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Chair Arrington and House Budget Republicans Secure Win for Americans, Deliver on President Trump’s Agenda
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House Budget Committee passed the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025, a critical first step to unlock the process for House Republicans to deliver on President Trump’s transformative America First agenda. The resolution was advanced by the Committee by a vote of 21 ayes - 16 nays. Upon passage of the resolution, Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) issued the following prepared remarks: “The resolution passed out of Committee today is a … Continue Reading
February 13, 2025
OPENING STATEMENT: Chairman Arrington Presents House Republican Budget Blueprint to Deliver for the American people
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Budget Committee convened for a markup of the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025. Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) delivered the following remarks. Watch Here Opening Statement as Prepared: Today, we will deliver on the people’s mandate by advancing the FY25 budget resolution to restore the fiscal health of our nation by reining in reckless spending and reigniting economic growth. In addition, we will provide critical resources … Continue Reading
February 12, 2025
Chairman Arrington’s Statement on the House Republicans’ Budget Blueprint
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) released the following statement on the Committee’s budget resolution that cuts taxes for American families, reins-in wasteful government spending, unleashes U.S. domestic energy production, and gives the Trump-Vance Administration the resources they need to secure our border and strengthen our national security: “Now, more than ever, is the time for Republicans in Congress to demonstrate the courageous … Continue Reading
February 11, 2025
CBO: $838 Billion Deficit in Final Four Months of Biden-Harris Admin
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released the January 2025 Monthly Budget Review which revealed that the federal budget deficit totaled $838 billion in the first four months of fiscal year 2025 (October-January). That amount is $306 billion more than the deficit recorded during the same period last fiscal year. House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) released the following statement on the CBO’s findings: "In the final four … Continue Reading
February 07, 2025
Chairman Arrington Applauds Confirmation of Russell Vought for OMB Director
WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Budget Committee Chair Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) released the following statement on the Senate’s confirmation of Russell Vought to be the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB): "Russ Vought is one of the brightest and most principled budget policy leaders in the country. I have the utmost confidence in his commitment to protecting our tax dollars against wasteful spending, our citizens against federal overreach, and our children against the spending … Continue Reading
January 29, 2025
Chairman Arrington Announces House Budget Committee Communications Team
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) announced the communications team for the 119th Congress—adding Evan Dixon as Communications Director, Allison Dong as Senior Communications Advisor, and Carter Houtman as Digital Director. “I’m excited to welcome Evan, Allison, and Carter to the House Budget Committee,” said Chairman Arrington. “They bring dynamic experience from both the public and private sectors, and their expertise will be key in … Continue Reading
January 27, 2025
House Budget Committee Members Show Unified Support for 119th Congress Budget Goals
WASHINGTON, D.C. - As the new Congress officially starts, House Budget Committee members have begun to fight for the common goal of reining in reckless spending and restoring fiscal sanity back in Washington. For too long, inflationary spending at the hands of Democrats has increased the financial burdens placed on American families. Read House Budget Committee member's goals for the 119th Congress below: Chairman Arrington Statement: Rep. Ralph Norman (SC-05) Statement: Vice Chair … Continue Reading
January 24, 2025
House Budget Committee Adopts Committee Rules and Membership for 119th Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, the House Budget Committee convened its committee organizing meeting to adopt the committee rules and oversight plan for the 119th Congress. Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) also formally ratified the committee membership, consisting of 21 Republicans and 16 Democrats. Most notably, the Chairman announced his appointment of the Committee’s Vice Chair to Rep. Lloyd Smucker (R-PA-11). Chairman Arrington Statement: "I’m honored to announce my friend and colleague … Continue Reading
January 23, 2025
Chairman Arrington Delivers Opening Remarks at Meeting to Lay Groundwork for Budget Committee Priorities
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) delivered opening remarks at the “Organizational Meeting to Consider the Rules of the Committee on the Budget for the 119th Congress AND the Committee on the Budget’s Authorization and Oversight Plan for the 119th Congress.” Click HERE to watch Chairman Arrington’s Opening Remarks Opening Statement as Delivered: "When I say I'm proud of what we've been able to do collectively. there are some things that we … Continue Reading
January 22, 2025
President Trump Launches Government Modernization Effort Through DOGE
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Earlier this week, President Trump signed an executive order officially establishing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to modernize and streamline the federal government. It is anticipated that key technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) will help maximize government productivity while reducing government spending. However, in order to use these revolutionary technologies to ensure sound fiscal governance, much research needs to be done on how to best … Continue Reading
January 21, 2025
Congressional Budget Office Updates Baseline: Deficit Totals to Third Highest in American History
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released its updated budget projections for fiscal years (FY) 2025-2035. CBO’s report helps Congress understand the fiscal and economic challenges facing the country. Topline Takeaways from CBO's Updated Baseline: CBO now projects that deficit spending for FY25 will reach a staggering $1.9 trillion, the third-highest figure in American history. The FY 2025 deficit amounts to 6.2 percent of GDP (the 50-year average is 3.8 … Continue Reading
December 12, 2024
Fiscal Accountability Measures: House Budget Committee Hearing Examines Pathways to Reverse Looming U.S. Fiscal Crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) and members of the Committee held a hearing entitled “Sounding the Alarm: Pathways and Possible Solutions to the U.S. Fiscal Crisis” to examine the sweeping implications of our nation’s $36 trillion dollar national debt while exploring reform proposals designed to combat a looming U.S. fiscal crisis. Find some key moments from the hearing below: Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX): Click HERE to watch … Continue Reading
December 11, 2024
Chairman Arrington and Representative Moore Commend Passage of Legislation to Increase Baseline Updates
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House of Representatives favorably advanced House Budget Committee legislation, H.R. 9716, the Increasing Baseline Updates Act, sponsored by Rep. Blake Moore (R-UT) to the Senate by a recorded vote of 407-0. H.R. 9716 passed the House Budget Committee unanimously by a bipartisan vote of 32-0 on September 25, 2024. House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX), joined by original sponsor Representative Blake Moore (R-UT), released the following … Continue Reading
December 11, 2024
Chairman Arrington Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing Entitled “Sounding the Alarm: Pathways and Possible Solutions to the U.S. Fiscal Crisis”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) delivered opening remarks at the hearing “Sounding the Alarm: Pathways and Possible Solutions to the U.S. Fiscal Crisis.” Click HERE to watch Chairman Arrington’s Opening Remarks Opening Statement as Delivered: “We've got major fiscal problems and a completely unsustainable fiscal trajectory. I haven't heard anyone, Democrat or Republican, witness or member, that doesn't accept that fact. We won't know when … Continue Reading
November 27, 2024
Bureau of Economic Analysis: PCE Inflation Rose by 2.3 Percent in October
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported that the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation, rose by 2.3 percent over the last year for the month of October. Chairman Arrington's Statement on the PCE Report: House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) issued the following statement on the PCE price index for October: “Spending-induced inflation killed the American Dream for many. We … Continue Reading
November 27, 2024
Bureau of Economic Analysis: GDP Growth for Q3 at 2.8 Percent
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released its second estimate for economic growth in the third quarter (Q3) of 2024. The report found that real U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew at an annual rate of 2.8 percent in the third quarter. Chairman Arrington's Statement on GDP Growth: House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) released the following statement on GDP growth for Q3 2024: “While growth is improving, we must keep an eye on inflation - … Continue Reading
November 26, 2024
Consumer Confidence: Chairman Arrington Statement on November Report
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, The Conference Board released its report on the Consumer Confidence Index for November 2024. The report showed that overall consumer sentiment ticked up in November, showing that as a second Trump Presidency comes into focus, hope for the future rises. Chairman Arrington on Consumer Confidence: House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) released the following statement on Consumer Confidence for November: “Americans’ confidence in their economic future … Continue Reading
November 13, 2024
Chairman Arrington and Grothman Laud Passage of Legislation to Eliminate Useless Reports
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan H.R. 5301, the Eliminate Useless Reports Act of 2023, by a voice vote. House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX), joined by original cosponsor Representative Glenn Grothman (R-WI), released the following statements applauding House passage of H.R. 5301: Chairman Arrington's Statement on H.R. 5301: “We have a responsibility to root out wasteful spending and reform our broken budget process. Both sides of the … Continue Reading
November 13, 2024
Chairman Arrington Statement on President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, President Trump announced the formation of a new outside government entity named the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), spearheaded by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, dedicated to identifying wasteful spending and expunging it from federal agencies throughout the government. The DOGE’s first task will be to conduct a complete audit of the entire federal government. Chairman Arrington on President Trump's Government Efficiency Commission: “This country … Continue Reading
November 01, 2024
Employment Situation: Chairman Arrington Statement on October Jobs Report
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its jobs report for October 2024, which showed 12,000 new jobs were created in October. Chairman Arrington's Statement on the October Jobs Report: House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) responds to the October jobs numbers: "This is a very disappointing report - as many expected, job growth declined significantly. While some of this is due to the Boeing strike and hurricanes, there’s more to the story. … Continue Reading