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Arrington Statement on Tragic Death of Charlie Kirk

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement mourning the tragic death of Charlie Kirk: “What happened to Charlie Kirk is horribly sad and deeply disturbing,” said Chairman Arrington. “He wasn’t just a fearless advocate for faith, family, and freedom, but, most importantly, a devoted husband, father, and son. Please…

Arrington Praises Supreme Court Decision Upholding DHS Immigration Enforcement

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision in Perdomo v. Noem, which allows the Department of Homeland Security to continue removing dangerous criminal aliens from our communities: “Today's Supreme Court decision is a critical victory for law and order and the safety of…

Arrington Leads Fight to End Government Shutdowns, Hold Congress Accountable

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) was joined by Senator James Lankford (R-OK) in introducing the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025, which would take government shutdowns off the table and force Congress to stay in town until their work is done. “In the real world, if you fail to do your job, there are consequences. Yet, when…

Arrington Fights to Stop Radical-Left States from Issuing Driver’s Licenses to Illegal Aliens

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced the Stop Greenlighting Driver Licenses for Illegal Immigrants Act, legislation to prevent states from issuing driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants and ensure state/local entities cooperate fully with federal immigration enforcement. “Far-Left Sanctuary States that issue driver’s licenses to…

Arrington Votes to Overturn Biden-era Green New Deal Policies

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) celebrated House passage of three Congressional Review Acts (CRA) to repeal Biden-era Green New Deal Climate Regulations. Overturning these defends U.S. jobs, lower costs for families, and support President Trump’s pro-energy agenda by overturning Biden-Harris land…

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 Highlights Largest Tax Cuts for Working Families and Small Businesses on House Floor

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) spoke on the House Floor championing key conservative wins in the One Big Beautiful Bill, which delivered sweeping tax cuts for working families and small businesses, strengthened Medicaid for the most vulnerable, modernized our military, and unleashed American energy.  …

WTX Rural Counties Tour

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WEST TEXAS - House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) conducted a multi-day rural county tour across West Texas, meeting with local officials, engaging with small business owners, and speaking with constituents about their concerns. Brownfield – Terry County “Great to be in Brownfield, USA, where faith and love of country run deep,” said Chairman Arrington. “With…