GAO Finds Eligibility Rules for Low-Income Assistance Programs “Complex” and “Burdensome”
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 […]
CBO: Senate Health Care Bill Provides Lower Premiums and Saves Billions in Reduced Taxes
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 […]
Enzi Statement on Senate Health Care Proposal
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 […]
Budget Committee Approves Vought as Deputy Director of White House Budget Office
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 […]
Enzi Tells Sec. Mnuchin To Focus on Nation’s Skyrocketing Debt and Underperforming Economy
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 […]
Enzi Statement on Nominee to be Deputy Director of White House Budget Office
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 […]
House Health Care Bill Text Complies with Senate Reconciliation Process
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 […]
Enzi: President’s Budget Recognizes Nation’s Challenging Fiscal Situation
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 […]
Enzi Statement on President’s FY 18 Budget Request
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 […]
Enzi: Make Federal Government More Effective and Efficient for Taxpayers
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 […]