Congressman Jodey C. Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after VA announced it had awarded 13 new leases for health care facilities, reaffirming their commitment to serving and caring for our veterans. “I’m excited about the partnership between VA and Texas Tech Health Sciences Center to provide thousands of veterans throughout West Texas with the highest quality of care,” Arrington... Read more »
Congressman Jodey C. Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after the United States, Mexico, and Canada announced that a trilateral agreement had been reached. “President Trump has delivered on his promise to renegotiate NAFTA in a way that works better for American workers, manufacturers, and agriculture producers. “I believe in the extraordinary value of open markets, but the rules o... Read more »
Today, Congressman Jodey C. Arrington released the following statement after the House passed a series of bills commonly known as Tax Reform 2.0. The legislation includes measures to lock in tax relief for the middle class and small businesses made in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, foster family and retirement savings, and better support entrepreneurs. “Because of tax relief and pro-growth policies, A... Read more »
– On Thursday of last week, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) held a special order to discuss the need for a Constitutional amendment that would limit the number of terms an individual may serve in the United States Congress. He was joined by Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Congressman Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Congressman Tom Marino (R-PA). During the specia... Read more »
– Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) reflected on his experience and the lessons learned during the September 11th terrorist attacks. At the time, he was serving as a Senior Advisor to President George W. Bush. “We must never forget 9/11 - the victims, the heroes, and the lessons learned. “My heart goes out to those who need no reminder of the tragedy of 9/11, the family and friends of those who... Read more »
Every decision that comes across a president’s desk is an important one, but there are few decisions more consequential than his selection of a Supreme Court Justice. The lifetime nature of judicial appointments, along with the immeasurable influence the courts have on our society, provides a president his greatest legacy opportunity. In fact, in the 2016 election, more than one out of every five ... Read more »
School is back in full swing, and in a few short weeks, summer will turn to fall. It sure went fast, but as I reflect on the month of August I think of the good-hearted, God-fearing, freedom-loving people I had the opportunity to visit with. During the district work period, I traveled throughout our region to discuss our growing economy and how we can ensure a strong and prosperous future for rura... Read more »
Remarks as delivered: “I think this is as critical a time as ever to get a Farm Bill and get it on time, get it right and make sure the safety net is reliable and effective for our agriculture producers around the country. This is not just about the over 10 million jobs that agriculture creates – it is about national security, it is about food and fiber independence. “If you look at the cuts to th... Read more »
Now that the House and Senate have passed their respective versions of the Farm Bill, a bipartisan “conference committee” made up of both House and Senate members has been established to work out the differences between the two and send a final version to the president’s desk. I am honored to have been appointed by the Speaker to serve on the Committee and thrilled to work alongside my friend and ... Read more »
– Today, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after President Trump and United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer announced a preliminary agreement between the United States and Mexico to update the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA): “As one of the largest agricultural exporting states in the country, having free as well as fair trade deals is ... Read more »
