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2013 Press Releases
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Congresswoman Jenkins: Administration Continues to Fail to Meet Critical Benchmarks in ObamaCare Implementation Process
12/13/13This week the administration released the November enrollment numbers from the federal and state ObamaCare exchanges, and announced more delays in the implementation of the health care law.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Statement on Budget Agreement
12/12/13Today, the House will vote on the House-Senate Budget Conference agreement negotiated by House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) and Senate Budget Committee Chairman Patty Murray (D-WA).< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Discusses Uncertainty Facing American Families at House Leadership Press Conference
12/11/13Today, Conference Vice Chair Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) joined her colleagues in House leadership to discuss the ever growing uncertainty facing hardworking families in this weak economy.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Supports Kids First Research Act to Fight Rare Childhood Diseases
12/11/13Today, Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) voted for the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act to direct funding for critical medical research and advancements to fight pediatric diseases like childhood cancer by eliminating the taxpayer subsidy of political party conventions.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Announces U.S. Service Academy Nominees
12/5/13Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) is proud to announce the names of the students from Kansas' Second Congressional District who received her nomination for appointment to the U.S. Service Academies.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Gives Remarks on Iran Negotiations on the House Floor
12/4/13On Wednesday, Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) gave remarks on the House Floor about the recent negotiations with Iran regarding their nuclear capabilities.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Discusses Jobs and the Economy at Leadership Press Conference
12/3/13WASHINGTON – Today, Conference Vice Chair Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) joined her colleagues in House leadership to discuss the continued focus on the need for solutions that will put people back to work and spur economic growth this holiday season.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Introduces Resolution on Importance of Rural Health Care, Receives 25th Cosponsor
11/25/13This week, Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) is pleased to announce the bipartisan House resolution recognizing the importance of accessible, quality health care for rural communities, H. Res. 356, now has 25 cosponsors.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Supports Energy Security & Job Creation
11/21/13Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) voted for three bills, that passed the U.S. House of Representatives this week, to enhance our nation's energy security and create a better environment for job creation.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Demands Answers from Secretary Sebelius
11/21/13This week, Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) sent Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius two letters regarding serious issues with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) implementation.< Read more > -
Jenkins on BCBS Announcement to Continue Offering Canceled Plans
11/19/13Today, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas announced it will allow consumers to extend their individual and small group benefit plans that the administration deemed inadequate under ObamaCare's new requirements.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Discusses Devastating Impact ObamaCare Will Have On Young Adults
11/19/13Today, Conference Vice Chair Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) joined her colleagues in House leadership to discuss how Americans continue to be hurt by rising costs, loss of access, and policy cancellations brought about by the President's health care law – especially young adults.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Supports Bipartisan "Keep Your Health Plan Act"
11/15/13Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3350, the Keep Your Health Plan Act, by a bipartisan vote of 261-157, including 39 Democrats. This bill is about giving hardworking families some relief from the negative consequences of the President's health care law< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Shares Story About Kansas Family Who Lost Their Health Care Plan
11/15/13Today, Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) shared a story about one of the many Kansas families who lost a health care plan they had and liked because of the President's health care law.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins on ObamaCare's Abysmal Enrollment Numbers
11/13/13Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) released the following statement after the administration released the ObamaCare Exchange enrollment data from October today.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Calls On President To Keep His Promise, Support Keep Your Health Plan Act
11/13/13Today, Conference Vice Chair Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) joined her colleagues in House leadership to call on President Obama to keep his promise that if you like your health insurance plan, you will be able to keep it.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins on Honoring Our Nation's Veterans
11/11/13Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) attended Topeka's first-ever Veterans Day Parade today. She released the following statement on the importance of honoring our nation's veterans and all men and women in uniform.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins on Subpoena for ObamaCare Enrollment Data
11/6/13The House Ways and Means Committee has issued a subpoena to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide all enrollment data the agency has from the ObamaCare exchanges.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Visits Benedictine College
11/5/13On Tuesday, November 5, 2013, Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) visited with Professor Bill Raymond's American Government class at Benedictine College in Atchison.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins on Secretary Sebelius' ObamaCare Testimony
10/30/13Congress heard the first accounts about the disastrous rollout of the President's healthcare law and its insurance exchanges from the administration this week. Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) released the following statement< Read more > -
ObamaCare: More Than A Website Issue
10/29/13Today, Conference Vice Chair Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) joined her colleagues in House leadership to discuss why the President's health care law is more than a broken website; it is a broken law.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins, Senator Paul Introduce Constitutional Amendment
10/24/13Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) and Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) released the following statements following the introduction of a constitutional amendment to ensure all government officials are held to the same standard as the American people< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Votes to Open Government, Avert Default and Allow Time to Address Debt Crisis
10/16/13Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) released the following statement after she voted to prevent a default on our nation's financial obligations.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins on House Vote to Send Farm Bill to Conference
10/12/13Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) released the following statement after the House voted to send the Farm Bill to conference today< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins: Americans Should Not Pay the Price for Political Brinkmanship
10/10/13Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) joined more than 50 members of Congress at a press conference this morning to call on our nation's leaders to work together. The event was hosted by the No Labels Problem Solvers, a group of bipartisan lawmakers who< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins: We Need Real Solutions to End Government Shutdown, Not Washington Rhetoric
10/9/13Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) released the following statement as the House continues to work on passing critical, bipartisan funding bills to reopen parts of the government on the ninth day of the federal government shutdown.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins on Protecting the Families of Fallen Soldiers
10/9/13Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) released the following statement after the House passed H.J. Res 91, Honoring the Families of Fallen Soldiers Act, today.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Votes to Fund Head Start and Create Working Group to End Government Shutdown
10/8/13Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) released the following statement after today's House votes to fund the Head Start for Low-Income Children program, to pay federal employees who are working during the government shutdown on time, and< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins: Right Now All We Are Asking For Is A Simple Conversation
10/8/13Today, Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) joined CNBC's "Closing Bell" to press President Obama and Senate Democrats to change their my way or the highway' position, work together to iron out their differences and address Washington's spendin< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins: We Must Address Our Nation's Spending Problem
10/8/13Today, Conference Vice Chair Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) joined her colleagues in House leadership to discuss the approaching federal debt ceiling and the need to sit down, and have a conversation with the President and Senate Democrats< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins: There Are No Winners When The Federal Government Shuts Down
10/7/13On Saturday, October 5, 2013, Conference Vice Chair Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) joined House Republican leaders after the House unanimously passed a bipartisan bill to ensure back pay for federal employees on furlough.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Joins House Republican Women to Call on Harry Reid to Allow Senate Vote to Protect Women, Children, & Families
10/6/13Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) joined members of the Republican Women's Police Committee (RWPC) to send a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid this weekend, calling on him to allow the Senate to vote on numerous House bills< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins on Paying Federal Workers and House Efforts to Fund Critical Parts of the Government
10/5/13Today, Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) joined the House to support our nation's nearly 800,000 furloughed federal employees by voting to make sure they will be paid for the time lost due to the government shutdown.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Accepting Applications for U.S. Service Academy Nominations
10/4/13Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) is accepting applications from Second District residents ages 17-22 interested in receiving her nomination for appointment to one of the U.S. Service Academies. Deadline for applications is October 22, 2013.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Hosts 85 WWII Veterans With Heartland Honor Flight Today
10/2/13Last night, Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) voted in support of bipartisan House bills to fund vital veteran benefits and services, and reopen national parks, like the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins: Everyone is ready to put an end to these manufactured crises, and we intend to do just that today to avert any kind of a shutdown.
9/30/13WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Conference Vice Chair Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) joined Pimm Fox on Bloomberg Television's "Taking Stock" to discuss the House Republicans effort keep the government open, and give all hardworking Americans the same exemption< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Votes To Prevent Government Shutdown, Delay ObamaCare, & Protect Military Pay
9/29/13Tonight, Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) voted to delay the President's health care law for a full year including all taxes, mandates, and spending.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins: I didn't come here to shut things down. I came here to get things done.
9/26/13Today, Conference Vice Chair Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) joined the House leadership team to discuss how the House will continue to lead the fight to keep the government open, control spending, and protect Americans from the harmful impact of the President's< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Recognizes Leavenworth Medal of Honor Recipients
9/20/13This week Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) recognized two medal of honor recipients who currently live in Leavenworth for their bravery and service in Vietnam: Colonel Roger Hugh Charles Donlon and Lieutenant Colonel Charles Chris Hagemeister.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Votes To Prevent Government Shutdown, Protect Americans From President's Health Care Law
9/20/13Today Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) voted in support of H.J. Res 59, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014, to keep the government open through mid-December without increasing spending levels, and to allow the House time to finish its appropriat< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Supports Protecting SNAP Program for Most Vulnerable Americans
9/19/13Today Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) voted in support of H.R. 3102, the Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act of 2013, to protect and adequately provide for the nation's most vulnerable individuals.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Joins House GOP Leaders to Discuss Economy and Tax Reform
9/18/13Today, Conference Vice Chair Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) joined the House leadership team to discuss the president again pivoting his focus to jobs and the economy this week.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Supports No Subsidies Without Verification Act
9/12/13Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2775, the No Subsidies Without Verification Act, which provides a safeguard against ObamaCare's failure to create a workable, secure and fair system< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Announces 4th Annual Jobs Fair in Topeka
9/12/13Today Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) announced her Fourth Annual Jobs Fair to be held on Friday, September 27, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in Topeka.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins' Statement on Remembering 9-11
9/11/13Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) released the following statement in honor of the 12th anniversary of the tragedy that shook our nation: September 11, 2001.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins' Statement Following President Obama's Remarks on Syria
9/10/13WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) released the following statement after President Barack Obama addressed the nation regarding the Syria situation tonight:< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Joins Bipartisan Effort to Urge President Obama to Consult Congress Before Engaging U.S. Forces in Syria
8/29/13Yesterday evening, Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) joined Congressman Scott Rigell (VA-02) and 114 of her colleagues in sending a bipartisan letter to President Obama urging him to consult Congress before engaging U.S. forces in Syria.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Opposes U.S. Military Action in Syria
8/28/13Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) released the following statement calling on President Obama to refrain from using U.S. Military action in Syria:< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Responds to White House Attempt to Change Health Care Law
8/7/13Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) released the following statement in response to the administration's recent announcement regarding how the president's health care law applies to members of Congress and their staff:< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Statement on DOD Reducing Civilian Furlough Days
8/6/13Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) released the following statement in response to the news the Department of Defense will reduce the number of furlough days for civilian employees from eleven to six this fiscal year.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Introduces Bill to Protect Uninsured from ObamaCare Tax if Exchanges Fail to Be Ready by Deadline
8/5/13Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) recently introduced H.R. 2938, The Exchange Sunset Act of 2013, a bill that would fully sunset Obamacare's health care exchanges and the individual mandate if any of the health care exchanges are not fully functional< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins's Bill - Stop Government Abuse Act - Passes U.S. House
8/1/13Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2879, the Stop Government Abuse Act, introduced by Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02).< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Authors Amendment to Improve Housing Options for Homeless Veterans
7/31/13Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) authored an amendment to H.R. 2610, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2014. As the co-chair of the House Defense Communities Caucus, Jenkins believes< Read more > -
Rep. Jenkins Introduces Bill to Allow Use of Medical Savings Accounts to Purchase OTC Medications
7/25/13Today, Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) introduced the bipartisan "Restoring Access to Medication Act" with Congressman John Barrow (D-GA) to repeal a portion of President Obama's health care law prohibiting individuals from using their medical< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Cosponsors Amendment to Prevent DOD Civilian Furloughs
7/24/13Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) cosponsored an amendment to stop the Department of Defense (DOD) civilian furloughs in H.R. 2397, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, for FY2014. The amendment was included, and the House passed H.R. 2397 this< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Discusses the GOP's Continued Focus on Jobs & the Economy
7/23/13Today, Conference Vice Chair Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) joined with the House leadership team to discuss the president returning his focus to jobs and the economy this week.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Unveils Bipartisan Legislative Package With No Labels' Problem Solvers
7/18/13Today, Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) helped present a new bipartisan legislative reform package as a member of the No Labels' Problem Solvers coalition.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Introduces Bill to Expand Americans' Rights to Record Meetings with Federal Agencies
7/17/13Today, Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-2) introduced legislation to expand the rights of all Americans to record conversations with federal agency employees. The Citizen Empowerment Act...< Read more > -
Jenkins: It Is Unfair That The President Would Put Politics Before People
7/17/13Today, Conference Vice Chair Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) joined with the House leadership team to discuss today's votes on two bills that will extend the same relief from the President's healthcare law's mandates to individuals and families< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins to Participate in No Labels' Problem Solvers Coalition Event to Unveil Bipartisan Legislative Package
7/16/13On Thursday, July 18, Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) will join 81 Democrat and Republican members of Congress from both the House and Senate to announce a legislative reform package< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Supports Passage of House FARRM Bill
7/11/13The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management (FARRM) Act of 2013 this afternoon.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins: We Need to Relieve All Americans from this Mandate Permanently
7/9/13Today, Conference Vice Chair Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) joined with the House leadership team to discuss the administration's decision to delay the ObamaCare employer mandate.< Read more > -
Vice Chair Jenkins Joins House GOP Leaders to Ask President Obama for Details on Employer Mandate Delay
7/9/13Today, Conference Vice Chair Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) joined House Republican leaders and committee chairs in sending a letter to President Obama requesting further information about the implications of the administration's decision last week to delay< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Urges Senate Democrats to Act on Student Loans in Weekly Republican Address
7/6/13Today, Conference Vice Chair Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) delivered the Weekly Republican Address calling on Senate Democrats to pass bipartisan student loan reform. Millions of undergraduates saw the interest rates on their student loans double on July 1 due to< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Statement on Administration Delaying Obamacare Implementation
7/2/13Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) issued the following statement after the Obama administration announced it will delay the implementation of a key component of Obamacare until 2015.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Supports Bills for Job Creation; All-of-the-Above Energy Plan
6/28/13This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed two bills to clear the way for job creation by increasing American energy production.< Read more > -
Jenkins Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Veterans' Access to Mental Health Care
6/27/13Today, Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) became an original cosponsor of the Expedited Hiring for VA Trained Psychiatrists Act.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Accepting Applications for Congressional Internships
6/26/13Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) is extending the application deadline for fall internships in her Topeka, Pittsburg, and Washington, D.C., offices to Monday, July 15.< Read more > -
Jenkins: 76 Percent of Americans Are Living Paycheck to Paycheck, Increasing Energy Costs is the Wrong Direction
6/26/13Today, Conference Vice Chair Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) joined with the House leadership team to discuss the president's plan to implement more destructive regulations that will destroy jobs and make energy less affordable for families.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Statement on the FARRM Bill
6/20/13The U.S. House of Representatives failed to pass H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act (FARRM) this afternoon. Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) released the following statement after voting in favor of the bill.< Read more > -
Vice Chair Jenkins Discusses Student Loans, Calls On Senate To Act
6/18/13Today, Conference Vice Chair Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) joined with the House leadership team to discuss the House plan to stop student loan rates from doubling on July 1, and called on the Senate to act.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Discusses Military Sexual Assault Provision in NDAA Bill
6/14/13Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1960, the bipartisan FY 2014 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), to take care of our troops and their families, improve military readiness for future threats, and control costs during a time of d< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Supports NBAF Funding in DHS Appropriations Bill
6/6/13The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Homeland Security Appropriations bill this morning, which included federal funding for the National Bio- and Agro- Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan, Kan. Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) spoke in oppositi< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins on Today's Hearing With Victims of IRS Political Targeting
6/4/13Today, the House Ways and Means Committee heard testimony from the representatives of six conservative groups who were targeted by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) based on their political beliefs.< Read more > -
Holton Native Completes Internship for Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins
5/31/13Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) congratulates Elizabeth Dunn of Holton, Kan., on completing a congressional internship in her Topeka office.< Read more > -
Lansing Native Completes Internship for Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins
5/31/13Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) congratulates Shancy Kelly of Lansing, Kan., on completing a congressional internship in her Washington office.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Statement On NBAF Central Utility Plant Groundbreaking
5/28/13Today, the National Bio and Agro-Defense (NBAF) Steering Committee and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) held a groundbreaking ceremony for the NBAF Central Utilities Plant at Kansas State University.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Votes To Finish Keystone Pipeline
5/22/13Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3, the "Northern Route Approval Act" to finish the construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline by eliminating the remaining roadblocks, including the requirement for a presidential permit.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Discusses Keystone XL Pipeline
5/22/13This week on the floor of the U.S. House of the Representatives, Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (R-KS) gave remarks supporting the full construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline.< Read more > -
McConnell AFB Selected As Home For New KC-46A Tankers
5/22/13U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), as well as Representatives Mike Pompeo (R-Kan.) and Lynn Jenkins (R-Kan.), issued the following statements today upon learning that the U.S. Air Force selected McConnell Air Force Base (AFB) as< Read more > -
Vice Chair Jenkins Discusses Devastation In Oklahoma
5/21/13Today, Vice Chair Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) joined with the House leadership team to give remarks about the devastation from yesterday's storms in Oklahoma.< Read more > -
Treasury Inspector General Told Congresswoman Jenkins He Notified Administration About IRS Investigation Last Year
5/18/13As reported in multiple national media outlets, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, in response to Congresswoman Jenkins (KS-2) questioning at yesterday's House Ways and Means Committee Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration J.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Questions IRS Officials About Political Targeting Today
5/17/13The House Ways and Means Committee questioned Acting Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service Steve Miller and the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration J. Russell George today about the IRS practice of unfairly targeting conservative grou< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Discusses Flaws in the President's Healthcare Law
5/16/13Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (R-KS) used the president's healthcare law as an example of why Americans should be weary of unchecked, government intervention in the lives of Kansans and their families on the House floor today. This afternoon the House wi< Read more > -
Vice Chair Jenkins Discusses Emerging Scandals In Washington, Need To Repeal ObamaCare
5/15/13Today, Vice Chair Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) joined the House leadership team to discuss all the emerging scandals in Washington and the need to repeal the president's misguided health care law.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins on IRS Targeting Conservative Groups
5/13/13"I am absolutely outraged and shocked that the IRS not only deliberately targeted individuals based on their political belief, but they also misled Congress about those actions."< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Votes to Give Working Parents the Option for More Family Time
5/8/13Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed the "Working Families Flexibility Act of 2013" to empower working parents by giving them more control over their work schedules and more freedom to be there for their families.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Hosts Mental Health First Aid Training in Washington
5/8/13In honor of National Mental Health Awareness month, Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (R-KS) co-hosted a Mental Health First Aid training for members of Congress and their staff on Capitol Hill today.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Congratulates Congressional Art Competition Winners
5/3/13On Thursday, Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-2) announced the winners of the 2013 Congressional Art Competition for Kansas's Second Congressional District.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Supports Bill to End FAA Furloughs
4/26/13Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed "The Reducing Flight Delays Act of 2013" to put an end to the FAA furlough of air traffic controllers by a bipartisan vote of 361-41.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Discusses Efforts to Strengthen the Economy
4/25/13Today Congresswoman Jenkins discussed efforts to help create a stronger, healthier economy that will lead to more opportunities for all Americans. She gave the following statement on the House floor.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins on Possibility of Healthcare Law Exemption for Congress
4/25/13Congresswoman Jenkins released the following statement today in response to discussions on whether members of Congress and their staff should be exempt from the president's healthcare law.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Supports Bipartisan Cybersecurity Bill
4/18/13The U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass H.R. 624, the "Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2013" (CISPA) today by a vote of 288-127.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins on Kelsey Smith Act
4/16/13The Kelsey Smith Act was introduced for the 113th Congress by Congressman Yoder today.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Marks Tax Day With Need for Reform
4/15/13Congresswoman Jenkins marks tax day by discussing the need for comprehensive tax reform, and her work on the House Ways and Means Committee to further this goal.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Hosts Briefing on Mental Health Training Initiative
4/12/13On Thursday, Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (R-KS) and Congressman Ron Barber (D-AZ) co-hosted a congressional staff briefing sponsored by the National Council Behavioral Healthcare on an innovative, training program called Mental Health First Aid and H.R. 27< Read more > -
Father Emil Kapaun Receives Congressional Medal of Honor
4/11/13More than 60 years after his death in a North Korean prison camp, Kansas-born Army chaplain Father Emil Kapaun will receive the United States' Medal of Honor, our nation's highest military honor, from President Obama during a White House ceremony< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Questions Treasury Secretary Jack Lew
4/11/13On Thursday, April 11, Treasury Secretary Jack Lew testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on President Obama's FY2014 budget proposal. As a member of the Ways and Means Committee, Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins questioned Secretary Lew on how< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins on NBAF Funding in the President's Budget
4/10/13Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins responds to inclusion of funding for the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in the President's FY2014 budget proposal.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins on the President's Budget Proposal
4/10/13Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins, Vice Chair of the House Republican Conference, released the following statement after President Barack Obama released his FY2014 budget proposal two months after the original deadline.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins on Remembering Margaret Thatcher
4/8/13Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins, Vice Chair of the House Republican Conference, released the following statement on the passing of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher and her legacy.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Announces New Independence Office and Open House
3/28/13Next Thursday, April 4, Congresswoman Jenkins will hold an open house to announce her new office location in Independence.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Accepting Entries for Congressional Art Competition
3/26/13Each spring, a nation-wide high school arts competition is sponsored by the members of the U.S. House of Representatives to encourage and recognize the artistic abilities of their young constituents.< Read more > -
House Republican Budget Creates Jobs, Protects Seniors, and Balances the Budget
3/21/13Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed a plan to balance the budget without raising taxes by a vote of 221-207.< Read more > -
House Republican Budget Would Strengthen and Protect Medicare
3/21/13Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed a plan to balance the budget without raising taxes. Many Kansans are concerned about what this plan would mean for their Medicare benefits.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Votes in Favor of SKILLS Act
3/15/13Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 803, "Supporting Knowledge and Investing in Lifelong Skills Act" with a vote of 215-202.< Read more > -
Vice Chair Jenkins On President's Visit With House Republicans
3/13/13"I'm encouraged to have heard from the president today, but more encouraged that perhaps this is an indication he is willing to change course, and finally get in the trenches with us for the first time in years on the tough issues that face this natio< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins on Parsons Land Transfer
3/11/13This past weekend, Day & Zimmermann, Inc. (D&Z;) announced they accepted the Army's final sale terms for the property it occupies, formerly known as the Kansas Army Ammunitions Plant, in Parsons.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Supports Bill to Avoid Government Shutdown
3/6/13Today, House Republican Conference Vice Chair Lynn Jenkins supported H.R. 933, the FY 2013 Department of Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act (CR), which passed the U.S. House of Representatives< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Supports Violence Against Women Act
2/28/13Today, House Republican Conference Vice Chair Lynn Jenkins supported S.47 the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives with a bipartisan vote of 286-138.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Votes in Favor of "Require a PLAN Act"
2/6/13Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed the "Require a PLAN Act" with a bipartisan vote of 253-167. Unlike the president's previous budget proposals, the PLAN Act will require the White House to propose a plan that outlines when and how< Read more > -
Vice Chair Jenkins Responds to White House Request to Further Delay Spending Cuts
2/5/13Today, President Obama called on Congress to pass a short-term package of spending cuts and new tax increases to delay the across-the-board spending cuts, known as the "sequester". The previous fiscal cliff deal delayed the sequester until March 1...< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Receives National Wheat Advocate Award
1/31/13The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) presented Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins with The Wheat Advocate Award this week. The Wheat Advocate Award is given annually to members of Congress who have demonstrated exemplary support for the wheat industry< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Introduces New Bill to Restrict Congressional Pay
1/24/13Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins introduced the Congressional Pay Adjustment Act in the U.S. House this week. This bill seeks to address Washington's poor fiscal record and encourage members of Congress to get serious about balancing the budget.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Votes in Favor of No Budget, No Pay
1/23/13Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation to restrict Congressional pay if the House and Senate fail to pass a budget.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Addresses House GOP Plan to Solve Washington's Spending Crisis
1/18/13Today Congresswoman Jenkins released the following statement on how Congress can solve Washington's spending crisis and put the nation on a path toward a balanced budget.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Responds to President's Proposals to Reduce Gun Violence
1/16/13Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins released the following statement today after President Obama issued 23 "executive actions" on gun violence in response to the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Joins the No Labels Problem Solvers Group to Build Trust Across the Aisle
1/14/13Today Congresswoman Jenkins announces she is joining the No Labels congressional problem solvers. This group is comprised of 24 Democrats and Republicans from both the House and Senate who are committed to meeting regularly to build trust across the aisle< Read more > -
Rep. Jenkins on Forbes Field Selection as Finalist for Air Force KC-46A Tankers
1/9/13Today the United States Air Force announced the selection of both Forbes Airfield in Topeka and McConnell Air Force Base (AFB) in Wichita as finalists for the basing of the KC-46A tanker program.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins on Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief
1/7/13On Friday, the House voted on $9.7 billion in additional borrowing authority for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to assist Hurricane Sandy victims. Congresswoman Jenkins released the following statement after the vote.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins on the 113th Congress–It's Time To Do the Right Thing
1/3/13Today marks the beginning of the 113th Congress. Congresswoman Jenkins released the following statement about the work that lies ahead.< Read more >
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