02.12.18

Enzi Statement on President’s FY 2019 Budget Proposal

WASHINGTON D.C. – Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following statement today after the President’s fiscal year 2019 budget proposal was released. 

“The President’s budget proposal is an important first step in the 2019 budget process – but it is just that, a first step,” said Chairman Enzi.  “Congress has the constitutional power of the purse and must make the final call on federal tax and spending priorities. I appreciate the President’s effort to start the discussion for fiscal year 2019 and improve oversight of government programs. It is crucial to spend taxpayers’ dollars wisely.”

The Senate Budget Committee will hold a hearing on the President’s FY 2019 Budget Proposal on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at 10:00am in the Senate Dirksen Office Building, room 608.

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