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Hoekstra Applauds Texas Gov. Perry on Affirming State’s Rights
Apr 15, 2009
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U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, issued the following statement on Texas Governor Rick Perry’s endorsement of House Concurrent Resolution 50 in the Texas legislature that would reaffirm Texas sovereignty under the 10th Amendment over all powers not otherwise granted to the federal government:
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Hoekstra Responds to President Obama’s Address to Congress
Feb 24, 2009
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U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, today issued the following statement upon the conclusion of President Barack Obama’s address to a bicameral session of Congress.
“President Obama continues to make history with his first-ever address before a joint session of Congress. He outlined the great ch...
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Hoekstra Responds to President’s Order to Review Auto Emissions in California
Jan 26, 2009
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U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, today responded to President Barack Obama ordering the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to review whether California and 14 other states can implement their own tailpipe emissions regulations.
“Allowing California to implement its own tailpipe emissions s...
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Auto Bailout Includes no New Taxpayer Funds, Long-Term Restructuring
Dec 10, 2008
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U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, today voted in support of a bridge loan program for the Big 3 auto manufacturers designed to include strong oversight, ensure accountability to the taxpayers and no new appropriation of taxpayer dollars.
“The bailout bridge loan program will hopefully help to ...
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Hoekstra Testifies on Big 3 Financial Stabilization
Nov 19, 2008
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U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, today testified before the House Committee on Financial Services on federal government assistance in stabilizing Detroit automakers.
“The current crisis should provide an opportunity to fundamentally reform the automobile industry in America to ensure its long...
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Federal Highway Administration Releases $2.4 Million for Storm Damage Repair
Oct 24, 2008
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The Federal Highway Administration is releasing $2.4 million to fund repair work on roads damaged by severe storms and flooding that occurred over the summer.
“The federal assistance will help communities with ongoing road work as they continue to recover from the severe weather over the summer,...
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Hoekstra Requests Assistance for Auto Industry with Economic Rescue Plan
Oct 23, 2008
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U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, today joined the Michigan delegation in requesting that the Department of the Treasury and the Federal Reserve cautiously exercise their new authorities under the economic rescue bill to help stabilize Michigan’s automotive industry.
“Government needs to exami...
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Hoekstra Votes for Big 3 Low-Interest Loans
Sep 24, 2008
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U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, today voted to provide $25 billion in low-interest loans to automobile manufacturers to retool older factories and will help enable the Big 3 to produce the next generation of vehicles in Michigan.
“It is important to note that the support provided to the Big ...
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Muskegon Airport Receives $650,000 Grant to Help Reestablish Direct Access to Chicago
Sep 8, 2008
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– U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, today announced that the Muskegon County Airport has received a $650,000 grant from the Department of Transportation to help reestablish access to Chicago.
“Chicago is not only a top destination for local business travel, but also serves as a gateway to the ...
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Hoekstra Announces that Dredging in West Michigan Harbors is on Schedule
Jul 2, 2008
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U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, today announced that all dredging for 2008 in commercial and recreational harbors located in Michigan’s Second Congressional District is on schedule.
“Local harbors are open for business,” Hoekstra said. “When Michigan leads the nation in unemployment and the ...
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