Sep 9The Extreme Republican Agenda, by the NumbersSee how extremist Republican policies will hurt families in your state — Banning abortion without exception. Gutting Social Security. Ending Medicare as we know it. Handouts for the wealthy. Decimating the EPA. Jeopardizing health care for people with pre-existing conditions. This isn’t the platform of a fringe political group — it’s the House Republican agenda. While Senate Republicans are desperately trying to…3 min read
May 3Everything you need to know about the FY 2023 #BidenBudgetAt its core, the budget is a values statement — a statement about what we want to prioritize, what we view as our greatest challenges, and what — and who — we believe is worth investing in. President Biden’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget puts the American people first. It invests…Politics6 min read
Dec 23, 2021House Budget Committee: 2021 Year-End ReportThe American people have always been our nation’s greatest resource. But a devastating pandemic, painful economic downturn, and decades of underinvestment in everything from health care and schooling to workforce development and housing have created serious challenges for families and dangerous deficits in our communities. As our nation continues…Democrats7 min read
Dec 3, 2021Chairman Yarmuth on November Jobs ReportToday, after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that nonfarm payroll employment increased by 210,000 in November and unemployment dipped to a pandemic-low of 4.2 percent, Kentucky Representative John Yarmuth, Chair of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement: “Under the leadership of President Biden and Congressional Democrats…Congress3 min read
Dec 2, 2021How the American Rescue Plan is Making an Impact in All 50 StatesSince its passage in March 2021, the American Rescue Plan has helped hard-working families in every corner of our country. This bold legislation helped to change the course of the pandemic and get our nation on the path to recovery. It put money in pockets with the expanded and enhanced…Covid 192 min read
Dec 2, 2021NEW REPORT: House Budget Committee Releases Report Outlining Urgent Need for Bipartisan Action to Prevent Devastating SPAYGO Sequestration CutsWashington, D.C. — Today the House Budget Committee released a new report outlining the urgent need for bipartisan action to protect Medicare, farm supports, social services, and other vital programs from devastating statutory PAYGO sequestration cuts. With the release of the report, House Budget Chairman John Yarmuth (KY-03) released the…Sequestration1 min read
Nov 3, 2021Chairman Yarmuth’s Remarks in Support of the Build Back Better Act During Today’s Rules Committee HearingToday, Kentucky Representative John Yarmuth, Chair of the House Budget Committee, testified before the House Rules Committee in support of H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act. Remarks, as prepared, are below: Members of the Committee, I am happy to be here this afternoon to continue our work on…Build Back Better2 min read
Oct 28, 2021Chairman Yarmuth’s Remarks Before House Rules Committee in Support of The Build Back Better ActWashington, D.C. — Today, Kentucky Representative John Yarmuth, Chair of the House Budget Committee, testified before the House Rules Committee in support of H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act. Remarks, as prepared, are below: Members of the Committee, the Build Back Act marks an inflection point for our…Build Back Better2 min read
Oct 8, 2021An Inflection Point for AmericaWhy Our Nation Needs the Transformational Investments in the Build Back Better Act Decades of disinvestment in our nation and its people have resulted in serious deficits in our society. From children learning in outdated, crumbling schools to working families having to choose between paying rent or putting food on the table, Americans are paying the price for this disinvestment in our nation…Build Back Better3 min read
Sep 25, 2021Chairman Yarmuth Opening Statement at Virtual Markup of the Build Back Better ActWashington, D.C. — 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 Build Back Better Act, A bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for…Build Back Better3 min read
