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.
It has been my honor to lead the House Budget Committee as its Chairman since 2019, through unprecedented challenges and historic successes alike. From spearheading the American Rescue Plan and the Build Back Better Act, to passing landmark reforms to protect Congress’ constitutional power of the purse, our Committee has worked tirelessly on behalf of the American people.
I will continue to work to ensure we invest in our country's future; build a strong economy based on broadly shared prosperity; protect and improve health care and other vital services for American families; and keep our promises to seniors, veterans, and the most vulnerable among us.
Learn more about my work on the House Budget Committee here.