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Arrington Introduces Bill to End Discrimination in USDA Farm Programs

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced the No Discrimination in Farm Programs Act, legislation that would codify the USDA’s July 10 final rule prohibiting the consideration of race- and sex-based factors when determining benefits under various farm programs, including farm loan programs and indemnity payment…

Arrington Sounds the Alarm as U.S. Debt Surpasses $37 Trillion

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement as the U.S. national debt soared past a record $37 trillion: “This week’s news that the United States’ national debt has surpassed $37 trillion is a stark reminder of our dire fiscal straits.  “When my son was born in 2011, the national debt was $15 trillion. Now, 14 years later, it…

Arrington Leads Fight Against Foreign Countries Increasing Drug Costs

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced the USTRx Act, legislation that creates a Chief Pharmaceutical Trade Negotiator at USTR, who would have the responsibility of identifying foreign price controls on drugs innovated in the United States that increase costs for American patients. This negotiator would issue an annual report on these…

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…

Arrington Joins Back-2-School Bash to Support West Texas Students

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Lubbock, TX – Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) participated in the 2025 Lubbock City-Wide Back-2-School Bash. “Had a great time handing out backpacks, school supplies, and pocket constitutions to the next generation of West Texans this morning,” said Chairman Arrington. “The Lubbock City-Wide Back-2-School Bash was an awesome opportunity to join…

Trump Administration Stops Muleshoe Wildlife Refuge Federal Land Grab

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Muleshoe, TX – Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) celebrated the Trump Administration Fish and Wildlife Service’s decision to cancel the Land Protection Plan for the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge, ending the Biden’s Administration’s landgrab that would have expanded the refuge by over 10,000% and infringed on the private property rights…