Veterans

U.S. Rep. Arrington introduces stronger safety protocols in military By Mateo Rosiles March 9, 2026 AS SEE IN THE LUBBOCK AVALANCHE-JOURNAL In 2020, a Lubbock Army soldier suffered a head… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced the Smitty Check Act, legislation honoring Private Second Class Caleb “Smitty” Smither of Lubbock, Texas, who died on active duty at Fort Bragg, North Carolina in 2020 after suffering a head injury and returning to his barracks while ill. Despite multiple medical visits in the days leading up to his… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) celebrated House passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which provides $892.6 billion to strengthen America’s military, improve quality of life for service members, and eliminate billions in wasteful spending. Additionally, the NDAA secures $90.8 million for B-21 related construction… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) celebrated House passage of the National Defense Appropriations Act (NDAA) which included his amendment honoring Private Caleb Smither of Lubbock by establishing mandatory wellness checks for service members who are injured, ill, or on sick call, ensuring greater accountability and safeguarding the… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at increasing security at military installations and delivering critical investment to Dyess Air Force Base.  “Our airmen at Dyess AFB serve as the tip of the spear of our air arsenal and require the tools, infrastructure, and support necessary to carry out their critical… Read more »

Lubbock, TX – Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement on the passing of Lubbock resident Phil Crenshaw, the last surviving Chaplain’s Assistant to serve in World War II: Read more »

Washington, D.C. - On Wednesday, May 22, 2024, the House Armed Services Committee passed through committee the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included two of Congressman Jodey Arrington’s (TX-19) amendments honoring 19-year-old Lubbock native Private Second Class Caleb “Smitty” Smither, who died on active duty at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.  Congressman… Read more »

LUBBOCK, TX—Today, Rep. Jodey C. Arrington (TX-19) released the following video message commemorating Veterans Day and thanking our veterans in West Texas and across the nation for their service and sacrifice.   Watch Rep. Arrington’s message here or click the image below. … Read more »

LUBBOCK, TX— Today, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement reflecting on the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. “Twenty years ago today, our lives changed forever as terrorists carried out the worst attack on U.S. soil, killing nearly 3,000 Americans and wounding thousands more. The tragic events of September 11, 2001, transformed… Read more »

LUBBOCK, TX— Today, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after the final evacuation of U.S. military personnel from Afghanistan.   “I have tremendous respect and gratitude for the heroism of our troops who went headlong into harm’s way to rescue our fellow Americans and allies. In spite of President Biden’s incompetence and inconceivable surrender to… Read more »