Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement reflecting on the anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. “On this day, we should never forget the lives we lost, the selfless acts of heroism, and the service from our country’s finest,” said Rep. Arrington. “As we commemorate this fateful day, I ask all Americans to remember and honor… Read more »

LUBBOCK, TX – Last week, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) held a press conference on his new legislation, the Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act, at Lubbock Fire Station 19. The bipartisan bill would replace Social Security’s formula, known as the Windfall Elimination Provision, that unfairly fails to compensate public servants for work they did in the private sector over the course… Read more »

Bipartisan bill would replace Social Security’s formula, known as the Windfall Elimination Provision, that unfairly fails to compensate public servants for work they did in the private sector over the course of their career. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced the Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act, bipartisan legislation to ensure public servants… Read more »

WEST TEXAS – Today, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) hosted a National Security Press Conference with the Abilene Military Affairs Committee (MAC) discussing the recent House-passed National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included several key provisions to support Dyess Air Force Base. “The NDAA we passed in the House shows our unwavering commitment to our troops, good… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – In an op-ed carried by the Dallas Morning News, Dr. Ralph Heaven discusses how site neutrality policies can increase healthcare and drive down costs. Dr. Heaven praises the Medicare Patient Access to Cancer Treatment (MPACT) Act, legislation introduced by Rep. Arrington, alongside Rep. Lesko (R-AZ) and Rep. Burgess (R-TX), to align payment incentives within Medicare to… Read more »

West Texas – Yesterday, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) and Rep. Ronny Jackson (TX-13) spent the day meeting with producers, touring state-of-the-art West Texas ag facilities, and discussing the upcoming 2023 Farm Bill. Included below are highlights and photos of the day’s events: The members started the day at South Plains Implement in Levelland, TX meeting with the Levelland… Read more »

West Texas – Yesterday, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) visited with his friends and fellow West Texans to discuss legislative opportunities in Washington, including the 2023 Farm Bill. Included below are highlights and photos of the day’s events: Rep. Arrington met with the Lubbock Apartment Association’s Leadership Class to discuss legislative priorities, the challenges facing… Read more »

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the “Inflation Reduction Act” being signed into law. “One year ago, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law. A false promise under the guise of a grandiose title, the Inflation Reduction Act has wreaked havoc on our economy, our families,… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement regarding the failed American withdrawal from Afghanistan and the 2-year anniversary of the fall of Kabul. “Two years ago today, President Biden’s botched withdrawal from Afghanistan devolved into an international embarrassment, a tragic loss of American soldiers, and a geopolitical… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Jodey Arrington filed an amicus brief, with 21 Members of Congress – including House Border Security Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. Brian Babin and Rep. Andy Biggs – in opposition to the Biden Department of Justice suing the State of Texas for placing buoy barriers in the Rio Grande River. “Sovereign states do not have to be passive victims of Biden’s border… Read more »