Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after introducing H.R. 6802, the Accelerate Long-term Investment Growth Now (ALIGN) Act, with Rep. Drew Ferguson (GA-3), Rep. Jason Smith (MO-3), Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14), Rep. Tom Rice (SC-7), Rep. David Schweikert (AZ-6), and Rep. Brad Wenstrup (OH-2) as original cosponsors:
“Full and… Read more »
Today, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after visiting the University Medical Center (UMC) COVID19 Screening Clinic in Lubbock, Texas:
"As Lubbock continues to lead the state in COVID19 testing, I'm very pleased to learn UMC marked it's 6,000th drive-thru test, an important milestone in the Hub City's recovery. Testing capacity will be a… Read more »
Earlier this month, Rep. Jodey Arrington led 6 other Texas delegation Members in writing Gov. Abbott to ensure equitable federal funding is allocated to cities and towns with populations fewer than 500,000 people:
"As we work together through this unprecedented crisis in American history, we first want to thank you for your leadership to the Great State of Texas," the… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Arrington delivered the following speech on the House Floor in support of the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act:
“Madam Speaker – these resources are a lifeline to our fellow American’s whose lives and livelihoods have been turned upside down – by no fault of their own. They aren’t just numbers on some government… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Jodey Arrington released the following statement after the Trump Administration issued updated guidelines that allow rural hospitals to access the Paycheck Protection Program. Today’s decision comes after Congressional efforts led by Rep. Jodey Arrington, including direct discussions with Vice President Pence and other members of the COVID19 task… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Rep Arrington released a video highlighting how the Paycheck Protection Program has kept employees on payroll and off unemployment for small business owners in TX-19. Below, you will find additional information and background on the featured business owners. To download a copy of this video, click here.
“Our small businesses are the lifeblood of West Texas and… Read more »
Today, Rep. Arrington stressed the importance of providing equitable support for rural communities and their health care providers in the following Washington Examiner op-ed. To read the full piece, click here:
“Hiding in the shadows cast by big city outbreaks, the novel coronavirus has now quickly spread to more than 1,000 rural communities,” the editorial reads. “This… Read more »
Today, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) and Rep. Adrian Smith (NE-3) sent a bipartisan letter to the Secretary of Treasury Steven Mnuchin and Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration Jovita Carranza to request rural hospitals and rural health clinics (RHCs) who have facilities owned or operated by state or local governments are eligible for the Paycheck Protection Program. This… Read more »
Today, Rep Arrington led 41 of his Republican Colleagues, including Whip Steve Scalise, in a letter to the Administration asking them to continue prioritizing America’s oil and natural gas producers and workforce throughout this national health emergency:
"Thank you for your leadership during this time of great uncertainty. As this national health emergency unfolds, we ask… Read more »
Today, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement of support for tomorrow's House vote on the CARES Act:
“Our government’s aggressive response to a global pandemic and looming national crisis has upended every sector of our economy and all aspects of our lives. It’s crucial we move quickly to provide temporary relief for our working families,… Read more »
