House Budget Committee Chairman Diane Black has announced her decision to step down as chair once a successor is chosen in the new year. A candidate for the governor’s race in Tennessee, Black plans to remain in Congress as a member.
“It has been an honor to serve as chairman of the House Budget Committee, working alongside members this year to recommend responsible and balanced policies for building a better America. I am very proud of the hard work of our members and all we accomplished, especially offering real reforms for mandatory programs and unlocking pro-growth tax reform. As we enter a new era under a brand new tax law and as members begin crafting a budget for fiscal year 2019, I am confident the focus will remain on addressing unsustainable mandatory programs. Without question, it is critical that lawmakers take real action to reverse the trajectory of our nation’s growing debt. While it requires tough decisions in the short-term, the result in the long-term will secure a bright and prosperous future for generations to come.”