WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement applauding the Supreme Court for their decision on Sackett v. EPA, a case dealing with the scope of the Clean Water Act.
"Our Founding Fathers understood that private property is foundational to freedom. For years, Americans' private property rights have… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on "Removing the Burdens of Government Overreach," which is part one of our new hearing series, "Reigniting American Growth and Prosperity."
Chairman Arrington's remarks as prepared for delivery:
Today, we are… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a Veterans Affairs (VA) improvements package which included Representative Arrington’s VA E-notification Enhancement Act. This straightforward, common-sense bill would allow the VA to provide education assistance documents in an electronic format.
“In 2023, the VA should be able to contact… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement on H.R. 467, the HALT Fentanyl Act.
“President Biden’s failure to prioritize the safety and security of the American people has had devastating effects on families and communities throughout the country, with over 100,000 Americans dying of drug overdoses in 2021. The vast majority of… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) voted in support of S.J.Res 11, legislation utilizing the Congressional Review Act to repeal the EPA rule related to emission standards for heavy duty engines.
“The Biden Administration’s regulatory assault on American energy is harming farmers, ranchers, and small businesses in West Texas and throughout the… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement on H.J.Res. 45, a joint resolution that would nullify the rule issued by the Department of Education that suspends federal student loan payments and discharges debt.
“President Biden’s regressive student loan debt bailout is cruelly unfair—to the people who couldn’t… Read more »
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement on President Biden and Democrats in Congress stalling the ongoing debt ceiling negotiations.
“The President completely abandoned negotiations for 100 days and now, with a looming default, he is stonewalling with absurd calls for more taxes. This is bad faith negotiations, bad… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) voted in support of H.R. 2494, the Protect Our Law enforcement with Immigration Control and Enforcement (POLICE) Act of 2023.
“The radical Left’s soft-on-crime policies and complete disregard for the chaos at our southern border have resulted in violence, illegal immigration, and drug cartel activity threatening… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) voted in support of H.R. 3091, the Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act.
“Currently, federal law enforcement agencies are required to destroy retired weapons, which is just another example of illogical government policies and unnecessary waste,” said Rep. Arrington. "That’s why I voted for… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement on the passing of former Abilene Representative Charlie Stenholm.
“With his broad smile and West Texas humility, Charlie Stenholm did a lot of great things for the place and people he loved. Known simply as ‘Charlie,’ this cotton farmer from Stamford, deeply devoted to family and the… Read more »
