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August 19, 2020
Following reporting by Politico detailing the White House’s push to sideline career officials at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in favor of political appointees with limited apportionment experience, Kentucky Representative John Yarmuth, Chairman of the House Budget Committee, condemned the move by OMB as a ploy to advance President Trump’s personal agenda behind closed doors.
August 19, 2020
Today, the House Budget Committee released a report on the critical need for increased and sustained relief for state, local, and tribal governments as our nation continues to struggle with the twin crises of the coronavirus pandemic and a historic economic downturn.
Issues:Fiscal OutlookCoronavirus
August 11, 2020
Today, House Budget Chairman John Yarmuth, House Appropriations Chairwoman Nita M. Lowey, and House Oversight and Reform Chairwoman Carolyn B. Maloney sent a letter to Russell Vought, Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), requesting documentation on the apportionment of appropriations in the remaining weeks of this fiscal year after the Director failed to assure the House leaders that OMB would not abuse the apportionment process.
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:
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).
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.
Issues:Coronavirus