Chairman’s Press

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, DC – The Senate Budget Committee today released its March 9, 2017, Budget Bulletin focused on the “extraordinary measures” and financial tools developed by Department of Treasury and used to pay the nation’s bills while the federal government considers raising the debt limit. The Budget Bulletin provides regular expert articles by Senate Budget Committee […]

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 […]

WASHINGTON D.C. – Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, today welcomed Senators Cory Gardner (R-CO), John Kennedy (R-LA) and John Boozman (R-AR) to serve on the Senate Budget Committee in the 115th Congress. “I am pleased to welcome the newest members of the Senate Budget Committee,” said Chairman Enzi. “Our committee […]

WASHINGTON D.C. – Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, today introduced a resolution providing for the repeal of Obamacare, noting that six years after its enactment, Obamacare has clearly failed hardworking Americans. “Americans face skyrocketing premiums and soaring deductibles,” said Chairman Enzi. “Insurers are withdrawing from markets across the country, leaving […]

WASHINGTON D.C. – Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, released the following statement today regarding President-elect Donald J. Trump’s intention to nominate U.S. Representative Mick Mulvaney (R-S.C.) to lead the White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB). “As our nation faces a staggering $20 trillion in debt, I am pleased […]

WASHINGTON D.C. – Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, today unveiled a summary of legislative reforms to fix America’s broken budget process that he plans to focus on next year during the 115th Congress. “Hardworking taxpayers are eager for real change. With a new President taking office on January 20th, Congress […]

WASHINGTON D.C. – The Government Accountability Office (GAO) today released the results of an extensive investigation requested by Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, on the cost projections of the Income Driven Repayment (IDR) plans administered by the Department of Education. GAO’s report shows that the current cost projections for IDR […]

WASHINGTON D.C. – The Government Accountability Office (GAO) today released the results of an extensive investigation requested by Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, on the cost projections of the Income Driven Repayment (IDR) plans administered by the Department of Education. GAO’s report shows that the current cost projections for IDR […]

WASHINGTON, DC – The Senate Budget Committee today released its November 17, 2016, Budget Bulletin focused on the outlook for Regulatory Reform. The Budget Bulletin provides regular expert articles by Senate Budget Committee analysts on the issues before Congress relating to the budget, deficits, debt, and the economy. Read the full Senate Budget Bulletin here. […]

  WASHINGTON, DC – The Senate Budget Committee today released its November 17, 2016, Budget Bulletin focused on the outlook for Regulatory Reform. The Budget Bulletin provides regular expert articles by Senate Budget Committee analysts on the issues before Congress relating to the budget, deficits, debt, and the economy. Read the full Senate Budget Bulletin […]

WASHINGTON, DC – The Senate Budget Committee today released its October 20, 2016, Budget Bulletin focused on the FY 2017 Continuing Resolution. The Budget Bulletin provides regular expert articles by Senate Budget Committee analysts on the issues before Congress relating to the budget, deficits, debt, and the economy. This Bulletin contains an in-depth look at […]

WASHINGTON, DC – The Senate Budget Committee today released its October 20, 2016, Budget Bulletin focused on the FY 2017 Continuing Resolution. The Budget Bulletin provides regular expert articles by Senate Budget Committee analysts on the issues before Congress relating to the budget, deficits, debt, and the economy. This Bulletin contains an in-depth look at […]

WASHINGTON D.C. – The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), the non-partisan government watchdog agency, today released a report, requested by Senate Budget Committee Chairman Mike Enzi (R-WY), showing that the federal government spends $1.5 billion annually on public relations activities. The report details how federal agencies spend about $1 billion annually on public relations/advertising contracts […]

WASHINGTON D.C. – The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), the non-partisan government watchdog agency, today released a report, requested by Senate Budget Committee Chairman Mike Enzi (R-WY), showing that the federal government spends $1.5 billion annually on public relations activities. The report details how federal agencies spend about $1 billion annually on public relations/advertising contracts […]

WASHINGTON, DC – A group of bicameral Republican health care leaders are pointing to a new legal opinion issued on Obamacare’s controversial reinsurance program. The leaders urged the Comptroller General of the United States this spring to publish a legal opinion on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) decision to ignore federal law, […]

WASHINGTON D.C. – Senate Budget Committee Chairman Mike Enzi’s (R-WY) called for bipartisan solutions to fix America’s broken budget process today during a forum focused on budget process reform.  Earlier this year, Chairman Enzi proposed implementing new rules to make it easier for Congress to consider and pass its annual budget and appropriations measures, and […]

WASHINGTON, DC – The Senate Budget Committee today released its September 15, 2016, Budget Bulletin focused on Accounting for Federal Credit Programs. The Budget Bulletin provides regular expert articles by Senate Budget Committee analysts on the issues before Congress relating to the budget, deficits, debt, and the economy. During a recent Committee hearing, Congressional Budget […]