WASHINGTON D.C. – The United States Senate Budget Committee, chaired by Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), today approved the FY 2018 Budget Resolution focused on providing Congress with the tools it needs to enact tax reform to grow America’s economy and strengthen hardworking families and small businesses. The full Senate is expected to consider the committee’s […]
WASHINGTON D.C. – Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, today said Congress should focus on growing America’s economy through tax policies that put more money in the hands of hardworking Americans as the committee began consideration of the Senate’s FY 2018 Budget Resolution. “Our nation needs a simpler, fairer, and more […]
WASHINGTON D.C. – The Senate Budget Committee will mark up the Senate’s FY 2018 Budget Resolution on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 and Thursday, October 5, 2017. Opening statements are scheduled for Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at 2:30pm in room SD-608, and the consideration of amendments will be scheduled for Thursday, October 5, 2017 at 11:00am […]
WASHINGTON D.C. – Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, today unveiled the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Resolution focused on providing Congress with the tools it needs to enact tax reform to grow America’s economy and strengthen hardworking families and small businesses. Enzi released the budget in conjunction with new bipartisan committee […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., made the following statement after the Senate voted on the motion to proceed to the Senate health care proposal: “I have said from the beginning that we need to fix America’s health care system in order to help those struggling under the failures of Obamacare. The vote […]
WASHINGTON D.C. – The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) today released an analysis of the Better Care Reconciliation Act. CBO estimates that the updated proposal would lower premiums by 30 percent by 2020 when compared to current law, while also lowering taxes for hardworking families and providing more than $419 billion in on-budget deficit reduction. Specifically, […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – At the request of Senate Budget Committee Chairman Mike Enzi (R-WY), the Government Accountability Office (GAO) examined eligibility rules for six major federal low-income assistance programs and found these rules to be unduly complex and confusing to applicants and administratively burdensome to federal agencies. In FY 2015, federal funding for these programs […]
WASHINGTON D.C. – The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) today released its preliminary analysis of the draft Senate health care proposal, the Better Care Reconciliation Act, stating that the draft bill would lower premiums by 30 percent when compared with current law, while also lowering taxes for hardworking families and providing more than $331 billion in […]
WASHINGTON D.C. – Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, today made the following statement after Senate Republicans released their discussion draft of legislation to stabilize health insurance markets and bring down health care premiums: “After months of hard work, Senate Republicans are proposing solutions to address the challenges to health care […]
WASHINGTON D.C. – The Senate Budget Committee approved the nomination of Russell T. Vought to be Deputy Director of the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Mr. Vought must also be approved by the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee and then can be considered by the full Senate. “The White House […]
WASHINGTON D.C. – Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, today told U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin that it was critical for his department to focus on addressing America’s mammoth national debt and boosting economic growth, during a hearing today on the President’s fiscal year 2018 budget request. “The Department of Treasury […]
WASHINGTON D.C. – Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, today made the following statement during a hearing on the nomination of Russell T. Vought to be Deputy Director of the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB). “There is a real need to ensure all of the leadership positions at […]
WASHINGTON D.C. – The health care bill passed by the House of Representatives, H.R. 1628 – the American Health Care Act of 2017, providing for the repeal and replacement of Obamacare, complies with the Senate reconciliation process. After the House transmits H.R. 1628 to the Senate, the Senate Majority Leader will have the ability to […]
WASHINGTON D.C. – During a hearing on the President’s fiscal year 2018 budget request, Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, today said that by submitting a balanced budget request, the President recognizes the challenging financial situation the nation is in. “I appreciate that the President and Director Mulvaney recognize the challenging […]
WASHINGTON D.C. – Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, today made the following statement on President Donald Trump’s fiscal year 2018 budget request: “Just like hardworking American families, the government can’t continually spend more than it makes. What happens when we run out of financial gimmicks? It is time for Congress […]
WASHINGTON D.C. – During a hearing today focused on running the government for less, Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, said Congress can make the federal government more effective and efficient. Testifying were the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), which found a disconnect between the salaries paid to federal workers and those […]
WASHINGTON D.C. – Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, today said Congress should focus on how Congress can work with the new Administration to foster a stronger US economy. Testifying was former Senator Phil Gramm (R-TX), who provided insight into which policies have historically led to economic growth upon implementation, as […]
WASHINGTON D.C. – During a hearing on economic growth, Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, today said it is important for Congress and the federal government to focus on policies that promote private sector growth instead of increasing regulations that could hinder the economy. “It is critical for Congress and the […]
WASHINGTON D.C. – The Senate Budget Committee unanimously approved new committee rules, which include budget process reforms that will lead to more orderly, meaningful and transparent consideration of budget resolutions in the committee. Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, said these efforts represent an important step in fixing the broken budget […]
WASHINGTON D.C. – The chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), today released the following statement after President Donald J. Trump’s Office of Management and Budget released its budget blueprint. “Our nation currently faces massive budget and spending challenges requiring the attention of this new Administration, and improving the effectiveness of the […]
WASHINGTON D.C. – Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, released a letter this week asking Education Secretary Betsy DeVos to conduct a comprehensive audit of all student loan-related data maintained by the Department of Education. Last fall, a report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) that Chairman Enzi requested found that […]
WASHINGTON D.C. – The United States Senate today approved Rep. Mick Mulvaney (R-S.C.) as the next director of the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Mulvaney received a law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and in 2010 he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. He has […]
WASHINGTON D.C. – Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, today welcomed Senator Luther Strange (R-AL) to serve on the Senate Budget Committee during the 115th Congress. “I am pleased to welcome Senator Strange to the Senate Budget Committee,” said Chairman Enzi. “The committee will play a critical role this year, from […]
WASHINGTON D.C. – The Senate Budget Committee today approved Rep. Mick Mulvaney (R-S.C.) to lead the White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Mulvaney’s nomination will now move to the full Senate for consideration. “We need an OMB director in place with so many pressing budgetary issues requiring the attention of the new Administration,” […]
WASHINGTON D.C. – During a hearing today on the Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) recent report on the nation’s budget and economic outlook, Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, shared his concerns about the federal government’s automatic spending programs that are growing rapidly, and currently account for almost 70% of the budget. […]
WASHINGTON D.C. – During a hearing today considering Rep. Mick Mulvaney (R-S.C.) to lead the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, said he would like to see a director of the president’s budget office in place as soon as possible. He noted that […]
WASHINGTON D.C. – Congress today approved a resolution, S. Con. Res. 3, which clears the way for consideration of legislation that would fast track repeal of Obamacare. The measure was approved earlier this week by the full Senate. Sponsored by Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, the resolution will provide the […]
WASHINGTON D.C. – The United States Senate today approved a resolution, S. Con. Res. 3, which clears the way for consideration of legislation that would fast track repeal of Obamacare. The measure now moves on to the United States House of Representatives for consideration. Sponsored by Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), Chairman of the Senate Budget […]
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WASHINGTON D.C. – As the Senate began debate today on a resolution that will provide the tools necessary to repeal Obamacare, Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, said Congress must act to repeal this law and provide relief to the millions of Americans. “It is time to lift the burdens and […]