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Chairman Arrington Leads Letter to Biden Administration Criticizing the Listing of Rio Grande Mussels as an Endangered Species

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19), House Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, M.D. (TN-07), House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (AR-04), and Border Security Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) and Rep. Andy Biggs (AZ-05) led a letter to President Biden and Secretary of the Department of the Interior Haaland…

Arrington Statement on 9/11 Anniversary

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement reflecting on the anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. “On this day, we should never forget the lives we lost, the selfless acts of heroism, and the service from our country’s finest,” said Rep. Arrington. “As we commemorate this fateful day, I ask all Americans to remember and honor…

ICYMI: Rep. Arrington Hosted Press Conference on Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act

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LUBBOCK, TX – Last week, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) held a press conference on his new legislation, the Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act, at Lubbock Fire Station 19. The bipartisan bill would replace Social Security’s formula, known as the Windfall Elimination Provision, that unfairly fails to compensate public servants for work they did in the private sector over the course…

Rep. Arrington Introduces Legislative Fix to Ensure Teachers, Police, and Firefighters Receive What They Contribute to Social Security

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Bipartisan bill would replace Social Security’s formula, known as the Windfall Elimination Provision, that unfairly fails to compensate public servants for work they did in the private sector over the course of their career. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced the Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act, bipartisan legislation to ensure public servants…

Rep. Arrington Hosts National Security Press Conference in Abilene

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WEST TEXAS – Today, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) hosted a National Security Press Conference with the Abilene Military Affairs Committee (MAC) discussing the recent House-passed National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included several key provisions to support Dyess Air Force Base. “The NDAA we passed in the House shows our unwavering commitment to our troops, good…

ICYMI: Dallas Morning News: Arrington MPACT Act Will Protect Access to Affordable Cancer Care in Texas

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WASHINGTON, DC – In an op-ed carried by the Dallas Morning News, Dr. Ralph Heaven discusses how site neutrality policies can increase healthcare and drive down costs. Dr. Heaven praises the Medicare Patient Access to Cancer Treatment (MPACT) Act, legislation introduced by Rep. Arrington, alongside Rep. Lesko (R-AZ) and Rep. Burgess (R-TX), to align payment incentives within Medicare to…

Reimbursement gap is hurting community clinics and patients

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As seen in The Dallas Morning News OPINION Reimbursement gap is hurting community clinics and patients A new federal bill can level the field for health care providers. By Ralph Heaven August 21, 2023 In the complex world of health care, one thing is simple: More competition means more choices, higher quality and lower prices. Yet, over the past decade, the health care…

Reps. Arrington and Jackson Host West Texas Ag Tour

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West Texas – Yesterday, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) and Rep. Ronny Jackson (TX-13) spent the day meeting with producers, touring state-of-the-art West Texas ag facilities, and discussing the upcoming 2023 Farm Bill. Included below are highlights and photos of the day’s events: The members started the day at South Plains Implement in Levelland, TX meeting with the Levelland…

Rep. Arrington Tours West Texas

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West Texas – Yesterday, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) visited with his friends and fellow West Texans to discuss legislative opportunities in Washington, including the 2023 Farm Bill. Included below are highlights and photos of the day’s events: Rep. Arrington met with the Lubbock Apartment Association’s Leadership Class to discuss legislative priorities, the challenges facing…

Arrington Statement on One-Year Anniversary of Democrats’ Disastrous “Inflation Reduction Act”

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WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the “Inflation Reduction Act” being signed into law. “One year ago, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law. A false promise under the guise of a grandiose title, the Inflation Reduction Act has wreaked havoc on our economy, our families,…