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Arrington Backs Appropriations Package to Strengthen U.S. Energy Dominance, Slash Green New Scam Waste

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Washington, D.C. – Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) supported H.R. 6938, which funds several agencies for FY2026, including those key to our energy security, law enforcement, and scientific innovation. This bill advances President Trump’s agenda to Make America Energy Dominant, invests in nuclear innovation, reverses Biden-era Green New Scam…

Arrington Fights Back Against Far-Left Officials Targeting Immigration Enforcement

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Washington, D.C. – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced H.R. 6608, the Safeguarding Homeland Immigration Enforcement from Local Detention (SHIELD) Act - new legislation responding to escalating rhetoric from far-Left state and local officials who have threatened to arrest or prosecute federal immigration agents for doing their jobs.…

Arrington Celebrates Passage of Defense Bill, Secures Record Funding for Dyess Air Force Base  

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Washington, D.C. – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) celebrated final passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which provides $900.6 billion to strengthen America’s military and advance President Trump’s national security priorities, while securing $120 million for Dyess Air Force Base – the largest authorized investment in the history…

Arrington Secures Record $90.8 Million for Dyess Air Force Base

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Washington, D.C. – Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement celebrating new funding secured for Dyess Air Force Base:  “After 43 days of the Schumer Shutdown, the people’s government is up and running - and our first order of business was a big win for West Texas. “Last night, we successfully passed into law $90.8 million for…

Arrington Celebrates 78th Birthday of United States Air Force

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement celebrating the 78th birthday of the United States Air Force: “Happy birthday to the United States Air Force! For 78 years, the USAF has secured freedom through American air defense and superiority around the world,” said Chairman Arrington. “I’m especially proud…

Arrington Celebrates Passage of Defense Bill, Record Funding for Dyess Air Force Base

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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…

Arrington Passes Amendment Protecting B-1 Bomber at Dyess Through 2030

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) celebrated House passage of the National Defense Appropriations Act (NDAA) which included his amendment to extend protections for the B-1 Lancer fleet through September 2030, while Dyess prepares for the arrival of the next-generation B-21 Raider. “The B-1 Lancer has been the workhorse of…

Arrington Celebrates the Passage of Amendment to Empower Abilene Christian Molten Salt Reactor

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WASHINGTON, D.C. –  Today, the House passed the Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act by a vote of 214-213. This legislation included an amendment offered by House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) to make available $50 million of the Department of Energy’s Nuclear Energy Fund to distribute…

Arrington Leads Effort to Defend Military Installations, Bolster Security at Dyess Air Force Base

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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…