Economy

School is back in full swing, and in a few short weeks, summer will turn to fall. It sure went fast, but as I reflect on the month of August I think of the good-hearted, God-fearing, freedom-loving people I had the opportunity to visit with. During the district work period, I traveled throughout our region to discuss our growing economy and how we can ensure a strong and prosperous future… Read more »

 – Today, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after President Trump and United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer announced a preliminary agreement between the United States and Mexico to update the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA): “As one of the largest agricultural exporting states in the country, having… Read more »

LUBBOCK – On Wednesday, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) hosted a “West Texas Rural Summit” with over 70 community leaders from across the region to discuss issues including the opioid epidemic, rural healthcare, and economic development. The summit featured Anne Hazlett, the Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development at the United States Department of… Read more »

The Joint Select Committee on Budget and Appropriations Process Reform, on which Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) serves, held its first public hearing on Opportunities to Significantly Improve the Federal Budget Process. Click here to watch During the hearing, Arrington started his remarks by stating, “We believe the current [budget] process is broken, and we are… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) delivered a speech on the House floor advocating free and fair trade. For 16 consecutive years, Texas has led the nation in trade exports, with over $264 billion in value last year, and the 10th largest economy in the world. Last week, Arrington joined 106 of his Republican colleagues in a letter to President Trump expressing “deep concern… Read more »

Today the House of Representatives passed the Comprehensive Regulatory Review Act, legislation supported by Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19), aimed at bringing regulatory relief to small community banks. Community banks make up over 50 percent of banks in rural communities and employ 20,000 people in District 19. Arrington delivered a speech on the House floor in support of the… Read more »

Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) joined Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee Kevin Brady (TX-08) and other members of the Texas delegation on the House floor to highlight stories of Texans who have benefited from tax reform. DOWNLOAD CLIP FOR BROADCAST HERE The full transcript of Arrington’s speech follows below: “I want to thank my friend, the gentleman from… Read more »

By Matt Dotray / A-J Media Rep. Jodey Arrington was one of four House Republicans chosen to serve on the new Joint Select Committee on Budget and Appropriations Process Reform. Arrington was chosen by House Speaker Paul Ryan to take part in the committee established under the recently enacted Bipartisan Budget Act that, according to a news release from the Speaker’s office, is… Read more »

Today, Speaker of the House Paul Ryan selected Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) as one of only four House Republican members – and the only freshman member - to serve on the newly formed Joint Select Committee on Budget and Appropriations Process Reform. This bipartisan, bicameral committee was established in the recently passed Bipartisan Budget Act. The Joint Select Committee… Read more »

By Sarah Self-Walbrick / A-J Media Happy State Bank announced last month wage increases and bonuses impacting over 600 employees as a direct result of the new tax reform legislation. The change was celebrated by U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington and the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce at a news conference Friday at the bank’s 98th Street and Quaker Avenue location. J. Pat Hickman, chairman… Read more »