Representative Jodey Arrington introduces the USTRx Act to combat foreign drug price controls affecting American patients.
Quiver AI Summary
U.S. House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington has introduced the USTRx Act, aimed at establishing a Chief Pharmaceutical Trade Negotiator within the U.S. Trade Representative's office. This role would identify foreign price controls impacting U.S. drug costs and issue annual reports on the findings.
Arrington stated, “Foreign countries have gotten a free ride by imposing price controls” and emphasized the need for accountability to ensure Americans have access to affordable medications. His sentiments were echoed by Rep. Vern Buchanan and industry leaders, highlighting the impact of foreign pricing on U.S. healthcare costs.
The act aims to curb price-setting practices by foreign nations, which proponents claim increase American drug prices. Advocates believe the establishment of this negotiator will promote fair pricing and maintain the U.S.'s leadership in medical innovation.
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Jodey C. Arrington Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Jodey C. Arrington is worth $1.2M, as of August 4th, 2025. This is the 276th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Arrington has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Jodey C. Arrington Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Jodey C. Arrington:
- H.R.4834: To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish a criminal penalty for unauthorized access to Department of Defense facilities.
- H.R.4833: To require the Secretary of the Air Force to conduct planning and design activities for Tye Gate and Arnold Gate infrastructure improvements at Dyess Air Force Base, and for other purposes.
- H.R.4780: USTRx Act
- H.R.4483: To require any State to reimburse the Federal Government for costs incurred when Federal military forces are deployed in response to civil disturbances or security threats caused by the State's refusal to cooperate with lawful Federal immigration enforcement.
- H.R.3575: ANTE Act
- H.R.3269: ETHIC Act
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Jodey C. Arrington Fundraising
Jodey C. Arrington recently disclosed $277.8K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 311th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 28.7% came from individual donors.
Arrington disclosed $236.2K of spending. This was the 220th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Arrington disclosed $2.7M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 105th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
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