I will continue fighting to strengthen border enforcement, increase penalties for illegal immigration, ensure accountability for sanctuary cities, support immigration enforcement officers, and provide the resources needed for a secure southern border.

This is just the beginning. I will continue fighting to strengthen enforcement, increase penalties for illegals, ensure accountability for sanctuary cities, support our immigration enforcement officers, and provide the resources necessary to ensure a secure southern border long after President Trump’s administration.

A commitment to keep pushing tougher border enforcement and immigration measures.

Jodey Arrington's Stance on the Issues | Representing Texas District 19 | Jodey Arrington
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I continue to support President Trump as he secures our border and deports the criminal aliens who threaten the security of all Americans.

Commitment to keep supporting border security and deportation enforcement.

Congressman Jodey Arrington | Representing Texas District 19 | Jodey Arrington
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today we put forward this budget resolution with reconciliation instructions to fund the people's Homeland Security to protect our citizens and to do right by these hard-working, God-fearing public servants

Arrington backed a budget resolution to fund Homeland Security, including resources for ICE and CBP.

Arrington Urges Colleagues to Fund Homeland Security  | U.S. Representative Jodey Arrington
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Arrington voted Aye on the rule for H.Res. 1095, which provided for consideration of H.R. 7744, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026.

He backed floor consideration of DHS appropriations, consistent with seeking resources for border and immigration enforcement.

partial same_term A for effort

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Arrington voted Yea on H.R. 5717, the No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act.

He supported legislation aimed at penalizing sanctuary jurisdictions, directly matching the promise to ensure accountability for sanctuary cities.

partial same_term A for effort

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Arrington voted Yea on H.Res. 682, the rule providing for consideration of H.R. 3486, the Stop Illegal Entry Act.

He supported moving forward with a bill that increased penalties for illegal reentry, aligning with the promise to increase penalties for illegal immigration-related violations.

partial same_term A for effort

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Arrington introduced H.R. 6608, the SHIELD Act, which would cut off federal funds to any state or locality that arrests, detains, prosecutes, or otherwise interferes with a federal officer performing immigration-related duties.

This is concrete legislative action supporting immigration enforcement officers and punishing local interference with federal enforcement.

partial same_term A for effort

U.S. Representative Jodey Arrington - Arrington Fights Back Against Far-Left Officials Targeting Immigration Enforcement
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Arrington met with the Jones County Sheriff’s Office and ICE officers at the Bluebonnet Detention Facility to discuss immigration enforcement and border security.

He publicly engaged with law enforcement and ICE on border security, showing ongoing support for enforcement personnel.

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U.S. Representative Jodey Arrington - Arrington Discusses Border Security with Local Law Enforcement, ICE
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Arrington said the House passed H.R. 3486, the Stop Illegal Entry Act, which increases fines and prison terms for people who illegally reenter the United States after removal.

He publicly backed stronger criminal penalties for repeat illegal border crossers, matching the promise to increase penalties for illegal immigration.

partial same_term A for effort

U.S. Representative Jodey Arrington - Arrington Backs Stronger Consequences for Repeat Illegal Border Crossers
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