Press Releases
January 10, 2017
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Reintroduces the CORE Act in the House to grow our coal communities
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) reintroduced legislation today to bring millions of dollars to struggling coal communities to spur investment and diversify the economy.
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January 10, 2017
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“West Virginia’s priorities are my priorities, and I am proud to fight for our state on the Appropriations Committee and in the House.”
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) has been named again to serve on the House Appropriations Committee, the powerful committee that sets the budget for all federal agencies and departments.
Rep. Jenkins served on the committee during the 114th Congress. Subcommittee assignments are expected to be announced later this month.
January 6, 2017
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REINS Act restores accountability to federal regulations, rulemaking
WASHINGTON – A bill just passed by the House will give West Virginians a voice in approving or rejecting new regulations, U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) said.
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January 5, 2017
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“I will fight to make sure any replacement for Obamacare includes the Byrd amendment and this critical black lung benefits program for our miners and their families.”
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) reintroduced his resolution to protect black lung benefits when Obamacare is replaced, saying Congress must reaffirm its commitment to providing for our miners who become ill due to their work.
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January 4, 2017
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“I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting legislation to protect our miners, their widows, and their families. We owe it to them to keep our word.”
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) urged the new Congress to pass legislation now to protect pensions and healthcare benefits for our miners and their widows.
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January 3, 2017
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“Over the next two years, the people’s voices will be heard loud and clear in Washington as we reject the policies of the past eight years.”
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) was sworn in today for his second term as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
December 21, 2016
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$25 million in federal dollars secured by Rep. Jenkins during House Appropriations Committee work
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) announced today that five redevelopment projects in Fayette, Mingo, Nicholas and Raleigh counties will receive $25 million in funds he helped secure.
December 20, 2016
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“I urge my colleagues to join me in saying no to this president – no more overregulation, no more lost jobs, and no more policies that put West Virginians out of work.”
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) introduced a resolution today to force Congress to take an up-or-down vote on an anti-coal regulation just finalized by the Obama administration.
December 20, 2016
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“I saw the damage from these floods firsthand throughout West Virginia and know how much our towns and families will need on the long road to recovery."
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) announced today that he has helped secure more than $87.2 million in disaster funding for West Virginia to help rebuild from the June flooding.
December 19, 2016
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“The Obama administration is making one last-ditch effort to push its anti-coal agenda on the American people.”
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement today on the administration’s announcement of the final stream buffer zone rule:
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