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Rep. Jackson Introduces Legislation to Rename Post Office After Amarillo Legend Jerry H. Hodge

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WASHINGTON, DC — Last week, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) introduced legislation to rename the U.S. Post Office in downtown Amarillo, Texas as the “Mayor Jerry H. Hodge Post Office Building” to honor the life and legacy of Jerry Hodge. Jerry Hodge was a businessman, rancher, and philanthropist who died peacefully in Amarillo, TX at the age of 81 on July 25,…

Rep. Jackson and Chairman Thompson Send Letter to GAO Requesting a Review of USDA’s Final Rule Allowing Dangerous Paraguayan Beef Imports

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WASHINGTON, DC – Earlier this week, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) and House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) sent a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) demanding a review of the procedures and methodology used by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) to finalize the rule…

Rep. Jackson Publishes Op-Ed to Set the Record Straight on the V-22 Osprey

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) published an opinion editorial on Military.com titled, "Setting the Record Straight on the V-22 Osprey," which highlights the key military capabilities of the V-22 aircraft.  Jackson serves as a Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the House Permanent Select…

Rep. Jackson Introduces Legislation to Improve Military Recruitment at Senior Military Colleges

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WASHINGTON – This week, Representative Jackson introduced legislation alongside Senator Ted Cruz (TX), Senator Raphael Warnock (GA), and Representative Marc Veasey (TX-33) to improve military recruitment at senior military colleges. This legislation will allow students to elect to have their information shared with senior military colleges, like…

Rep. Jackson Now Accepting Applications for Nomination to U.S. Service Academies

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AMARILLO, TX — Today, the Office of Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) announced that applications for United States Service Academy nominations for the Class of 2029 are open from, August 1, 2024, to October 4, 2024. To be considered for a nomination, candidates must submit all required materials by October 4, 2024. Jackson said: “Every year, I look forward…

Rep. Jackson Introduces Legislation to Position Sheppard AFB for Designation as Air Force Technical Training Center of Excellence

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WASHINGTON — Yesterday, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) introduced the Air Force Technical Training Enhancement Act. This legislation directs the Air Force to establish an Air Force Technical Training Center of Excellence, which will serve as the premier hub for advanced technical training and innovation for the United States Air Force. Sheppard Air Force Base will be a…

Rep. Jackson Issues Statement on Former President Trump’s Health

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  WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Jackson (TX-13) issued a statement regarding former President Trump’s health and the care he is receiving following the attempted assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania last Saturday.  Jackson said: “As his former Physician, I was immediately concerned for his wellbeing when I heard that he had been shot. I was at…