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SITTING REPRESENTATIVE · TEXAS · 19TH DISTRICT · REPUBLICANSITTING REPRESENTATIVE · TX-19 · REP
Jodey C. Arrington
Jodey C. Arrington has represented Texas’s 19th district in the U.S. House since 2017. Not seeking re-election in 2026.
Arrington worked in George W. Bush’s gubernatorial and presidential administrations, including as a gubernatorial appointments manager in 1996 and a presidential personnel official in 2001. Arrington later held posts at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and Texas Tech University before leading Scott Laboratories.
Arrington earned a Bachelor of Arts from Texas Tech University in 1994 and a Master of Arts there in 1997. In 1996, Arrington became appointments manager for Texas Governor George W. Bush; in 2001, Arrington served in the presidential personnel office as a special assistant and associate director. In December 2001, Arrington became chief of staff at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Arrington later served as deputy federal coordinator for Gulf Coast rebuilding and held a chief operating officer post from 2005 to 2006. In 2006, Arrington returned to Texas Tech as system chief of staff, later becoming vice chancellor for research and commercialization. Before election to Congress, Arrington led Scott Laboratories in Lubbock.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Party
- Republican
- In House
- Since 2017
- Age
- 54
- Committees
- 3 · 1 chair
- Term ends
- Jan 3, 2027
- HOUSE SINCE
- 2017
- COMMITTEES
- 3
- AGE
- 54
Photo: Official portrait, Congressman Jodey Arrington / Public domain
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Jodey C. Arrington at a glance
NET READER RATING
▲ 7 PTS IN 30 DAYS+18
▲ 88 GOOD LOOK149 VOTES61 BAD LOOK ▼
COVERAGE MIX · 8 STORIES
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NETJodey C. Arrington’s record in the 119th Congress
- Participation
- 97%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 98%
- Missed 23 of 676 roll calls this Congress.
- Party unity
- 100%
- ▎ REP MEDIAN 98%
- 1 point above the median House Republican.
- Bipartisan bills
- 33%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 40%
- Share of sponsored bills with at least one Democratic cosponsor.
- Bill success
- 8%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 10%
- Out of committee or further: 4 of 51 sponsored bills.
BROKE WITH PARTY
SEP 14Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026NAY
SEP 14National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025NAY
JUN 29KIDS ActNAY
HOUSE · 119TH CONGRESSJodey C. Arrington’s voting record
| DATE | MEASURE | VOTE | REP MAJORITY | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEP 16 | S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act | YEA | YEA 191–14 | Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 202–9 | Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 214–208 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 10326PROOF Act | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 217–207 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 352–72 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 262–159 |
| SEP 15 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 203–7 | Passed 220–204 |
| SEP 15 | H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 212–1 | Passed 216–211 |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | YEA | YEA 195–17 | Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 130–79 | Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2978GUARD Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026BROKE W/ PARTY | NAY | YEA 138–60 | Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025BROKE W/ PARTY | NAY | YEA 165–33 | Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 03 | H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–2 | Passed 237–169 |
| SEP 02 | H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 218–201 |
| SEP 02 | H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre… | YEA | YEA 211–0 | Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 209–2 | Passed 219–196 |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | YEA | YEA 193–19 | Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 32LACA | YEA | YEA 186–10 | Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act | YEA | YEA 187–8 | Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED |
| JUL 23 | H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act | NOT VOTING | YEA 212–0 | Passed 232–188 |
| JUL 23 | H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 207–4 | Passed 214–208 |
Bills sponsored by Jodey C. Arrington in the 119th Congress
51Sponsored
4Out of cmte
1Passed House
1Became law
SPONSORED · 119TH CONGRESS
Sponsored51
Out of committee4
Passed House1
Became law1
| BILL | TITLE · POLICY AREA | STAGE | COSPON. |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 1 | One Big Beautiful Bill ActECONOMICS AND PUBLIC FINANCE | Became law | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 8781 | Title IX Clarification Act of 2026EDUCATION | Out of committee | 44 COSPON. |
| H.R. 839 | No FED in West Texas ActPUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES | Out of committee | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 842 | Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage ActHEALTH | Out of committee | 338 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9172 | Applying Existing Tax Anti-Abuse Rules to Digital Assets ActTAXATION | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 8917 | No Tax on Border Patrol Agent Overtime ActTAXATION | Introduced | 3 COSPON. |
| H.R. 8536 | Fuel STAR Act of 2026ENERGY | Introduced | 3 COSPON. |
| H.R. 7812 | Securing Accountability in Foreign Entries ActFOREIGN TRADE AND INTERNATIONAL FINANCE | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 7745 | To establish certain requirements relating to wellness checks for the health and welfare of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.ARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY | Introduced | 11 COSPON. |
| H.R. 7348 | Transparency in Federal Land Acquisitions ActPUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 6974 | Improving MA SNP Act of 2026HEALTH | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 6707 | CFIUSMCA ActFOREIGN TRADE AND INTERNATIONAL FINANCE | Introduced | 4 COSPON. |
Plus 102 bills cosponsored this Congress.
Jodey C. Arrington’s committee assignments
Jodey C. Arrington’s career and background
PUBLIC SERVICE · 2001 – PRESENT
OFFICE
Special Assistant to the President 2001–Chief operating officer 2005–06U.S. House · TX-19 2017–
LEADERSHIPChair, Budget 2025–
- 2025 – NOWChair, Budget
- 2017 – NOWU.S. House · TX-19
- 2001 – NOWSpecial Assistant to the President
- 2005 – 06Chief operating officer
- BORN
- March 9, 1972 · Plainview, Texas
- OCCUPATION
- Business executive and government official
- EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Arts, Texas Tech University, 1994 · Master of Arts, Texas Tech University, 1997
2026 election: Texas’s 19th District
NEXT ELECTION · TX-19
28DAYS
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
LAST R+70.4NOT SEEKING RE-ELECTION
PAST RESULTS
2024U.S. House · TX-1980.7%
2022U.S. House · TX-1980.3%
2020U.S. House · TX-1974.8%
2018U.S. House · TX-1975.2%
RESULTS SINCE 20182026 TX-19 HOUSE RACE →Jodey C. Arrington’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 CYCLE
- $1.7M
- CASH ON HAND
- $1.6M
- SPENT
- $2.0M
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $242K · 28%
- PACs
- $623K · 72%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →- THROUGH AIPAC PAC
- $2K
- Earmarked gifts · 9 donors
- $3K
AIPAC-BACKED SUPER PAC (UNITED DEMOCRACY PROJECT)
- SUPPORTING
- —
- OPPOSING
- —
SINCE DEC 2021 $44K through AIPAC PAC
Earmarked gifts are part of Individuals above. AIPAC PAC filings through Aug 31.TOP DONORS
Moskow, EricMfo Ventures · COFOUNDER/CEO$7K
Moore, Michael SeanSchlumber · REMOTE OPERATION DIRECTIONAL DRILLER$4K
Trotter, JanaRetired · RETIRED$4K
Trotter, JohnnyBar-G Feedyard · OWNER$4K
Olander, DavidCapitol Counsel, LLC · ATTORNEY$4K
Hunt, WoodyHunt Companies INC. · EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN$4K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$954K
Materials$227K
Contributions$111K
Fundraising$32K
Refunds$20K
How to contact Jodey C. Arrington
WASHINGTON, D.C.
1111 Longworth House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515-4319(202) 225-4005Call (202) 225-4005ONLINE
Websitearrington.house.gov
Instagram@repjodeyarrington
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