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.
Throughout American history, our national identity has been shaped by the experiences and perspectives of the people working to build a home here. Our diversity is fundamental to who we are as a country, and our immigration laws ought to reflect that. Our current immigration system is broken and in need of repair, and I am committed to seeking solutions that ensure our laws reflect the values and interests of the American people.
I believe comprehensive immigration reform begins with acknowledging the need for an orderly and humane immigration system. For the better part of 2013, I worked with a bipartisan group of House Members—known as the “Gang of Six”—to craft a bill that would have boosted our economy and addressed many of the injustices facing our current immigration system. Though Republicans refused to bring this bill to the Floor for a vote, I have continued to advocate for legislation that keeps families together, expands legal immigration pathways, protects American workers, and helps immigrants contribute to our economy while they earn the chance to become citizens.