Lubbock, TX – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) applauded U.S. Secretary Brooke L. Rollins' announcement at the Texas State Capitol, which included the largest USDA initiative to date in the fight against the New World Screwworm (NWS), a critical step in strengthening the agency’s five-pronged strategy to prevent the northward spread of NWS from Mexico into the United… Read more »
Lubbock, TX – Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) attended a signing ceremony for a Cooperative Research & Development Agreement (CRADA) between the Texas Tech University System and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to advance U.S. national security, cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure protection.
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West Texas – Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) kicked off the first of a multi-day rural county tour across West Texas, meeting with local officials, engaging with small business owners, and speaking with constituents about their concerns.
Brownfield – Terry County
“Great to be in Brownfield, USA, where faith and love of country run deep,” said… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced the No Discrimination in Farm Programs Act, legislation that would codify the USDA’s July 10 final rule prohibiting the consideration of race- and sex-based factors when determining benefits under various farm programs, including farm loan programs and indemnity payment… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement as the U.S. national debt soared past a record $37 trillion:
“This week’s news that the United States’ national debt has surpassed $37 trillion is a stark reminder of our dire fiscal straits.
“When my son was born in 2011, the national debt was $15 trillion. Now, 14 years later, it… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced the USTRx Act, legislation that creates a Chief Pharmaceutical Trade Negotiator at USTR, who would have the responsibility of identifying foreign price controls on drugs innovated in the United States that increase costs for American patients. This negotiator would issue an annual report on these… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at increasing security at military installations and delivering critical investment to Dyess Air Force Base.
“Our airmen at Dyess AFB serve as the tip of the spear of our air arsenal and require the tools, infrastructure, and support necessary to carry out their critical… Read more »
Lubbock, TX – Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) participated in the 2025 Lubbock City-Wide Back-2-School Bash.
“Had a great time handing out backpacks, school supplies, and pocket constitutions to the next generation of West Texans this morning,” said Chairman Arrington. “The Lubbock City-Wide Back-2-School Bash was an awesome opportunity to join… Read more »
Muleshoe, TX – Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) celebrated the Trump Administration Fish and Wildlife Service’s decision to cancel the Land Protection Plan for the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge, ending the Biden’s Administration’s landgrab that would have expanded the refuge by over 10,000% and infringed on the private property rights… Read more »
San Angelo, TX – Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) participated in the West Texas Legislative Summit, where he was interviewed by Republican Study Chairman August Pfluger (TX-11) on the tremendous victories accomplished in Arrington’s H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
“Honored to join my good friend August Pfluger for the 21st… Read more »
