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News from May 2024

Arrington leads call for transparency on Biden's new China tariffs

By Lubbock Times | May 29, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) led his Ways and Means Committee colleagues in demanding greater transparency regarding the Biden administration’s new tariffs on China, their effectiveness, and potential retaliatory tariffs on American agriculture products.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lubbock County in week ending May 25?

By Lubbock Times | May 28, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Lubbock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Consumer confidence drops as recession fears rise

By Lubbock Times | May 28, 2024

The Conference Board released its report on May 28, 2024, titled “Confidence Ticks Up after Three Straight Declines but Consumers Remain Anxious about the Future,” evaluating Consumer Confidence for May 2024. The report highlighted that consumers' perceived likelihood of a recession over the next 12 months rose for the second consecutive month in May.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Lubbock County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 25

By Lubbock Times | May 27, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Lubbock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

House committee advances bill honoring fallen Lubbock soldier

By Lubbock Times | May 27, 2024

On May 22, 2024, the House Armed Services Committee advanced the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes two amendments proposed by Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) to honor Private Second Class Caleb “Smitty” Smither. The 19-year-old Lubbock native died while on active duty at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Lynn County in week ending May 25

By Lubbock Times | May 26, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Lynn County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

Arrington commends House Agriculture Committee on Farm Bill progress

By Lubbock Times | May 24, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued a statement following the passage of the Farm Bill out of the House Agriculture Committee this week.

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Experts back bipartisan effort for improved legislative cost estimates

By Lubbock Times | May 24, 2024

Last week, the House Budget Committee marked up five additional budget process reform bills, including H.R. 8341, the "Cost Estimates Improvement Act." The bill was favorably reported by the House Budget Committee on a bipartisan vote of 17 ayes to 7 nays.

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House Budget Committee advances 'Debt Per Taxpayer' bill

By Lubbock Times | May 24, 2024

Last week, the House Budget Committee marked up five additional budget process reform bills, including H.R. 8372, the "Debt Per Taxpayer Information Act." The bill was favorably reported by the House Budget Committee on a bipartisan vote of 21 ayes to 4 nays.

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Chairman addresses healthcare consolidation impact at House Budget Committee hearing

By Lubbock Times | May 23, 2024

Washington, D.C. - House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) delivered opening remarks today at the Committee hearing titled “Breaking Up Health Care Monopolies: Examining the Budgetary Effects of Health Care Consolidation.” The hearing focused on the budgetary effects of increasing health care consolidation and explored policy solutions to enhance competition, with the objective of reducing health care costs and expanding patient choices.

Arrington criticizes Senate's failure to pass border security bill

By Lubbock Times | May 23, 2024

Washington, D.C. – After the Senate failed to pass its “border security” legislation, which would accept 1.8 million illegal immigrants a year, codify catch and release, expand Mayorkas’ parole authority, and empower human trafficking, Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement:

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House Budget Committee examines impact of healthcare consolidation

By Lubbock Times | May 23, 2024

On May 23, 2024, the House Budget Committee, chaired by Jodey Arrington (R-TX) and Health Care Task Force Chair Michael Burgess (R-TX), convened a hearing titled “Breaking up Health Care Monopolies: Examining the Budgetary Effects of Health Care Consolidation.” The session aimed to scrutinize the budgetary impacts of health care market consolidation and explore policy options to enhance competition.

House passes bill to bar non-citizen voting in D.C. elections

By Lubbock Times | May 23, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued a statement following the House passage of H.R. 192, which aims to prohibit non-citizens from voting in elections in the District of Columbia.

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Tahoka Independent School District with its main office in Tahoka has a total enrollment of 594 students during the 2022-23 school year

By Lubbock Times | May 22, 2024

Tahoka Independent School District, with its main office in Tahoka, had a total enrollment of 594 students during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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House Budget Committee advances H.R. 8343 on bipartisan vote

By Lubbock Times | May 22, 2024

Last week, the House Budget Committee marked up five additional budget process reform bills, including H.R. 8343, the "Enhancing Improper Payment Accountability Act of 2024." The bill was favorably reported by the House Budget Committee on a bipartisan vote of 18 ayes to 7 nays.

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House committee advances bill mandating transparency on improper federal payments

By Lubbock Times | May 22, 2024

On May 22, 2024, the House Budget Committee reported H.R. 8342, the "Improper Payments Transparency Act," favorably with a bipartisan vote of 18-7. The legislation, spearheaded by Rep. Rudy Yakym (R-IN), Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), Rep. Jack Bergman (R-MI), and Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA), mandates that the President include detailed information on improper payments in each executive branch agency's budget request.

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626 students is a total enrollment of New Home Independent School District with its main office in Wilson during the 2022-23 school year

By Lubbock Times | May 21, 2024

New Home Independent School District, with its main office in Wilson, had a total enrollment of 626 students during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lubbock County in week ending May 18?

By Lubbock Times | May 21, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Lubbock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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House committee advances SAP Act aimed at curbing unchecked administrative spending

By Lubbock Times | May 21, 2024

Last week, H.R. 8195, the “Strengthening Administrative PAYGO (SAP) Act of 2024,” was reported by the House Budget Committee to the House with a favorable recommendation by a vote of 16-9. Sponsored by Oversight Task Force Chair Jack Bergman (R-MI) and Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX), the SAP Act aims to provide transparency on unchecked administrative spending by ensuring the Executive Branch is held accountable when issuing costly executive actions.

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Total enrollment of Texas Tech University K-12 with its main office in Lubbock is 735 students during the 2022-23 school year

By Lubbock Times | May 20, 2024

Texas Tech University K-12, with its main office in Lubbock, had a total enrollment of 735 students during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.