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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. expressed his disappointment after President Biden missed the Presidential Budget deadline for the fourth consecutive year. Senator Marshall had previously introduced two bills aimed at enforcing executive budget deadlines.

"Today, Joe Biden is supposed to submit his Budget to Congress for 2025, but for the 9th consecutive year, the Executive Branch has failed to meet this deadline. The Budget Act of 1974 requires the President to submit their budget to Congress by the first Monday in February," Senator Marshall stated.

By failing to meet this deadline, Senator Marshall believes that "top-down budgeting delays have resulted in stop-gap funding measures and massive Omnibus packages becoming standard operating procedure, landing our country in a historic national debt crisis."

Senator Marshall emphasized that the failure to meet funding deadlines is a major driver of the public's distrust in Washington, D.C. He pointed out that the country is still operating under last fiscal year's budget more than four months into the current fiscal year. This delay in budgeting has serious consequences, as it burdens hardworking Americans and future generations with crippling debt.

"It's past time that both parties realize deadlines are not suggestions when it comes to addressing our national debt crisis - they are set for a reason. As a result of Washington's dysfunction, hardworking Americans and future generations will get stuck with crippling debt. This is unsustainable; we must change course," Senator Marshall stressed.

The Budget Control Act of 1974, which mandates the submission of the presidential budget to Congress by the first Monday in February, was put in place to ensure timely and responsible fiscal planning. However, the repeated failure to meet this deadline has led to a breakdown in the budgeting process and has contributed to the growing national debt crisis.

Senator Marshall's statement reflects the frustration felt by many Americans who are concerned about the country's financial stability. The failure to meet budget deadlines not only undermines the credibility of the government but also hinders effective financial planning and allocation of resources.

As the nation grapples with significant economic challenges, it is imperative that both parties work together to address the issue of missed budget deadlines and find a sustainable path towards fiscal responsibility. The future of the country's economy and the well-being of its citizens depend on it.

Senator Marshall's call for change serves as a reminder that meeting budget deadlines is not a matter of choice but a responsibility that must be upheld by all government officials. Failure to do so only adds to the mounting distrust and dissatisfaction among the American public.