Technically? Sort of.  Practically? Also sort of, but a little less so.<p>Technically speaking these bills originate in Congress. For financial matters, specifically the House.  But the President does have veto power, so has a voice in the process.<p>Practically speaking, the President does a lot to set the tone.  It&#x27;s the only nationally elected position (even if elected a little weirdly). See &quot;bully pulpit&quot;.