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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 »

Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) led a letter to the Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson in support of the Air Force selecting Dyess Air Force Base as the principal training bae for the new B-21 Raider. In the letter, which was cosigned by seventeen other members of the Texas delegation, Arrington recognized Dyess’ unique advantages and its superb record as a bomber… Read more »

Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) led a letter to the Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson in support of the Air Force selecting Dyess Air Force Base as the principal training base for the new B-21 Raider. In the letter, which was cosigned by seventeen other members of the Texas delegation, Arrington recognized Dyess’ unique advantages and its superb record as a bomber… Read more »

 – Last week, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) and his colleagues on the House Veterans’ Affairs (VA) Committee highlighted legislation passed during the 115thCongress that improves care and services for veterans. Of the 400 bills members of the committee have introduced, over 70 have passed the House and nearly 30 of those have been signed into law by President… Read more »

Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) today announced Lindley Herring will join his team as District Director. Herring will lead Arrington’s constituent services and outreach efforts, working across each of the 29 counties to ensure the people of West Texas are well-represented. She will oversee both the Lubbock and Abilene district office’s operations to assist constituents… Read more »

Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) today released the following statement on the passing of longtime Texas legislator Delwin Jones: “A World War Two veteran and long-time public servant, Delwin was the epitome of a West Texan, deeply committed to his community and his country. I am grateful for Delwin’s lifetime of service and leadership, which was instrumental in helping… Read more »

Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) today released the following statement after the House passed the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act conference report (H.R. 5515). “After nearly a decade of cuts to defense spending, today we are taking another big step to reverse the course of the previous administration and persist in our work to rebuild our national security, repair our… Read more »

Today, the House of Representatives unanimously passed H.Res. 1010, a resolution introduced by Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) in support of providing on-time funding to rebuild and modernize the U.S. Air Force. The resolution highlights the critical need for Congress to act and deliver regular and robust funding to restore the Air Force’s readiness and strengthen their ability… Read more »

Today, legislation Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced to significantly improve the Transition Assistance Program (TAP), helping servicemembers transition from active duty service to civilian life, passed the House of Representatives. The Navy SEAL Chief Petty Officer William "Bill" Mulder (Ret.) Transition Improvement Act of 2018, named in memory of a Plainview High School… Read more »

Following Friday’s announcement that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has begun implementing Executive Order 13837 Ensuring Transparency, Accountability, and Efficiency in Taxpayer Funded Union Time Use, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement: “At a time when thousands of our nation’s veterans have waited months for care, some going… Read more »