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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…

Arrington Applauds Federal Court’s Decision to Reinstate Texas’ Trump-Approved Medicaid Waiver

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LUBBOCK, TX — Today, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement applauding a federal district court’s decision to issue a preliminary injunction after the Biden Administration unilaterally and unconstitutionally rescinded a Texas’ Medicaid waiver, which had been previously approved by the Trump Administration. “Once again, our judicial system has stopped the…

Arrington Visits Crosby County To Discuss Challenges Facing West Texas

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CROSBYTON, TX— Today, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) visited his friends and fellow West Texans in Crosby County to discuss the latest challenges facing healthcare providers, agriculture producers, mom-and-pop businesses, and community leaders. Included below are highlights and photos of the day’s events: Rep. Arrington met with community leaders in Crosby County representing local…

Arrington Attends Ribbon Cutting for Lubbock ISD’s Advanced Ag STEM Elementary School

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LUBBOCK, TX—Today, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) attended a ribbon cutting with local leaders and West Texas teachers for Lubbock ISD’s Anita Carmona-Harrison Elementary School, the district’s brand-new agriculture and STEM school. “It was an honor to be a part of this historic moment for Lubbock ISD as we welcome a new, state-of-the-art agriculture and STEM elementary school,…

Arrington Issues Statement in Support of Court Order To Reinstate “Remain in Mexico Policy”

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Lubbock, TX— Today, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement applauding U.S. District Court Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk’s decision to order the Biden administration to revive the “Remain in Mexico Program.” “I commend the U.S. District Court’s decision to order the Biden administration to reimplement the Migrant Protection Protocols program (MPP), also known as…

Arrington Issues Statement Following Collapse of Afghan Government

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WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement regarding the situation in Afghanistan after the collapse of the Afghan government: “The Afghanistan withdrawal has become a geopolitical catastrophe. Taliban terrorists have taken over the country in a matter of days, and President Ghani has fled the country. As we scramble to get our own people out…

Arrington: America Must Stand Against Socialism and Authoritarianism in Cuba and at Home

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WASHINGTON, DC—In an op-ed published in the Washington Examiner, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) voiced support for the Cuban people as they protest against the oppressive regime and urged Americans to remain vigilant as the radical Left continues to embrace socialist policies in the United States. Read Rep. Arrington’s full op-ed below or…

ICYMI: Arrington Sends Letter to DHS Secretary and ICE Director on Illegal Immigrants Being Released in Abilene

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ICYMI: Arrington Sends Letter to DHS Secretary and ICE Director on Illegal Immigrants Being Released in Abilene WASHINGTON, DC—This week, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Tae Johnson demanding answers about reports of illegal immigrants being…

Arrington Urges Senate to Reject Irresponsible Infrastructure Bill

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WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement voicing his opposition to the Senate’s proposed infrastructure legislation:  “The Senate’s proposed infrastructure bill is too broad, too expensive, and too progressive. I am deeply concerned by the tens of billions of dollars wastefully allocated for public transit and green…