Defending America

Washington, D.C. – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement in response to reports of the massive Minnesota welfare fraud scheme:   “During the pandemic more than $1 billion in federal taxpayer dollars intended for child nutrition, elderly care, and autism assistance was stolen in Minnesota under the leadership of Governor Walz and… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

  U.S. Rep. Arrington expresses frustration over government shutdown. Here's what he said "It's not going well. It's going to get worse." By Mateo… Read more »

  U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington: What the 'Schumer shutdown' is really about By U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington October 7, 2025 AS SEEN IN THE LUBBOCK… Read more »

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… Read more »

  Congress must right a past constitutional wrong By Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-Texas), W. Bruce Lee and David M. Walker September 25, 2025 AS SEEN… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »