Chairman's Press
Chairman Graham Statement on the Senate Adopting the FY26 Budget Resolution
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, today made this statement after the Senate adopted the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 budget resolution. Graham introduced the FY 2026 budget resolution earlier this week. It is the blueprint that unlocks the pathway for a targeted reconciliation bill that will provide funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Chairman Graham said: “The va… Continue Reading
04.21.26
Chairman Graham Introduces Targeted FY26 Budget Resolution To Unlock Legislation To Keep Border Secure
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, today introduced the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 budget resolution. The FY 2026 budget resolution will be the blueprint that unlocks the pathway for a targeted reconciliation bill that will provide funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Chairman Graham said: “Republicans are doing something that must be done quickly, and that our De… Continue Reading
04.17.26
ICYMI: Chairman Graham Praises President Trump’s Defense Budget Request, Renews Vow to Fund ICE & CBP Through Reconciliation
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, held a hearing entitled, “The President’s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Proposal.” White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought testified. During the hearing, Chairman Graham praised the increase in national defense funding to $1.5 trillion. Amid growing threats from America’s adversaries and increasing Chinese aggression, Graham has called for substantial investments in … Continue Reading
04.03.26
Chairman Graham Statement on President Trump’s FY27 Budget Request
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, today made this statement on President Donald Trump’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget request. “President Trump’s budget is truly historic when it comes to defense spending. It is the most robust increase in defense spending in many years, and it is more than justified by the threats we face throughout the world. “When it comes to our national security, President Trump and his team are second to… Continue Reading
04.01.26
Chairman Graham Statement on President Trump’s Proposed Timeline for Second Reconciliation Bill
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, today made this statement following President Trump’s request for Congress to pass a second reconciliation bill by June 1 to fully fund U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). “Mr. President, as Senate Budget Committee Chairman, I will work with my fellow Republican committee members to meet your request to have reconciliation done by June 1,… Continue Reading
03.25.26
Chairman Graham Statement on Second Reconciliation Bill
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, today made this statement in consultation with the White House regarding a second reconciliation bill. “After consulting with President Trump and his team and Leader Thune, the Senate Budget Committee will expeditiously move toward creating a second budget reconciliation bill. “The number one priority of the federal government has always been keeping our homeland safe and keeping our enemies a… Continue Reading
03.10.26
ICYMI: Chairman Graham Highlights the Costs & Dangers of Sanctuary City Policies
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, today held a hearing entitled, “Sanctuary Cities: The Cost of Undermining Law and Order.” This hearing focused on the consequences of sanctuary policies that have been adopted by more than two hundred cities and twelve states across the nation. GRAHAM: “We’ll never fix illegal immigration, until [we] get to the source of the problem. And one of the problems we have is magnets to encourage fut… Continue Reading
07.03.25
Chairman Graham Statement On House Passage Of The One Big Beautiful Bill Act
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, today made this statement after the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. “We did it. Congratulations to President Trump, Vice President Vance, and their entire team for shepherding the One Big Beautiful Bill through the Senate and House so it can soon become the law of the land. “Speaker Johnson and his team also deserve tremendous credit for passing the … Continue Reading
07.01.25
Chairman Graham Statement On Senate Passage Of The One Big Beautiful Bill Act
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, today made this statement after the Senate passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act by a vote of 51-50. “After a long but fruitful day, the Republican Senate delivered. Senate Majority Leader Thune, Chairman Crapo and all my Republican colleagues did a great job, clinching a big win for President Trump and the American people. “Here’s what we accomplished: The most comprehensive border secu… Continue Reading
06.28.25
Chairman Graham Releases Full Senate Text Of President's One Big Beautiful Bill
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, today released the Senate’s full legislative text of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill. “If you like higher taxes, open borders, a weak military and unchecked government spending, this bill is your nightmare. “I am proud to present to the public the Big Beautiful Bill. By making the Trump tax cuts permanent, working families will avoid a four trillion-dollar tax increase. Our bill prov… Continue Reading
06.25.25
Chairman Graham Releases Updated Homeland Security Reconciliation Text
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, today released the updated legislative text for the Homeland Security portion of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committees’ title of the reconciliation bill. This text meets the border security funding request from President Trump and his administration. “As Budget Chairman, I will do my best to ensure that the President’s border security plan is fully funded because I believe i… Continue Reading
06.12.25
Chairman Graham Releases Homeland Security Reconciliation Text
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, today released the legislative text for the Homeland Security portion of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committees’ title of the reconciliation bill. This text meets the border security funding request from President Trump and his administration. “Senate Republicans had a terrific briefing today from White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller in support of President Trump’… Continue Reading
05.02.25
Chairman Graham Statement on President Trump’s FY26 Budget Request
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, today made this statement on President Donald Trump’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 budget request. “I very much appreciate President Trump and his team giving our nation’s military a trillion dollar-plus budget. The mandatory portion should help stabilize the defense budget in the future. President Trump’s budget request recognizes the value he places on our men and women in uniform and is an acknowl… Continue Reading
05.02.25
Chairman Graham Statement on President Trump’s FY26 Budget Request
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, today made this statement on President Donald Trump’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 budget request. “I very much appreciate President Trump and his team giving our nation’s military a trillion dollar-plus budget. The mandatory portion should help stabilize the defense budget in the future. President Trump’s budget request recognizes the value he places on our men and women in uniform and is an acknowl… Continue Reading
04.10.25
Chairman Graham Statement After House Adopts Amended Budget Resolution
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, today made this statement after the House of Representatives voted to adopt the amended budget resolution. The Senate passed it last week. Adopting the budget resolution is the crucial first step for unlocking the reconciliation process and allowing a bill to be passed by a simple majority vote in the Senate. “Congratulations to Speaker Johnson and his House Republican colleagues for passing th… Continue Reading
04.08.25
ICYMI: 22 Republican Governors Support Budget Resolution That Provides GOP With Tools Needed To Enact Trump Agenda
WASHINGTON - Following the Senate’s passage of the amended budget resolution, governors from 22 states signed a letter highlighting President Trump’s support for the amended resolution, describing it as a preliminary step to unlocking a bill that will deliver on Republicans’ promises to the American people. Key excerpts from the letter: “We are on your side in supporting the Senate amendment to the House budget resolution because we know that failure cannot be an option. The Democrats’ open … Continue Reading
04.07.25
Chairman Graham Statement On Senate Adopting Budget Resolution
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, today made this statement after the Senate voted to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Resolution. “I am very proud of Leader Thune and my Senate Republican colleagues for working together as a team to advance President Trump’s agenda. “Tonight, the Senate took one small step toward reconciliation and one giant leap toward making the tax cuts permanent, securing the border, providing much-need… Continue Reading
04.03.25
What They Are Saying: Republicans Are Working Together To Implement President Trump's Agenda
President Donald J. Trump: “The Senate Budget plan gives us the tools that we need to get our shared priorities done, including certain PERMANENT Tax Cuts, Spending Cuts, Energy, Historic Investments in Defense, Border and much more. We are going to cut Spending, and right-size the Budget back to where it should be. The Senate Plan has my Complete and Total Support.” Truth Social Post on April 2, 2025 Grover Norquist, President of Americans for Tax Reform: “Americans for Tax Reform strongly… Continue Reading
04.02.25
Chairman Graham: I Am Confident We Will Rise To The Occasion
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, today made this statement on the Senate’s amendment to the House Budget Resolution. “Today is one of the most important steps toward ensuring the Republican majority fulfills its promise to the American people that we will secure our border, strengthen our national security, make President Trump’s tax cuts permanent, and reduce spending. “With the passage of this budget resolution, we unlock … Continue Reading
02.26.25
Chairman Graham Statement On House Adopting Its Budget Resolution
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, today made this statement after the House of Representatives adopted the House Budget Resolution (H. Con. Res 14). “I appreciate the House’s efforts to begin the process of passing a reconciliation bill. “I look forward to working with the House to strengthen the tax cut provisions by making them permanent in order to meet President Trump’s priorities. I will also ensure the Department of Hom… Continue Reading