Jodey C. Arrington

Riley Gaines Endorses Arrington Bill to Protect Women’s Sports Washington, D.C. – Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) announced that he is teaming up with 12-time NCAA All-American and women’s sports advocate Riley Gaines to pass his Title IX Clarification Act , legislation to…

REP. JODEY ARRINGTON: Women’s Sports Are One Election Away From Extinction REP. JODEY ARRINGTON: Women’s Sports Are One Election Away From Extinction By Rep. Jodey Arrington October 1, 2026 AS SEEN IN THE DAILY CALLER Under President Trump’s leadership, Title IX protects women and girls from…

Arrington Celebrates $51 Million Rural Health Investment, With More to Come for Texas Washington, D.C. – Today, the Trump Administration announced that it will be investing $51 million through the Rural Health Transformation Program, created by House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington’s One Big…

OPINION: Mexico’s USMCA violations threaten American energy MEXICO'S USMCA VIOLATIONS THREATEN AMERICAN ENERGY By Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-Texas), Amy Andryszak, and Jason Grumet September 24, 2026 AS SEEN IN THE HILL When U.S. and Mexican trade officials meet in Washington this month to continue…

Arrington Celebrates Federal Reimbursement for Texas Border Security Costs Washington, D.C. – Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement after Texas received confirmation of federal reimbursement through the One Big Beautiful Bill's State Border Security…

Arrington Commemorates the 25th Anniversary of September 11th Washington, D.C. – Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement on the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks: "Twenty-five years ago, America suffered the deadliest foreign attack on…

We're being defrauded out of $1 million every single minute. It's time to stop the bleeding WE'RE BEING DEFRAUDED OUT OF $1 MILLION EVERY SINGLE MINUTE. IT'S TIME TO STOP THE BLEEDING By Rep. Jodey Arrington, Rep. Blake Moore September 1, 2026, 5:00 a.m. CT AS SEEN IN WASHINGTON EXAMINER In South…

We’re being defrauded out of $1 million every single minute. It’s time to stop the bleeding We’re being defrauded out of $1 million every single minute. It’s time to stop the bleeding By Rep. Jodey Arrington Rep. Blake Moore September 1, 2026 AS SEEN IN THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER In South Florida ,…

Arrington Joins Effort to Protect American Businesses from EU Regulatory Overreach Washington, D.C. – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) was joined by Rep. Craig Goldman (TX-12) and Rep. Greg Steube (FL-17) in introducing H.R. 9892 , the Stop EU Overreach Act . The legislation directs…

House Passes Arrington Budget Resolution to Support our Troops and Secure our Elections Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.Con.Res.113 , advancing the reconciliation process to support our troops, secure our elections, and strengthen our food supply. House Budget…

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5127-H5143] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

Arrington Celebrates Passage of Defense Bill, Secures Record Funding for Dyess Air Force Base for the Third Consecutive Year Washington, D.C. – Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) celebrated House passage of the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes a…

Arrington Testifies at Rules Committee to Unlock Reconciliation 3.0 Washington, D.C. – Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) testified before the House Rules Committee to advocate for the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2027, which will unlock reconciliation to…

Arrington Advances Reconciliation 3.0 Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Budget Committee passed the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 , a critical first step in unlocking the reconciliation process to support our troops, secure our elections, and strengthen our food supply.…

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Backs Arrington Resolution Affirming States’ Right to Defend Against Border Invasion Washington, D.C. – Today, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced strong support for H.Res.50 , a resolution introduced by House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19)…

OPINION: U.S. Rep. Arrington praises Trump administration trade policies U.S. Rep. Arrington praises Trump administration trade policies | Opinion By U.S. Rep Jodey Arrington June 18, 2026, 4:46 a.m. CT AS SEEN IN USA TODAY President Donald Trump and Ambassador Jamieson Greer continue to deliver on…

Arrington Targets Crypto Tax Loopholes with New Legislation Washington, D.C. – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced H.R. 9172 , the Applying Existing Tax Anti-Abuse Rules to Digital Assets Act , legislation that closes tax loopholes in the digital asset market and ensures…

Arrington Fights to End Foreign Free-Riding on American Medical Innovation Washington, D.C. – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) and Ways and Means Health Subcommittee Chairman Vern Buchanan (FL-16), led 48 lawmakers supporting the Trump Administration’s efforts to crack down on foreign…

SECURE AMERICA ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 97 (Tuesday, June 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 97 (Tuesday, June 9, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4017-H4029] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SECURE AMERICA ACT Mr.…

Arrington Leads Passage of Secure America Act, Fully Funds ICE and CBP Washington, D.C. – Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement after final passage of the Secure America Act , which fully funds U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S.…

Arrington Testifies on Reconciliation Package Funding ICE and CBP Washington, D.C. – Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) testified before the House Rules Committee in support of the Secure America Act to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border…

REMEMBERING BRETT COLE UNDERWOOD Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 94 (Wednesday, June 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 94 (Wednesday, June 3, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E516-E517] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

Arrington Fights to Crack Down on TANF Fraud Washington, D.C. - House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after the House Ways and Means Committee advanced the Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act , a comprehensive Temporary Assistance for Needy…

ARRINGTON: Securing Record Investment in Dyess Air Force Base Securing Record Investment in Dyess Air Force Base May 24, 2026 By Rep. Jodey Arrington AS SEEN IN THE ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS The first and most important responsibility of the federal government is to provide for the common defense. This…

Support for H.Res.50: Affirming States’ Constitutional Right to Defend Against Border Invasion H.Res.50, authored by House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19), affirms states’ constitutional authority to defend themselves when the federal government fails to secure the border. The resolution…

Arrington Celebrates Passage of Largest Investment in Dyess Air Force Base History Washington, D.C. – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after passage of H.R. 8469 , the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch…

Arrington Leads Effort to Eliminate China's Tariff on American Cotton Washington, D.C. – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) led a group of lawmakers representing districts with significant cotton production in sending a letter to the Trump Administration calling for elimination of…

'There Are Only Two Sexes: Male and Female.' Arrington Leads Effort to Restore Biological Sex Standard in Title IX Washington, D.C. – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced the Title IX Clarification Act , legislation to codify that Title IX nondiscrimination requirements tied to…

OPINION: Texas paid for Biden’s border crisis. Republicans must make sure it never happens again TEXAS PAID FOR BIDEN’S BORDER CRISIS. REPUBLICANS MUST MAKE SURE IT NEVER HAPPENS AGAIN We know exactly what we can expect from future Democrat administrations OPINION BY REP. JODEY ARRINGTON May 13,…

OPINION: Texas paid for Biden’s border crisis. Republicans must make sure it never happens again TEXAS PAID FOR BIDEN’S BORDER CRISIS. REPUBLICANS MUST MAKE SURE IT NEVER HAPPENS AGAIN We know exactly what we can expect from future Democrat administrations OPINION BY REP. JODEY ARRINGTON May 13,…

OPINION: Texas paid for Biden’s border crisis. Republicans must make sure it never happens again TEXAS PAID FOR BIDEN’S BORDER CRISIS. REPUBLICANS MUST MAKE SURE IT NEVER HAPPENS AGAIN We know exactly what we can expect from future Democrat administrations OPINION BY REP. JODEY ARRINGTON May 13,…

Texas GOP House members: What we must do to keep the border secure Texas GOP House members: What we must do to keep the border secure Congress must clarify states’ ability to protect themselves. OPINION BY THE TEXAS GOP CAUCUS MAY 13, 2026 AS SEEN IN THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS Texas has seen firsthand…

Texas House GOP unites behind U.S. House border invasion resolution Texas House GOP unites behind U.S. House border invasion resolution May 7, 2026 BY MATEO ROSILES USA TODAY NETWORK It's hard to find consensus — even within one's own party — on certain political issues; however, every Texas GOP…

Texas GOP Caucus Backs Resolution Affirming States’ Right to Defend Against Border Invasion Texas GOP Caucus Backs Resolution Affirming States’ Right to Defend Against Border Invasion WASHINGTON — Today, Texas GOP Caucus Chairman Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) announced unified caucus support for H.Res.50…

Full Texas Republican Delegation Backs Arrington Resolution Affirming States’ Right to Defend Against Border Invasion Washington, D.C. – Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) announced that every Texas Republican in the U.S. House of Representatives has endorsed H.Res.50 , his…

Texas GOP backs resolution saying states have right to repel border ‘invasion’ Texas GOP backs resolution saying states have right to repel border ‘invasion’ The push comes as Texas' SB 4, allowing police to arrest migrants suspected of entering the US illegally, faces new legal challenges May 7,…

Arrington wins full Texas GOP backing for border invasion resolution Arrington wins full Texas GOP backing for border invasion resolution May 7, 2026 My MATEO ROSILES USA TODAY NETWORK With the clock winding down on U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington's term, he still has several items on his checklist he…

Arrington: 'Republicans are putting the safety and security of the American people first' Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed by a vote of 215-211 S.Con.Res. 33 , unlocking…

Arrington Urges Colleagues to Fund Homeland Security Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) delivered the following remarks on the House floor urging the passage of S.Con.Res. 33 , which unlocks reconciliation to fully fund U.S. Immigration and Customs…

Arrington Statement on House Passage of DHS Funding Bill Washington, D.C. – Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 7147 , the Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act , the twelfth and final…

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3147-H3160] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

Arrington at Rules Hearing: Republicans Are Going to Fund Our Government Washington, D.C. – Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) testified before the House Rules Committee on S.Con.Res. 33 , which unlocks reconciliation to fully fund U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)…

Chairmen Arrington, Comer Introduce Legislation to Stop Fraud in Federal Programs Washington, D.C. – Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) joined House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) in introducing legislation to protect taxpayer…

Arrington Hosts Russ Vought at Hearing on President Trump’s FY2027 Budget Washington, D.C. – Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) hosted Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russ Vought at a hearing on President Trump’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget request . Click HERE to watch…

Rep. Arrington Pushes States' Border Defense Resolution Rep. Arrington Pushes States' Border Defense Resolution By Solange Reyner Thursday, April 9, 2026 AS SEEN IN NEWSMAX House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, is highlighting renewed support for a House resolution aimed at…

Arrington Secures Broad Conservative Support for Resolution Affirming States’ Right to Defend Against Border Invasion Washington, D.C. – Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) highlighted a new coalition letter led by the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) and dozens of national…

EXCLUSIVE: Texas Lawmakers Support Congressional Resolution Affirming State Sovereignty in Border Defense Texas Lawmakers Support Congressional Resolution Affirming State Sovereignty in Border Defense Twenty-five Texas lawmakers signed a letter to the U.S. House requesting that the resolution be…

Arrington Applauds Trump Administration Rolling Back Costly Biden-Era Methane Rule Washington, D.C. – Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a rule scaling back the Biden administration’s costly…

OPINION: Here’s how we put America on a path to fiscal balance Arrington: Here’s how we put America on a path to fiscal balance Economists say a 3% ratio of deficit to GDP will create a virtuous cycle. By Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) March 26, 2026 AS SEEN IN THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS The sirens…

Arrington Calls for an Article V Constitutional Convention as U.S. National Debt Hits Record Breaking $39 Trillion Washington, D.C. – Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement as the U.S. national debt crossed the $39 trillion mark, an unfortunately…