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Jodey Arrington is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 19th congressional district since January 3, 2017. A member of the Republican Party, he has focused on issues such as agriculture, healthcare, and fiscal responsibility during his time in office. Arrington has been active in advocating for policies that support rural communities and economic growth in Texas. He has also served on various committees, contributing to discussions on budgetary and agricultural matters.
Madam Speaker, I am sorry for going on a little long. Let me just say, we owe this to the likes of Bill Mulder. I really believe, Ranking Member, Chairman Takano, and Chairman Levin, of all the things I worked on, on the Veterans' Affairs…
Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the effort to establish a national veterans cemetery on the south plains of west Texas. Dating back to the Civil War, the 147 national cemeteries across America are a powerful way to honor…
Madam Speaker, what a joy and a pleasure and an honor to serve under the ranking member's leadership in the 115th Congress, my first term. I thank him for letting me lead the subcommittee and initiate the legislation that will have an…
Madam Speaker, I appreciate the warnings to not mention the President, but you know what? They are going to continue to come. They won't be heeded. People say they have respect for the rule of law. Do they even have respect for the House…
Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Texas Cowboy Reunion, which was recently inducted into the Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame. Located in the small west Texas town of Stamford, the Texas Cowboy Reunion has been preserving the…
Mr. Chairman, I rise to shed light on a very deceptive practice and the reason the American people refer to politics in Washington as ``the swamp.'' That is giving bills names that, not only have nothing to do with the legislation, but…
Mr. Chairman, at the heart of America's economic prosperity and unrivaled security is an abundant, affordable and reliable supply of domestic energy. The lion's share of America's energy supply, nearly 90 percent, comes from fossil energy…
The irony is the innovations and technology that created the shale revolution have already resulted in significant reduction in carbon. Since 2000, the U.S. has led the way by cutting emissions by almost 20 percent. We need policies that…
To provide prosperity to every part of the country, any future infrastructure initiative must recognize the essential role America's small towns and rural communities play.
Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Red Raiders of Texas Tech and a new standard of excellence in west Texas. Sports teaches us a lot about the game of life. It teaches us that anything worth doing is worth working hard for. It…
Whatever solution we do come up with for at least this generation of reforms to Social Security must be bipartisan or nothing will get done.
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