Defending America

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) testified before the House Rules Committee on S.Con.Res. 33, which unlocks reconciliation to fully fund U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP).   … Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) joined House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) in introducing legislation to protect taxpayer dollars by preventing fraud in federal programs, the Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act (H.R. 8464) and the Pre-Payment Fraud Prevention and Treasury… Read more »

Restoring responsible levels of borrowing will not be easy. It will depend on a responsible approach to identifying trillions in savings in the coming years. But the path forward is clear: a combination of discretionary spending discipline, pro-growth economic policies and entitlement reform. Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement as the U.S. national debt crossed the $39 trillion mark, an unfortunately historic and deeply troubling milestone in our nation. “America is now $39,000,000,000,000 in debt—yes, $39 trillion. It took roughly 200 years to accumulate the first $1 trillion. Now we add that in a… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) delivered remarks on the House floor in support of H.J.Res.139, proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a balanced budget for the Federal Government, warning of the nation’s worsening fiscal crisis and calling on Congress to take action to restore fiscal discipline… Read more »

  U.S. Rep. Arrington talks about his to-do list before leaving Washington By Mateo Rosiles March 17, 2026 AS SEE IN THE LUBBOCK AVALANCHE-JOURNAL As West… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) led a group of lawmakers representing districts with significant cotton production in sending a letter to the Trump Administration calling for the elimination of India’s 11 percent tariff on American cotton as part of ongoing U.S.-India trade… Read more »

  Exclusive: House Budget Chair Backs Trump’s ‘War on Fraud,’ Calls for Reforms in Reconciliation 2.0 By Jasmyn Jordan February 27, 2026 AS SEEN IN BREITBART… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Last week, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced the Transparency in Federal Land Acquisitions Act, legislation that would require a public comment period in the Federal Register before the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service finalizes new Land Protection Plans. “For… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) spoke on the House floor in support of the SAVE America Act (H.R. 7296), legislation that requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote and requires photo identification to vote in federal elections. … Read more »