Press Releases

Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) today released the following statement on the passing of former Lubbock City Councilman David Nelson: “My heart is broken over the loss of my dear friend and former Lubbock City Councilman, David Nelson, and for his wife Ainsley. David was one of the most kind, thoughtful, and loyal people I’ve ever known. He was passionate about his… Read more »

On Thursday, legislation Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced to reform and improve the Transition Assistance Program (TAP), helping servicemembers transition from active duty service to civilian life, passed the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, moving it one step closer to a vote on the House floor. The Navy SEAL Chief Petty Officer William "Bill" Mulder (Ret.)… Read more »

Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement on the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court of the United States: “In order for our democracy to work, our judges must interpret the Constitution - not according to their personal or political preferences - but as it was intended by our Founders when they wrote it. As my favorite Justice, the… Read more »

Since the 2014 Farm Bill, historically low prices, high input costs, and unfair trade practices have resulted in an over 50-percent decline in farm income, the steepest drop since the Great Depression. These tough economic conditions have had a devastating effect on producers throughout our region, putting many in jeopardy of going out of business and unable to pass down their family… Read more »

Today Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement on the Senate Farm Bill, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. “Farmers across America are struggling with the steepest decline in net farm income since the Great Depression. Without a strong Farm Bill delivered on time, they will not be able to continue feeding and clothing the American people and… Read more »

Today Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement on the Border Security and Immigration Reform Act (H.R. 6136). “Securing our southern border and stemming the tide of illegal immigration is paramount to protecting the American people and safeguarding our sovereignty as a nation. “There were a number of good provisions in the compromise bill,… Read more »

Yesterday, the House Budget Committee, on which Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) serves, completed markup of the fiscal year 2019 budget resolution, a Budget for a Brighter American Future. Among key achievements, the FY 2019 budget balances in nine years and addresses the rising national debt by achieving $8.1 trillion in deficit reduction and cutting at least $302 billion in… Read more »

Today Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement on the Securing America’s Future Act (H.R. 4760), immigration legislation the House voted on yesterday. “The most important issue to address with regards to our broken immigration system is the safety and security of the American people. To do that, we must not only secure our border with physical and… Read more »

Today Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018. “As a trillion-dollar industry, agriculture is 5.5 percent of our total economy and employs over 21 million people, including one out of every seven people in the great state of Texas,” said Arrington. “The 2018 Farm Bill… Read more »

On Friday, June 1, the President signed into law bipartisan, common sense legislation authored by Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) that ensures veterans with service-connected disabilities are provided with the best in-home adaptation services, and at areduced cost to taxpayers. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD CLIP FOR BROADCAST “Currently, disabled veterans who need special modifications… Read more »