Washington, D.C. – Last week, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced the Mexican Energy Trade Enforcement Act, legislation that would provide President Trump and the U.S. Trade Representative with the Congressional backing to hold Mexico accountable for violating energy investment commitments it agreed to in the… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement after the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld President Trump’s authority to deploy Oregon National Guard troops to restore law and order in Portland:
“The Ninth Circuit just confirmed what we already knew — President Trump has every right to deploy the National Guard to… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington: What the 'Schumer shutdown' is really about
By U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington
October 7, 2025
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after House and Senate Democrats voted against the clean Continuing Resolution:
“The Democrats’ wildly unserious demands for an additional $1.5 trillion—including health care for illegals and welfare for able-bodied adults who refuse to work—will result in veterans and vulnerable… Read more »
Congress must right a past constitutional wrong
By Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-Texas), W. Bruce Lee and David M. Walker
September 25, 2025
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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. – 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 »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement further reflecting on the loss of Charlie Kirk:
“Not since the Lincoln-Douglas debates has anyone had a more positive influence on restoring the core democratic principle of exchanging ideas in an impassioned but civil debate than Charlie Kirk,” said Chairman… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement mourning the tragic death of Charlie Kirk:
“What happened to Charlie Kirk is horribly sad and deeply disturbing,” said Chairman Arrington. “He wasn’t just a fearless advocate for faith, family, and freedom, but, most importantly, a devoted husband, father, and son. Please… Read more »
