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Arrington Issues Statement on Supreme Court Striking Down NY Gun Control Law

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Arrington Issues Statement on Supreme Court Striking Down NY Gun Control Law WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Rep. Jodey C. Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision striking down a New York law requiring law-abiding citizens to “demonstrate a special need for self-defense” in order to apply for a public-carry license. “In the most significant Second…

Arrington Visits Abilene to Thank Mesquite Heat Fire First Responders, Meet Superintendents to Discuss School Security

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WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) visited Abilene, TX to thank the Mesquite Heat Fire First Responders who risked their safety to protect the people of the Big Country and meet with Superintendents to discuss security measures in our schools. This morning, Rep. Arrington received a briefing from the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and Fire Chief…

Arrington Statement and Newsmax Interview on Tragic Shooting in Uvalde, TX

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WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Rep. Jodey C. Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement on the tragic shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, TX. “I cannot fathom the profound pain and suffering the families involved in the Uvalde shooting are experiencing. As a father of three elementary school children, I share the sense of desperation and helplessness that all parents feel…

Arrington Urges the American Petroleum Institute to Reject Carbon Tax Proposals

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WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Rep. Jodey C. Arrington (TX-19) wrote a letter to the American Petroleum Institute urging them to reject carbon tax proposals considered by an internal climate committee, as reported by the Wall Street Journal. A carbon tax proposal would harm American families and domestic production – at a time when gas prices and the need for American energy production are…

Arrington Issues Statement on Fires in Taylor County

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WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement regarding the fires that started Tuesday evening between Coronado’s Camp and View: “Praying for West Texas and our first responders as they fight the wildfires burning throughout Taylor County. I have spoken with Taylor County elected officials, Governor Abbott’s office, and the Texas Division of…

Arrington Issues Statement on SCOTUS Draft Opinion on Roe v Wade

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“If Justice Alito’s draft opinion holds, Roe v Wade will be overturned and issues of abortion will be delegated to the states and their elected representatives. I agree wholeheartedly with Justice Alito — abortion rights in Roe were erroneously invented by the Court, not derived from the Constitution, and, therefore, were “ill-conceived and deeply flawed”. Pray for the Justices who have…

Arrington Issues Statement on 80th Anniversary of the WASP

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WASHINGTON, DC— This weekend, Rep. Jodey C. Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement on the 80th anniversary of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) at the National WASP WWII Museum. “It is my honor to join the National WASP WWII Museum in recognizing and celebrating the 80th anniversary of America's First Women Air Force Service Pilots. When the forces of fascism and…

Arrington, Johnson Lead Colleagues in Filing Title 42 Amicus Brief

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WASHINGTON, DC— This week, Reps. Jodey C. Arrington (TX-19) and Mike Johnson (LA-04) filed an amicus brief, with 52 Members of Congress, and the Texas Public Policy Foundation, in support of the Title 42 injunction lawsuit filed by Louisiana, Arizona, and Missouri Attorneys General.   “Biden’s decision to end Title 42 - the last effective measure for securing our border -…

Rep. Arrington Hosts Western Caucus in West Texas at Texas Tech University

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Lubbock, TX - Today, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) will be hosting members of the Congressional Western Caucus in Lubbock, TX to showcase West Texas as the nation’s leading region for agriculture and energy production, education, and R&D. The Western Caucus will hear first-hand about the challenges and opportunities facing West Texas farmers, ranchers, and energy producers, as…

Arrington Leads Letter to Biden on Skyrocketing Fertilizer Prices

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WASHINGTON, DC— Yesterday, Rep. Jodey C. Arrington (TX-19) led a letter with Rep. Tom Emmer (MN-06), and co-leaders Rep. Pete Stauber (MN-08), Rep. Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), and Rep. Greg Murphy (NC-03) urging President Biden take action on rising fertilizer prices. “Fertilizer prices have risen 40% in just one month and are up 300% since this time last year. Between surging…