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Washington, D.C. – Today, Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement in response to a “large scale” drug bust in Abilene, Texas. In total, 17 alleged drug dealers were arrested, with law enforcement seizing 29 kilos of methamphetamine, 721 grams of cocaine, 1,370 grams of fentanyl, and 60 firearms. “1,370 grams of fentanyl were seized in Abilene this week –… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington: The unmitigated disaster at our southern border Opinion Column by Rep. Jodey Arrington As Seen in the Lubbock Avalanche Journal Friday, February 16, 2024 At the end of January, I hosted eight town halls in seven… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – This week, Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) and his colleagues held a press conference highlighting Arrington’s amicus brief supporting the State of Texas in United States v. Texas. The brief argues in favor of Texas’s Senate Bill 4, which was passed by the Texas legislature and signed into law in December. S.B. 4 makes illegal… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) joined “Mornings with Maria” on Fox Business to discuss border security and fiscal challenges facing our nation.    … Read more »

House Budget Chair Jodey Arrington Leads Amicus Brief in Support of Texas in US v. Texas Federal judges, including those on the nation’s highest court, are… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Today, Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) filed an amicus brief supporting the State of Texas in United States v. Texas. The brief, joined by 45 members of Congress – including the entire Republican Texas Delegation - argues in favor of Texas’s Senate Bill 4, which was passed by the Texas legislature and signed into law by Governor Abbott in December. S.B.… Read more »

Over 40 lawmakers sign brief to support Texas in immigration fight with Biden administration The brief accuses the federal government of an 'abdication of its duty'… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC— This week, Chairman Jodey C. Arrington (TX-19) and Rep. Rudy Yakym, Rep. Ron Estes, Rep. Tim Burchett, Rep. Jeff Duncan, and Rep. Jake Ellzey introduced the Business Cycle Balanced Budget Amendment. This legislation would require the federal government to balance its budget and rein in out-of-control spending.  “With $34 trillion in debt and a sovereign debt crisis… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Today, Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement ahead of his vote to impeach Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. “I am convinced that Secretary Mayorkas’ willful and continuous disregard for the laws of our land and his breach of public trust resulting in serious and systemic injury to our society represent not only a… Read more »

  It's Texas vs. SCOTUS right now. But Abbott should consider a surprise move that could pay off handsomely The governor of Texas and his administration are… Read more »