Today, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) joined “Cavuto: Coast to Coast” on the Fox Business Network to discuss the House Democrat leadership’s continued delay in ratifying the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), even after Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador urged Democrats on the House Ways and Means Committee to move forward in ratifying 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 on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in opposition to the “Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act,” which would effectively bail out billions of dollars in mismanaged, underfunded union pension plans using taxpayer dollars.
“This is a bailout, this is one of the most reckless, fiscally irresponsible… Read more »
Today, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after voting against House Democrats’ “Raise the Wage Act,” which passed the House of Representatives today and would increase the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour:
“The best way to raise workers’ wages, pull people out of poverty, and put them on a path to prosperity is not… Read more »
This week, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) participated in a House Ways and Means hearing on the Democrats’ Medicare for All proposal. At the hearing, Congressman Arrington blasted the legislation that would amount to a socialist, single-payer government takeover of our nation’s entire healthcare system.
CLICK HERE TO WATCH CONGRESSMAN ARRINGTON’S… 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 »
Today, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) participated in a House Ways and Means Committee hearing with United States Trade Representative Ambassador Robert Lighthizer on the status of U.S.-China trade talks. At the hearing, Congressman Arrington highlighted the role of food, fuel, and fiber production in West Texas and asked Ambassador Lighthizer about ongoing discussions with China to… Read more »
Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after a House Ways and Means Select Revenue Measures subcommittee hearing on “How Middle-Class Families are Faring in Today's Economy." At the hearing, Members discussed the impact of tax reform on small businesses and middle-class families throughout America.
“The notion that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has… Read more »
Today, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX19) was selected by the House Republican Steering Committee to serve on the Committee on Ways and Means. Arrington will fill one of three open seats on the committee.
“As a representative of the largest agriculture and energy production region in the world, my mission is to put West Texas and our values in the best position to influence the… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington is calling on congress to finish its budget on time despite a recent failures to meet deadlines.
Arrington, a Lubbock Republican who represents Abilene as part of District 19, said lawmakers needs to step up or shouldn't be allowed to take its summer recess.
"As families across America prepare to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday this week, congress has once… Read more »
