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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tonight, Kentucky Representative John Yarmuth, Chair of the House Budget Committee, delivered remarks on the House Floor in support of The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319). Remarks as prepared are below:

Earlier this week, the House Budget Committee completed a virtual markup of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Throughout the markup, Democrats highlighted the urgent need for additional COVID relief across the country as well as key relief provisions in the bill that will: help end the pandemic, mitigate its economic damage, deliver immediate relief to struggling families, and generate a strong and inclusive recovery.

Tonight, the House Budget Committee completed its virtual markup of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, A bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 5. Under the leadership of Budget Chairman John Yarmuth (KY-03), the committee reported the legislation to the House of Representatives with a favorable recommendation.

Today, Kentucky Congressman John Yarmuth, Chairman of the House Budget Committee, gave the following opening statement during the House Budget Committee’s virtual markup of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The 2021 budget resolution laid the groundwork for bold action by providing the option of using budget reconciliation to deliver crucial relief to the American people and achieve the goals of President Biden’s American Rescue Plan. This reconciliation bill is the next step toward implementing the plan.

Today, Kentucky Representative John Yarmuth, Chair of the House Budget Committee, released legislative text for the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ahead of Monday’s markup in the House Budget Committee.

Today, Kentucky Representative John Yarmuth, Chair of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement after President Joe Biden formally terminated former President Donald Trump’s unwarranted declaration of a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Today, Kentucky Representative John Yarmuth, Chair of the House Budget Committee, released a statement following the second confirmation hearing of Neera Tanden, Director-designate for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), who appeared before the Senate Budget Committee this morning.

Today, the House Budget Committee organized for the 117th Congress. Following the adoption of the Committee Rules by voice vote and the selection of Congressman Brendan Boyle (D-PA-02) as Vice Chair, the Budget Committee is now fully constituted.