Press Releases
Chairman Arrington Reacts to Highest National Debt in History
WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) released the following statement in response to the national debt reaching $34 trillion for the first time in history: “The fiscal health of our nation is in rapid decline and a sovereign debt crisis would completely upend America’s security, prosperity, and leadership in the world. Washington politicians have made promises they can’t keep and created a government they can’t afford, and the consequences of their fiscal recklessness … Continue Reading
December 21, 2023
Arrington, Burgess Commend CBO for Requesting New Information to Inform Analysis of Policies that Impact Patient Access to New Medicines
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Chairman Jodey Arrington and Health Care Task Force (HCTF) Chair Michael C. Burgess, M.D. issued the following statements after Director Phillip Swagel of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) responded to Burgess and Arrington’s letter and acted on the HCTF’s request to establish a formal avenue for independent researchers and experts to submit new research and information on policies that impact patient access to new medicines. Background: The announcement … Continue Reading
December 19, 2023
Oversight Task Force Releases Report: “Looking at the Numbers: Biden’s Big Government”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House Budget Committee’s Oversight Task Force, chaired by Rep. Jack Bergman (R-MI), released a report, “Looking at the Numbers: Biden’s Big Government,” contextualizing how much the Federal government’s spending habits have grown in just three short years. Key Facts: Since taking office, President Biden “has overseen over $11 trillion in spending - more than $1.5 trillion of which has been done unilaterally through various executive actions and rulemaking, … Continue Reading
December 14, 2023
Chairman Arrington: Fiscal State of Federal Government Heads Toward Crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) released the following statement in response to the Federal Reserve (Fed)’s decision on the federal funds rate and its updated forecast for interest rates and economic activity. Elevated interest rates, set by the Fed, have been exacerbating America’s already dire economic situation and piling on to our out-of-control federal debt. Due to higher interest rates, as well as an elevated debt profile due to run-away spending, federal … Continue Reading
December 13, 2023
Chairman Arrington, Health Care Task Force Chair Burgess Laud Passage of Landmark Health Care Bills
Washington, D.C. — House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington, and Health Care Task Force (HCTF) Chairman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), released the following statements applauding the House passage of two bipartisan health care bills: H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act, championed by Energy and Commerce Chairwoman McMorris Rogers, and; H.R. 4531, Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization (SUPPORT) Act, championed by Energy and Commerce Health … Continue Reading
December 11, 2023
Chairman Jodey Arrington Reacts to House Voting to Overturn Biden’s Latest Student Loan Bailout Scheme
WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) released the following statement commending the House’s 210-189 passage of H.J.Res.88, a Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn the Biden administration’s newest student loan cancellation scheme, which experts say will cost taxpayers as much as $475 billion:“I applaud the House’s vote last week to short circuit President Biden’s latest attempt at a massive student loan bailout. Make no mistake: Biden is … Continue Reading
December 06, 2023
Chairman Arrington, Task Force Chair Yakym Laud Budget Process Reform Member Day
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX), Ranking Member Brendan Boyle (D-PA), Budget Process Reform Task Force Chair Rudy Yakym (R-IN) and Members of the House Budget Committee held a Member Day Hearing to solicit new ideas on how to reform Washington’s broken budget process. The Committee understands the need for input from Members across the political spectrum and from those representing all walks of life. Undertaking transformative action cannot happen without collective … Continue Reading
December 06, 2023
Chairman Arrington Delivers Opening Statement at Member Day Hearing on Budget Process Reform
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) delivered the following opening remarks at the Committee’s Member Day Hearing on budget process reform: Click HERE to watch the Chairman's statement as delivered Chairman Arrington’s remarks as prepared for delivery: “I want to thank the audience for coming. It's a sign of strength and tremendous support for this budget reform process, which is part and parcel to restoring fiscal responsibility in our … Continue Reading
December 06, 2023
House Budget Committee to Hold Member Day Hearing on Budget Process Reform
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX), Ranking Member Brendan Boyle (D-PA), Budget Process Reform Task Force Chairman Rudy Yakym (R-IN), and members of the House Budget Committee will hold a Member Day Hearing to receive testimony from the broader Republican and Democratic conferences on their respective ideas and legislative proposals on how to reform Congress’ broken budget process. The hearing is scheduled to begin at 9 am est. Click HERE to watch the House Budget … Continue Reading
December 01, 2023
Chairman Arrington Reacts to Government Watchdog’s Report on the Fiscal Responsibility Act’s Implementation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) expressed concerns over the findings in yesterday’s Government Accountability Office (GAO) report detailing the Biden Administration’s implementation of the Fiscal Responsibility Act’s Administrative Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) provision:“I am deeply troubled by the Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) recent report detailing the Biden Administration’s failure to meaningfully implement Administrative PAYGO requirements … Continue Reading
November 29, 2023
Chairman Arrington Commends Bipartisan Discussion at Fiscal Commission Hearing
Today, Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX), Ranking Member Brendan Boyle (D-PA), and Members of the House Budget Committee held a hearing to evaluate several legislative proposals to create a bipartisan fiscal commission, including H.R. 710, H.R. 5779, and S.3262. The hearing brought together bipartisan and bicameral legislators to examine these proposals and discuss the pressing need for a fiscal commission.After the hearing, Chairman Arrington released the following statement: “As … Continue Reading
November 29, 2023
Chairman Arrington Delivers Opening Statement at Hearing on Fiscal Commission Legislative Proposals
Today, Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) delivered opening remarks at the House Budget Committee’s hearing to examine several legislative proposals to create a bipartisan fiscal commission. Watch the full hearing here.Chairman Arrington’s remarks as prepared for delivery: I want to thank the Members testifying today for their leadership on what I believe is the most significant challenge facing our nation in the 21st Century - our runaway deficit spending and unsustainable national debt that … Continue Reading
November 29, 2023
House Budget Committee to Hold Hearing Exploring Legislative Proposals for Fiscal Commission
Today, Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX), Ranking Member Brendan Boyle (D-PA), and Members of the House Budget Committee will hold a hearing to examine several legislative proposals to create a bipartisan fiscal commission, including H.R. 710, H.R. 5779, and S.3262. Click HERE to watch the House Budget Committee’s hearing live. Hearing Objectives: Evaluate legislative proposals: Evaluate the components and implications of HR 5779, HR 710, and S. 3262, exploring how each legislative proposal … Continue Reading
November 20, 2023
Chairman Arrington, Health Care Task Force Chair Burgess Lead Letter to CBO on IRA Drug Development Analysis
WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) and Budget Committee Health Care Task Force Chair Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) led a letter to Director Phillip Swagel of the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) requesting answers to CBO’s analysis of policies impacting drug development in the United States. Joined by Budget Committee Health Care Task Force (HCTF) Members Rep. Lloyd Smucker (R-PA), Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA), Rep. Blake Moore (R-UT), Rep. … Continue Reading
November 14, 2023
House Budget Chairman Arrington: “Keep The Lights On in the People’s House”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) released the following statement today in support of the House Republican plan to fund the government with a two-step continuing resolution: “Our new Speaker needs the runway to finalize our appropriations bills, take the fight to the Senate Democrats, and, most importantly, convince the American people of the importance of what we’re fighting for —reining in the woke and weaponized bureaucracy, stopping the reckless … Continue Reading
November 13, 2023
Chairman Arrington Reacts to Moody’s Report Lowering U.S. Economic Outlook
House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) issued the following statement after the Moody’s Investor Service lowered its rating of the U.S. economic outlook from “stable” to “negative” ahead of heightened interest rates and out-of-control spending levels:“It is noteworthy that over just the last several months, the U.S. credit rating has been downgraded and the fiscal outlook has changed for the worse; meanwhile, the U.S. Treasury bond market has softened and our overall economy is … Continue Reading
November 09, 2023
Chairman Arrington, Oversight Task Force Chair Bergman Call For Reevaluation of Legality of Biden Border Policy
House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) and Budget Committee Oversight Task Force Chair Jack Bergman (R-MI) today sent a letter to Comptroller General Gene Dodaro of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to request a reevaluation of the legality of the Biden Administration’s withholding of congressionally appropriated funds for southwest border wall construction. The letter reads in part, “As you are aware, President Biden issued a Proclamation on his first day in office, … Continue Reading
November 09, 2023
Chairman Arrington, Representative Yakym Launch Budget Process Reform Task Force
Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) and Budget Committee Member Representative Rudy Yakym (R-IN) launched the new Budget Process Reform Task Force, which will be led by Representative Yakym. The Budget Process Reform Task Force will lead the Committee’s work on fixing Washington’s broken budget process, examining ways to increase transparency, accountability, and responsibility in fiscal decision-making within Congress. The work produced by the Task Force will be … Continue Reading
November 03, 2023
House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington Demands Answers on Fiscal Cost of Biden Border Failures
House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas once again demanding accounting from DHS on the fiscal impact of Biden’s border policies. The House Budget Committee has sent several letters to Secretary Mayorkas as far back as the 117th Congress and as recently as September 12, 2023 - despite the pressing nature of this issue, DHS has not provided the requested information to the Committee. Chairman … Continue Reading
November 03, 2023
MORE STAGNANT NEWS: Chairman Arrington Reacts to October Jobs Report
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) issued the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its Jobs Report for October 2023, which showed slowed job growth and an uptick in the unemployment rate: “This has become the new normal for hardworking families under President Biden - slow growth, declining wages, and a lack of meaningful employment opportunities. President Biden’s FY2024 budget proposes the highest sustained … Continue Reading
