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Arrington Issues Statement on 9/11 Anniversary

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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…

Texas Rep. Jodey Arrington calls helping Afghan partners an 'American challenge'

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Officials with the city of Lubbock and U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington on Tuesday said they weren't immediately aware of any plans to bring refugees from Afghanistan to the Hub City. That comes as tens of thousands of Afghan refugees fleeing the now Taliban-controlled country are being evacuated to the U.S., with hundreds destined to at least be housed temporarily at Fort Bliss…

Arrington Issues Statement in Support of Court Order To Reinstate “Remain in Mexico Policy”

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Lubbock, TX— Today, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement applauding U.S. District Court Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk’s decision to order the Biden administration to revive the “Remain in Mexico Program.” “I commend the U.S. District Court’s decision to order the Biden administration to reimplement the Migrant Protection Protocols program (MPP), also known as…

Arrington: America Must Stand Against Socialism and Authoritarianism in Cuba and at Home

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WASHINGTON, DC—In an op-ed published in the Washington Examiner, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) voiced support for the Cuban people as they protest against the oppressive regime and urged Americans to remain vigilant as the radical Left continues to embrace socialist policies in the United States. Read Rep. Arrington’s full op-ed below or…

Arrington: States Don’t Have To Be Passive Victims of a Failed Federal Government

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 24, 2021 CONTACTS:  Christian McMullen, (806) 224-5216 Reilly Knecht, (806) 252-6133 Arrington: States Don’t Have To Be Passive Victims of a Failed Federal Government WASHINGTON, DC—Yesterday, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) led nearly 30 of his House colleagues at a press conference affirming the sovereign power of our states to…

Arrington Fights to Safeguard States’ Rights to Defend Against Border Invasion

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WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced H. Res. 50, a resolution co-sponsored by the entire Texas Republican Congressional Delegation, affirming Article I Section 10 of the U.S. Constitution, which recognizes states’ sovereign power to defend themselves against invasion. In response to President Biden’s open-border policies, the federal government’s…

MEDIA ADVISORY: Texas Delegation to Hold Press Conference on Recent Trip to Southern Border

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WASHINGTON, DC – Tomorrow, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19), Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36), and members of the Texas Delegation Southern Border Trip will host a press conference at the House Triangle.  WHO: Reps. Arrington, Babin, and members of the Texas Congressional Delegation WHAT: Recap of Texas Congressional…

ICYMI: Arrington Joins Fox News to Discuss Texas Delegation Southern Border Trip

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) joined “The Faulkner Focus” on Fox News to discuss his first-hand experience at the southern border on the recent Texas Delegation trip he led. CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW                                  …