Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement in response to the tragic shooting at a Dallas ICE facility that left two detainees dead, one injured, and the shooter deceased:   “Today’s tragic shooting at the Dallas ICE facility is a sobering reminder of the danger our law enforcement officers face every day. “For… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced the Medicare Advantage Prompt Pay Act, bipartisan, bicameral legislation to improve Medicare Advantage’s (MA) billing practices, offer certainty for health care providers who contract with MA plans, and ensure that seniors aren’t stuck with unfair, confusing, or delayed bills after receiving… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (LA-04) welcomed Lubbock Rev. Elliott Powell of Westminster Presbyterian Church to the United States Capitol to serve as guest chaplain for the House of Representatives where he opened the House floor in prayer. … Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) celebrated his Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act (H.R.842) being advanced unanimously out of the Ways and Means Committee (43-0). This legislation would ensure multi-cancer early detection (MCED) tests are covered by Medicare in a timely… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement celebrating the 78th birthday of the United States Air Force: “Happy birthday to the United States Air Force! For 78 years, the USAF has secured freedom through American air defense and superiority around the world,” said Chairman Arrington. “I’m especially proud… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »