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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 Introduces Bill to Hold Mexico Accountable for Energy Investment Violations

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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…

Arrington Applauds 9th Circuit Decision on Trump’s National Guard Deployment

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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…

Arrington Honors 10th Anniversary of TORQE 62 Tragedy at Dyess Air Force Base

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Abilene, TX – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) joined Airmen, local leaders, and Gold Star families of TORQE 62 at Dyess Air Force Base to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the tragic crash in Afghanistan that claimed the lives of six Airmen and five contractors.   During the ceremony, Arrington announced the introduction of a…

Arrington Joins Resolution Honoring the Life and Legacy of Charlie Kirk

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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…

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…