Press Releases

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)… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement in response to the United States hitting its debt limit of $31.4 trillion: “For more than a century, debt ceiling discussions have forced Congress to face the reality of a rising national debt. While responsible levels of debt have played an important part in our… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement in response to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s letter to Congress on the debt limit: “We will pay our creditors and protect the good faith and credit of the U.S., but we will not let politicians bankrupt our country and destroy our children’s future. No new credit… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) sent a letter to the Biden Administration, urging President Biden to highlight the significance of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and defend American workers and businesses during the North American Leaders Summit. Since being signed into law in 2020, USMCA has increased the quantity of trade between these… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) reintroduced two pieces of legislation in the House of Representatives that would protect law enforcement and hold rioters accountable. “Since the riots that devastated cities across our country in 2020, Democrats – at all levels – have failed to condemn lawlessness and chaos. Their… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after being selected to serve as the Chairman of the House Budget Committee for the 118th Congress: “I am humbled by the confidence and trust of my colleagues to lead the effort to rein-in spending, reduce our debt, and restore fiscal responsibility in our nation’s capital as Chairman of the… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after Representative Kevin McCarthy (CA-20) was elected to serve as Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 118th Congress: “Congratulations to Kevin McCarthy on being elected Speaker of the House. It is now time to get to work on behalf of the American people who have been… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following message regarding the House of Representatives’ ongoing election for Speaker of the House in the 118th Congress: “Dear fellow West Texans, “I am working with my Republican colleagues on all sides of this issue to find the best path forward for our Conference and the most effective leadership… Read more »