The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for December 2025, showing inflation at a 2.7% annual rate, unchanged from November. Core inflation, which excludes food and energy prices, rose by 2.6% year-over-year, which was lower than anticipated.
In response to the report, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) issued a statement: "Today’s encouraging inflation report is proof President Trump and unified Republican leadership’s America First, pro-growth policies are working.
"For four years, President Biden and Democrats ushered in one self-inflicted disaster after another. Their unprecedented tax and spending spree lit the fuse on historic inflation and created the worst cost of living crisis in 40 years, crushing working families.
"In response, the American people elected a new CEO in President Trump and unified Republican leadership to usher in a new era of affordability. And that’s exactly what we kick-started in the One Big Beautiful Bill, which is delivering stronger growth, more take-home pay for families, and the lowest core inflation in nearly five years.
"But, there’s still more work to do. To truly usher in the Golden Age of America, Republicans must rise to meet this moment and build on our historic momentum by unlocking Reconciliation 2.0."
The House Budget Committee plays a central role in federal fiscal policy management by creating budget resolutions and overseeing government expenditures. The committee works to promote fiscal responsibility through its operations and support for analyses related to long-term programs. It is part of the U.S. House of Representatives and includes members from key committees such as Ways and Means and Appropriations (official website, official website).
As chairman of the committee (official website), Arrington oversees efforts including preparing annual budget resolutions, setting spending targets, collaborating with the Congressional Budget Office for independent analysis, managing federal spending through reconciliation processes, and providing oversight within government fiscal policy (official website). The committee has operated out of Washington D.C. since its establishment in 1974 under the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act (official website).
