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Chairman Yarmuth: Executive actions endanger American lives & our democracy

August 10, 2020

Washington, D.C.—Today, Kentucky Congressman John Yarmuth, Chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued a statement after President Trump issued an executive order and three presidential memoranda instead of working with Democrats to pass meaningful coronavirus relief legislation through the proper channels:

Issues:CoronavirusCongressional Power of the PurseSupporting Our Military & Veterans

Chairman Yarmuth: July Jobs Report Shows Slowing Economic Recovery, More Investments Needed

August 7, 2020

Today, Kentucky Congressman John Yarmuth, Chairman of the House Budget Committee, released a statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the July jobs report.

Issues:Fiscal OutlookCoronavirus

Chairman Yarmuth: “Enhanced Unemployment Insurance remains a vital lifeline for workers and families”

August 4, 2020

Today, the House Budget Committee released a report on the importance of extending the supplemental Unemployment Insurance benefit to our nation’s recovery.

Issues:CoronavirusChildren & Families

Chairman Yarmuth on Russell Vought’s Confirmation as Director of OMB

July 20, 2020

Today, Kentucky Representative John Yarmuth, Chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued a statement following the Senate confirmation of Russell Vought as Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

Issues:Budget Execution & ImpoundmentCongressional Power of the PurseCongress' Power of the PurseSupporting Our Military & Veterans

Chairman Yarmuth Opening Statement at Virtual Hearing on COVID-19 & the Need for Federal Investments in Technology

July 15, 2020

Washington, D.C.—Kentucky Congressman John Yarmuth, Chairman of the House Budget Committee, gave the following opening statement at today's virtual hearing examining how the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed and exacerbated the failings of antiquated information technology (IT) systems and accelerated the already obvious need for federal investments to update and modernize technology solutions. Remarks as prepared are below:

Issues:Coronavirus

Chairman Yarmuth Opening Statement at Virtual Hearing on the Federal Role in Fueling Research and Development

July 8, 2020

Washington, D.C.—Kentucky Congressman John Yarmuth, Chairman of the House Budget Committee, gave the following opening statement at today's virtual hearing examining the importance of government investments in research and development (R&D) for our economic prosperity, quality of life, and ability to respond to emerging challenges. Remarks as prepared are below:

Issues:Fiscal OutlookCoronavirus

Chairman Yarmuth’s Statement on CBO’s Updated Economic Outlook

July 2, 2020

Today, House Budget Committee Chairman John Yarmuth (KY-03) issued a statement following the Congressional Budget Office’s release of its Update to the Economic Outlook: 2020 to 2030.

Issues:CoronavirusFiscal OutlookImproving America's Fiscal Outlook

Chairman Yarmuth: White House’s Incomplete Mid-Session Review a “Dereliction of Duty”

July 1, 2020

Today, Congressman John Yarmuth, Chairman of the House Budget Committee, released a statement on the White House’s incomplete mid-session review.

Issues:Fiscal OutlookImproving America's Fiscal Outlook

New Report Highlights Urgent Need for More Fiscal Support as U.S. Continues to Address Economic Impact of COVID-19

June 30, 2020

Today, Kentucky Congressman John Yarmuth, Chairman of the House Budget Committee, released a report, “The Economy Needs More Fiscal Support, Now."

Issues:Fiscal OutlookCoronavirus

Chairs Yarmuth, Lowey, and Maloney Press OMB and Agencies to Comply with GAO Inquiries into WHO Funding

June 30, 2020

*UPDATE: The House Budget Committee receieved responses from EPA, USAID, OMB, and