Press Releases

What: Rep. Arrington is seeking solutions and suggestions that West Texans think would provide relief for their family, business, or community by clicking here. Rep. Arrington is also encouraging constituents to submit any issues they are having with government agencies as a result of the Coronavirus so that my office may work to resolve it. Why: In our response to… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement in response to the updated Coronavirus Taskforce guidelines for stopping the spread of COVID-19: “First and foremost – I urge all Americans to heed the advice of the Administration and health officials at every level of government. To most effectively battle this virus, citizens in every age group… Read more »

Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after recent reports of Coronavirus throughout the United States: “The President and his Administration have been aggressively implementing an effective containment strategy including travel restrictions, quarantine protocol, and emergency preparedness coordination with state and local governments as well as the… Read more »

Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after the Ways and Means U.S. – China Trade hearing: “For the first time, our farmers can see greener pastures on the other side for their children and grandchildren,” said Arrington. “By distorting markets, manipulating currency, and their list of unfair practices, China has taken us for a ride… Read more »

Traveling through the beautiful farmlands of early primary states, you can find the self-proclaimed champions of socialized medicine amid the flashes of cameras on the campaign trail. If you keep driving through, you’ll see the harsh reality beyond presidential candidate photo-ops. You’ll see the more than 100 rural hospitals that have closed in the United States since 2010,… Read more »

At the National Rural Health Association’s 2020 Policy Institute, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) announced the introduction of H.R. 5808, the Save Rural Communities Act, which would provide rural hospitals the option to scale down to an outpatient only, 24 hour emergency care center. Under current law, hospitals have very limited tools to adjust the services they… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after the announcement of President Trump’s budget proposal: “Over the past four years, the Trump Administration and House Republicans have worked together to rebuild our nation’s military with an unprecedented investment in our armed services of over $2 trillion. As the voice for… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) announced the introduction of H.R. 5719, the Closing Loopholes on SafetyNet Exploitation (CLOSE) Act. This legislation will eliminate the gaming and abuse of the federal food stamp program by closing a major loophole that has resulted in more than five million ineligible enrollments and $7 billion dollars annually in unnecessary and wasteful… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the statement below following President Trump’s State of the Union address:   “Tonight’s address outlined President Trump’s vision for a nation that works for all Americans, one that is illuminated by the light of freedom shining as bright as it’s ever shown. The Great American Comeback we are… Read more »

Arrington Praises USMCA Signing as Win for West Texans and American Producers Today, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after attending the signing of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) at the White House:   “Today, President Trump ratified the seminal ‘America First’ trade deal with our largest and most important… Read more »