“If Justice Alito’s draft opinion holds, Roe v Wade will be overturned and issues of abortion will be delegated to the states and their elected representatives.
I agree wholeheartedly with Justice Alito — abortion rights in Roe were erroneously invented by the Court, not derived from the Constitution, and, therefore, were “ill-conceived and deeply flawed”.
Pray for the Justices who have… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC— This weekend, Rep. Jodey C. Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement on the 80th anniversary of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) at the National WASP WWII Museum.
“It is my honor to join the National WASP WWII Museum in recognizing and celebrating the 80th anniversary of America's First Women Air Force Service Pilots. When the forces of fascism and… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC— This week, Reps. Jodey C. Arrington (TX-19) and Mike Johnson (LA-04) filed an amicus brief, with 52 Members of Congress, and the Texas Public Policy Foundation, in support of the Title 42 injunction lawsuit filed by Louisiana, Arizona, and Missouri Attorneys General.
“Biden’s decision to end Title 42 - the last effective measure for securing our border -… Read more »
Lubbock, TX - Today, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) will be hosting members of the Congressional Western Caucus in Lubbock, TX to showcase West Texas as the nation’s leading region for agriculture and energy production, education, and R&D. The Western Caucus will hear first-hand about the challenges and opportunities facing West Texas farmers, ranchers, and energy producers, as… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC— Yesterday, Rep. Jodey C. Arrington (TX-19) led a letter with Rep. Tom Emmer (MN-06), and co-leaders Rep. Pete Stauber (MN-08), Rep. Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), and Rep. Greg Murphy (NC-03) urging President Biden take action on rising fertilizer prices.
“Fertilizer prices have risen 40% in just one month and are up 300% since this time last year. Between surging… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC— This week, Rep. Jodey C. Arrington (TX-19) passed a bicameral, bipartisan bill with Rep. Tony Gonzales (TX-23) and Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) to honor Donna M. Doss, a Border Patrol Agent from TX-19 who was killed in the line of duty. The bill would rename the Rockspring Border Patrol Station in Agent Doss’s honor.
“Donna Doss valiantly served our country as a Border… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC— This week, Rep. Jodey C. Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement after Ambassador Katherine Tai’s appearance at the Ways and Means Committee Hearing: “The Biden Administration’s 2022 Trade Policy Agenda”.
“The issues I raised in yesterday's trade hearing were sadly the same concerns I raised a year ago. We still lack enforcement of our trade agreements, like… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Rep. Jodey C. Arrington (TX-19) and Jimmy Panetta (CA-20), along with 89 bipartisan colleagues, sent a letter to Ambassador Katherine Tai and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack urging them to prioritize agriculture in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework.
“Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a strong reminder of the importance of having a diverse and abundant… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.— After months of delay, U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) finally released its annual report for Fiscal Year 2021. Rep. Arrington led efforts demanding the Agency to release the report.
Since President Biden took office, there have been over 2.1 million apprehensions at the southwest border. This unprecedented number of apprehensions is a direct result of… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC— This week, Representative Jodey C. Arrington (TX-19) and Senator Mike Braun (R-IN) introduced the Business Cycle Balanced Budget Amendment, legislation requiring the federal government to balance its budget and reign in out-of-control spending.
“If you have more money going out than coming in, you are going broke. Our families and small businesses understand this… Read more »
