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Arrington Demands Answers on Monoclonal Antibody Drug Shortage in TX

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Today, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) joined Rep. Scott DesJarlais and over 50 House Colleagues in a letter to HHS Secretary Becerra voicing grave concerns regarding the department’s recent changes to the distribution of monoclonal antibody (mAb) treatments.  “At a time when our hospitals and doctors need life-saving treatments as quickly as possible, the Biden…

Reps. Arrington, Kelly Lead Introduction of Reese’s Law

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WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) joined Rep. Robin Kelly in introducing Reese’s Law, legislation aimed at preventing deadly button battery ingestion. “As a parent, I cannot imagine the heartbreak that the Hamsmith family has endured since losing baby Reese last December,” said Rep. Arrington. “As a Member of Congress, I believe the most important responsibility of…

Arrington Issues Statement on Botched Kabul Drone Strike

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Lubbock, TX— Today, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement on the Department of Defense’s announcement regarding the August 29th drone strike in Kabul: “Just when we thought the situation in Afghanistan couldn’t possibly get worse, we learned this afternoon that the August 29th drone strike killed 10 civilians – including 7 children – and not a single ISIS-K…

ICYMI: Arrington Votes Against Dems' Multi-Trillion Dollar Tax-And-Spend Bonanza

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Lubbock, TX- Over the last week, House Ways and Means Committee Member Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) participated in the committee's markup of Democrats' $3.5 trillion tax hike and spending package. Rep. Arrington introduced several amendments addressing some of the most concerning aspects of this legislation and participated in debate of many…

Arrington Issues Statement on 9/11 Anniversary

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LUBBOCK, TX— Today, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement reflecting on the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. “Twenty years ago today, our lives changed forever as terrorists carried out the worst attack on U.S. soil, killing nearly 3,000 Americans and wounding thousands more. The tragic events of September 11, 2001, transformed…

Arrington Visits with Local Officials In Post, TX

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POST, TX—Today, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) joined his friends and fellow West Texans in Post, Texas at the Garza County Chamber of Commerce to discuss the latest challenges facing Garza County community leaders. Rep. Arrington was joined by leaders in law enforcement, banking, agriculture, and county elected officials.  “It’s always great to visit my friends in…

Arrington Issues Statement on Texas’ Pro-Life Protections

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WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after the United States Supreme Court allowed the Texas Legislature’s pro-life “heartbeat” legislation, Senate Bill 8, to take effect.  “I applaud the Fifth Circuit Court’s decision to allow Texas’ pro-life “heartbeat” protections to take effect,” said Rep. Arrington. “This legislation is…

Arrington Issues Statement On Final Troop Withdrawal From Afghanistan

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LUBBOCK, TX— Today, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after the final evacuation of U.S. military personnel from Afghanistan.   “I have tremendous respect and gratitude for the heroism of our troops who went headlong into harm’s way to rescue our fellow Americans and allies. In spite of President Biden’s incompetence and inconceivable surrender to…

Arrington Honors West Texas Cotton Giant Steve Verett with Congressional Resolution

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LUBBOCK, TX—Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19), Senators Cornyn and Cruz, and members of the Texas Delegation honored South Plains’ biggest advocate for the cotton industry, Steve Verett, with a U.S. House of Representatives resolution commemorating his 24 years of service as CEO of the Plains Cotton Growers. “There is no one I’d rather have in the Farm Bill…