Jodey C. Arrington

Electoral integrity

Criminal justice

Fiscal policy

Healthcare

Education

Economy and labor

Environment and energy

Immigration

National security and foreign policy

Civil rights and liberties

Social policy

Technology and data

Civil liberties and government power

Government accountability and transparency

Infrastructure and public investment

Arrington called up Senate Concurrent Resolution 33, the concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for fiscal year 2026 and budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035, and requested its immediate consideration.

Arrington addressed the House for 5 minutes to explain that Republicans included financial controls, anti-fraud measures, and program integrity reforms in legislation to prevent safety net programs from being used by ineligible individuals, illegal immigrants, and able-bodied adults refusing to work.

Arrington spoke for one minute to welcome his brother, Dr. Yancey C. Arrington, who had just led the House in prayer, expressing gratitude for his brother's spiritual influence and praising pastors who dedicate their lives to faith.

Arrington spoke for one minute to welcome Rev. Elliott J. Powell, his pastor from Westminster Presbyterian Church in Lubbock, Texas, who opened the House with prayer, and praised Powell's ministry and the role of churches in American greatness.

Arrington called up H.R. 1, a bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14, with the Senate amendment thereto, pursuant to House Resolution 566.

Arrington addressed the House regarding immigration policy, stating that Democratic colleagues are defending lawlessness and the invasion of the country's sovereignty, and called for condemnation of violence against law enforcement in Los Angeles.

Arrington called up H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, for immediate consideration in the House pursuant to House Resolution 436.

Arrington called up H. Con. Res. 14, the concurrent resolution establishing the congressional budget for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034, and asked for its immediate consideration.

Arrington opened debate on H. Con. Res. 14 by stating that the FY 2025 budget resolution would guide the process for restoring fiscal health by reining in spending and reigniting economic growth, while providing resources for border security, military strengthening, and common defense.

Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 — This bill advances government transparency by requiring the Department of Agriculture to report to Congress on threats to agriculture and natural resources.

DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 — This bill supports national security by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to develop better technology for detecting dangerous drugs at borders and ports of entry.

Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act — This bill advances Native American sovereignty and self-determination by transferring land to tribal control, supporting the civil right of indigenous peoples to govern their own territories.

Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023 — This bill supports Holocaust education programs by extending federal authorization and funding for educational initiatives through 2030.

Midnight Rules Relief Act — This bill makes it easier for Congress to overturn multiple regulations at once during presidential transitions, which could reduce executive branch accountability by allowing rapid reversal of rules without individual scrutiny.

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 — This bill extends and updates federal programs that protect endangered wildlife species and their habitats through conservation funding and partnerships.

Increasing Baseline Updates Act — This bill would advance government transparency by requiring the Congressional Budget Office to publish more frequent budget projections and disclose the economic data behind their calculations.

Arrington moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 5342, the Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act of 2023, which would amend the Social Security Act to replace the windfall elimination provision with a formula equalizing benefits for certain individuals with noncovered employment.

Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 — This bill strengthens national security by reducing Chinese government influence over U.S. shipping infrastructure and giving federal authorities more power to prevent foreign manipulation of maritime commerce.

Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. — This bill opposes a carbon tax as economically harmful, taking a stance against a potential revenue-raising or economy-regulating tax policy.

Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes. — This bill opposes environmental regulations on energy production and federal lands while promoting increased domestic fossil fuel development.

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation. — This bill strengthens the U.S. position on a major foreign conflict by formally condemning Russian actions against Ukrainian children and supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.

Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act — This bill uses sanctions to protect the stability and democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, advancing U.S. foreign policy interests in maintaining peace in a strategically important region.

Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — This bill would restrict or ban applications controlled by foreign adversaries like China from operating in the United States to protect national security and prevent foreign surveillance of Americans.

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 — This bill extends federal funding and authorization for airport infrastructure programs and aviation services, supporting continued public investment in transportation infrastructure.

Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 — This bill authorizes federal spending to keep government operating and funds student aid programs, representing a decision to maintain current spending levels rather than make cuts or increases.

DOE and SBA Research Act — This bill would advance the economy and labor pillar by fostering collaboration between federal agencies to support research and development activities that include small businesses, potentially creating innovation and job opportunities.