Economy

WASHINGTON, DC –Today, Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement on the April jobs report: “Today’s dismal jobs report is a sign of what’s to come under Biden’s job crushing policies, and is a flashback to the anemic economic growth during the Obama-Biden Administration. The results show… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) and U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) introduced the ALIGN Act to help ensure America’s economic recovery continues, wages keep rising, and employers keep hiring. The Accelerate Long-Term Investment Growth Now (ALIGN) Act makes permanent one of the most pro-growth policies in the Tax Cuts and… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) spoke at the Joint Economic Committee hearing on vaccinations and economic recovery, his first hearing since being newly appointed by Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23). Click here to watch full remarks Excerpt of remarks delivered: “Good to be with you and great to join the Joint Economic Committee.… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) was appointed to the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC) by House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23). The JEC is a bicameral Congressional Committee tasked with reviewing economic conditions and recommending improvements in economic policy. … Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) and Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) introduced the “Ports-to Plains Highway Act of 2021.” This bill would expand and upgrade the Ports-to-Plains Alliance Corridor to a modern four-lane, divided facility to improve economic development,… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Over the weekend, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) voted “no” on the passage of H.R. 1319, “Pelosi’s $1.9T Payoff to Progressives Act,” which passed the House.  If signed into law, this bill would grant $112 million to Speaker Pelosi for an underground train tunnel in Silicon Valley, $86 billion to bailout mismanaged union pensions, $350 billion… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC –Today, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) joined CNBC’s “Squawk Box” to discuss how House Democrats are forcing a $1.9T COVID-19 “relief" bill without any bipartisan support. CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE INTERVIEW … Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) joined Rep. Estes (R-KS), Rep. Larson (D-CT), Rep. LaHood (R-IL), Rep. Panetta (D-CA), and Rep. DelBene (D-WA) in introducing the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act (AICA).  “I am proud to join my colleagues in introducing the bipartisan American Innovation and Competitiveness Act to keep America at… Read more »

WASHINGTON –This week, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) offered three amendments at House Ways and Means markup to Democrat’s COVID-19 relief proposal. The Committee was responsible for a nearly $1 trillion portion of the spending bill. … Read more »

WASHINGTON –Today, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) announced his House Ways and Means subcommittee assignments for the 117thCongress: Select Revenue Measures (Tax Policy) Trade Social Security “As the Representative for… Read more »