Meet Jodey
JODEY C. ARRINGTON
U.S. Representative (TX-19) | Chairman, House Budget Committee / Member, Ways & Means and Joint Economic Committees
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Jodey C. Arrington was raised in West Texas, earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Texas Tech University, and an International Business Management Certificate from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business.
Jodey is married to Anne Meyer Arrington of New Orleans who also served in theGeorge W. Bush Administration and was appointed by the Speaker of the House to the Library of Congress, American Folk Life Center Board. They are the proud parents of Nate (15), Jane (13), and Henry (11).
Prior to serving in the U.S. House of Representatives, Arrington built a distinguished career in both the public and private sectors. He served with President George W. Bush for ten years in bothAustin and Washington, as a senior advisor in the White House, Chief of Staff at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and second-in-command for the Gulf Coast rebuilding efforts following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Arrington returned to West Texas to serve as Vice Chancellor of the Texas Tech University System, where he led efforts to achieve record growth in enrollment, research, and technology commercialization. Prior to being elected to Congress, Arrington served as president of a health care innovation company, successfully launching a telehealth business and digital marketing platform for their comprehensive health system.
Arrington is currently serving his fifth term in Congress representing the 19th District in the heart of West Texas. He serves as Chairman of the House Budget Committee as well as a member of the Ways and Means Committee, Tax and Trade Subcommittees, and Joint Economic Committee.
Arrington has been a go-to guy for rank-and-file members and leadership alike. He was one of only four members appointed by Speaker Ryan to the Joint Select Committee on Budget Reforms and tapped by Speaker McCarthy to serve on the Select Committee on Economic Fairness and Growth.
Arrington was elected by his freshman class and then by the Texas Delegation to represent them on the powerful House GOP Steering Committee, responsible for determining committee assignments and chairmanships. He was also asked by the Chairman of the National Republican Conference Committee (NRCC) to serve as his Deputy Chair for two terms, during which he set multiple fundraising records.
Arrington is one of the foremost leaders in economic and fiscal policy including major tax, trade, and budgetrelated legislation as well as energy and health care. He authored and led the successful passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” –the largest tax cut, entitlement reform, and national security investment in U.S. history.
