma, of Holland Christian High School, as the winner of 2017 Second District Congressional App Challenge. David created “BrickSort” for Android which allows users to download the inventory of any given LEGO® set and track the pieces.“Congratulations to David on winning the Second District’s inaugural Congressional App Challenge,” said Congressman Huizenga. “With technology playing a larger role in our economy and society than ever before, it is critical that we prepare students with the tools to succeed. BrickSort highlights David’s creativity while showcasing his coding and computer skills. Through BrickSort, David has provided both parents and children a 21st century way to track their LEGO® inventory.” By winning the Congressional App Challenge, David will be invited to visit Washington, D.C. in April to showcase his app to Members of Congress and members of the tech community at a #HouseOfCode reception. His work will be eligible to be featured for a year on display in the U.S. Capitol Building and on the House.gov website. David will also be awarded $250 in Amazon Web Services credits, donated by Amazon Web Services. To watch David’s BrickSort demonstration, click here. Submissions to the Second District Congressional App Challenge were judged by six West Michigan tech professionals. For more information on the Congressional App Challenge, click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mitchell.house.gov/media/press-releases/mitchell-statement-reauthorization-higher-education-act-markup | Mitchell Statement on Reauthorization of Higher Education Act Markup | 2017-12-12 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MI | Paul Mitchell | M001201 | mitchell.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Mitchell (MI-10) released the following statement on the markup of the Higher Education Reauthorization: “Education is a deeply personal issue to me. Growing up, my family lived paycheck to paycheck. I took a risk and was the first of my entire family to go to college. I was lucky that my risk paid off; a quality education helped me reach my goals and live the American dream,” said Representative Mitchell. “Today, education and the path to upward mobility looks markedly different than it did when I began my career: the average student is saddled with $37,172 of student loan debt and 8 million borrowers are in default. The typical American gets one shot at pursuing higher education; they cannot afford to take a gamble on a program or degree that will not return their investment. Unfortunately, students have no way of finding seemingly basic information like what they can expect to pay out of pocket and how students fare in the labor market after leaving college. This information would have been made available for all students with the passage of my bill, the College Transparency Act. Transparency has long been a priority of mine, and it is a priority for the over 100 organizations that have endorsed the College Transparency Act. The PROSPER Act attempts to make use of the theories behind the College Transparency Act, but it only makes student outcome data available for low-income students that rely on federal assistance to pay for higher education. That does not provide adequate information since it only addresses a small portion of the student population. “With today’s legislation, we had a rare opportunity to make meaningful change, and we fell short. We need to make serious change to provide accurate and complete information for consumers. I voted in favor of the PROSPER Act because ultimately, it is a step forward from the status quo that higher education in this country so urgently needs. Unfortunately, it falls short in truly allowing American consumers … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398925 | Upton Statement on Allied Paper/Kalamazoo River Superfund Cleanup | 2017-12-11 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MI | Fred Upton | U000031 | upton.house.gov | legacy | U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the Kalamazoo River Superfund site would be targeted for immediate, intense action: “We’ve been working alongside Kalamazoo leaders for years on this important issue. Everyone involved understands that it is essential that the final remedy protects the health and safety of Kalamazoo residents and allows for the site to be redeveloped and put to good use for the community. With this new priority designation, I am glad to see the Allied Paper/Kalamazoo River site is to receive ‘immediate and intense attention.’ Our Southwest Michigan community is eager to see this property cleaned up and put back to productive use. This new priority designation is certainly welcome news for all involved, particularly those of us who have working diligently on this issue for many years.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases/walberg-blunt-rochester-introduce-bipartisan-bill-strengthen-retirement | Walberg, Blunt Rochester Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Retirement Security | 2017-12-08 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MI | Tim Walberg | W000798 | walberg.house.gov | walberg | https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C.—U.S. Representatives Tim Walberg (R-MI) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) introduced H.R. 4604, the Increasing Access to a Secure Retirement Act, to help more Americans have peace of mind in their retirement years. The bipartisan bill clarifies and strengthens existing rules to make it easier for retirement plan sponsors to provide guaranteed lifetime income products as part of their employee benefits. "Saving for retirement is a difficult challenge for many families in Michigan and across the country," said Congressman Walberg. "To encourage and make saving easier, we should create more opportunities for employers to offer reliable investment options to the men and women they employ. Our bipartisan bill removes the regulatory uncertainty that hinder most employers from offering guaranteed lifetime income products, like annuities, to their workers. By establishing a clear set of rules, we can help more Americans retire with the certainty that they will have income to last throughout their retirement." "As lawmakers, we need to find solutions that give families a wider array of options to choose from in saving for their retirement. Delawareans and all Americans deserve more, not fewer opportunities in preparing for their future," said Congresswoman Blunt Rochester. "This bipartisan bill will allow a greater number of employees the option of annuities as a part of their benefits packages. By clarifying rules surrounding annuity plans, we're broadening savings options available to employees across the country. I look forward to working with my colleagues on the Education and Workforce Committee to expand access, participation, and the variety of tools in saving for retirement." Studies have shown that Americans are not saving enough to be financially secure throughout their retirement. Currently, only 10 percent of retirement plans in America offer a guaranteed lifetime income product—largely due to confusing and ambiguous regulations that employers must follow when selecting an insurance provider.… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T22:19:19Z |
| http://huizenga.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398575 | 426-0: House unanimously passes West Michigan Inspired Huizenga Jobs Legislation | 2017-12-07 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MI | Bill Huizenga | H001058 | huizenga.house.gov | legacy | Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 477, the Small Business Mergers, Acquisitions, Sales, and Brokerage Simplification Act of 2017. This legislation passed the House with strong bipartisan support by a vote of 426 to 0. “Today’s one-size-fits-all regulatory structure treats the sale of a privately owned family business the same as if an investment bank were buying a publicly traded company. The current structure simply doesn’t make sense. This West Michigan inspired solution would significantly reduce the federal regulatory compliance costs, which can initially exceed $150,000 and after that, cost $75,000 annually. With an estimated $10 trillion in privately held small businesses either being sold or closing as more and more baby boomers retire, our regulatory structure should encourage these neighborhood businesses and small companies to be sold to the next generation of entrepreneurs.” “This small business initiative promotes economic growth and development, strengthens job creation and preservation, and provides immediate and substantial regulatory relief for small business professionals. Business brokerage services are critically important to entrepreneurs who start, build, and eventually want to sell their private companies. In today’s divisive political environment, H.R. 477 demonstrates that Congress can act in a bipartisan manner to strengthen our economy and positively impact the lives of hardworking Americans.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398924 | Upton Statement on Being Named to Tax Conference Committee | 2017-12-07 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MI | Fred Upton | U000031 | upton.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today released the following statement after being named to serve on the House-Senate conference committee for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: “I look forward to being a member of the House-Senate conference committee for this historic tax reform opportunity. We owe it to our constituents to reform the tax code and cut taxes, make it easier for small businesses to grow and create jobs, and lower the astronomically high rate for corporations. We’re full speed ahead on getting this done this year.” Background: As chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, Upton was named a conferee primarily to negotiate the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) amendment. This amendment authorizes the sale of oil from our SPR as a way to offset the cost of tax cuts in the proposed bill. To learn more about the Conference Committee click here. To learn more about Upton’s efforts on tax reform click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases/walberg-presses-epa-administrator-protecting-great-lakes | Walberg Presses EPA Administrator on Protecting the Great Lakes | 2017-12-07 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MI | Tim Walberg | W000798 | walberg.house.gov | walberg | https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C.—Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) today pressed EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt about his support for programs to preserve and protect the Great Lakes. During a hearing with the Energy and Commerce Committee's Environment Subcommittee, Walberg questioned Administrator Pruitt about maintaining the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, combating harmful algal blooms on Lake Erie, and stopping invasive species like Asian Carp. In response, Administrator Pruitt committed to working with Walberg on each of these critically important areas. Click here to watch Walberg's questions. "The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative has generated valuable economic and environmental benefits for Michigan, our region, and the entire country. Building on the program's success must remain a bipartisan priority, which I conveyed today to the EPA Administrator," said Congressman Walberg. "From algal blooms to Asian Carp, the Great Lakes' health faces a number of threats, and I will continue working to safeguard our treasured Lakes and preserve them for generations to come." Congressman Walberg serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the House Education and the Workforce Committee as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions. For more information on Walberg's work in Congress visit walberg.house.gov. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T22:19:19Z |
| http://huizenga.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398574 | Huizenga Votes In Support of Second Amendment, Improving Background Check Reporting System | 2017-12-06 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MI | Bill Huizenga | H001058 | huizenga.house.gov | legacy | Huizenga Votes In Support of Second Amendment, Improving Background Check Reporting System f t # e Washington, December 6, 2017 This important legislation improves the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) to prevent the sale or transfer of firearms to felons and other individuals prohibited from legally obtaining a firearm. If the proper data was reported to the NICS database it is entirely possible that the recent tragedy in Sutherland Springs, Texas could have been avoided. The Second Amendment is one of the most fundamental rights we have in this nation. H.R. 38 preserves the ability of licensed, law-abiding citizens to exercise their constitutional right to own and carry a firearm for self-defense in any state.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398920 | Upton Joins Colleagues in Letter Urging DACA Fix | 2017-12-06 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MI | Fred Upton | U000031 | upton.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, recently joined 34 colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives in writing a letter to House Speaker Paul D. Ryan urging a permanent legislation solution for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients. Read the full letter here or below. Dear Speaker Ryan, We write in support of passing of a permanent legislative solution for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients before the end of the year. DACA recipients – young people brought to America through no fault of their own – are contributing members of our communities and our economy. For many, this is the only country they have ever known. They are American in every way except their immigration status. Since DACA’s inception, the federal government has approved approximately 795,000 initial DACA applications and 924,000 renewals. Since being approved for DACA status, an overwhelming majority of these individuals have enrolled in school, found employment, or have served in the military. Studies have shown that passing legislation to permanently protect these individuals would add hundreds of billions to our country’s gross domestic product (GDP). That is why the business community, universities, and civic leaders alike support a permanent legislative solution. We agree with President Trump that executive action was not the appropriate process for solving this issue, as was done under the previous administration, and we believe Congress should act. We are compelled to act immediately because many DACA recipients are about to lose or have already lost their permits in the wake of the program’s rescission. Not acting is creating understandable uncertainty and anxiety amongst immigrant communities. While we firmly believe Congress must work to address other issues within our broken immigration system, it is imperative that Republicans and Democrats come together to solve this problem now and not wait until next year. We all agree that our border must be enforced, our nat… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=140 | Bergman Supports Additional Protections for Legal Gun Owners | 2017-12-06 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MI | Jack Bergman | B001301 | bergman.house.gov | legacy | Bergman Supports Additional Protections for Legal Gun Owners Today, Congressman Jack Bergman voted in support of H.R. 38, The Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017. f t # e Washington, December 6, 2017 “Protecting the rights of lawful gun-owners in Michigan’s First District will always be one of my top priorities and that is why I proudly co-sponsored H.R. 38. The Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 passed today in the House 231-198. This common-sense legislation would create concealed firearm reciprocity throughout the country: allowing a legally qualified individual to carry a concealed firearm in other states that allow individuals to carry concealed firearms." In addition to expanding protections for law-abiding gun-owners, H.R. 38: Includes legislation to Fix NICS: Encouraging and incentivizing states to enter records that would legally disqualify a person from purchasing a firearm into the FBI background check system; Sets common-sense guidelines for carrying firearms across state lines; Does not impede on municipalities rights to enact restrictions on where, when, and how people can carry in their jurisdiction; Excludes any individual who is prohibited by federal law from possessing, transporting, shipping, or receiving a firearm; and Does not change laws on purchasing a gun or change access to law-abiding gun owners. f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-supports-concealed-carry-reciprocity-act | Moolenaar Supports Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act | 2017-12-06 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MI | John Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | legacy | Today, the House of Representatives passed the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act. The legislation allows individuals with concealed carry permits to carry across the state lines. The legislation also updates the National Instant Criminal Background Check System and increases assistance to states so they can increase the number of records submitted into the system. Congressman John Moolenaar voted for the legislation and made the following statement: “As always, I strongly support the Second Amendment rights of all Americans. Just as a driver’s license is valid across state lines, this legislation will allow those who have valid permits to carry across state lines. The bill also improves the background check system so states will submit more records and help stop those who are already legally prohibited from buying a gun.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-supports-moving-us-embassy-jerusale | Moolenaar Supports Moving U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem | 2017-12-06 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MI | John Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | legacy | Today, President Donald Trump announced his administration’s decision to direct the State Department to move the U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem. The embassy is currently located in Tel Aviv. On June 5, 2017, the U.S. Senate reaffirmed support for moving the embassy to Jerusalem. The vote was 90-0. Congressman John Moolenaar supports today's decision and made the following statement: “There is strong bipartisan support for moving our country’s embassy to Jerusalem. Israel is the only democracy in the Middle East and Jerusalem is its capital city. By moving the American embassy to Jerusalem, the United States reaffirms its historic alliance with Israel.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases/walberg-announces-2017-congressional-app-challenge-winner | Walberg Announces 2017 Congressional App Challenge Winner | 2017-12-06 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MI | Tim Walberg | W000798 | walberg.house.gov | walberg | https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, during Computer Science Education Week, Congressman Tim Walberg announced the winners of the Congressional App Challenge for Michigan's 7th District. First place went to a team of four students from Chelsea High School: Madison Burlett, Rose LaForest, Cate Start, and Alex Steinaway. The team's teacher at Chelsea High School is Melissa McIntosh. Their winning app, "M.A.D. Planner," allows users to plan for different types of parties and events, track a budget, and invite guests. It will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol and featured on the House of Representatives website along with other winning entries from around the country. "The Congressional App Challenge is an outstanding opportunity for students to showcase their creativity and computer science skills, while fostering a fun learning environment," said Congressman Walberg. "Congratulations to Madison, Rose, Cate, and Alex on winning this year's contest, and I commend all the participants for their hard work and entrepreneurial spirit. I look forward to seeing the bright futures ahead of them." Second place was a tie awarded to both Robert Moore from Chelsea High School and Jaymin Matthes from Western Middle School. Moore's teacher is Melissa McIntosh while Matthes' teacher is Kim Allison. Moore created an app entitled "CHS Sign In/Out," which works as a school district kiosk that allows teachers to keep track of students signing in and out of offices. Matthes' "Paddle Tycoon Beta" app is a game designed to entertain children in a new and creative way. Third place was given to Mackenzie Bucki from Airport High School for her app "MyPillBuddy." Bucki's app helps users remember when they last took their medication to assist those who may be suffering from memory loss. The Congressional App Challenge, now in its third year, is a nationwide contest designed to highlight the importance of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education by encouraging students to create an application for a mobile phone, tablet, or computer. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T22:19:19Z |
| https://trott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/unanimous-trotts-legislation-increasing-federal-penalty-female-genital | UNANIMOUS: Trott's Legislation Increasing Federal Penalty for Female Genital Mutilation Passes U.S. House | 2017-12-05 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MI | Dave Trott | T000475 | trott.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representative Dave Trott (MI-11) issued the following statement after the Stopping Abusive Female Exploitation (SAFE) Act, bipartisan legislation he introduced that would increase the federal penalty for female genital mutilation to 15 years in prison and implore states to implement reporting requirements for suspected genital mutilation, passed the House of Representatives unanimously: "The Centers for Disease Control estimates that more than 500,000 females in the United States have undergone or are at risk for genital mutilation. Just one victim is too many, and our federal laws must reflect this principle. This appalling and brutal practice has no place in Southeast Michigan, or the United States, and today we made it clear to Americans and the rest of the world that this heinous practice will not be tolerated. This is gender violence and oppression and it's time for the federal government to penalize it as such. I'm proud my colleagues from both sides of the aisle have come together to take this critical step forward in eradicating this merciless practice." "It is deeply troubling that many women and young girls in the United States are at risk of female genital mutilation. This barbaric practice violates basic human rights in a horrific way, and we must ensure our laws appropriately deter and punish those seeking to harm women. The SAFE Act contains new tools to fight this human rights abuse, and I thank Congressman Trott for his efforts to protect young girls and women from this heinous crime. I applaud the House for approving this bill and call on the Senate to pass it without delay," said Committee on Judiciary Chairman Goodlatte. Under current federal law, female genital mutilation is punishable by 5 years in prison. The Stopping Abusive Female Exploitation (SAFE) Act increases the punishment to 15 years imprisonment. Additionally, it implores states to enact into law reporting requirements for suspected female genital mutilation. In stark contrast to other developed c… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398918 | ICYMI: Why a fix for DACA is imperative | 2017-12-04 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MI | Fred Upton | U000031 | upton.house.gov | legacy | Why a fix for DACA is imperative By U.S. Rep. Fred Upton December 4, 2017 Herald Palladium Over the last number of months there has been a deluge of interest in a small but important immigration program called DACA. DACA stands for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and is a policy that allows a number of individuals – approximately 800,000 across the country and thousands here in Michigan – who entered our country as minors to receive a renewable two-year period of deferred action from deportation. I believe it is of the utmost importance that we work together to take care of these folks. Let’s be clear: For these young men and women, the United States is their home. They speak English, they’ve been raised in our neighborhoods, attended our schools, served in our military, worked in our communities, and have clean criminal records. I’ve met with many individuals impacted by DACA and have heard from our Southwest Michigan universities, restaurant and small business owners, as well as my farmer friends who all agree we must ensure a path forward. DACA recipients are important not only to our communities but also our economy. Estimates from the CATO Institute show that a full repeal of DACA would cost the United States $280 billion in economic growth during the next decade. Yes, I disagreed with President Obama’s 2012 Executive Order as it related to DACA and welcomed President Trump’s call on Congress to act with a legislative fix. That’s exactly what we intend on doing. It is the responsibility of Congress to work together on fair, rigorous, and bipartisan legislation that addresses the long-term uncertainty facing these young people. We need legislation – not Executive Orders. Congress has until March 2018 to come up with a solution, and I’m confident that we can. To that end, I have co-sponsored two pieces of legislation to address this issue. The Bar Removal of Individuals who Dream and Grow our Economy Act (BRIDGE Act) seeks to grant a three-year protection for those who are covered by DACA.… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=139 | One Step Closer to Tax Reform | 2017-12-04 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | MI | Jack Bergman | B001301 | bergman.house.gov | legacy | One Step Closer to Tax Reform In his continued effort to provide much-needed tax relief for the residents of Michigan's First District, Congressman Jack Bergman voted to send the Tax Cuts and Job's Act to Conference. f t # e Washington, December 4, 2017 "We are one step closer to providing tax relief for the hard-working people of Michigan's First District. Congress has been hard at work crafting legislation to make our tax code simple and fair, and today I voted to send the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to conference to resolve the differences between the House and Senate versions to produce the best results for all Americans. "The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will create over 25,000 new Michigan jobs, save the average Michigander $1182 dollars per year, and lower the small business tax rate to no more than 25%. Our goal is to give the hard-working people of Michigan’s First District tax relief going into 2018." f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases/walberg-recognizes-jackson-county-veteran-year | Walberg Recognizes the Jackson County Veteran of the Year | 2017-11-30 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | MI | Tim Walberg | W000798 | walberg.house.gov | walberg | https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | November 30, 2017 Image Issues:Veterans | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T22:12:50Z |
| https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases/walberg-votes-strengthen-brownfields-program-promote-jobs-and-economic | Walberg Votes to Strengthen Brownfields Program, Promote Jobs and Economic Development | 2017-11-30 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | MI | Tim Walberg | W000798 | walberg.house.gov | walberg | https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C.—Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) today voted for the Brownfields Enhancement, Economic Redevelopment, and Reauthorization Act, bipartisan legislation that strengthens the EPA's Brownfields Program and encourages greater economic development and job creation. In the 7th District, the Brownfields Program has played a key role in revitalizing a number of industrial sites and properties, including land used for the River Raisin National Battlefield Park in Monroe. Click here to watch Congressman Walberg's remarks on the House floor. "There are more than 450,000 brownfields sites across the country, and many communities in our area have seen the positive results of the program," said Congressman Walberg. "It empowers states and local governments to take abandoned and vacant industrial sites and once again turn them into economic assets—all-the-while cleaning up the environment. With the help of this bipartisan bill, more Michigan communities will be able to revitalize these properties, encourage job growth, and bring about economic benefits for our communities." Congressman Walberg serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the House Education and the Workforce Committee as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions. For more information on Walberg's work in Congress visit walberg.house.gov. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T22:12:50Z |
| https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=138 | Bergman Releases Statement on Voting to Make Misconduct Training Mandatory | 2017-11-29 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | MI | Jack Bergman | B001301 | bergman.house.gov | legacy | Bergman Releases Statement on Voting to Make Misconduct Training Mandatory f t # e Washington, November 29, 2017 “Changing the status quo in Washington, D.C., has been a priority of mine since taking office, and it’s a mission I intend to continue in the upcoming years. The lack of accountability and culture of misconduct in federal offices can no longer be tolerated. Leading by example matters—that is why I have already required every member of my staff to take part in anti-harassment and anti-discrimination training, and why I voted in favor of making this training a requirement for all Congressional offices. “The halls of Congress must be a safe environment for all Members and their staff. While today’s vote is a step in the right direction, the job is not complete. Accountability and transparency measures must be put in place to ensure tax-payer money is never used to cover up bad choices made by a Member of Congress or their staff. I look forward to working towards these next steps with my colleagues from both sides of the aisle.” f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mitchell.house.gov/media/press-releases/video-mitchell-welcomes-tuscola-pastor-us-capitol-deliver-opening-prayer | VIDEO: Mitchell Welcomes Tuscola Pastor to U.S. Capitol to Deliver the Opening Prayer | 2017-11-29 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | MI | Paul Mitchell | M001201 | mitchell.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Paul Mitchell (MI-10) welcomed Pastor Ron Dunn to the U.S. Capitol to deliver the opening prayer in the U.S. House of Representatives. Pastor Dunn is Senior Pastor of New Hope Ministries in Akron, Michigan, and is an Ordained Bishop with the Church of God. Pastor Dunn is also a veteran of the U.S. Army. He served in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Rep. Mitchell, Pastor Dunn, and House Chaplain Patrick Conroy. Pastor Dunn and Rep. Mitchell. Click HERE to watch Pastor Dunn deliver the opening prayer. Click HERE to watch Congressman Mitchell’s remarks honoring Pastor Dunn. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases/walberg-introduces-legislation-modernize-purpa-lower-costs-electricity | Walberg Introduces Legislation to Modernize PURPA, Lower Costs for Electricity Consumers | 2017-11-29 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | MI | Tim Walberg | W000798 | walberg.house.gov | walberg | https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C.—Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) today introduced the PURPA Modernization Act of 2017 to reform the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA) and help lower utility bills for American families. As part of his work on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Walberg has extensively examined the statute and heard feedback on the need to modernize PURPA for the 21st century. "Energy markets have changed significantly over the last 40 years, and many challenges of that era no longer exist," said Congressman Walberg. "With new innovations and advancements in technology, today's energy markets are more diverse and domestic energy resources are abundant instead of scarce. It's time to modernize PURPA with these new realities in mind. For consumers in Michigan and across the country, these commonsense reforms will go a long ways toward bringing down their utility bills." Enacted almost 40 years ago, PURPA was written at a time when the energy landscape was vastly different than today. The law's outdated regulatory burdens do not reflect the current competitive market conditions, while driving up electricity costs. H.R. 4476, the PURPA Modernization Act of 2017, brings this decades-old law into the 21st century, fosters greater competition, and stops the gaming of a federal law at the expense of electricity customers to provide more affordable and reliable energy. "We take very seriously our commitment to keeping energy costs affordable for our customers while ensuring a clean energy future. We believe these goals can be achieved together with the help of the PURPA Modernization Act, and that it will have an added bonus of attracting new jobs and businesses to our great state," said Patti Poppe, President and CEO of Michigan's Consumers Energy. "PURPA is an outdated policy that is causing our customers to pay around 30-50% over market value for energy provided by Qualifying Facilities. In fact, over 10 years, Consumers Energy customers subsidized PURPA facilities to the tune of $300 million… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T22:12:50Z |
| http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398916 | Upton on Enbridge deal: Were going to stay on their case | 2017-11-28 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | MI | Fred Upton | U000031 | upton.house.gov | legacy | Upton on Enbridge deal: 'We're going to stay on their case' WOODTV8 TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP/WOOD) — Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and Canadian oil transport company Enbridge Inc. announced an agreement Monday intended to boost the safety of twin oil pipelines beneath the waterway where Lakes Michigan and Huron converge. The deal does not call for the decommissioning of Line 5 as environmental groups have demanded, although it does include a procedure for temporarily halting the flow of oil through the 5-mile-long underwater segment when storms cause sustained periods of high waves. It also calls for a study to examine the possibility of digging a tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac through which the existing pipelines — or a new one — could be routed. The two 20-inch lines have lain on the lakebed since 1953. “That [study] will look at a number of alternatives. The one I’ll support is a new line, that’s what I want to see ultimately happen,” U.S. Congressman Fred Upton told 24 Hour News 8 Monday. “We’re going to stay on their case. We’re going to stay looking over their shoulder. They’ve agreed to look at a number of different alternatives and by next summer see the direction where we want to go.” It also calls for steps to allow faster detection of and quicker response to a potential spill. “Business as usual by Enbridge is not acceptable and we are going to ensure the highest level of environmental safety standards are implemented to protect one of Michigan’s most valuable natural resources,” Snyder said in a statement posted online. Line 5 is a 645-mile line that runs from Superior, Wisconsin, through northern Michigan to Sarnia, Ontario. The company says the 5-mile underwater segment is safe, but environmental groups and some officials have raised concerns about recent disclosures of gaps in protective enamel coating. View the full story online, via WOODTV8, here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398917 | ICYMI: Upton meets with local business leaders about national tax reform | 2017-11-28 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | MI | Fred Upton | U000031 | upton.house.gov | legacy | Upton meets with local business leaders about national tax reform By Christine VanTimmeren WWMT Channel 3COMSTOCK, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) — U.S. Congressman Fred Upton wrapped up a round table discussion in Comstock where he asked small business owners what they think about the tax reform package working its way through congress, which includes corporate tax cuts but gets rid of some popular deductions. Newschannel 3's Christine VanTimmeren reported on that discussion held at LED lighting company Tecniq. Representatives from Tecniq, recycling company Schupan and Sons, and Sportel Greenhouse explained to Upton that proposed tax reforms would transform their businesses for the better and they want him to fight for them. Those around the table said the tax code is too complex and creates a tremendous tax burden that limits their ability to grow. Everyone said a reduction in taxes would allow their businesses to flourish, meaning more benefits for employees and more technological upgrades. Upton said he understands the proposed tax reform will increase the national deficit in the short term, but he believes in the long term it will increase our country's growth rate. Marc Schupan said his company's tax burden would go from 41 percent to 25 percent under the new tax plan and he already knows where he'd invest that extra money. He said, “It's not a question of we'd make more money and all we would do was squirrel it away, actually we would reinvest it and it would be good for our employees for sure. In fact, I've already promised them that if we have that there will be some wage increases.” Many of the business owners at the meeting on Monday said a lowering of taxes would mean raises for their employees. If the tax reform compromise fails to make it out of the Senate by the end of the year, businesses would have to wait another year for the possibility of changes. View the full story online, via WWMT Channel 3, here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases/walberg-named-legislator-year-motorcycle-riders-foundation | Walberg Named ‘Legislator of the Year’ By Motorcycle Riders Foundation | 2017-11-21 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | MI | Tim Walberg | W000798 | walberg.house.gov | walberg | https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Jackson, MI — Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) has been awarded the 2017 Motorcycle Legislator of the Year Award by the Motorcycle Riders Foundation, one of the nation's leading motorcycle rights organizations. Since the group's formation in 1984, the Legislator of the Year award recognizes lawmakers for their commitment to advancing policies that support motorcycle riders across the country. "As a Harley owner who has been riding since my 20th birthday, receiving this award is particularly meaningful," said Congressman Walberg, co-chair of the House Motorcycle Caucus. "Millions of Americans from all walks of life rely on motorcycles as a means of transportation or recreation, and I'm proud to advocate for their freedom to responsibly enjoy the open road or off-road trails." "Tim has always been a great friend to the motorcycle community," said Vince Consiglio, Executive Director of ABATE of Michigan and member of the Motorcycle Riders Foundation. "We know we can count on him to make sure our voice is heard in the halls of Congress." In the 115th Congress, Walberg has championed a number of legislative issues of importance to motorcycling, including introducing a bipartisan resolution to address the issue of motorcycle profiling and promote collaboration between the motorcycle and law enforcement communities. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T22:12:50Z |
| https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=137 | Bergman Takes Aim at Cormorants | 2017-11-20 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | MI | Jack Bergman | B001301 | bergman.house.gov | legacy | Bergman Takes Aim at Cormorants Last week, Congressman Jack Bergman introduced H.R. 4429, the Cormorant Control Act, bipartisan legislation to address cormorant depredation in Michigan’s First District. f t # e Washington, November 20, 2017 Management of the double-crested cormorant has long been a successful, comprehensive endeavor between state agencies and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). However, a recent court order has left our state and Michigan’s First District unable to respond to the negative effects these migratory birds have on our fish populations. “This issue is of the utmost importance to states like Michigan. Inaction threatens our fish populations, and in turn, the livelihood of recreational and commercial fishing industries, which are critical to our economy.” Since coming to Congress, Congressman Bergman has held numerous meetings with U.S. Fish and Wildlife (USFWS), the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, sportsmen’s clubs, and conservation groups in an effort to chart the best path forward for the control and management of the cormorant. “I am encouraged by what this Administration and the USFWS has done to comply with the court’s decision but it is Congress, not the Courts, that should be setting policy. I believe this legislation strikes at the heart of the problem for my district. Thousands of pounds of fish are consumed by cormorants in Northern Michigan's free swimming fisheries, and if left unchecked, the cormorant could decimate our open water fish populations.” The Cormorant Control Act would direct Secretary of Interior Ryan Zinke to reissue the 2014 rule related to double-crested cormorant depredation orders: allowing Michigan to resume responsible cormorant management activities. f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/editorials/tax-relief-middle-class-and-main-street | Tax Relief for the Middle Class and Main Street | 2017-11-17 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | MI | John Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | legacy | Tax Relief for the Middle Class and Main Street By Congressman John Moolenaar Historic tax relief for Americans is one step closer to happening. The House passed tax relief on November 16 and this important legislation will deliver more than $1,000 in reduced taxes for middle-income families if it becomes law. I have heard from thousands of constituents about what tax reform would mean to them and the overwhelming majority of them believe the federal tax system is too complicated. They believe it is time for the first major overhaul of federal taxes since 1986. With all the changes that have happened in everyday life since then, don’t you agree it is time to bring the tax code into the 21st century? Here is what the tax reform passed by the House will mean for residents in mid and northern Michigan. One, it means a tax cut for hardworking families. As I mentioned, this is a big tax cut for the middle class. A family of four with an income of $59,000 would see its annual tax bill decrease by more than $1,000. The legislation will double the standard deduction for individuals and married couples to $12,000 and $24,000 respectively. That means the first $24,000 a couple earns will be taxed at zero percent. Tax reform also increases the Child Tax Credit from $1,000 to $1,600. This will let parents keep more of their money to provide for their kids. Michigan families have seen their costs go up for everyday items and this extra $600 dollars per child will go a long way for every family. More than 43,000 families in my district use the child tax credit and I know they overwhelmingly support increasing it. Two, tax reform means lower taxes for small business, and that means more jobs and bigger paychecks for Michigan residents. The owner of a business in Clinton County told me “lower taxes would free up capital to expand our business and hire more people.” Another business owner in Midland said, “lowering taxes will put more money in the pockets of my employees.” Under the legislation, a Main Street business with $62,00… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://huizenga.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398562 | Huizenga: Families Living Paycheck to Paycheck Deserve a Tax Cut | 2017-11-16 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | MI | Bill Huizenga | H001058 | huizenga.house.gov | legacy | Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting in support of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, legislation to reform the tax code and deliver tax relief to middle class families and small businesses across West Michigan. “Our plan lowers tax rates, doubles the standard deduction, increases the Child Tax Credit, preserves the Adoption Tax Credit, and creates a new Family Tax Credit that will provide real tax relief for hardworking middle class families across West Michigan. Additionally, our legislation will increase economic growth by cutting taxes on small businesses so they can invest more of their money into growing their local business and create new jobs in our community. Lastly, our legislation also lowers the corporate tax rate so Michigan job creators of all sizes can compete against foreign companies, expand in Michigan, and create good-paying jobs. “Our nation’s tax code hasn’t been overhauled in three decades. In that time, economic growth has failed to reach its potential while special interests and the well-connected have created loopholes for themselves at the expense of low and moderate income families. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act reverses this trend by simplifying our tax code, eliminating loopholes, and delivering tax relief for hardworking middle class families and small businesses. “This legislation provides more opportunity for West Michigan families living paycheck to paycheck to achieve the American Dream.” For more information on this important legislation, please visit FairandSimple.gop | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398913 | Readout of Uptons Meeting with Enbridge | 2017-11-16 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | MI | Fred Upton | U000031 | upton.house.gov | legacy | U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, and Chairman of the Energy Subcommittee, today met with Enbridge Vice President Guy Jarvis to discuss the Line 5 pipeline, which runs under the Straits of Mackinac. The meeting focused on the two public letters Upton had previously sent the company. Upton again expressed alarm and deep concern regarding recent reports on gaps in the protective coating on several portions of the pipeline. He also reiterated that a spill would be catastrophic to the Great Lakes and completely unacceptable. Upton specifically requested an in-person review and briefing on Enbridge’s Integrity Management Plan, which is the company’s plan to identify, assess, and mitigate risks to the pipeline in order to reduce the likelihood of impacts on any possible incidents. Upton also stressed the importance of continued coordination between Enbridge, federal officials, and state officials in Michigan. You can find the two public letters to Enbridge here and here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398915 | Upton Applauds Passage of Landmark Tax Reform Legislation | 2017-11-16 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | MI | Fred Upton | U000031 | upton.house.gov | legacy | U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today applauded the passage of landmark tax reform legislation, H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act. “This historic tax reform package will lower individual income tax rates except for the top bracket, simplify the entire code, create jobs, and boost our Southwest Michigan economy,” said Upton. “It will specifically help Michigan middle-class families by increasing the standard deduction and expanding the Child Tax Credit. The current tax code is indefensible. I haven’t met a single person or visited a single small business that thinks the status quo is acceptable. The time for tax reform and relief is now – and we are delivering on our promise. Bottom line: This tax plan will put more money in the pockets of Michigan families and I’m hopeful we can get something to the president’s desk before the end of the year.” “I want to applaud Congressman Upton for helping get this important tax update through the House,” said Chris Heugal, president of the Cornerstone Chamber of Commerce in St. Joseph. “These actions will help improve our local small business community and overall economic environment.” “The State of Michigan has made extraordinary strides to attract business,” added Rob Cleveland, president of Cornerstone Alliance, the economic development agency for St. Joseph. “Today’s passing of the corporate income tax reform legislation through the U.S. House of Representatives makes the country more competitive and will benefit Michigan as we continue to win more industry.” “The greatest force for changing the lives of Americans is jobs,” concluded Ron Kitchens, chief executive officer of Southwest Michigan First, the economic development group in Kalamazoo. “This tax reform will create more and better jobs for Americans and reignite the American dream.” According to a new report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act will lead to the creation of an additional 29,168 jobs and raise after-tax incomes for Michigan middle-class families by more than … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=136 | Following House passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Congressman Jack Bergman released the following statement: | 2017-11-16 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | MI | Jack Bergman | B001301 | bergman.house.gov | legacy | Following House passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Congressman Jack Bergman released the following statement: f t # e Washington, November 16, 2017 "Today, for the first time in 30 years, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to reform the tax code and provide much needed relief for working families and small businesses. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will help families in the First District by doubling the standard deduction and simplifying our very complicated tax code. These historic tax cuts will create jobs in the United States and produce a climate for companies to do business in the United States. This is a once in a generation opportunity for Congress to transform our overburdensome tax code." The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provides relief for hard-working families by: Lowering individual tax rates; Expanding the Child Tax Credit; Preserving the Adoption Tax Credit; Preserving the home mortgage interest deduction; Preserving the deduction for charitable contributions; and Allowing individuals to write off state and local taxes up to $10,000. Additionally, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provides relief for businesses by: Allowing businesses to write off full expense costs for equipment; Reducing the top tax rate for small businesses to no more than 25%; Lowering the corporate tax rate to 20%; and Providing a new tax rate of 9% for the first $75,000 of income earned by an active owner in a pass-through business of any type. f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mikebishop.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/bishop-joins-house-passing-historic-tax-reform-legislation | Bishop Joins House in Passing Historic Tax Reform Legislation | 2017-11-16 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | MI | Mike Bishop | B001293 | mikebishop.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON – In a historic vote Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed its first major tax reform overhaul in more than three decades. Commenting on his support, Congressman Mike Bishop – Michigan’s Republican member of the tax-writing Ways and Means Committee – issued the following statement: “Bold, transformational tax reform is about giving hardworking Americans of all walks of life the confidence they need to make their dreams a reality. I’ve seen it work in Michigan, and we can absolutely do it at a national level. It’s about letting you keep more of what you earned, and freeing up capital so local job creators can hire more of our neighbors, increase wages, and truly compete at a global level again. “The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act accomplishes this by dramatically simplifying the tax code, with lower rates, making it easier for more Americans to get ahead. I applaud Speaker Ryan, Chairman Brady, our House Ways and Means Committee, and all of my colleagues who are joining me in fighting for families and workers at every income level, including those across Michigan’s Eighth District. “It’s time to unleash our economy’s fullest potential. Passing our bill in the House is a major step in this process, and we know our work does not end here. It’s been 31 years since our last major overhaul, but today, we’re telling America that we’re ready to deliver real relief – and soon.” BACKGROUND ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mikebishop.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=196 | Bishop Joins House in Passing Historic Tax Reform Legislation | 2017-11-16 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | MI | Mike Bishop | B001293 | mikebishop.house.gov | legacy | In a historic vote Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed its first major tax reform overhaul in more than three decades. Commenting on his support,Congressman Mike Bishop Michigans Republican member of the tax-writing Ways and Means Committee issued the following statement: Bold, transformational tax reform is about giving hardworking Americans of all walks of life the confidence they need to make their dreams a reality. Ive seen it work in Michigan, and we can absolutely do it at a national level. Its about letting you keep more of what you earned, and freeing up capital so local job creators can hire more of our neighbors, increase wages, and truly compete at a global level again. TheTax Cuts and Jobs Actaccomplishes this by dramatically simplifying the tax code, with lower rates, making it easier for more Americans to get ahead. I applaud Speaker Ryan, Chairman Brady, our House Ways and Means Committee, and all of my colleagues who are joining me infighting for families and workers at every income level, including those across Michigans Eighth District. Its time to unleash our economys fullest potential. Passing our bill in the House is a major step in this process, and we know our work does not end here. Its been 31 years since our last major overhaul, but today, were telling America that were ready to deliver real relief and soon. BACKGROUND ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mitchell.house.gov/media/press-releases/mitchell-votes-tax-reform-will-benefit-all-americans | Mitchell Votes For Tax Reform That Will Benefit All Americans | 2017-11-16 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | MI | Paul Mitchell | M001201 | mitchell.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Mitchell (MI-10) released the following statement after voting for H.R. 1, The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: “Throughout this process, I have advocated for a tax reform plan that will benefit all Americans, from families living paycheck to paycheck, to small business owners struggling to make their dream a reality. I am proud to vote for a tax reform plan that does just that. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act allows Americans to keep more of their hard-earned dollars and improves local economies by keeping money in communities instead of handing it to Washington bureaucrats,” said Representative Mitchell. “Relief for the American taxpayer is long overdue. I urge my colleagues in the Senate to act quickly to send tax reform to President Trump’s desk.” Background: A family of four making $96,434 a year in Michigan’s 10th District would receive a $2,229 tax cut by taking the new, larger standard deduction. To read H.R. 1, click HERE. To read a summary of H.R. 1 click HERE. To read a section-by-section click HERE. For additional information visit WaysAndMeans.house.gov/taxreform. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-votes-tax-relief-middle-class-main-street | Moolenaar Votes for Tax Relief for the Middle Class, Main Street | 2017-11-16 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | MI | John Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | legacy | Today, Congressman John Moolenaar voted for historic tax reform legislation. The bill, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, is the first major overhaul of the tax code since 1986 and it was passed by the House of Representatives on Thursday afternoon. The legislation doubles the standard deduction for Michigan residents. It goes from $6,000 to $12,000 for individuals and from $12,000 to $24,000 for joint filers. The legislation increases the child tax credit for Michigan families from $1,000 to $1,600 dollars. A Michigan family of four making the national median income of $59,000 would see a tax cut of over $1,000 when it pays its 2018 taxes in April 2019. Congressman Moolenaar made the following statement on today's vote. "This is tax relief for middle class families and Main Street. It will mean bigger paychecks, more jobs and a simpler, fairer system that closes loopholes. It will be a tax cut for Michigan families and keep more money here at home in our local communities." Tax Reform By The Numbers $1,600: The new child tax credit, increased from $1,000. 43,832: The number of taxpayers in Congressman Moolenaar's district who claim the child tax credit, according to the nonpartisan Tax Foundation. $12,000: The new standard deduction for individual filers, increased from $6,000. $24,000: The new standard deduction for married filers, increased from $12,000. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://trott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-trott-tax-reform-puts-everyday-americans-first | Rep. Trott: Tax Reform Puts Everyday Americans First | 2017-11-16 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | MI | Dave Trott | T000475 | trott.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representative Dave Trott (MI-11) issued the following statement after voting in favor of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1): "For decades, our nation's antiquated tax code has hindered American economic growth and hurt our global competitiveness.That's why today I supported legislation that delivers real tax relief to those who need it most-hard-working families and small business owners in Southeast Michigan and throughout the country. While the passage of this bill is the beginning of the legislative process, I am confident that the House, Senate, and White House, can work together to craft a modernized tax code that allows Michigan families to keep more of their hard-earned money and puts the interests of everyday Americans first." Learn more about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1)here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases/walberg-time-middle-class-tax-relief | Walberg: Time for Middle Class Tax Relief | 2017-11-16 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | MI | Tim Walberg | W000798 | walberg.house.gov | walberg | https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C.—Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) today voted for H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, to fix our broken tax code and provide meaningful tax relief to workers, families, and job creators in Michigan. The sweeping tax reform legislation is the first major overhaul of the tax code in more than 30 years. Click here to watch Congressman Walberg's remarks on the House floor. "Hardworking families in Michigan have been squeezed for too long under our broken tax code. Our plan is geared towards giving low and middle-income families a break, increasing take-home pay, and putting more money in people's pockets," said Congressman Walberg. "By easing the tax burden on small businesses, it will allow them give out raises, hire more workers, and invest and grow our economy here at home. The bottom line: This bill is a win for families and their future. I urge the Senate to take swift action on tax reform so we can provide more jobs and bigger paychecks to the workers who need it most." What the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act means for Michigan's 7th District · A middle-income family of four in the 7th District who takes the new, larger standard deduction would see a tax cut of $2,107. · In the 7th District, 49,556 taxpayers who claim the Child Tax Credit will see that credit expanded from $1,000 today to $1,600 under our plan. · In the 7th District, 42,696 taxpayers with small business income will benefit from our new, lower small business tax rates. · Thanks to nearly doubling the standard deduction, more of the 86,154 taxpayers in the 7th District who currently itemize will be able to file their taxes on a postcard-size form. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T22:12:50Z |
| http://huizenga.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398561 | Bipartisan: Huizenga Legislation to Help Low and Middle Income Families Passes Committee | 2017-11-15 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | MI | Bill Huizenga | H001058 | huizenga.house.gov | legacy | Bipartisan: Huizenga Legislation to Help Low and Middle Income Families Passes Committee f t # e Washington, November 15, 2017 Yesterday, the House Financial Services Committee passed the Mortgage Choice Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) and Congressman Greg Meeks (D-NY). This legislation clarifies the definition of “points and fees” currently preventing some low and middle income families from attaining a qualified mortgage (QM). This bipartisan bill passed the committee by a vote of 46-13. Congressman Bill Huizenga: Consumers would lose the ability to take advantage of the convenience and market efficiencies offered by one-stop shopping. This is like telling Meijer that they can carry groceries but they can’t carry school supplies. You can’t have this one-stop shopping, and it doesn’t make sense to me. The qualified mortgage represents the safest, best underwritten mortgage available on the market. It’s the gold standard. We should want more people getting qualified mortgages, not less. … These common sense changes will promote access to affordable mortgage credit for low and moderate income families and first-time homeowners by ensuring that safe and properly underwritten mortgages pass the QM test. Congress has the opportunity to help more Americans realize a portion of the American Dream. Not by some grandiose law or decree, but by simply reforming a burdensome regulation. Homeownership has been a pillar of American life for generations. Today, we can reaffirm that pillar and reassert that homeownership can and should be an attainable goal. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mikebishop.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-passes-bipartisan-2018-ndaa-bishop-s-support | House Passes Bipartisan 2018 NDAA with Bishops Support | 2017-11-15 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | MI | Mike Bishop | B001293 | mikebishop.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON – Tonight, the House passed the conference version of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2018 by a vote of 356-70. Congressman Mike Bishop issued the following statement in support: “Congress has a critical responsibility to provide for our Armed Forces, and I’m proud to do so with our NDAA legislation today. Not only is it imperative to ensure our troops have the necessary equipment and assistance to perform to the best of their ability, but they deserve to know we have their best interest at the core of what we do here in Washington. That’s why our 2018 NDAA bill includes the largest troop pay raise in eight years. Our brave men and women in uniform fight for our freedom every single day, and they absolutely deserve this kind of support, and more, in return.” For more information, visit the House Armed Services Committee website. BIPARTISANSHIP ALERT: Earlier this year, the House passed their version of the FY 2018 NDAA by a vote of 344-81. The Senate’s version passed 89-8. Rep. Bishop also spoke on the House floor in July about his amendment to the House NDAA bill urging NATO member nations to honor their defense spending commitments. His amendment passed and was incorporated into the final legislation. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mikebishop.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=195 | House Passes Bipartisan 2018 NDAA with Bishops Support | 2017-11-15 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | MI | Mike Bishop | B001293 | mikebishop.house.gov | legacy | House Passes Bipartisan 2018 NDAA with Bishops Support f t # e Washington, November 15, 2017 Tonight, the House passed the conference version of theNational Defense Authorization Act for FY 2018by a vote of 356-70. Congressman Mike Bishop issued the following statement in support: Congress has a critical responsibility to provide for our Armed Forces, and Im proud to do so with our NDAA legislation today. Not only is it imperative to ensure our troops have the necessary equipment and assistance to perform to the best of their ability, but they deserve to know we have their best interest at the core of what we do here in Washington. Thats why our 2018 NDAA bill includes the largest troop pay raise in eight years. Our brave men and women in uniform fight for our freedom every single day, and they absolutely deserve this kind of support, and more, in return. For more information, visit theHouse Armed Services Committee website. BIPARTISANSHIP ALERT:Earlier this year, the House passed their version of the FY 2018 NDAA by a vote of 344-81. The Senates version passed 89-8. Rep. Bishop alsospoke on the House floorin July about his amendment to the House NDAA bill urging NATO member nations to honor their defense spending commitments. His amendment passed and was incorporated into the final legislation. f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398910 | VIDEO: Time for Tax Reform | 2017-11-14 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | MI | Fred Upton | U000031 | upton.house.gov | legacy | U.S. Rep. Fred Upton and Republicans in the Michigan Congressional Delegation released the following video to promote efforts in the U.S. House of Representatives to pass H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. This historic legislation, which updates the tax code for the first time since 1986, will benefit Michigan middle-class families by doubling the standard deduction, expanding the Child Tax Credit, and creating more opportunity for success. Click here to watch the video. In October, the Michigan members also joined forces on an op-ed in the Detroit News highlighting the benefits the tax plan would have on Michigan middle-class families and small businesses. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed out of the Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, and is expected to receive and up or down vote before the full House of Representatives later this week. Find more information and additional resources on tax reform here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398911 | Upton Statement in Support of NDAA | 2017-11-14 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | MI | Fred Upton | U000031 | upton.house.gov | legacy | U.S. Rep. Fred Upton today joined his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives in voting for the Conference Report for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 by a vote of 356 to 70. “We all must be clear eyed and resolute – our nation faces grave threats from terrorist organizations and rogue nations alike. This is why it’s important to support the National Defense Authorization Act because it delivers on one of our most basic Constitutional duties: Providing for the common defense. Among other important provisions, this NDAA will boost investments in our military’s cybersecurity capabilities, which is welcome news for our Battle Creek Cyber Command. It also provides the largest pay raise for our troops in eight years. I am proud to support this legislation as it will help make our country safer and strengthen our national security and look forward to the president signing it into law. The NDAA enjoys overwhelming bipartisan support. The House vote to go to Conference was 344 to 81 and the Senate vote was 89 to 8. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=134 | Congressman Jack Bergman Released the Following Statement Regarding Enbridge Line 5 | 2017-11-14 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | MI | Jack Bergman | B001301 | bergman.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Jack Bergman Released the Following Statement Regarding Enbridge Line 5 f t # e Washington, November 14, 2017 “Today I spoke with Governor Snyder about the recent information pertaining to the damaged protective coating on Pipeline 5 in the Straits of Mackinac. For well over a year now I have been calling for full transparency from Enbridge on the safety of this pipeline, and it is very disturbing to learn they have known about the damage to the protective coating since 2014. While this does not pose an immediate threat to the safety of the line, I am troubled that Enbridge would willingly hide this from the public. “I fully support Governor Snyder’s continued efforts to hold Enbridge accountable and ensure the safety of Pipeline 5. Failure to do so puts the Great Lakes and our abundant natural resources at risk.” f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=135 | Following the House passage of the 2018 NDAA, Lt. General (Ret) and NDAA Conferee, Congressman Jack Bergman had this to say: | 2017-11-14 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | MI | Jack Bergman | B001301 | bergman.house.gov | legacy | Following the House passage of the 2018 NDAA, Lt. General (Ret) and NDAA Conferee, Congressman Jack Bergman had this to say: f t # e Washington, November 14, 2017 “Providing for the common defense of our nation is Congress’ top priority, and I’m proud to join my colleagues to pass the FY18 National Defense Authorization Act. This package will give our men and women in uniform the resources they need to successfully defend our nation and our allies. Training, maintenance, and resources are integral to the readiness of our warriors, and this is a great step towards that goal.” The FY18 NDAA includes: Providing a 2.4% pay raise to our troops; Funding three additional Littoral Combat Ships, which proves thousands of jobs for Upper Peninsula residents; Funding 90 F-35’s, 24 F/A 18’s, 53 Uh-60M Blackhawks, 95 Bradleys, and 85 additional Abrams Tanks; Improving sexual assault prevention and response in the military; Increasing our capability to defend ourselves and our allies from potential threats such as North Korea; Increasing efficiencies through competition and enhancing oversight; and Providing additional resources to combat ISIS in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria. f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mitchell.house.gov/media/press-releases/video-mitchell-michigan-republicans-tax-reform-will-benefit-all-americans | VIDEO: Mitchell, Michigan Republicans: Tax Reform Will Benefit All Americans | 2017-11-14 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | MI | Paul Mitchell | M001201 | mitchell.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – On Monday, Representative Mitchell (MI-10) and Republicans in the Michigan Delegation released a video detailing how the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” will benefit all Americans. To watch the video, click HERE or on the image above. Rep. Mitchell’s comments: “Our plan will help deliver relief to those who need it most – families living paycheck to paycheck and small businesses and job creators.” […] “Working together, we can and we will provide tax reform and relief for all Americans. It’s time.” # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases/walberg-votes-raise-troop-pay-and-strengthen-national-security | Walberg Votes to Raise Troop Pay and Strengthen National Security | 2017-11-14 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | MI | Tim Walberg | W000798 | walberg.house.gov | walberg | https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C.—Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) voted today for the House-Senate conference report to the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act, which funds the military, supports military families, gives our troops a well-deserved pay raise, and helps keep the American people safe. The bipartisan agreement passed the House by a 356-70 vote. "We live in a world of dangerous, complex, and emerging threats that span the globe," said Congressman Walberg. "To meet the national security challenges of our time, we must rebuild our military and ensure our troops are trained, equipped, and ready to respond at any moment. The men and women who serve in harm's way deserve our unwavering support, and I'm pleased our service members will receive their largest pay raise in eight years under this bipartisan bill." Congressman Walberg serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the House Education and the Workforce Committee as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions. For more information on Walberg's work in Congress visit walberg.house.gov. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T22:12:50Z |
| https://mikebishop.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/michigan-republicans-release-new-tax-cuts-and-jobs-act-video | Michigan Republicans Release New Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Video | 2017-11-13 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | MI | Mike Bishop | B001293 | mikebishop.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON – On Monday, Michigan’s Republican congressional delegation introduced a video about the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,” which passed out of the House Ways and Means Committee last week, to highlight the many ways this legislation will help Michigan families and job creators get ahead: The bill will be up for debate and a vote in the full House of Representatives later this week. To watch the video, click the image above or go here. Rep. Bishop’s comments: “That’s why we all support efforts to advance pro-growth, pro-American tax reform at every level. Just recently in the House, we presented our legislative plan – the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act – to make our tax code simpler, fairer, and easier for everyone to understand.” […] “And our plan would mean a typical middle-income family in Michigan would see a tax cut of $1,182… Think about all you could do with that money.” RESOURCES ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mikebishop.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=194 | Michigan Republicans Release New Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Video | 2017-11-13 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | MI | Mike Bishop | B001293 | mikebishop.house.gov | legacy | Michigan Republicans Release New Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Video f t # e Washington, November 13, 2017 On Monday,Michigans Republican congressional delegation introduced a video about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, whichpassed out of the House Ways and Means Committeelast week, to highlight the many ways this legislation will help Michigan families and job creators get ahead: The bill will be up for debate and a vote in the full House of Representatives later this week. To watch the videogo here. Rep. Bishops comments: Thats why we all support efforts to advance pro-growth, pro-American tax reform at every level. Just recently in the House, we presented our legislative plan theTax Cuts and Jobs Act to make our tax codesimpler, fairer, and easier for everyone to understand. [] And our plan would mean a typical middle-income family in Michigan would see atax cut of $1,182 Think about all you could do with that money. RESOURCES ### f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://huizenga.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398560 | Huizenga Congratulates Pete Hoekstra on Confirmation as Ambassador to the Netherlands | 2017-11-10 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | MI | Bill Huizenga | H001058 | huizenga.house.gov | legacy | Huizenga Congratulates Pete Hoekstra on Confirmation as Ambassador to the Netherlands f t # e Washington, November 10, 2017 Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement congratulating former Congressman Pete Hoekstra on being confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands."Congratulations to my friend and mentor Pete Hoekstra on being confirmed to serve as Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands," said Congressman Huizenga. "West Michigan and our nation will be well represented with Ambassador Hoekstra working to strengthen the historic economic and cultural ties between the United States and the Netherlands." | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases/veterans-day-tribute-americas-heroes | A Veterans Day Tribute to America's Heroes | 2017-11-10 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | MI | Tim Walberg | W000798 | walberg.house.gov | walberg | https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | November 10, 2017 Press Release Image Issues : Veterans | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T22:12:50Z |
| https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases/walberg-leads-bipartisan-push-rein-civil-asset-forfeiture | Walberg Leads Bipartisan Push to Rein in Civil Asset Forfeiture | 2017-11-10 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | MI | Tim Walberg | W000798 | walberg.house.gov | walberg | https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) led a bipartisan letter this week to the Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Chairman John Culberson and Ranking Member José Serrano requesting they prohibit funding to implement the Department of Justice's recent expansion of civil asset forfeiture. The letter was signed by a bipartisan group of 28 House members. During consideration of the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, the House unanimously approved Congressman Walberg's amendment to block adoptive forfeiture practices. "Our nation was founded on the principles of due process and property rights, and Congress must vigorously defend these values," wrote the Representatives. "We cannot accept a system where the government continues to seize innocent people's property. Therefore, as you finalize a spending package for fiscal year 2018, we respectfully request the inclusion of language that prevents the reinstatement of adoptive forfeitures." The full text of the letter is below and a PDF can be downloaded here. Dear Chairman Culberson and Ranking Member Serrano: We thank you for your leadership in ensuring Congress supports federal law enforcement with the resources they need while stewarding our constituents' hard-earned tax dollars. As the Committee works with your Senate counterparts to negotiate a final government funding package for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018, we respectfully ask that you include language to curb the Department of Justice's adoptive forfeiture policy in the final FY2018 Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) Appropriations bill. During the consideration of H.R. 3354, the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, the House acted to advance the most significant federal legislative actions to limit civil forfeiture in years. On September 12, 2017, the House of Representatives unanimously supported a series of amendments to block the Department of Justice from reinstating its policy of adoptive forfeiture and circumventin… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T22:12:50Z |
| http://huizenga.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398559 | Huizenga Praises Restoration of Adoption Tax Credit to House Tax Bill | 2017-11-09 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | MI | Bill Huizenga | H001058 | huizenga.house.gov | legacy | Huizenga Praises Restoration of Adoption Tax Credit to House Tax Bill f t # e Washington, November 9, 2017 I believe our tax code should not only encourage but embrace this pro-life, pro-adoption, and pro-family position. share: f t Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement applauding Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady on his decision to restore the Adoption Tax Credit to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. “West Michigan has a strong history of opening its doors to children in need of a forever home. If a loving family wants to welcome a child into their home, the federal government should encourage the removal of financial barriers to adoption. I believe our tax code should not only encourage but embrace this pro-life, pro-adoption, and pro-family position. I applaud Chairman Brady for restoring this important provision to our tax reform legislation.” This week, Congressman Huizenga joined other passionate pro-adoption members of Congress in writing a letter to Chairman Brady requesting that he restore the Adoption Tax Credit. To view the letter click here. To read the amendment introduced by Chairman Brady that restores the Adoption Tax Credit click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mikebishop.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/bishop-statement-tax-cuts-and-jobs-act-passing-out-committee | Bishop Statement on Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Passing out of Committee | 2017-11-09 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | MI | Mike Bishop | B001293 | mikebishop.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON – Congressman Mike Bishop, Michigan’s Republican member of the tax-writing Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement after the committee passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, moving it on to the full House of Representatives for debate next week: “Tax reform is not easy – that’s why it has taken more than 30 years to get here today. The ‘Tax Cuts and Jobs Act’ is about delivering real relief for our families and Main Street job creators, so they can keep more of what they earned and grow our economy from the ground up. “Our committee has been focused on making sure this legislation delivers simplification and fairness, especially for middle-income earners. Under our plan, a middle-income family of four in Clarkston will see their taxes cut by $2,700. A local manufacturing shop in Brighton is going to see a much lower corporate rate and immediate expensing, so they can finally expand their operations, increase wages, and hire more workers. Together, we can reinvigorate this economy and compete on a level playing field again. “As we move forward, we will continue to focus on delivering a positive, pro-growth tax reform plan that allows Americans to bring home bigger paychecks and plan for the future. This is our time to deliver.” RESOURCES & INFORMATION ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mikebishop.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=193 | Bishop Statement on Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Passing out of Committee | 2017-11-09 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | MI | Mike Bishop | B001293 | mikebishop.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Mike Bishop, Michigans Republican member of the tax-writing Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement after the committee passed theTax Cuts and Jobs Act, moving it on to the full House of Representatives for debate next week: Tax reform is not easy thats why it has taken more than 30 years to get here today. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is about delivering real relief for our families and Main Street job creators, so they can keep more of what they earned and grow our economy from the ground up. Our committee has been focused on making sure this legislation delivers simplification and fairness, especially for middle-income earners. Under our plan, a middle-income family of four in Clarkston will see their taxes cut by $2,700. A local manufacturing shop in Brighton is going to see a much lower corporate rate and immediate expensing, so they can finally expand their operations, increase wages, and hire more workers. Together, we can reinvigorate this economy and compete on a level playing field again. As we move forward, we will continue to focus on delivering a positive, pro-growth tax reform plan that allows Americans to bring home bigger paychecks and plan for the future. This is our time to deliver. RESOURCES & INFORMATION ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases/walberg-dingell-seek-information-ann-arbor-va-efforts-respond-fatal-do-not | Walberg, Dingell Seek Information from Ann Arbor VA on Efforts to Respond to Fatal Do-Not-Resuscitate Mistake | 2017-11-09 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | MI | Tim Walberg | W000798 | walberg.house.gov | walberg | https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Following the tragic death of a veteran at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System after confusion over a Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (DNAR) order, U.S. Representatives Tim Walberg (MI-07) and Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today sent a letter to VISN 10 Network Director Robert McDivitt and VA Ann Arbor Acting Director Andrew Pacyna requesting information about all efforts being taken to implement recommendations made by the Veteran's Affairs Office of Inspector General (OIG) to prevent a similar tragedy in the future. "It is critical that we fully understand the actions being taken to implement the OIG's recommendations so that we can ensure that a similar tragedy never happens again," the Representatives wrote. "Patient care and safety must be the top priority at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System. Our veterans have made great sacrifices for our nation, and we have an obligation to make sure they are properly cared for during all treatment." The OIG report released this week made six recommendations to the VISN Director, including requiring staff to immediately verify resuscitation status of patients; ensuring that DNAR and the Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation orders align with one another; and improving staff training, among other recommendations. "While you have concurred with each of these recommendations we would request a full response regarding all efforts being taking to implement these potentially lifesaving recommendations for our veterans," the Representatives continued. "We would also request an estimated timeline for meeting these recommendations and to receive regular updates throughout the process." The full letter can be read here and below. Dear Director McDivitt and Acting Director Pacyna: This letter is regarding the tragic death of a veteran at the Ann Arbor VA Medical Center and a subsequent report by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General (OIG). The report found that a nurse mistakenly thought the veteran had a Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (DNAR) order… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T22:12:50Z |
| http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398909 | VIDEO: Legislators honored for bipartisan work | 2017-11-08 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | MI | Fred Upton | U000031 | upton.house.gov | legacy | Legislators honored for bipartisan work WNDU/Gray TV November 8, 2017 WASHINGTON (Gray DC) -- Divisive, toxic, or just simply mean. Those are words that could be used to describe the current political climate. However, Tuesday night in Washington, a select group of Republicans and Democrats were rewarded for working together. Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI) said, "Together, we could not be beaten." He was talking about working across the aisle, with Colorado Democrat, Diana DeGette. Congresswoman DeGette said, "We have had some really important milestones in bipartisanship." The Javits Foundation honored the representatives for their work on the 21st Century Cures Act. The law, signed last year by President Obama, allocated nearly five billion dollars for medical research and battling the opioid epidemic. Upton said, "We have our issues, we know that we do, between our two sides. You got to get around that, and you've got to find an area where you can agree, not agree to disagree but agree." CLICK HERE TO WATCH The Foundation also gave Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) a lifetime achievement award for bipartisan leadership. Portman called the award a great honor, but says most people in politics are rewarded for standing with their respective parties, rather than working together. He says it's becoming more difficult to find common ground. Portman said, "I gave the media a hard time tonight, a little bit, in that the media tends to play down bipartisanship and play up partisanship and conflict." An example of Senator Portman's bipartisan work will play out this week, when a Senate committee votes on a bill aimed at allowing sex trafficking victims to sue websites, for allowing sex trafficking advertisements. That bill has several co-sponsors from both sides of the aisle. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://amash.house.gov/media/press-releases/amash-host-academy-night | Amash to host Academy Night | 2017-11-07 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | MI | Justin Amash | A000367 | amash.house.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 7, 2017 CONTACT Corie Whalen (202) 225-3831 Amash to host Academy Night GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Rep. Justin Amash (R-Mich.) today announced Academy Night for Third District high school students interested in learning more about the U.S. service academies. Academy Night is scheduled for Monday, November 20, 2017, at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum. Officials from the United States Military Academy, the United States Naval Academy, the United States Coast Guard Academy, the United States Merchant Marine Academy, and the United States Air Force Academy will provide information about the academies and the application process. Representatives from the offices of Senator Debbie Stabenow and Senator Gary Peters also will be available to answer questions. Admission to the academies, except for the Coast Guard Academy, requires a nomination from the vice president, a U.S. senator, or a U.S. representative. Students typically begin the admissions process in the spring of their junior year of high school. More information about the academy nomination process can be found at amash.house.gov. WHO: Office of Rep. Justin Amash Officials from the U.S. service academies Representatives of Sens. Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters WHAT: Academy Night WHEN: Monday, November 20, 2017 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. WHERE: Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum 303 Pearl Street NW Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=125 | Congressman Bergmans Statement on Voting in Favor of H.R. 3922 | 2017-11-03 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | MI | Jack Bergman | B001301 | bergman.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Bergman’s Statement on Voting in Favor of H.R. 3922 f t # e Washington, November 3, 2017 “I’m proud to have supported this legislation, which provides funding for essential healthcare programs for children and those most in need. These common-sense policies protect the most vulnerable, while prioritizing spending, reducing federal subsides, and ensuring tax-payer money is spent efficiently and effectively. We can and must continue to invest in programs like the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Community Health Centers because of the invaluable services they provide in Michigan’s First District and across the country. However, with our national debt over $20 trillion, Congress must also be vigilant about how we prioritize spending on federal programs. The types of reforms included in this legislation should accompany any spending bill that Congress approves.” The CHAMPIONING HEALTHY KIDS Act (H.R. 3922) includes: Five year extension of Children’s Health Insurance Program; Two year extension of Community Health Center funding at $3.6 billion; Eliminates Disproportionate Share Hospitals (DSH) reductions; Two year extension of funding for the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education Program, the Youth Empowerment Program, Family-to-Family Health Information Centers, Funding for the National Health Service Corps, Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education, and the Personal Responsibility Education Program are included in this bill; Two year Extension of the Special Diabetes Program for Type 1 Diabetes and the Special Diabetes Program for Indians; and Over $1 billion for the Medicaid programs in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. H.R. 3922 passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a bipartisan vote of 242-174. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases/walberg-supports-chip-and-community-health-centers | Walberg Supports CHIP and Community Health Centers | 2017-11-03 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | MI | Tim Walberg | W000798 | walberg.house.gov | walberg | https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) today voted for the Championing Healthy Kids Act, which extends funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), community health centers, and other important public health priorities. Click here to watch Congressman Walberg's remarks on the House floor. "These public health programs are vital to helping the most vulnerable among us," said Congressman Walberg. "Thousands of low-income children and pregnant mothers rely on Michigan's CHIP program, and many more families turn to a community health center in our state for their health care needs. The Championing Healthy Kids Act is an important bill for the health and wellbeing of children and families in Michigan, and I'm pleased it passed the House today." Congressman Walberg serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the House Education and the Workforce Committee as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions. For more information on Walberg's work in Congress visit walberg.house.gov. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T22:12:50Z |
| http://huizenga.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398556 | Huizenga: West Michigan Deserves a Tax Cut | 2017-11-02 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | MI | Bill Huizenga | H001058 | huizenga.house.gov | legacy | Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement in response to the introduction of H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Under this legislation, a typical middle-income family of four, earning $59,000 (the median household income), will receive a $1,182 tax cut. “Congress has a once in a generation opportunity to reform our nation’s outdated tax code and provide middle class families across West Michigan with a tax cut,” said Congressman Huizenga. “As we examine the details of this important legislation, we share a common goal: cut taxes, boost small business job creation, and increase take home pay for hardworking Americans. The legislative text released today is a great starting point and I look forward to studying and working to fine-tune this legislation.” CLICK HERE to read the full legislative text of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. CLICK HERE to read the section-by-section summary of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. CLICK HERE to read the policy highlights in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. CLICK HERE to read examples of how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will help Americans of all walks of life. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398907 | Upton: The Time for Middle-Class Tax Reform & Relief is Now | 2017-11-02 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | MI | Fred Upton | U000031 | upton.house.gov | legacy | U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today applauded the introduction of H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act, a bold piece of legislation that will overhaul our nation’s tax code for the first time in 31 years. Upton released the following statement: “The time for middle-class and small business tax reform and relief is now,” said Upton. “Our tax code has not been updated since 1986 and it shows. Families pay too much and small businesses are stuck in a tax system that holds them back. A simplified, modernized tax code will lower taxes on low-income and middle-class Michigan families and allow them to keep more of their paychecks. Small businesses will see their tax burden slashed so they can grow and hire more local workers. This plan, which I’m hopeful can be bipartisan, will lower the rates for those who need relief the most, bring jobs back home, and give needed certainty to our job creators right here in Michigan. This is an historic opportunity and I look forward to working with my colleagues to get the job done for Michigan families and businesses who need tax relief now.” “Comprehensive tax reform will encourage the growth of business here in Southwest Michigan, create more jobs, and make it easier for companies large and small to succeed,” said Chris Heugel, President of the Cornerstone Chamber of Commerce. “The proposed reforms on the table are a game-changer that will promote our local businesses and, in turn, enhance the quality of life for all in our communities. We look forward to continued engagement with Congressman Upton and applaud his efforts in advancing these long overdue, common-sense reforms.” “The proposed tax reform is a crucial step in growing the economy in Michigan’s Great Southwest” added Rob Cleveland, President of Cornerstone Alliance. “When companies are considering a new location or expansion, the overall tax climate is always one of the most important aspects. Comprehensive tax reform and a simplified tax code will motivate domestic and foreign-based corporations to maximize … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://bergman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=119 | Congressman Jack Bergman, Released the Following Statement After the Unveiling of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: | 2017-11-02 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | MI | Jack Bergman | B001301 | bergman.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Jack Bergman, Released the Following Statement After the Unveiling of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: f t # e Washington, November 2, 2017 “Today’s release of the House’s tax reform plan is great news for all hard-working Americans. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provides much needed tax relief for the First District’ssmall businesses and families. Eliminating special interest loopholes, increasing the standard deduction, and establishing an expanded Child Tax Credit are just a few ways that this bill will help put money back into the pockets of working Americans.“Here’s the bottom line – The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act lowers tax rates so that job creators have money to expand their business, hire more workers, and invest in their communities.Small business is the life-blood of Michigan’s First District, and this legislation makes our tax code simpler and fairer for them to create new jobs in our area. It’s time to enact policies that put American jobs and workers first. There is still a long way to go to ensure that tax reform is done right, and I look forward to working on behalf of Michigan’s First District to put Tax Reform on the President’s desk.” f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mikebishop.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/bishop-comments-introduction-tax-cuts-and-jobs-act | Bishop Comments on Introduction of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act | 2017-11-02 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | MI | Mike Bishop | B001293 | mikebishop.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON – Congressman Mike Bishop, Michigan’s Republican member of the tax-writing Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement after House Republicans released their new tax reform legislation, H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: “At the end of the day, all Americans want to keep more of what they earned and build a better life. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act gets us one step closer by simplifying the tax code and lowering rates so families and individuals at all levels can get ahead. Job creators also need the freedom to invest, grow, and create more good-paying jobs, and we deliver on that by dramatically lowering rates and leveling the playing field so America can truly compete and win again. “I’ve been meeting with hardworking taxpayers for months about the need for a fairer, simpler tax code, and this is absolutely something our communities want us to get done. Today is just the start, and the legislative process will work itself out – transparency included.” RESOURCES ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mikebishop.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=192 | Bishop Comments on Introduction of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act | 2017-11-02 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | MI | Mike Bishop | B001293 | mikebishop.house.gov | legacy | Bishop Comments on Introduction of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act f t # e Washington, November 2, 2017 Congressman Mike Bishop, Michigans Republican member of the tax-writing Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement after House Republicans released their new tax reform legislation,H.R. 1, theTax Cuts and Jobs Act: At the end of the day, all Americans want to keep more of what they earned and build a better life. TheTax Cuts and Jobs Actgets us one step closer by simplifying the tax code and lowering rates so families and individuals at all levels can get ahead. Job creators also need the freedom to invest, grow, and create more good-paying jobs, and we deliver on that by dramatically lowering rates and leveling the playing field so America can truly compete and win again. Ive been meeting with hardworking taxpayers for months about the need for a fairer, simpler tax code, and this is absolutely something our communities want us to get done. Today is just the start, and the legislative process will work itself out transparency included. RESOURCES ### f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mitchell.house.gov/media/press-releases/mitchell-tax-reform-those-who-need-it-most | Mitchell: This is Tax Reform for those Who Need It Most | 2017-11-02 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | MI | Paul Mitchell | M001201 | mitchell.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Mitchell (MI-10) released the following statement upon the introduction of H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: “We built our tax reform plan around those who need it most – families living paycheck to paycheck – families like the one I grew up in. I am the oldest of seven children, and to make ends meet, both my parents had to work full-time. My dad built trucks on the line and my mom worked at the Salvation Army. Every dollar in my home made a difference. More money in my parents’ paychecks at the end of each month would have helped my family immensely. Our tax plan does just that. It lets families keep more of their hard-earned dollars. “It also eases the burdens on small businesses and job creators. As Chair McMorris Rodgers and I heard earlier this week at our tax reform round table in Sterling Heights, tax reform would enable businesses to grow, hire more workers, and increase wages. The introduction of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is an important step toward achieving meaningful tax reform to benefit families, businesses, and individuals,” said Representative Mitchell. Click HERE to read the full legislative text of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Click HERE to read the section-by-section summary of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Click HERE to read the policy highlights in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Click HERE to read examples of how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will help Americans of all walks of life. Click HERE to see more on Congressman Mitchell’s tax reform round table. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-fighting-middle-class-tax-cut | Moolenaar Fighting for Middle Class Tax Cut | 2017-11-02 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | MI | John Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | legacy | Today, leaders in the House of Representatives introduced The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, major legislation which would simplify and reform the federal tax code. The legislation doubles the standard deduction to $12,000 for individuals and $24,000 for couples. It increases the child tax credit to $1,600 and retains the savings options for retirement plans using 401Ks and IRAs. If the legislation becomes law, it would be the first major overhaul of the federal tax code since 1986. Congressman John Moolenaar made the following statement on the legislation: “I have heard from constituents I represent about how they are struggling with higher costs for everyday expenses. The tax reform introduced today will help Michigan families by giving them a tax cut. For a family of four making median income, the cut would be more than $1,100, letting Michigan families keep more of their own money so they can meet their needs and provide for their children.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://trott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/trott-s-legislation-increasing-federal-penalty-female-genital-mutilation | Trotts Legislation Increasing Federal Penalty for Female Genital Mutilation Passes House Judiciary Committee | 2017-11-02 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | MI | Dave Trott | T000475 | trott.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Dave Trott (MI-11) issued the following statement after the House Committee on Judiciary passed the Stopping Abusive Female Exploitation (SAFE) Act, legislation that would increase the federal penalty for female genital mutilation to 15 years in prison and implore states to implement reporting requirements for suspected genital mutilation: “The Centers for Disease Control estimates that more than 500,000 females in the United States have undergone or are at risk for genital mutilation, and recently this staggering statistic hit home in Southeast Michigan. In April, Michigan doctors – health care professionals we trust with our children – were arrested, suspected of performing over 100 female genital mutilations out of their practice in my district. These doctors, and all those who commit these horrendous crimes against innocent children across the country, must be held accountable for their unconscionable actions. We must protect our girls, and this legislation increasing the federal penalty is critical to eradicating this barbaric practice from our communities.” “It is deeply troubling that many women and young girls in the United States are at risk of female genital mutilation. This heinous ritual violates basic human rights in a horrific way, and we must ensure our laws appropriately deter and punish those seeking to harm women. Today, the House Judiciary Committee approved the SAFE Act, which contains new tools to fight this human rights abuse. I thank Congressman Trott for his efforts to protect young girls and women from this practice and call on the House to pass his bill without delay,” said Committee on Judiciary Chairman Goodlatte Under current federal law, female genital mutilation is punishable by 5 years in prison. The Stopping Abusive Female Exploitation (SAFE) Act would increase the punishment to 15 years imprisonment. Additionally, it implores states to enact into law reporting requirements for suspected female genital mutilation. The Centers for Disease Con… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://huizenga.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398552 | Huizenga Votes in Support of Bipartisan Jobs Legislation | 2017-11-01 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | MI | Bill Huizenga | H001058 | huizenga.house.gov | legacy | Huizenga Votes in Support of Bipartisan Jobs Legislation f t # e Washington, November 1, 2017 Today, Capital Markets Subcommittee Chairman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) spoke in support of H.R. 3903, The Encouraging Public Offerings Act of 2017. This bipartisan jobs legislation will encourage and enhance Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), which are the primary way businesses raise equity capital to expand and create jobs. H.R. 3903 passed the House by a vote of 419 to 0. Congressman Bill Huizenga: Mr. Speaker, over the past two decades, our nation has experienced a 37% decline in the number of U.S. listed public companies. Equally troubling, we have seen the number of public companies fall to around 5,700. These statistics are concerning because they are similar to data we saw in the 1980's when our economy was less than half its current size. Since 2000, the average number of IPOs has fallen to approximately 135, which pales in comparison to the more than 450 IPOs filed per year in the early 1990's. Notably, there has not been a corresponding downward trend in the creation of new companies over that same period.This demonstrates that the regulatory cost associated with going public is deterring new and emerging companies from making the decision to go public. Why is this important? It is preventing our capital markets from reaching their full potential. What that means is that it is not allowing Mr. and Mrs. 401k from participating in the economic successes we have seen. Federal securities regulations are typically written for large public companies and this one-size-fits-all framework imposes a disproportionate burden on small and emerging companies looking to go public. On June 29, 2017, the SE… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398906 | Upton: Lack of transparency from Enbridge completely unacceptable' | 2017-11-01 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | MI | Fred Upton | U000031 | upton.house.gov | legacy | U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today sent a letter to Enbridge as it relates to the company knowing of damage to portions of the enamel coating on the Line 5 pipeline under the Straits of Mackinac as far back as 2014. Upton is requesting both documents not provided after a previous request and a meeting with the highest-ranking official Enbridge can provide within two weeks. In addition to the letter, which can be found here or below, Upton released the following statement: “The lack of transparency from Enbridge is completely unacceptable. Michigan deserves better. I will continue to hold Enbridge accountable for their inactions when it comes to the Line 5 pipeline.” Full text of letter: Mr. Al Monaco President and Chief Executive Officer Enbridge, Inc 200, Fifth Avenue Place 425 1st Street SW Calgary, Alberta Canada T2P 3L8 Dear Mr. Monaco: It is with great concern that I recently learned that Enbridge knew of damage to portions of the enamel coating on the Line 5 pipeline under the Straits of Mackinac as far back as 2014. This revelation is inconsistent with statements made by the company earlier this year to me and the Michigan Pipeline Safety Board indicating that there were no sections of the pipe where bare metal was exposed underwater. Although Enbridge has stated that the safety of the pipeline was not compromised by the loss in coating, it is absolutely unacceptable that the people of Michigan were kept in the dark about this issue for three years. The Great Lakes are far too important of a resource to be threatened by your lack of transparency and attention to detail in reporting. I also write today as a follow up to the letter I sent you on September 11 of this year. In that letter, I requested that you provide an updated copy of Enbridge’s integrity management plan for Line 5, which you have failed to do. As a response to this letter, I request that you provide the following two items: 1. A detailed explanation of when Enbridge discovered gaps in the pro… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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