U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-TX)
Recent News About U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-TX)
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Arrington announces funding bill passage to aid West Texas farmers
House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington announced the passage of a funding bill aimed at supporting farmers in West Texas.
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Arrington supports short-term funding bill to address national debt
Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington announced his intention to vote in favor of a short-term funding bill.
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Arrington leads effort against Biden's natural gas tax with new resolution
House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington, alongside Representative August Pfluger and Senator John Hoeven, has introduced a bicameral resolution to repeal the Biden administration's Natural Gas Tax.
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America First Act aims to block federal benefits for illegal immigrants
House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington, joined by Rep. Chip Roy, has introduced the America First Act in the House of Representatives.
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Arrington criticizes DOE's LNG export study as politically motivated
Dec 19, 2024 Washington, D.C. – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington has expressed strong criticism of a recent study released by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
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Arrington introduces bill to end EV tax credits
Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington introduced a bill aimed at repealing federal tax credits for electric vehicles and charging stations.
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House passes two pro-energy bills supported by Chairman Arrington
Today, the House of Representatives passed two pieces of pro-energy legislation, which received praise from House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington.
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Arrington calls for passage of bill addressing Social Security inequities
House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) has urged his fellow lawmakers to pass the Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act (H.R. 5342), which he introduced.
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Arrington leads opposition against new ATF firearm transaction rules
House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington, along with 20 Texas Republican colleagues, has filed an amicus brief opposing a new rule by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) concerning private firearm transactions.
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Arrington concludes West Texas tour discussing community concerns
House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington recently completed a tour of West Texas, visiting various locations within his Congressional District.
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Congressman Arrington seeks aid for West Texas farmers amid economic hardships
Lubbock, Texas – As Congress prepares to discuss additional disaster relief funding, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) has called on Speaker Mike Johnson to include economic assistance for West Texas farmers.
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Report warns of economic impact from proposed Biden-Harris LNG export ban
The National Association of Manufacturers has released a report titled "Economic Benefits of U.S. LNG Exports," detailing the impact of American liquefied natural gas (LNG) on the economy and the potential consequences of the Biden-Harris administration's ban on LNG export permits.
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Swing state voters see national debt as crucial election issue
Recently, the Peter G. Peterson Foundation published a report indicating that voters in swing states are significantly concerned about the rising national debt as a critical campaign issue. The report reveals that over 90 percent of voters in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin believe it is essential for presidential candidates to present a plan to address the national debt.
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Jodey Arrington attends send-off for West Texas veterans heading to Washington
House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington attended the Texas South Plains Honor Flight Trip Send-Off Luncheon in Lubbock, Texas. The event gathered nearly 100 West Texas veterans and their families before they embarked on an annual trip to Washington, D.C.
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Resolution criticizes VP Harris over energy policies
House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington has introduced a resolution condemning Vice President Kamala Harris for her energy policies, which he claims would increase the national debt and undermine energy independence. According to Arrington, "Issuing 250 anti-energy executive orders, the Biden-Harris Administration led a whole-of-government attack on the oil and gas industry - an industry that employs 10 million people and accounts for almost 10 percent of our total economy - which have resulted in higher gas prices, a weaker economy, and more dependence on foreign sources of...
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New bill calls for economic valuation study on protected mineral-rich lands
House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington and Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse have introduced the Abundant American Resources Act of 2024. This legislation mandates federal land management agencies to conduct a study on the economic valuation of resources in areas that have been withdrawn or protected from exploration and production.
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Arrington proposes renaming Inflation Reduction Act to LIED Act
House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) has introduced legislation to rename the Inflation Reduction Act to the Lied About Inflation and Energy Dependence (LIED) Act.
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Arrington comments on passage of government funding bill
House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued a statement today following the House's passage of H.R. 9747, which funds the government until December 20th.
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Arrington introduces ANTE Act targeting foreign tariff evasion
House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) has introduced H.R. 9724, known as the Axing Nonmarket Tariff Evasion (ANTE) Act. The legislation aims to protect the American economy from nonmarket entities that use third countries to circumvent U.S. trade enforcement.
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Arrington supports bill targeting sanctuary cities in House speech
House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) delivered a floor speech advocating for H.R. 5717, the No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act, which subsequently passed the House.