Press Releases

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 »

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 »