Jodey C. Arrington

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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 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,…

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 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…

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 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…

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…

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…

Arrington Supports Balanced Budget Amendment, Calls for Article V Convention to Restore Fiscal Sanity Washington, D.C. – Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) delivered remarks on the House floor in support of H.J.Res.139 , proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United…

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES REQUIRING A BALANCED BUDGET FOR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2560-H2568] From the…

RELATING TO A NATIONAL EMERGENCY BY THE PRESIDENT ON FEBRUARY 1, 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2154-H2161] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

VETERANS ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2138-H2150] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

SUPPORTING SAFETY NET SERVICES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)] [House] [Page H1980] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

Honoring J.L. Stevens on His 100th Birthday Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)] [House] [Page H1980] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

BREAKING THE GRIDLOCK ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)] [House] [Pages H213-H227] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] BREAKING THE…

REMEMBERING JOHN BILLINGSLEY Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1074-H1075] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time}…

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025)] [House] [Pages H791-H823] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

RECOGNIZING PUNKIN CENTER GIN IN DAWSON COUNTY, TEXAS Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 18 (Tuesday, January 28, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 18 (Tuesday, January 28, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E75] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

EXPRESSING SENSE OF HOUSE THAT THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE FACES SIGNIFICANT READINESS CHALLENGES AFFECTED BY BUDGETARY UNCERTAINTY Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018)] [House] [Pages…