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Arrington: How to Avoid Financial Armageddon and Restore Fiscal Accountability

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an op-ed carried by The Hill, Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) stressed that we must take the national debt seriously and have an honest discussion about the long-term financial impact of the decisions that we make today. Read Rep. Arrington’s full op-ed below or click here.  “A public debt is a public curse.” So said James Madison in a…

Arrington Issues Statement on World Health Organization

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement on the World Health Organization’s new pandemic treaty: “I will fight any attempt to surrender our sovereignty and cede regulatory power over the United States through a treaty, agreement, or arrangement negotiated by the Biden Administration or any Administration,” said Rep. Arrington. “I…

Arrington Statement on H.J. Res. 30

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after voting in support of H.J. Res. 30, which would nullify the Department of Labor’s rule allowing fiduciaries to base investment decisions on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations. “Fund managers who invest other people’s hard-earned retirement money have a duty under the…

Congressman Arrington Reintroduces the Access to Future Cures Act

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) joined Rep. Kevin Hern (OK-01) and Rep. Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) to reintroduce the Access to Future Cures Act, legislation to allow American families to use pre-tax money to pay for preventative blood storage services. Preserved healthy blood cells can be used to develop cell-and-gene-based…

Congressman Arrington Introduces the VA E-Notification Enhancement Act

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) joined Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) to introduce the VA E-Notification Enhancement Act, legislation to allow the VA to communicate electronically with veterans.  “In 2023, the VA should be able to contact veterans regarding their education benefits in the most efficient and effective way…

Congressman Arrington Applauds Grant to Build Lubbock Veterans Cemetery

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) announced that the City of Lubbock was awarded a $9.5 million grant through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Families of veterans in Lubbock will no longer have to worry about traveling to see their loved ones after they pass, and veterans who deserve the most dignified resting place…

Congressman Arrington Re-Launches Congressional Energy Export Caucus

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) along with Congresswoman Carol Miller (WV-01), Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), and Congressman Lou Correa (CA-46) re-launched the bipartisan Congressional Energy Export Caucus. The mission of the Energy Export Caucus is to execute an all-of-the-above pro-American energy trade agenda. The Energy Export…

Arrington Leads Texas Delegation in Letter to Key U.S. Trade and Agriculture Officials on USMCA Enforcement

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) led a bipartisan group of Texas Members of Congress in sending a letter to U.S. Chief Agricultural Negotiator Doug McKalip and Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Affairs Alexis Taylor, commending the trade officials for their continued rejection of Mexico’s proposal on a ban of genetically modified (GM)…

Arrington Leads Bipartisan Relief Effort for Auto Supply Chain Disruptions

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) and Representative Dan Kildee (MI-08) introduced bipartisan legislation – the Supply Chain Disruptions Relief Act – in the House of Representatives to provide temporary relief to car dealerships that have been impacted by massive disruptions to the global supply chain.  “We have all seen the empty…

In Case You Missed It: Chairman Arrington Talks Debt Ceiling Negotiations on Fox News

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) joined Neil Cavuto on Fox News’ Cavuto Live to discuss debt ceiling negotiations in Congress and the fiscal state of the nation.   “I don’t think the President will escape having to deal with negotiating some fiscal reforms, in the most responsible way, so that we can bend the debt curve, get back…