Press Releases

Today, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) spoke out against House Democrats’ big government drug pricing proposal (H.R. 3) during a hearing of the House Ways and Means Committee. The proposal would implement government-controlled pricing of prescription drugs, resulting in less investment in medical research and more than a dozen fewer life-saving prescription drugs coming to… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jodey Arrington issued a final call for qualified candidates in Texas’ 19th Congressional District to apply for Military Academy Nominations ahead of the the October 15th deadline. Congressman Arrington may nominate up to ten individuals from the 19th District to be considered for appointment. “It is my distinguished honor to nominate… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after the White House announced they would refuse to engage in House Democrats’ baseless impeachment inquiry: “Speaker Pelosi’s ‘impeachment inquiry’ – in addition to being baseless – is a departure from past precedent and denies the President his… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement on President Trump’s executive order to provide more choice, eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse, and lower costs for Medicare beneficiaries in West Texas and across the country: “While Democrats focus on promoting a complete government takeover of our health care system by putting Washington first, the… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) congratulated the Trump Administration on reaching a trade agreement with Japan that will deliver a major victory to farmers and ranchers in West Texas and across the United States. Specifically, the agreement provides increased market access for American agriculture producers by significantly reducing or completely eliminating tariffs on $7.2… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) spoke out against House Democrats’ irresponsible impeachment inquiry against President Donald J. Trump: “It’s incredibly irresponsible, and premature, and careless for this body led by our Speaker and the Democratic Party to rush to this conclusion and allege that our President has committed ‘high crimes.’ I… Read more »

 This week, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) submitted a comment letter supporting the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) proposed rule closing a loophole that extends Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, or food stamps, to those who fail to meet the program’s basic eligibility requirements. Under current law, individuals can qualify for… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) joined Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 6 Deputy Administrator David Gray to announce the proposal of a new EPA rule to provide regulatory relief for energy producers in West Texas and throughout the United States. The proposed rule would eliminate duplicate regulations on methane emissions during the transmission and storage of oil… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) announced the introduction of HR 4202, the Securing Comprehensive Review in Entry Enforcement Now (SCREEN) Act, which will expedite the deportation of migrants making false or erroneous asylum claims and reduce the number of illegal immigrants who are caught and released into the interior of the country. The SCREEN Act would allow Customs… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement following the retirement announcement of Congressman and fellow West Texan Mike Conaway (TX-11): “Mike Conaway is not your typical politician – he has an unmatched work ethic, impeccable integrity, and is equal parts conservative, compassionate, and common-sense. As Chairman of the House Agriculture… Read more »