Jodey Arrington (TX-19)

Biography

Jodey Cook Arrington, born on March 9, 1972, in Plainview, Texas, is a Republican politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Texas' 19th Congressional District since January 3, 2017. Raised by a tractor salesman and a schoolteacher, Arrington has dedicated his career to public service, focusing on agriculture, energy, and national security. In January 2023, he was elected Chairman of the House Budget Committee, emphasizing fiscal responsibility and addressing the national debt.

Education

• Bachelor of Arts in Political Science: Texas Tech University, 1994
• Master of Public Administration: Texas Tech University, 1997
• Certificate in International Business Management: Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business, 2004

Political Experience

• Special Assistant to President George W. Bush: 2001
• *Chief of Staff, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation *: 2001–2005
• Deputy Federal Coordinator and Chief Operating Officer, Office of Gulf Coast Rebuilding: 2005–2006
• Vice Chancellor for Research and Commercialization, Texas Tech University System: 2011–2014
• President, Scott Laboratories, Inc.: 2014–2017
• U.S. Representative, Texas' 19th Congressional District: 2017–present
  • Chairman, House Budget Committee: 2023–present
  • Member, Committee on Ways and Means: 2019–present
  • Co-Chairman, Rural Health Care Task Force
  • Co-Chair, Congressional Term Limits Caucus
  • Deputy Chair, National Republican Congressional Committee

Throughout his tenure, Arrington has been a staunch advocate for reining in federal government overreach, promoting agriculture and energy sectors, strengthening national security, and upholding constitutional principles.