Chairman Yarmuth Statement on Committee Passage of the Investing for the People Act of 2019

Washington, D.C.— House Budget Committee Chairman John Yarmuth (D-KY) today issued the following statement on the committee's passage of H.R. 2021, the Investing for the People Act of 2019:

"Tonight's passage of our two-year budget is an important step forward in making much-needed investments in our economic and national security. By lifting the budget caps to responsible levels for 2020 and 2021, we can stop the implementation of extreme cuts, return to a more stable budget process, and show the American people that we value their safety, their opportunities, and their future."

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