Press Releases
House Budget Committee to Hold a Hearing on “Creating a Culture of Fiscal Responsibility: Assessing the Role of the Congressional Budget Office”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Wednesday, January 31st, Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX), Ranking Member Brendan Boyle (D-PA), Oversight Task Force Chair Jack Bergman (R-MI) and members of the House Budget Committee will hold a hearing titled, “Creating a Culture of Fiscal Responsibility: Assessing the Role of the Congressional Budget Office.” The recently reappointed Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Director Phillip Swagel will appear before the Committee to answer questions on how CBO can be more … Continue Reading
January 24, 2024
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING: Bill Sponsors Laud Bipartisan Budget Committee Markup
The House Budget Committee made history by favorably advancing three budget process reform bills out of committee, on a bipartisan basis, for the first time in more than a decade. Committee members considered the following budget process reform proposals: H.R. 5779, the Fiscal Commission Act of 2024 (advanced by a vote of 22 - 12); H.R. 6952, The Fiscal State of the Nation Act (unanimously adopted and advanced by voice vote); and, H.R. 6957, the Debt to GDP Transparency and … Continue Reading
January 23, 2024
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING: Supporters Sound Off on Passage of Debt Commission in Bipartisan Committee Markup
Last week, the House Budget Committee held a markup for three bipartisan budget process reform proposals, including the Fiscal Commission Act of 2024. All the proposals passed out of Committee—and it’s got people talking. From stakeholders to journalists, to industry experts to policymakers on both sides of the aisle, people are excited for what these legislative proposals could mean for the future of Washington’s broken budget process. Click HERE for highlights of our member and … Continue Reading
January 22, 2024
Arrington, Comer Probe OMB and Treasury Over Completeness of Spending Transparency Data
WASHINGTON D.C.— House Committee on Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) and House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-KY) sent a joint letter to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Treasury Department’s Bureau of the Fiscal Service (BFS) after a Government Accountability Office report found agencies failed to provide accurate and timely spending data. In the letter to OMB Director Shalanda Young and BFS Commissioner Timothy Gribben, the … Continue Reading
January 19, 2024
Chairman Arrington, Bill Sponsors Laud the Passage of Budget Process Reform Bills out of Committee
WASHINGTON D.C. — Yesterday, the House Budget Committee, under the leadership of Chairman Arrington, held a successful markup on several bipartisan legislative proposals aimed at bringing accountability and transparency to Congress’ broken budget process. All three bills—H.R. 5779, the Fiscal Commission Act of 2024, H.R. 6952, the Fiscal State of the Nation Act, and .R. 6957, the Debt to GDP Transparency and Stabilization Act-passed out of Committee and are one step closer to becoming … Continue Reading
January 18, 2024
Chairman Arrington Delivers Opening Remarks at Markup of Bills H.R. 5779, H.R. 6957, and H.R. 6952
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) delivered the following opening remarks at the Committee’s Markup on bills H.R. 5779, the Fiscal Commission Act of 2023, H.R. 6957, the Debt to GDP Transparency and Stabilization Act, and H.R. 6952, the Fiscal State of the Nation Act. Click HERE to watch the Chairman's statement as delivered Chairman Arrington’s Remarks as Prepared for Delivery"We started our journey as a team of Budget Committee Members … Continue Reading
January 18, 2024
UPDATED MEDIA ADVISORY: Chairman Arrington to Hold Press Conference with Bill Sponsors Following Committee Markup
WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, Thursday, January 18, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) will host a press conference following the markup of H.R. 5779, H.R. 6957, and H.R. 6952. Due to extenuating circumstances, Speaker Johnson is no longer able to attend. See below for an updated list of participants: House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) and House Budget Committee Budget Process Reform Task Force Chair Rudy Yakym (R-IN) Congressmen Bill Huizenga … Continue Reading
January 18, 2024
MEDIA ADVISORY: Chairman Arrington to Hold Press Conference with Speaker Johnson, Bill Sponsors Following Debt Commission Markup
WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, Thursday, January 18, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) will host a press conference following the markup of H.R. 5779, the Fiscal Commission Act of 2023. Chairman Arrington will be joined by Speaker Mike Johnson, bill sponsors Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Congressman Jared Golden (D-ME), and Congressman Lloyd Smucker (R-PA), and key stakeholders. WHO: Chairman Arrington, Speaker Johnson, Congressman Huizenga, Congressman Golden, and … Continue Reading
January 17, 2024
House Budget Committee to Hold Markup of Bills H.R. 5779, H.R. 6952, and H.R. 6957
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Thursday, January 18th, 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 markup of: H.R. 5779, Fiscal Commission Act of 2023 Led by Representative Huizenga (R-MI) and Representative Peters (D-CA)H.R. 6952, Fiscal State of the Nation ActLed by Representative Moore (R-UT) and Representative Barr (R-KY)H.R. 6957, Debt-to-GDP Transparency … Continue Reading
January 16, 2024
Chairman Arrington, Chairwoman Foxx Demand Transparency on the Cost of Biden’s Newest Student Loan Bailout Scheme
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) and House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Education Secretary Cardona requesting answers and documents related to the Biden administration's latest student loan bailout plan. The letter reads in part, “The Congressional Budget Office estimated the President’s loan cancellation policy alone would have cost taxpayers over $330 billion. … Continue Reading
January 16, 2024
Chairman Arrington Praises Budget- Conscious Bill to Reduce Cost of College
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) released the following statement in support of Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC)’s College Cost Reduction Act. “As college tuition costs continue to skyrocket, students are saddled with crushing debts — piling on to the challenges of our current cost-of-living crisis. The College Cost Reduction Act provides much-needed transparency to the true cost and real value proposition of higher … Continue Reading
January 12, 2024
Chairman Arrington, Task Force Chairmen Yakym & Bergman, Send Letter to PPBE Reform Commission on Improving DoD’s Budget and Budget Process
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX), Budget Oversight Task Force Chair Jack Bergman (R-MI), and Budget Process Reform Task Force Chair Rudy Yakym (R-IN) sent a letter to the Commission on Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) Reform with the goal of creating an open line of communication to improve Department of Defense (DoD) budget and budget process. The letter also invites the Commission to testify before the House Budget Committee to discuss their … Continue Reading
January 10, 2024
Chairman Arrington Releases Statement Welcoming Rep. Edwards Back to Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) released the following statement in response Congressman Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) rejoining the House Budget Committee. “I’m thrilled to have Rep. Edwards remain on the Budget Committee after being appointed to the Appropriations Committee. His business acumen, common sense, and commitment to restoring fiscal responsibility in Washington are invaluable.” In addition to rejoining the Committee, Congressman Edwards is also … Continue Reading
January 05, 2024
Oversight Task Force Requests Information on Administrative Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) Provision
WASHINGTON D.C.- Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) and Oversight Task Force Chairman Jack Bergman (R-MI) sent a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO), requesting a supplemental report on the implementation of the Fiscal Responsibility Act’s (FRA) Administrative PAYGO provision. The letter asks the government watchdog to explore the following issues, including: How many rules would qualify under the current Administrative PAYGO provision since … Continue Reading
January 04, 2024
Chairman Arrington Releases Statement on CBO Fiscal Responsibility Act Analysis
WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) released the following statement in response to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO)’s issuance of guidance on the implementation of the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA), specifically the execution of spending caps: "Today, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) sent a letter to House Budget Committee leadership providing clarity on how the spending caps included in the debt ceiling deal known as the Fiscal … Continue Reading
January 03, 2024
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
