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Chairman Yarmuth: Renewed Commitment to Science, Innovation & Inclusion Key to Recovery

August 31, 2020

Today, the House Budget Committee released a report on the necessity for increased federal investment in research and development (R&D) in order to address the crises we now face – systemic inequality, an ongoing pandemic, and an historic economic downturn – while better preparing our nation for the future.

Issues:Coronavirus

Chairman Yarmuth Hits White House on “Deliberate and Disturbing” Step to Consolidate Power, Trample Executive Boundaries

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.

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

Chairman Yarmuth: “Abandoning state and local governments will delay and endanger our national recovery”

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

Chairs Yarmuth, Lowey, Maloney Demand Documentation After White House Fails to Assure Compliance with the Law

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.

Issues:Budget Execution & Impoundment

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.

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

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