WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) reintroduced legislation that would eliminate government waste by preventing individuals from receiving both Social Security Disability Benefits and Unemployment Benefits at the same time, so that Disability Insurance is preserved for those who truly cannot work, ending the fiscally irresponsible practice of “double… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—In a House Ways and Means Committee hearing, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) passed a message along from West Texas farmers and energy producers to U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen that President Biden’s spending proposals will destroy their livelihoods.
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WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) joined Budget and Spending Task Force Chairman, Congressman Kevin Hern (OK-1), and fellow members of the Republican Study Committee (RSC) to unveil RSC’s budget for Fiscal Year 2022 that will reduce spending by over $14 trillion, balance the budget in 5 years, and cut $2 trillion in… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Reps. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) and Dan Bishop (NC-09) introduced the “Jumpstart the Economy Through Jobs Act.” With nearly 40% of workers making more money staying home than they made at their previous job, and a record-shattering 8.1 million open jobs on the market, this legislation is necessary to require… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC –Today, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19)was named a Taxpayer Super Hero by the Council for Citizens Against Government Waste for his voting record to cut wasteful government spending and defend Texas taxpayers.
"It is an honor to be named a Taxpayer Super Hero by the Council for Citizens Against Government Waste,”… Read more »
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).
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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.
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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 »