Today, the White House sent President Obama's Fiscal Year 2017 budget request to Congress. Congressman Cleaver applauded the President for putting forward a budget that builds the foundation for a strong American future -- investing in innovation for the 21st century, advancing a world-class education system, and empowering hard-working families.
"Make no mistake, the President has presented a bold, forward-looking plan for the future: a budget that creates good-paying jobs, fuels innovation, education, and infrastructure, and strengthens our national security," said Congressman Cleaver. "Building on the framework of the bipartisan budget agreement signed into law last fall, this budget charts an aggressive, new course for American job growth and prosperity."