Rep. Jodey Arrington, chair of the House Budget Committee, announced Tuesday morning that he’s retiring, months after helping shepherd President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act through Congress.
“As much good as we’ve done together, there’s a time and season for everything,” the Texas Republican said in a video. “And this season is coming to a close. That’s why today I am announcing I will not be seeking reelection. Instead, I’ll be looking for the next challenge, I’ll be spending quality time with my family, and I will be passing the torch to the next West Texan.“
The five-term lawmaker was first elected to the House in November 2017. He was picked to lead the powerful budget panel in January 2023.
Arrington highlighted his efforts to pass Trump’s domestic megabill earlier this year. House Republicans sent the legislation to the Senate — by just a single vote — after weeks of internal conflict in May. Trump signed it into law on July 4.
