Press Releases

Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after the U.S. increased tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods and China announced earlier this week that they will level tariffs on $60 billion worth of U.S. goods. “The greatest existential threat to the United States and our future is the rise of an increasingly aggressive and authoritarian China. For… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement in response to storms that hit the Abilene area overnight. “I know folks from all across West Texas are concerned about our friends in Abilene given the severe weather and apparent tornado that damaged part of the City,” said Arrington. “I spoke with Mayor Anthony Williams and other local… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after the House passed the “Equality Act,” legislation that elevates sexual orientation and gender identity to protected classes under the “Civil Rights Act.” “While I am sympathetic to people who struggle with gender identity and respect the dignity of all Americans, I strongly… Read more »

Earlier this week, legislation Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced to improve the Transition Assistance Program (TAP), which helps servicemembers transition from active duty service to civilian life, passed the House Committee on Veterans Affairs. “Our government spends billions of dollars preparing citizens to be warriors on the battlefield but invests only a fraction… Read more »

Arrington Votes Against Legislation Forcing the U.S. to Re-Enter Flawed Paris Climate Deal Today, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after voting against the H.R. 9, the Climate Change Now Act, legislation that forces the United States to re-enter the Paris Climate Agreement unilaterally accepted under President Obama. “The Paris Agreement was… Read more »

After almost two years of independent investigation and $30 million in taxpayer dollars spent, this week the Justice Department released to the public the full Mueller Report. As his findings clearly show, the Special Counsel investigation was thorough, the Trump Administration was transparent, and the conclusions were definitive - there was no collusion or coordination with Russia by the… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after the public release of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report on Russian Interference in the 2016 Presidential Election.   “The Special Counsel investigation was thorough, the Administration was transparent, and the conclusions were definitive - there was no collusion, coordination or… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson announced the Air Force had selected Dyess Air Force Base as the only base in the country to house both the operational test squadron and the weapons training school for the next generation bomber, the B-21 Raider.   “Having already secured the next generation… Read more »

Closing out the past year with a strong Farm Bill was a great way to cap a very productive first term in Congress. In addition to passing historic tax cuts and regulatory relief and making the largest investment in our military in over a decade, we were able to achieve a number of big wins for West Texas, including restoring cotton to the Farm Bill safety net and securing Dyess as a base… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement following Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report on the Investigation into Russian Interference in the 2016 Presidential Election.   “No collusion, no obstruction, no surprise. After almost two years, unlimited investigatory authority, and millions of taxpayer dollars spent, the Special Counsel… Read more »