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Arringtons Legislation in Memory of Plainview Graduate Passes House

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Today, legislation Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced to significantly improve the Transition Assistance Program (TAP), helping servicemembers transition from active duty service to civilian life, passed the House of Representatives. The Navy SEAL Chief Petty Officer William "Bill" Mulder (Ret.) Transition Improvement Act of 2018, named in memory of a Plainview High School…

Arrington Applauds Implementation of Executive Order to Rein in Union Activity at VA

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Following Friday’s announcement that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has begun implementing Executive Order 13837 Ensuring Transparency, Accountability, and Efficiency in Taxpayer Funded Union Time Use, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement: “At a time when thousands of our nation’s veterans have waited months for care, some going…

Arrington Selected to Serve on Farm Bill Conference Committee

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Today, Speaker of the House Paul Ryan appointed Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) to serve on the bicameral, bipartisan conference committee established to resolve the differences between the House and Senate versions of the 2018 Farm Bill. “I am honored Speaker Ryan asked me to serve on such a critical committee for agriculture and rural America. As a representative for the…

Rep. Arrington on the Passing of David Nelson

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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…

Arringtons Legislation in Memory of Plainview Graduate Passes Committee

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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.)…

Arrington Statement on Judge Kavanaughs Nomination to the Supreme Court

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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…

Lubbock A-J: Arrington: Farm Bill makes U.S. agriculture more stable

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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…

Arrington Statement on the Senate Farm Bill

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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…

Arrington Statement on the Border Security and Immigration Reform Act

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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,…

Arrington, Budget Committee Mark Up FY19 Budget

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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…