Ranking Member Womack Statement on President Trump's Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Request

Statement

Ranking Member Steve Womack (R-AR) today issued the following statement after the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released President Trump's budget request for fiscal year 2021:
"First, I applaud President Trump for putting forward a budget proposal. For the second straight year, House Democrats have failed to produce a budget. That is not leadership.

"The President's budget includes deficit reduction measures -- $4.6 trillion between 2021-2030. However, more work remains to be done to put the country on a solid fiscal path. The assumption of 3% growth and continued low interest rates are critical to achieving balance in the 15-year window.

"It is appropriate that national security, veterans programs, life-saving medical research, and career and technical education are prioritized. I am hopeful that appropriators can reach agreement on discretionary spending in a timely fashion.

"It is clear that reforms are necessary on the mandatory spending side of the ledger. I hope to work with the President and congressional Democrats in accomplishing this difficult task."

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