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Arrington: Inflation “Reduction” Act is False Advertisement, Burden on Our Children

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WASHINGTON D.C. – This week, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) participated in a House Ways and Means Committee hearing bringing awareness to the overwhelming cost American taxpayers will bear for the Biden administration’s radical green agenda. For example, tax credits for electric vehicles, that were originally estimated to cost $14 billion are now estimated to reach $390…

House Republicans Deliver for the American People in First 100 Days

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week marked 100 days of a Republican-controlled House. So far, House Republicans have passed legislation to: Promote and preserve American energy dominance (H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act) Protect hardworking families from an intrusive IRS (Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act) Defend life (Born-Alive Abortion Survivors…

Speaker McCarthy Taps Arrington to Lead House GOP Debt Ceiling Legislation

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Speaker Kevin McCarthy (CA-20) announced that Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) will introduce the House GOP’s plan to responsibly address the debt ceiling by including spending cuts and pro-growth policies.   “Our out-of-control spending and its impact on our national debt is the greatest long-term threat to our country and our children’s…

Arrington Leads Republican Colleagues in Letter Supporting Community Banks During Instability

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WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) led eleven of his Republican colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen expressing concerns about potential disproportionate impacts of recent regulator actions on small community banks across the country. The signers agreed that lenders who provide credit and capital to our communities…

Rep. Arrington Introduces ALIGN Act

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced the Accelerate Long-Term Investment Growth Now (ALIGN) Act, legislation tomake permanent one of the most pro-growth policies in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: full and immediate expensing. Full expensing allows businesses to deduct the cost of new investments (machinery, equipment, etc.) in the year they are…

Rep. Arrington Statement on H.R. 1

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) voted in support of H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act. From day one, the Biden Administration has launched a whole-of-government assault on American oil and gas producers, the lifeblood of our economy, and cornerstone of our national security. Our nation’s valuable natural energy resources, especially in West Texas,…

Arrington Opening Statement at Fiscal State of the Union Hearing

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on the "Fiscal State of the Union." To watch the Chairman's remarks, click here.  Rep. Arrington's Remarks as prepared for delivery: Good morning, everyone. And welcome to the Members of the Committee and our witnesses.   This Committee is…

Reps. Arrington, Cuellar, Sens. Cruz, Cornyn Introduce Legislation to Name Ports-to-Plains Corridor ‘Interstate 27’

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Reps. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) and Henry Cuellar (TX-28) introduced the bipartisan I-27 Numbering Act of 2023. This legislation would name the interstate-designated segments of the Texas Ports-to-Plains Corridor as “Interstate Route 27.” Senators Ted Cruz (TX) and John Cornyn (TX) are introducing companion legislation in the Senate. “I’m very proud to…

Arrington Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging U.S. Patent Office to Address Drug Pricing Through Competition

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Arrington Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging U.S. Patent Office to Address Drug Pricing Through Competition WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) joined Reps. Lloyd Doggett (TX-37), Darrell Issa (CA-48), Michael Burgess (TX-26), and Ann Kuster (NH-02) in sending a letter to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office asking Director Kathi Vidal to consider a…