Press Releases

Today Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement once an agreement in principle had been made on the 2018 Farm Bill. “I am pleased that we’ve reached a bipartisan agreement in principle on the 2018 Farm Bill,” Arrington said. “This legislation will be tremendously helpful for our farmers, ranchers, and rural America because it… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after the Republican Steering Committee voted to elect Congresswoman Kay Granger (TX-12) to take the helm as Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee. “Congratulations to my friend and fellow Texan, Kay Granger, on being selected as Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee for the… Read more »

 – Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after he held his final hearing as Chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. Fifteen months after the Forever GI Bill was signed into law, expanding benefits for a new generation of veterans and their families, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has been… Read more »

Amendment to be considered by Joint Select Committee on Budget and Appropriations Process Reform later this month  – If Congress fails to do its job by passing a budget resolution and appropriations bills by their statutory deadlines, its members should not be allowed to head home for Thanksgiving without completion of their work. To address this, Representatives Derek… Read more »

Today Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement on the migrant caravan heading towards the Unites States’ southernmost border. “The caravan of Central Americans who intend to illegally enter the United States is a direct affront on our sovereignty and poses a threat to the safety and security of our citizens. America is unquestionably the most… Read more »

Today Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after the Senate confirmed Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh to be the next associate justice of the Supreme Court. “In spite of the drama and damage done in the process, I am pleased that Judge Kavanaugh has been confirmed and the Constitution will be restored to the High Court. My most heart-felt congratulations… Read more »

Today Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after the Senate’s procedural motion to advance Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to a final vote. “Judge Kavanaugh has been more thoroughly vetted than any Supreme Court Justice nominee in recent history, and I am pleased that the Senate is moving forward with his confirmation. While the… Read more »

Today Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after visiting Coronado High School to honor fallen soldiers and Coronado graduates Petty Officer Third Class Mark Russell Cannon and Specialist Geoffrey Golden Johnson as part of the West Texas Warrior initiative. This was Congressman Arrington’s third visit in a series of public ceremonies to honor… Read more »

Today Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after visiting Big Spring High School to honor fallen solider and Big Spring graduate Specialist Robert James “RJ” Volker as part of the West Texas Warrior initiative. This was Congressman Arrington’s second visit in a series of public ceremonies to honor post-9/11 fallen heroes from District… Read more »

Congressman Jodey C. Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after VA announced it had awarded 13 new leases for health care facilities, reaffirming their commitment to serving and caring for our veterans. “I’m excited about the partnership between VA and Texas Tech Health Sciences Center to provide thousands of veterans throughout West Texas with the highest… Read more »