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Rep. Arrington Hosts National Security Press Conference in Abilene
On August 24, 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.
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Dallas Morning News: Arrington MPACT Act Will Protect Access to Affordable Cancer Care in Texas
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 save money for cancer patients and taxpayers.
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Rep. Arrington Tours West Texas
On August 16, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) visited with his friends and fellow West Texans to discuss legislative opportunities in Washington, including the 2023 Farm Bill.
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Arrington Leads Colleagues in Filing Texas Border Lawsuit Amicus Brief
On August 9, Rep. Jodey Arrington filed an amicus brief, with 21 Members of Congress – including House Border Security Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. Brian Babin and Rep. Andy Biggs – in opposition to the Biden Department of Justice suing the State of Texas for placing buoy barriers in the Rio Grande River.
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Arrington's Better Deals and Lower Prices Act Passes Ways and Means Committee
This week, the House Committee on Ways and Means passed out of Committee H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act. Included in the package was Rep. Arrington’s H.R. 4846, the Better Deals and Lower Prices Act, a bill that would require pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to share net price data from all drugs regardless of class to employers that request it, allowing businesses small and large to access the same information and shop effectively.
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Stakeholder Groups Nationwide Recognize Rep. Arrington for MPACT Act Introduction
On July 17, several key stakeholders released statements in support of the Medicare Patient Access to Cancer Treatment (MPACT) Act, a bill introduced by Rep. Arrington (TX-19), Rep. Burgess (TX-26), and Rep. Lesko (AZ-8) on Friday, July 7th.The MPACT Act will:
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H.R. 4473 the Medicare Patient Access to Cancer Treatment (Mpact) Act Introduced by Congressman Arrington
On July 7, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced H.R.4473 the Medicare Patient Access to Cancer Treatment (MPACT) Act of 2023, alongside Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-8) and Congressman Michael Burgess, M.D. (TX-26). This bill is designed to realign payment incentives within Medicare to save money for Cancer patients and Taxpayers.The Problem: When a hospital acquires a community cancer clinic, it often becomes an off-campus hospital outpatient department (HOPD).
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Arrington Praises SCOTUS Decision Overturning Biden Student Loan Bailout
On June 30, Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19), House Budget Chairman and former Vice Chancellor of the Texas Tech University, commented on the Supreme Court ending Biden’s student loan forgiveness program which would have added billions to the national debt.
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Rep. Arrington attends Texas Cowboy Reunion in Stamford, TX
On June 28, Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) participated in the 93rd Annual Texas Cowboy Reunion.
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Rep. Arrington Commends SCOTUS on Ruling Against Affirmative Action
On June 29, Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19), former Vice Chancellor for Research and Commercialization for the Texas Tech University System, a major national research institution with nearly 60,000 students in its system, released the following statement on the 6-3 ruling by the Supreme Court finding systematic consideration of race in the college admissions process is unconstitutional.
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Rep. Arrington Visits Garza County
On June 28, Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) visited his friends and fellow West Texans in Garza County to discuss the latest challenges facing hard-working families, agriculture producers, mom-and-pop businesses, and community leaders in West Texas and across the nation.
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Chairman Arrington Delivers Opening Statement at Hearing on Growth and Taxes
On June 22, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) delivered the following remarks at a hearing entitled, "Reigniting American Growth and Prosperity: Incentivising Economic Excellence Through Tax Policy." To watch the full remarks, click here.
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Rep. Arrington Statement on Separation of Powers Restoration Act
On June 15, Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement in support of the Separation of Powers Restoration Act (SOPRA).
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Rep. Arrington Statement on Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act and Save our Stoves Act
This week, Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement in support of the Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act and Save our Stoves Act.
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Arrington Statement on REINS Act
On June 14, Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement in support of the REINS Act.
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Arrington Celebrates Lubbock Veterans Cemetery Announcement
On June 9, Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) joined the City of Lubbock for the State Veterans Cemetery Announcement Celebration. He provided remarks at the event highlighting his gratitude for the teamwork and determination of our local leaders, state officials, and veterans’ community for making this a reality.
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Arrington Applauds USMCA Request for Dispute Settlement Consultations on Mexico’s Agricultural Biotechnology Measures
On June 2, Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement regarding U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai’s announcement that the United States will file a request for consultations with the Government of Mexico under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) to challenge Mexico’s import restrictions on U.S. grown corn and other American biotech crops.
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Arrington Celebrates Veterans at South Plains Honor Flight Send-Off Luncheon
on June 2, Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) participated in the Texas South Plains Honor Flight Trip Send-Off Luncheon. Rep. Arrington led the Pledge of Allegiance and visited with Lubbock veterans before they embark on their 7th Annual Honor Flight Trip to Washington, D.C.
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Arrington on the Fiscal Responsibility Act
On May 30, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement on the Fiscal Responsibility Act, which would restore fiscal sanity in our nation and hold Washington accountable.
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Arrington: China is Our Biggest Adversarial Threat
On May 25, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) participated in a House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee hearing on modernizing customs policies to protect American workers and secure supply chains.