House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) has voiced support for the Trump Administration’s recent decision to establish a new division within the U.S. Department of Justice aimed at addressing fraud against the federal government.
In his statement, Arrington emphasized the significance of government fraud, referencing data from the Government Accountability Office: "Fraud against the federal government isn’t a victimless crime, it’s theft of hardworking Americans’ tax dollars—as much as a half-a-trillion dollars a year, according to the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office."
Arrington described the formation of this dedicated DOJ division as a practical measure to strengthen law enforcement and safeguard taxpayer money. He stated, "Establishing a dedicated Department of Justice division to crack down on fraud is a commonsense step to better enforce the law and protect taxpayer dollars. Congress has already given law enforcement powerful tools, but what’s been missing is a whole-of-government commitment and sustained focus."
He further supported the administration's approach by saying, "The Trump Administration is right to take this head on and aggressively go after fraudsters, claw back stolen taxpayer dollars, and make clear that stealing from taxpayers is no longer tolerated."
The House Budget Committee plays an important role in managing federal expenditures and providing oversight for long-term programs. The committee works to promote fiscal responsibility through its budget resolutions and analyses. More information about its functions can be found on its official website.
As part of the U.S. House of Representatives, the committee collaborates with other key committees such as Ways and Means and Appropriations (source). It also prepares annual budget resolutions and sets guidelines for spending targets while collaborating with agencies like the Congressional Budget Office for independent analysis (source). The committee was established in 1974 under the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act (source).
Arrington currently serves as chairman of this committee (source), which continues to oversee federal spending policies from its base in Washington, D.C.
