Today, Congressman Jodey C. Arrington released the following statement after the House passed a series of bills commonly known as Tax Reform 2.0. The legislation includes measures to lock in tax relief for the middle class and small businesses made in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, foster family and retirement savings, and better support entrepreneurs.
“Because of tax relief and… Read more »
– On Thursday of last week, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) held a special order to discuss the need for a Constitutional amendment that would limit the number of terms an individual may serve in the United States Congress. He was joined by Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Congressman Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Congressman Tom Marino… Read more »
– Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) reflected on his experience and the lessons learned during the September 11th terrorist attacks. At the time, he was serving as a Senior Advisor to President George W. Bush.
“We must never forget 9/11 - the victims, the heroes, and the lessons learned.
“My heart goes out to those who need no reminder of the tragedy of… Read more »
Every decision that comes across a president’s desk is an important one, but there are few decisions more consequential than his selection of a Supreme Court Justice.
The lifetime nature of judicial appointments, along with the immeasurable influence the courts have on our society, provides a president his greatest legacy opportunity. In fact, in the 2016 election, more than one out of… Read more »
School is back in full swing, and in a few short weeks, summer will turn to fall. It sure went fast, but as I reflect on the month of August I think of the good-hearted, God-fearing, freedom-loving people I had the opportunity to visit with. During the district work period, I traveled throughout our region to discuss our growing economy and how we can ensure a strong and prosperous future… Read more »
Remarks as delivered:
“I think this is as critical a time as ever to get a Farm Bill and get it on time, get it right and make sure the safety net is reliable and effective for our agriculture producers around the country. This is not just about the over 10 million jobs that agriculture creates – it is about national security, it is about food and fiber independence.… Read more »
Now that the House and Senate have passed their respective versions of the Farm Bill, a bipartisan “conference committee” made up of both House and Senate members has been established to work out the differences between the two and send a final version to the president’s desk.
I am honored to have been appointed by the Speaker to serve on the Committee and thrilled to work alongside my… Read more »
– Today, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after President Trump and United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer announced a preliminary agreement between the United States and Mexico to update the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA):
“As one of the largest agricultural exporting states in the country, having… Read more »
–Today, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after the passing of Senator John McCain:
“America lost a unique leader in John McCain who not only served, but suffered for his fellow countrymen. From the skies over Vietnam to the halls of Congress, Senator McCain earned the title of patriot spending his entire adult life fighting for… Read more »
LUBBOCK – On Wednesday, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) hosted a “West Texas Rural Summit” with over 70 community leaders from across the region to discuss issues including the opioid epidemic, rural healthcare, and economic development. The summit featured Anne Hazlett, the Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development at the United States Department of… Read more »
