Congressman John Yarmuth represents Kentucky's Third Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Now in his eighth term, he has served as Chairman of the House Budget Committee since 2019. Yarmuth has been recognized for his work to improve education, expand access to affordable health care, and for his leadership in enacting the American Rescue Plan, landmark legislation to defeat the pandemic and rebuild our economy.
Born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, Yarmuth graduated from Atherton High School and Yale University. He and his wife, Cathy, have one son, Aaron; daughter-in-law Sarah, and grandsons J.D. and Rory.
For America to continue to build on the strong foundation of the last two centuries, future generations must continue to innovate and thrive. For this to happen, we need to provide every child with the opportunity to build a successful life and prevent disadvantaged children and families from falling victim to cycles of poverty. As the lead sponsor of the American Rescue Plan, I advocated for the inclusion of the Expanded Child Tax Credit, which benefited an estimated 46,000 households in Louisville—covering 146,100 children, or 86.6 percent of our city's kids. I believe we can make great strides in reducing poverty and give all families a chance at the American Dream. To that end, I will continue supporting and improving efforts that empower Louisvillians and generate new opportunities; create strong, healthy, supportive communities; and develop programs that have a positive impact on the quality of life and the development of children.