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Arrington Joins Resolution Honoring the Life and Legacy of Charlie Kirk

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) joined his colleagues in introducing a resolution honoring the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk. “Charlie Kirk was beloved for his willingness to engage in conversations with people who disagreed with him - he was a reformer in life and has sparked a revival in death. “When asked what he wanted to…

Arrington Celebrates Passage of Defense Bill, Record Funding for Dyess Air Force Base

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) celebrated House passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which provides $892.6 billion to strengthen America’s military, improve quality of life for service members, and eliminate billions in wasteful spending. Additionally, the NDAA secures $90.8 million for B-21 related construction…

Arrington Passes Amendment Honoring Lubbock Native Caleb Smither, Enforcing Stronger Safety Protocols in Military

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) celebrated House passage of the National Defense Appropriations Act (NDAA) which included his amendment honoring Private Caleb Smither of Lubbock by establishing mandatory wellness checks for service members who are injured, ill, or on sick call, ensuring greater accountability and safeguarding the…

Arrington Passes Amendment Protecting B-1 Bomber at Dyess Through 2030

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) celebrated House passage of the National Defense Appropriations Act (NDAA) which included his amendment to extend protections for the B-1 Lancer fleet through September 2030, while Dyess prepares for the arrival of the next-generation B-21 Raider. “The B-1 Lancer has been the workhorse of…

Arrington Backs Stronger Consequences for Repeat Illegal Border Crossers

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement following House passage of H.R.3486, the Stop Illegal Entry Act, which increases penalties – fines, up to five years in prison, or both – for individuals who illegally reenter the United States after removal:  “For four years, President Biden abdicated…

Arrington Honors Charlie Kirk’s Legacy of Civil Debate

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement further reflecting on the loss of Charlie Kirk: “Not since the Lincoln-Douglas debates has anyone had a more positive influence on restoring the core democratic principle of exchanging ideas in an impassioned but civil debate than Charlie Kirk,” said Chairman…

Arrington Statement on Tragic Death of Charlie Kirk

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement mourning the tragic death of Charlie Kirk: “What happened to Charlie Kirk is horribly sad and deeply disturbing,” said Chairman Arrington. “He wasn’t just a fearless advocate for faith, family, and freedom, but, most importantly, a devoted husband, father, and son. Please…

Arrington Praises Supreme Court Decision Upholding DHS Immigration Enforcement

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision in Perdomo v. Noem, which allows the Department of Homeland Security to continue removing dangerous criminal aliens from our communities: “Today's Supreme Court decision is a critical victory for law and order and the safety of…

Arrington Leads Texas Delegation in Fight to Lower Energy Costs by Slashing Regulations

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) was joined by Republican Study Committee Chairman August Pfluger (TX-11) in leading more than 40 of their colleagues – including the entire Texas Republican Delegation – in sending a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin, recommending modifications to the…