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February 21, 2020
Chairman John Yarmuth of Kentucky delivered the Weekly Democratic Address. In this week’s address, the Chairman discussed President Trump’s Budget, which seeks to inflict devastating cuts to critical lifelines that millions of Americans rely on for their health, financial security and well-being.
February 12, 2020
Kentucky Congressman John Yarmuth, Chairman of the House Budget Committee, gave the following opening statement at today’s hearing examining President Trump’s budget for Fiscal Year 2021. Remarks as prepared are below.
February 10, 2020
Kentucky Congressman John Yarmuth, Chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on the release of President Trump’s budget for Fiscal Year 2021.
February 9, 2020
Kentucky Congressman John Yarmuth, Chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued this statement following initial reports on President Trump’s budget for Fiscal Year 2021.
February 7, 2020
President Trump will release his budget this upcoming Monday, February 10. Unfortunately, we expect this budget to include the same destructive and irrational cuts the President has floated in previous years. From attacks on health care and vital programs, to undermining investments in our national security and further destabilizing our long-term fiscal health, here’s what to watch for in President Trump’s 2021 budget.
February 4, 2020
Following the six-month anniversary of its passage, the House Budget Committee released a document highlighting the accomplishments of Congress’s Bipartisan Budget Act of 2019 (BBA19). The legislation passed with bipartisan, bicameral and executive support, enacting a two-year budget plan for 2020 and 2021.
Issues:FY21 Budget Resolution
January 29, 2020
Kentucky Congressman John Yarmuth, Chairman of the House Budget Committee, gave the following opening statement at today’s hearing on the Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO’s) updated budget and economic outlook.
January 28, 2020
Kentucky Congressman John Yarmuth, Chairman of the House Budget Committee, delivered remarks on the House Floor today during a Special Order Hour on the economy.
January 28, 2020
Kentucky Congressman John Yarmuth, Chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on the release of the Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO’s) updated budget and economic outlook.
January 28, 2020
Kentucky Congressman John Yarmuth, Chairman of the House Budget Committee, delivered remarks on the House Floor today to call attention to this Administration’s repeated abuse of federal budget laws, its attempts to circumvent Congress’ constitutional authority, and his plan to introduce legislation to defend Congress’ power of the purse, protect our separation of powers, and strengthen the Impoundment Control Act.