Press Releases

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… Read more »

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,… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

WASHINGTON D.C. – Last week, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) participated in a House Ways and Means Committee hearing considering the Biden Administration’s 2023 Trade Policy Agenda. To watch Rep. Arrington’s remarks, click here. Remarks as Delivered Rep. Arrington: I thank the Chairman and Ambassador Tai, good to see you. I feel for you every time I see you, and we have this… Read more »

WASHINGTON D.C. – Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) delivered the following remarks(as prepared) at a hearing of the House Budget Committee to consider the President’s Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Request:  Over the last 2 years, this Administration’s reckless spending and failed economic policies have resulted in continued record inflation, soaring interest… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) and Representative Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) introduced bipartisan legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives to permanently expand access to emergency medical care for Medicare, Tricare and Medicaid beneficiaries. Many freestanding emergency centers (FECs) have been providing care to Medicare… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This month, Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) reintroduced legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives that would require Congress to call an Article V Convention of the States to propose a fiscal responsibility amendment to the United States Constitution. “After a short time in Washington, it is abundantly clear that Congress completely lacks the… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) reintroduced the Continuing Robust and Uninhibited Drilling and Exporting (CRUDE) Act of 2023 to restrict President Biden’s ability to impose an export ban on crude oil without first proving a credible national security risk. “Any signal from the Biden Administration to ban exports of crude oil is completely misguided and… Read more »