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Below is an index of my featured news articles, columns, and letters published in both Kansas and national media outlets. Remember to check back often to find the latest news on my work in Washington and the 2nd Congressional District in Kansas.
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Lynn Jenkins: Mental health awareness must be more than one-month-a-year issue
05/08/1643.8 million. That's how many people deal with mental health illness in a year in America.< Read more > -
Leavenworth Co. Attorney head to D.C. to keep GITMO detainees out of Kansas
04/28/16Rep. Lynn Jenkins invited Todd Thompson to speak to the US House Homeland Security Committee about how moving detainees to Fort Leavenworth would negatively impact the community.< Read more > -
Rep. Lynn Jenkins presses VA on alleged sex abuse at Leavenworth facility
04/23/16Rep. Lynn Jenkins is pressing the Department of Veterans Affairs for information over allegations of sex abuse at a Leavenworth facility as lawmakers express frustration with the pace of reform at the agency.< Read more > -
Jenkins Calls For Greater IRS Accountability In Speech On House Floor
04/20/16Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) spoke Wednesday on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in support of the IRS Oversight While Eliminating Spending Act.< Read more > -
Jenkins tours Special Olympics Training Facility
03/28/16During the tour, Jenkins was amazed with the facility and the success rate Special Olympics New Hope has with placing athletes in jobs and the support they receive to improve their lives.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins visits Galena Nursing Center
03/24/16The Galena Nursing Center welcomed Kansas 2nd District Congresswoman, Lynn Jenkins, Thursday morning. She stopped in to see some of the recent renovations that have been made, and to talk with the staff about their concerns.< Read more > -
Take Five: Rep. Lynn Jenkins
03/23/16This week, Rep. Lynn Jenkins, R-Kan., talks about playing the drums, the Sweet 16, and her love of sweets, particularly at Dairy Queen.< Read more > -
Rep. Lynn Jenkins on Women's History Month: We need action and we need it now'
03/12/16Kansas Rep. Lynn Jenkins delivered this week's Republican address and talked about Women's History Month and the GOP's focus for expanding opportunity for everyone.< Read more > -
GOP rep touts efforts to expand opportunities for women
03/12/16Rep. Lynn Jenkins (R-Kan.) on Saturday touted the efforts being made in Congress to expand opportunities for women as she marked Women's History Month.< Read more > -
Rep. Jenkins shares a hot meal with Meals on Wheels
03/10/16A warm meal is something some may take for granted, but one Kansas representative took to the streets to learn just how important it is.< Read more > -
Haskell Indian Nations University hosts U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins & talks school funding
03/09/16Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins, (R) Kansas, toured Haskell Indian Nations University Wednesday morning to hear about the school's rich history, but more importantly to discuss the funding crisis facing Tribal Colleges and Universities.< Read more > -
When Men Look In The Mirror They See A Congressman. It's Not The Same For Women.
03/07/16In case you missed it, Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) recently penned an editorial for Independent Journal Review on why we need more women in Congress.< Read more > -
Rep. Jenkins demands investigation into VA crisis line calls going to voicemail
02/25/16Veterans looking for help from the Veterans Crisis Line were at time sent to voicemail, with their calls not being returned prompting a Kansas congresswoman to take action.< Read more > -
Obama's increasingly shrinking chance to close Gitmo
02/22/16"Republicans and Democrats are united on this issue: bringing the inmates housed at Guantanamo Bay to the United States is a nonstarter," Rep. Lynn Jenkins (R-Kan.) said in a statement.< Read more > -
'God Bless' banner rises again
02/17/16U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins was in town Wednesday morning to celebrate the relocation of a banner reading "God Bless America" to the front of her district office.< Read more > -
Jenkins says work remains in 2016 on national security, border protection
12/23/15Much was accomplished this year in the areas of national security and border protection, U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins (R-KS) said on Monday, but work remains to be done.< Read more > -
Rep. Jenkins: Tax package puts priorities of Kansans first
12/18/15On Thursday, the House of Representatives passed a tax extenders package, by a bipartisan vote of 318 – 109. This tax package includes legislation introduced by Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) to modernize, improve and strengthen 529 college savings plans.< Read more > -
Congresswoman honored for championing mental health legislation
12/16/15Last year, Jenkins, (R-Kan.) co-authored legislation that authorizes funding in the 2016 budget for Mental Health First Aid, a national training program that helps people identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness. For her efforts on behalf of expanding funding for mental health services, Jenkins was presented a National Council Behavioral Health Champion Award on Monday at the Bert Nash Center.< Read more > -
Kansas officials to Obama: Don't close Guantanamo
12/14/15Lawmakers and other elected officials from Kansas are calling on President Obama to consider the concerns of state residents before issuing any executive action to close Guantanamo Bay and transfer detainees to the Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth – one of the sites for prisoners being examined by the Pentagon.< Read more > -
Jenkins, Moran celebrate passage of bill to protect rural health care
12/09/15Representative Lynn Jenkins and Senator Jerry Moran co-authored the bill that would continue legislation from 2015 into the new year. The legislation would continue prohibiting the federal government from enforcing its supervision regulations for outpatient therapeutic services on Critical Access Hospitals and other small rural hospitals.< Read more > -
Rep. Lynn Jenkins touts House bill that could offer aid for Willard Bridge
12/03/15U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins says legislation approved Thursday by the House possibly would provide aid for replacement of the Willard Bridge and other projects in Kansas.< Read more > -
Lynn Jenkins, Lisa Weakley agree: Don't bring Gitmo to our backyard
12/01/15Kansas Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins and Leavenworth Mayor Lisa Weakley hail from different parties, but they agree on one key point: They don't want President Barack Obama to move prisoners now held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to Fort Leavenworth, home of the U.S. military's only maximum-security prison.< Read more > -
President signs bill designed to block transfer of detainees
11/25/15Jenkins argues the law prevents the president from moving detainees from a U.S. detention facility at the naval base at Guantanamo Bay to a facility within the United States.< Read more > -
Jenkins' bill aims to help rural hospitals
11/03/15What might work in providing health care in big cities can prove impractical for rural hospitals, Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins told a U.S. House subcommittee Tuesday morning.< Read more > -
Jenkins introduces bill emphasizing cancer accreditation programs
10/27/15U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins (R-KS) on Oct. 22 introduced a bill that recognizes the importance of accreditation for cancer programs in Kansas and across the country.< Read more > -
Employers and employees meet at Rep. Jenkins jobs fair
10/15/15Kansans put their best foot forward and gathered Thursday at the Kansas Expocentre to get to work.< Read more > -
Jenkins talks healthcare in Oswego
09/23/15While excited about a visit by Pope Francis to Washington, U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins took time on her way to the airport to stop and visit Oswego Community Hospital to learn about health care concerns in the small, rural community.< Read more > -
U.S. House committee passes Rep. Lynn Jenkins' bill reforming the Affordable Care Act
09/18/15A U.S. House committee on Thursday passed legislation sponsored by Rep. Lynn Jenkins to reform portions of the Affordable Care Act.< Read more > -
Editorial: Having the ability to record conversations with federal employees is a good thing
08/11/15Earlier this summer, Rep. Lynn Jenkins introduced legislation that would expand the rights of individuals by allowing them to record conversations with employees of federal agencies.< Read more > -
Jenkins hopes to remind seniors they are not forgotten
08/05/15One Kansas leader in Washington stopped by a Topeka nursing health facility to make sure no one there was forgotten. Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins stopped by Tanglewood Health and Rehabilitation Facility Wednesday.< Read more > -
Commentary: Veterans deserve an accountable VA
07/29/15We promise the brave men and women fighting for our country that if you take care of us, we will take care of you. It's a unanimous principle nationwide, yet for too many veterans, the sad reality is the VA fails time and again to provide the necessary care.< Read more > -
Kan. Congressional Delegation Wishes Bob Dole a Happy Birthday (With Video)
07/22/15The Kansas Congressional delegation today released a video greeting and birthday tribute to former U.S. Senator Bob Dole on his 92nd birthday. The video features U.S. Senators Pat Roberts and Jerry Moran, and U.S. Representatives Lynn Jenkins, Tim Huelskamp, Kevin Yoder, and Mike Pompeo< Read more > -
Rep. Lynn Jenkins recalls John Booker Jr. case in call for arming military recruiters
07/22/15U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins made reference to the case of a young Topeka man indicted on terrorism charges Wednesday in making the case for legislation allowing military officers to carry weapons at recruiting centers.< Read more > -
Jenkins introduces resolution to rein in Obama's executive orders
07/20/15To stand up to President Obama's increasing use of executive orders to bypass Congress on policy changes, and to reiterate that lawmaking is the job of the legislative branch, U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins (R-KS) introduced House Concurrent Resolution 63 last week.< Read more > -
Iran deal not in U.S. national security interest, says U.S. Rep. Jenkins
07/20/15Jenkins spoke with The Ripon Advance about her views on the Iranian nuclear agreement.< Read more > -
Lawmakers Jerry Moran, Kevin Yoder and Lynn Jenkins support effort to allow service members to carry guns at recruitment centers
07/20/15Effort in Congress follows the death of four Marines, Navy officer< Read more > -
Calls for hearings following undercover Planned Parenthood video
07/16/15Congresswoman Jenkins calls for an investigation after video of Planned Parenthood practices emerges< Read more > -
Editorial: End-of-life planning important
07/14/15"Jenkins' goal is to enhance patient access to some medical services, and it is a worthy one."< Read more > -
House Bill Would Revamp Policies on Recording Conversations
07/10/15Legislation (H.R. 2856) reintroduced in the House would allow federal employees to record certain conversations with a member of the public only after notifying the individual in advance.< Read more > -
Under Army cuts, Fort Riley to lose 615 troops, Fort Leavenworth to lose 60
07/09/15Fort Riley and Fort Leavenworth will see their numbers reduced mildly as part of a U.S. Army plan to bring overall troop numbers down.< Read more > -
Army cutting fewer than 700 troops at Kansas posts; officials say move shows forts' importance
07/09/15Kansas faces losing fewer than 700 soldiers from the Army's cuts in active-duty forces over the next two years, and state officials said Thursday that the modest reductions show Fort Riley and Fort Leavenworth remain vital to the military.< Read more > -
Overbrook site exhibits summer meals program
07/07/15A growing number of children in Osage County are taking advantage of summer food programs, which are serving around 200 meals daily between three sites.< Read more > -
Kansas' U.S. House delegation again passes lesser prairie chicken amendment
07/07/15Kansas' U.S. House delegation has once again voted to stymie the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from enforcing its "threatened" listing of the lesser prairie chicken.< Read more > -
Jenkins Cites Bob Dole As Inspiration To Fight Hunger
07/06/15Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins stopped in Overbrook Monday to check out the program at Santa Fe Trail.< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins calls meals program 'a worthy cause' during Overbrook stop
07/06/15With fewer than three months remaining before authorization for a federal summer meals program expires, U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins toured a school taking part in the effort Monday.< Read more > -
Rep. Lynn Jenkins, Sen. Jerry Moran again team up to suspend physician supervision rule
07/06/15On the same day companion legislation was approved by a Senate committee, U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins introduced legislation to further block the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services from enforcing regulations requiring physicians to oversee outpatient therapy services.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins discusses 2016 election, issues
06/30/15Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins weighed in at a Town Hall Meeting event at the Memorial Building on Tuesday afternoon.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins hears from Columbus
06/30/15Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (R-Kan.) paid a visit to Columbus Tuesday morning to hear what is on the minds of everyday Kansans. Jenkins held a round table "townhall" discussion with citizens and local politicians at the Columbus Community Building.< Read more > -
Colmery-O'Neil ER will open doors Tuesday
06/30/15The wait is over for eastern Kansas veterans seeking emergency room treatment at the Colmery O'neil VA hospital.< Read more > -
Emergency room at Topeka's Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center to reopen Tuesday morning after being closed for 514 days
06/30/15The emergency room at Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center will reopen Tuesday morning, 514 days after staff shortages forced it to close.< Read more > -
Rep. Lynn Jenkins again introduces bill allowing citizens to record talks with federal employees
06/24/15U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins reintroduced legislation this week to expand the rights of individuals to record conversations with employees of federal agencies.< Read more > -
Hayden graduate & multi-sport athlete Grace Gomez excited for West Point opportunity
06/18/15Growing up, recent Hayden graduate Grace Gomez didn't have a lot of first-hand knowledge about the military, but the more she learned the more she knew she wanted to be a part of it.< Read more > -
Legislation introduced to preserve block house
06/13/15U.S. Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins, who represents Kansas' second congressional district, has introduced legislation aimed at preservation of a local historical structure.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins meets with constituents at Fisher Center
06/12/15This Monday, Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins met with Brown County residents at the Hiawatha Fisher Center to discuss issues of concern for constituents in her district at a town-hall style meeting.< Read more > -
Topeka's Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center ER to remain closed for more than a month as problems persist
06/05/15More than a week after two members of Congress were told the emergency room at Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center was fully staffed and ready to reopen, a data software issue will delay the ER's reopening for at least six more weeks.< Read more > -
Sharing 'Coffee With Your Congresswoman'
06/03/15U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins covered a variety of topics and answered questions from Miami County residents during a town hall-style meeting last week in Paola.< Read more > -
Jenkins discusses military funding, other issues
05/29/15Military funding and illegal immigration were among the topics U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins discussed during a town hall meeting Thursday in Leavenworth.< Read more > -
Former Sen. Bob Dole is honored at Forbes' Combat Air Museum
05/28/15Seated between U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins and Gov. Sam Brownback, former Senate Majority Leader and presidential candidate Bob Dole was honored at the Combat Air Museum at Forbes Field on Thursday.< Read more > -
Ottawa Herald: U.S. Rep Lynn Jenkins stops in Ottawa with legislative updates
05/28/15U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins, R-Kansas, addressed the expiration of Patriot Act provisions after an audience question spurred interest during "Coffee with Your Congresswoman" Tuesday at City Hall.< Read more > -
At National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility groundbreaking, federal and state leaders reflect on its importance
05/27/15The state's most powerful politicians joined two federal Cabinet members Wednesday to break ground on the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility near the Kansas State University campus.< Read more > -
At Colmery-O'Neil, Sen. Jerry Moran and Rep. Lynn Jenkins hear encouraging news
05/26/15U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran and U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins were told Tuesday that the emergency room at Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center should reopen in the next week.< Read more > -
Rep. Lynn Jenkins reintroduces legislation expanding audiology options for Medicare patients
05/22/15For a second year in a row, U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins has introduced legislation granting Medicare beneficiaries more leeway in choosing an audiologist.< Read more > -
Topeka's Colmery-O'Neil VA emergency room could reopen in coming weeks
05/21/15A regional Veterans Affairs director told two members of Congress this week that an emergency room at Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center is expected to reopen by the end of this month, 16 months after it was closed because of staffing issues.< Read more > -
Grant Thornton Q&A; with Ways and Means Committee Member Rep. Lynn Jenkins
05/20/15Jenkins: When I talk to families and business owners in Kansas, they frequently discuss their frustrations with high marginal rates, complexity in the code, and uncertainty surrounding temporary provisions.< Read more > -
Fair Tax Friday: A Modern Economy Requires Modern Analysis
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House passes bills to boost veterans' assistance
05/18/15The House approved a package of legislation on Monday to enhance federal assistance programs for veterans.< Read more > -
U.S. House takes steps to remove lesser prairie chicken from 'threatened' list
05/15/15The U.S. House took two steps Friday to remove the lesser prairie chicken from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's threatened species list.< Read more > -
Pompeo, Huelskamp in small minority opposing bill to allow review of Iran deal
05/14/15The U.S. House has sent President Barack Obama a bill allowing members of Congress to review a potential deal between the United States and Iran regarding the latter country's nuclear program.< Read more > -
Jenkins Hosts Resource Fair To Support Veterans
05/08/15A local lawmaker hosted a resource fair to help veterans get on their feet.< Read more > -
Jenkins Introduces Bill To Expand Access To Rural Anesthesiology Care
05/04/15This week, Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (R-KS) and Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II. (D-MO) introduced the Medicare Access to Rural Anesthesiology Act of 2015, to expand access to rural anesthesiology care.< Read more > -
Senate Takes Up Fixes To 529 College Savings Plans
04/29/15The Senate Finance Committee is marking up a bill today to enhance 529 college savings plans.< Read more > -
Kansas Congresswoman Delivers Dole Lecture
04/27/15Kansas Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins emphasized the role of women in community leadership on Sunday, when she delivered the Dole Lecture at the University of Kansas.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Speaks At KU
04/26/15Republican Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins will give the Annual Dole lecture at the Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas Sunday.< Read more > -
Rep. Lynn Jenkins: Bipartisanship bringing about 'a new day in Washington'
04/26/15Congress is more productive and less partisan in 2015 than it has been in a dozen years, U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins told a crowd Sunday at The University of Kansas.< Read more > -
Jenkins introduces Mental Health First Aid Act
04/21/15Representatives Lynn Jenkins (R-KS) and Doris Matsui (D-CA) introduced the Mental Health First Aid Act on Monday. The bipartisan legislation would expand mental health first aid training to help the public identify, understand, and respond to mental health issues and disorders.< Read more > -
Jenkins, Moran Raise Concerns About Status of Topeka VA Medical Center ER
04/18/15Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins and Senator Jerry Moran called on the VA Heartland Network Director raising serious concerns about the ongoing issues with the operation of the emergency room at the Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center in Topeka, Kan.< Read more > -
Jenkins On Dollars, Cents And Fort Riley
04/17/15Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins stopped the Topeka West High School Friday. Jenkins stopped by the Investment Club as part of Financial Literacy Month.< Read more > -
In letter, Sen. Moran and Rep. Jenkins push VA to reopen Colmery-O'Neil ER
04/14/15In a letter last week, U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins and Sen. Jerry Moran requested updates from an area Veterans Affairs director on a shutdown of the emergency room at Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center.< Read more > -
Kansas Leaders Respond To Fort Riley Terror Arrest
04/10/15Elected officials in Kansas are reacting to the arrest of a Topeka man on charges that the 20 year-old tried to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria< Read more > -
Congresswoman Visits Schools
03/28/15With her children grown, U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins said it had been awhile since she had a school lunch. But the Republican Congresswoman was treated to a lunch Friday at Anthony Elementary School< Read more > -
Jenkins Honored For College Savings Plans Work
03/25/15Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins was honored at the National Association of State Treasurers conference for her work on 529 college savings plans< Read more > -
Bill would expand hospice-care access under Medicare
03/19/15U.S. Reps. Lynn Jenkins (R-KS) and Mike Thompson (D-CA) recently introduced a bill that would expand access to hospice care for Medicare patients to ensure they receive necessary care.< Read more > -
Widespread Support for 529 College Savings Plans
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Rep. Jenkins in the fight against hunger
03/06/15Today, Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (R-KS) and Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA) re-launched the House Hunger Caucus for the 114th Congress at the DC Central Kitchen.< Read more > -
Assets In 529 College Plans Near Quarter Of A Trillion Dollars As House Passes Key Legislation
02/28/15The combined total of assets in 529 college savings and prepaid plans reached almost a quarter of a trillion dollars at the end of the 4th quarter of 2014.< Read more > -
U.S. House advances bill broadening use of college-saving program
02/26/15Jenkins: Bill expands eligible purchases from tax-free accounts< Read more > -
House passes bill expanding college savings plans
02/25/15The House passed legislation on Wednesday to enhance college savings plans that initially would have been reduced in President Obama's budget this year.< Read more > -
The House Wants Meaningful Education Reforms
02/25/15To reduce the college debt burden and promote a culture of saving, the House also passed a bill by Representative Lynn Jenkins (R., Kan.) to improve and expand tax-free 529 college savings plans.< Read more > -
House Eases Limits on 529 College Plans in Response to Obama
02/25/15The U.S. House of Representatives voted to loosen restrictions on tax incentives for education savings, expanding a program that President Barack Obama wanted to limit.< Read more > -
Time to boost - not tax - college savings plans
02/23/15529 college savings plans enable families to start saving for their children from the minute they're born. These plans provide a concrete and practical way for hardworking Americans to help send their children to college.< Read more > -
Jenkins Tours Health Centers To Support Funding
02/18/15A Kansas congresswoman focused on improving health during a visit to Topeka Wednesday.< Read more > -
House Tax Panel Votes to Expand 529 Plans in Reply to Obama
02/17/15The House Ways and Means Committee voted to expand college savings tax incentives that President Barack Obama proposed limiting earlier this year.< Read more > -
Terminally Ill Veteran Receives Trip To Disney World
02/09/15A local veteran and his family received a trip to Disney World through the Dream Foundation Monday.< Read more > -
Short-line railroads get boost from quartet of lawmakers
02/06/15Rep. Lynn Jenkins (R-KS), along with fellow U.S. lawmakers Reps. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Rodney Davis (R-IL) and Dan Lipinski (D-IL), introduced the Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 on Wednesday.< Read more > -
Voices: A wake-up call for saving for college
02/02/15In the aftermath of the controversy over Obama's much-pilloried proposal, Reps. Lynn Jenkins, R-Kan., and Ron Kind, D-Wis., proposed legislation that would expand qualified expenses under 529s to include computers and allow parents to re-deposit refunds from colleges without taxes or penalties< Read more > -
GOP Weekly Address: Make It Easier for Families to Send Their Kids to the College of Their Choice'
01/31/15In this week's Republican Address, Rep. Lynn Jenkins of Kansas spoke about ways to lower costs and expand opportunity for middle-class families, including planning to protect college savings.< Read more > -
Rep. Lynn Jenkins Calls on Obama to Protect College Savings Accounts
01/31/15Rep. Lynn Jenkins, in Saturday's GOP address, called on the president to protect college savings accounts, not go through with a now-abandoned plan to raise taxes on them.< Read more > -
GOP takes victory lap on scuttled Obama tax proposal
01/31/15Rep. Lynn Jenkins (R-Kan.) called President Obama's recently scuttled college savings tax a "terribly misguided idea" during Saturday morning's weekly Republican address.< Read more > -
JENKINS TOUTS EXPANDING 529S IN GOP WEEKLY ADDRESS
01/31/15Representative Lynn Jenkins (R-KS) promoted her plan to expand 529 college savings accounts during Saturday's GOP Weekly Address.< Read more > -
GOP: Expand 529 tax-deductible college savings accounts
01/31/15Just days after bipartisan opposition forced President Obama to drop a proposal to hike taxes on 529 college savings accounts, Rep. Lynn Jenkins, R-Kansas, called on Congress to expand those accounts in the weekly Republican address Saturday.< Read more > -
How to expand middle-class college savings
01/30/15In the face of popular backlash, President Obama recently shelved a controversial plan to end the tax-free college savings accounts known as 529s.< Read more > -
Senate adjourns without taking action on veterans suicide prevention bill
12/17/14Republican Rep. Lynn Jenkins and Sen. Jerry Moran have both spoke of the need to act to prevent veteran suicides.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins Holds Town Hall In Lawrence
12/16/14Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins held a town hall meeting in Lawrence on Tuesday at O'Malley Beverage.< Read more > -
House Approves Tax Changes for Americans with Disabilities
12/04/14The House has overwhelmingly passed a bill to allow Americans with disabilities to open tax-free bank accounts to pay for certain long-term expenses.< Read more > -
Washington Examiner: Q&A;: Lynn Jenkins on the lame duck, women in politics – and beer
11/17/14Rep. Lynn Jenkins never aspired to a life in politics growing up on a Kansas dairy farm. Instead, her aspirations were focused on a profession likely off the minds of most kids – accounting.< Read more > -
KOAM: Professional first baseman player Adam LaRoche visits his state-of-the-art baseball complex in Fort Scott
10/30/14"It's going to be a destination location when things are up and running," says Kansas Representative Lynn Jenkins. "Folks are going to come from all over the country."< Read more > -
Jenkins and Laturner Tour Small Businesses in Southeast Kansas
10/24/14The goal was to find out what's needed to continue economic progress in Southeast Kansas. Both say they are working to find ways to strengthen businesses in rural Kansas, while also increasing jobs.< Read more > -
Jenkins visits 139th Airlift Wing
10/22/14The issues of military readiness and Missouri River levee protection span the border, and Ms. Jenkins paid a visit to the 139th Airlift Wing Tuesday to discuss both subjects.< Read more > -
Jenkins speaks to Rotarians about Ebola
10/20/14U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins gave members of the Fort Scott Rotary Club a federal government update.< Read more > -
Rep. Jenkins visits hidden gems' in Chanute
10/14/14Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins made a couple of stops in Chanute on Monday, to tour local businesses that she called "hidden gems that generally fly under the radar."< Read more > -
Leavenworth VA hospital changes ER screening process following inspector general's report
10/08/14U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins, R-Topeka, said she received the report last week and met with hospital officials to discuss their plan of action."Rest assured, I will remain in close contact with the facility and the regional director to ensure successful implementation of this plan," she said in a statement.< Read more > -
Habitat House Owners Thankful For Support
10/06/14Among those to speak at Monday's ceremony was Rep. Lynn Jenkins, R-Kan., who spent around three hours helping with the construction. Jenkins said it was her privilege to be able to help with the project. She said nearly everyone has the ability to "give something back" to the community.< Read more > -
Fox News: Let's make 'Mental Health First Aid' a mental illness game changer
10/02/14From time to time something triggers a nearly universal reaction across the country. Sadly, this collective experience is often prompted by a tragedy, one that induces a wave of gasps soon followed by the unanswerable question -- "Why?"< Read more > -
House Passes Bill to Undo Rural Hospital Supervision Requirement
09/10/14The House on Tuesday passed legislation to delay enforcement of supervision requirements for outpatient therapeutic services in certain hospitals.< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins tackles the issues in Paola
09/10/14U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins faced tough questions on a variety of topics ranging from environmental regulations and agriculture to health care and bipartisanship during a town hall-style meeting Thursday in Paola.< Read more > -
Jenkins Visits With Ottawa Businesses
09/08/14U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins visited with Ottawa business owners Thursday and fielded questions from community members relating to the federal government.< Read more > -
Jenkins Works To Extend Delay in Hospital Mandate
09/08/14U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins urged colleagues in the House to vote Tuesday for a four-month delay in implementation of a federal mandate requiring physician supervision of routine procedures.< Read more > -
WIBW: Lynn Jenkins Volunteers with Habitat for Humanity
09/06/14Topekans continue to help donate their time towards helping a family of 8 move into their new home. A large group of volunteers gathered, including Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins, to help put together some of the final phases of the home.< Read more > -
Jenkins Frustrated With Lack of Strategy for Ukraine Crisis
08/29/14With more than 1,000 Russian troops now occupying portions of eastern Ukraine, U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins said she is growing frustrated at what she says is a lack of strategy from President Barack Obama.< Read more > -
Jenkins Meets with KU Students, Administrators on Sexual Assault Legislation
08/25/14Kansas University student Angela Murphy on Monday said she doesn't feel safe walking home alone in the evening.< Read more > -
Rep. Lynn Jenkins Visits KU to Talk Bill on Campus Sexual Assault
08/25/14Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins joins KU students and leaders Monday to talk Title IX. Jenkins joined with 17 other House members in introducing the Campus Safety and Accountability Act on Capitol Hill.< Read more > -
Lawmakers tour local facilities, have concerns about regulations
08/25/14Less than 10 miles away, one of his Republican colleagues, Kansas Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins, took part in an afternoon tour of MK Minerals, whose Wathena plant manufactures pelletized lime and gypsum products.< Read more > -
Topeka VA Hospital Still Working to Re-open ER 8 Months Later'
08/12/14The Topeka V.A. hospital's emergency room doesn't appear to be any closer to opening, despite the fact that two months ago they were back to a full staff and ready to roll.< Read more > -
KOAM: Jenkins in Baxter Springs for Tornado Recovery Update
08/07/14Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins and State Senator Jacob Laturner stopped today in Baxter Springs, Kansas to discuss tornado recovery.< Read more > -
The Washington Examiner: Eliminating marriage penalty in family tax issues just makes good sense
07/25/14There are countless blessings for those starting a family, but the financial responsibility can be a challenge for any working parents.< Read more > -
Four States: Representative Lynn Jenkins Addresses VA Hospital Issues and Jobs
06/08/14On a recent visit to southeast Kansas, Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins addressed the looming issues regarding V.A. hospitals< Read more > -
Hays Post: Rep. Jenkins recognized for her support of defense communities
06/06/14On Thursday, the Association of Defense Communities, in collaboration with the Kansas Governor's Military Council, presented Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) with the 2014 Congressional Leadership Award.< Read more > -
Pittsburg Morning Sun: Jenkins meets with noon Rotary
06/04/14Rep. Lynn Jenkins, R-Kan., is part of a group that meets for breakfast twice a month. Unlike many of the other committees in the Capitol, this doesn't have a particularly long or complicated name. Instead, it's quite simple: the problem solvers group.< Read more > -
Four States: Kansas Representative Tours Premier Surgical Institute
06/03/14Premier Surgical Institute C.E.O. Joseph Caputo showed Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins around the facility this afternoon.< Read more > -
Topeka Capital-Journal: Kansas' congressional delegation reacts to Shinseki's resignation
05/30/14Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki offered his resignation Friday amid ongoing problems at VA hospitals across the country. Within hours of the news, Kansas' congressional delegation offered its opinions on the resignation.< Read more > -
Association of Defense Communities: Kansas Rep. Fights for Defense Communities through House Caucus, Support for Ammo Plan Reuse
05/29/14Kansas Rep. Lynn Jenkins, who helped establish the House Defense Communities Caucus and end a long-running dispute delaying the transfer of Kansas Army Ammunition Plant to the community, received the ADC's Congressional Leadership Award.< Read more > -
The Associated Press: Saturday 60-Year Anniversary of Ruling that Outlawed Segregated Schools
05/17/14Kansas Rep. Lynn Jenkins delivered a letter signed by more than 170 members of the U.S. House to Topeka's Brown vs. Board National Historic Site commemorating the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on May 17, 1954 that outlawed segregated schools.< Read more > -
Topeka Capital-Journal: Kindergarteners sound multiracial chorus as new room unveiled at Brown site
05/16/14On a day marked with symbolism, a multiracial chorus of kindergarten students from Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School sang Tuesday at the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site, several hours before the nation's first African-American first lady was scheduled to arrive in Topeka< Read more > -
Channel 6: Rep. Lynn Jenkins stops by Lawrence High to hand out art award
05/15/14Kansas Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins stopped by Lawrence High School on Thursday to honor the winner of the Congressional Art Competition.< Read more > -
WTAS: "jobs fair was a success" | "determined to find a job in management" | "looking to put her chemistry degree to use"
05/06/14Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins hosted her annual Jobs Fair at the Kansas Expocentre. More than 900 Kansans attended and had the opportunity to speak with nearly 70 employers.< Read more > -
The Washington Examiner: House to vote for one-year individual mandate delay next week
02/28/14In the latest salvo against President Obama's health care law, the House of Representatives plans next week to vote on a bill to delay the individual mandate for a year.< Read more > -
Lawmakers Field Questions, Tour Landoll Corp. Plant
02/26/14Community leaders and business people from Marshall County met with U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins and with Kansas Sen. Elaine Bowers on Friday to discuss current issues pending in Congress and the Kansas Legislature.< Read more > -
Topeka Family Stuck in Ukraine One Step Closer to Coming Home
02/24/14A Topeka couple stuck in Ukraine after traveling to the country to finalize the adoption of four children was one step closer to coming home Monday.< Read more > -
ER Closing at Topeka VA Hospital Bothers Jenkins, Roberts
01/31/14The announcement of the suspension of emergency room operations at Topeka's Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center drew reactions ranging from disappointment to outrage by two members of the Kansas congressional delegation.< Read more > -
Mental health Program Championed by Bert Nash Poised to Get Federal Funding to go Nationwide
01/15/14An idea championed by Lawrence's Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center soon may be going nationwide< Read more > -
Two with Local Ties Complete Internships for Lynn Jenkins
01/14/14Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins recently congratulated Michael Minnis of Atchison and Aundrea Lira of Dallas, Texas, on completing congressional internships in her Washington office.< Read more > -
Moran, Jenkins Celebrate NBAF Funding In New Spending Bill
01/13/14Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) are both celebrating the inclusion of more than $400 million for the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility as part of a spending bill that will fund the U.S. government through the end of the year.< Read more > -
Moran: Federal Funding of NBAF in New Appropriations Bill
01/13/14A federal appropriations bill filed Monday contains more than $400 million for construction of the National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility adjacent to Kansas State University for research on the planet's most toxic animal-borne diseases and biological threats.< Read more > -
Farm Bill Still in the Works
12/22/13Representative Lynn Jenkins says congress has passed house bills and senate bills, but right now they are still working out differences.< Read more > -
Jenkins Learns at Pittsburg Businesses
12/21/13Traveling around Kansas' Second Congressional District helps congresswoman Lynn Jenkins stay in touch with constituents and remain aware of how topics debated in Washington affect individuals and businesses within her district.< Read more > -
Supporting Our Troops & Restoring Military Retirement Benefits
12/20/13As the year comes to an end, Congress reached a rare, bipartisan budget agreement, which helps our nation reduce the deficit over the long-term, and reduces spending more than the sequester.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins Gives Topekans Her Year Ending Report
12/18/13Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins touched down in the Capital City to give residents and civic leaders her year ending report on what' has been going on in our nations capital.< Read more > -
Jenkins Won't Fault Senators' No Vote on Budget Bill
12/18/13U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins said Wednesday she wouldn't be critical of the opposition votes she correctly predicted Kansas Sens. Pat Roberts and Jerry Moran would cast against the House-drafted federal budget bill designed to avoid another government shutdown.< Read more > -
Jenkins Takes Flight with Local Stop
12/16/13With more than 5 million aircraft parts and 200,000 square feet of warehouse space, Dodson International Parts Inc. offered U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins, R-Kan., a glimpse into one of the premiere aviation parts companies in the world.< Read more > -
Rep. Jenkins Weighs In On Budget Deal
12/12/13As Congress prepared to vote on the new budget deal revealed earlier this week, Rep. Lynn Jenkins (R-KS) explained why she planned on voting to support the two-year plan, which easily passed in the House 332-94 Friday evening.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Supports Kids First Research Act to Fight Rare Childhood Diseases
12/12/13Congresswoman 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 > -
The Ripon Profile: House Republican Conference Vice Chair Lynn Jenkins
12/02/13Before your election to Congress, you served in the Kansas State Legislature, and were the State Treasurer, as well. What prompted you to run for public office in the first place?< Read more > -
Jenkins Knocks Obamacare Numbers
11/13/13The federal Affordable Care Act portal, healthcare.gov, has had an abysmal start for Kansans, a Sunflower State congresswoman said.< Read more > -
371 Kansans Picked Exchange Plans in First Month
11/13/13Only 371 Kansas residents selected a private health insurance plan through a federally run online marketplace during its first, glitch-plagued month in operation, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reported Wednesday.< Read more > -
Senators Fight to Get Benefits for Fallen Soldiers' Families
11/07/13Four soldiers were killed this week in Afghanistan and their grieving family members were reportedly told that the government shutdown meant they would not be flown to Dover to meet the bodies or get immediate help toward funeral costs.< Read more > -
Jenkins, Roberts Tout Medical Savings Account Reform
11/05/13Legislation introduced jointly by Republican Rep. Lynn Jenkins and Sen. Pat Roberts on Tuesday would repeal a provision of the national health insurance law prohibiting people from using cash in medical savings accounts to buy over-the-counter medications.< Read more > -
Rep. Lynn Jenkins Tours Concrete Business
11/05/13Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins had the chance to learn more about the concrete business.< Read more > -
Rep. Jenkins in Lawrence to Visit Berry Plastics
11/04/13Republican Representative Lynn Jenkins stopped in the area Monday afternoon to visit a Lawrence business. Although there was a minor hang-up, her tour went on as planned.< Read more > -
Jenkins Tours Lawrence Plastic Plant
11/04/13U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins toured one of Lawrence's largest employers Monday, saying the experience will inform her in the future as Congress debates changes to the tax code.< Read more > -
Letter: Water Act Important to All Topekans
11/02/13The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed an important piece of legislation, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act, with a strong bipartisan vote.< Read more > -
Kansas Congressional Delegates React to Sebelius' Testimony
10/30/13Some members of the Kansas congressional delegation shared their thoughts Wednesday after hearing Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius testify before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on the slow rollout of Obamacare.< Read more > -
Letter To Jenkins Says VA Is "Aggressively" Recruiting Medical Staffers
10/29/13A letter from Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki to Rep. Lynn Jenkins says help is on the way.< Read more > -
Jenkins Champions Equality with Federal Amendment
10/28/13At last, a common-sense initiative came out of Washington – and it even involved our own U.S. House Rep. Lynn Jenkins. Jenkins, R-Topeka.< Read more > -
Shinseki Responds to Jenkins' Colmery-O'Neil Concerns
10/28/13The head of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has responded to U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins' concerns about Topeka's Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center with a letter assuring her the hospital is providing correct patient care and his department is working to ease staffing shortages there.< Read more > -
Rep. Lynn Jenkins Introducing Constitutional Amendment on Government Accountability in House
10/24/13Rep. Lynn Jenkins is taking a lesson from the efforts to defund the Affordable Care Act, introducing a constitutional amendment requiring all government officials to be held to the same standard as everyday Americans.< Read more > -
Jenkins-Backed Amendment Takes Aim at 'Special Treatment' for Lawmakers
10/24/13Given the low approval ratings that American survey respondents assign to Congress, no surprise comes when federal legislators want to place new regulations on their own institution. The most recent attempt comes in the form of a proposed constitutional amendment introduced in the U.S. House by Kansas Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins and in the U.S. Senate by Kentuckian Rand Paul.< Read more > -
Jenkins, Moran Regain Senses with Economy on the Brink
10/23/13At least two of the six members of Kansas' delegation in Washington are a little rational. U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran and U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins – both of whom represent Franklin County residents – voted in favor of the legislation last week that reopened the government and raised the debt ceiling to cover spending into early next year.< Read more > -
Rep. Lynn Jenkins Talks Football, Everybody Loves Raymond,' and Her Love of Ice Cream
10/18/13Rep. Lynn Jenkins (R-Kan.) is one of the top Republican lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives. But when she's not working as a top dog on Capitol Hill, Jenkins, who serves as vice chair of the House Republican Conference< Read more > -
Jenkins: No Appetite For Another Shutdown
10/18/13U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins, R-Kan., said Friday the lesson of the recent government shutdown was that bringing the nation to the brink of a possible default in pursuit of legislative objectives wasn't a viable plan and not one that should be repeated< Read more > -
Editorial: Congress Just Put Off The Big Decisions
10/17/13Having finally acted rationally to get the federal government running again and able to pay its bills, albeit at nearly the last minute, members of Congress now should get to work in earnest to ensure citizens don't have to watch a repeat performance in January and February of what they have witnessed over the past few weeks.< Read more > -
Roberts, Moran Split on Raising Debt Ceiling; Jenkins Lone Yes Vote in House
10/16/13Topeka Republican Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins was the only member of the four-person Kansas Congressional delegation to vote in favor of the measure. Jenkins said she voted to prevent a default on the nation's financial obligations.< Read more > -
Husband's Death Inspires Her Life's Work
10/15/13The following essay is part of a series in which dozens of women will reveal what women they most admire. The series is part of "Women Rule," a unique effort this fall by POLITICO, Google and The Tory Burch Foundation exploring how women are leading< Read more > -
Jenkins Votes to Fund Head Start & Create Working Group to End Gov't Shutdown
10/09/13Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins of Kansas released a statement after Tuesday's House vote to fund the Head Start for Low-Income Children program, to pay federal employees who are working during the government shutdown on time, and to form a bicameral working group with Senate Democrats in order to reopen the government, address the debt limit in a fiscally responsible manner, and tackle our nation's crushing debt level.< Read more > -
Rep. Lynn Jenkins: Dems Need 'to Sit Down at the Table'
10/08/13Republicans are waiting for Democrats to join them at the negotiating table to discuss ending the shutdown that has paralyzed the federal government, Rep. Lynn Jenkins tells Newsmax.< Read more > -
Hundreds of Hopefuls Turn Out at Jobs Fair
09/27/13Some dressed up in suits and ties while others came as they were, wearing blue jeans, tank tops and bandanas. In the end, 900 men and women who showed up Friday morning at the Kansas Expocentre's Agriculture Hall< Read more > -
Majority of Kansas Delegation Questions Military Strike in Syria
09/01/13Five members of the Kansas congressional delegation by Sunday questioned or outright rejected deployment of U.S. military firepower in response to mounting evidence the embattled government in Syria used lethal gas to kill civilians.< Read more > -
Topeka Business Owners Push to Reduce Regulations
08/21/13Topeka business owners at a roundtable discussion Wednesday offered up a common refrain: They want less government regulation of their companies.< Read more > -
Delegation Undecided on Strategy Regarding Obamacare
08/19/13Members of Kansas' all-Republican congressional delegation seem to agree that the coming weeks are critical to the future of the federal health care law. They're less certain about how to stop it.< Read more > -
Jenkins: Congress Should Have Say on Climate Change
08/15/13Responding to a question about climate change at a town hall forum this week, U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins, R-Topeka, said she is strongly against the Environmental Protection Agency taking action without Congressional consent.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Discusses Hot Topics With Voters
08/15/13Republican congresswoman Lynn Jenkins held a town hall meeting in Topeka Wednesday. Among the topics discussed was the farm bill.< Read more > -
Del Monte: Automation Requires New Employee Skills
08/14/13Vehicles can drive themselves and even change their own batteries, but they still need people keep them running.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Visits Atchison
08/12/13U.S. Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins stopped in Atchison Monday afternoon, visiting with business owners, educators, and community leaders as part of her most recent listening tour.< Read more > -
Kansas' U.S. Lawmakers Concerned About Visa Problems Facing Teachers
08/08/13Two members of the Kansas congressional delegation contacted Topeka Unified School District 501 on Thursday seeking information about a group of teachers who could be forced to leave the country.< Read more > -
Agri-Pulse Open Mic With Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins
08/05/13Lynn Jenkins is the second district U.S. Representative from Kansas. She grew up on a dairy farm near Holton. She is in her third term and has risen to vice-chair of the Republican house conference. Jenkins speaks out about federal agencies and their< Read more > -
Eagle Editorial: Lawmakers Should Cooperate More
07/31/13If members of Congress really represented the public, they would cooperate more. After all, that's what the overwhelming majority of the public wants, according to a new poll.< Read more > -
Roy Blunt and Lynn Jenkins, Guest Columnists: Citizen Empowerment Act Offers Protections
07/29/13After 25 years in business, Randy Park, president of Printex Inc. in Hannibal, received his first visit from the Occupational Health and Safety Administration last January. During that meeting, Randy complained that the federal officials treated his emplo< Read more > -
Jenkins to Unleash Tape-Wielding Public on Federal Workers
07/25/13U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins and U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt introduced bills in their respective chambers Thursday expanding the capacity of Americans to record conversations with employees at most executive branch agencies in the federal government.< Read more > -
Kansas Congresswoman Points To Oversight In Security, IRS Flap
06/07/13Kansas Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins says the law allowing government access to phone records isn't necessarily a bad thing.< Read more > -
Jenkins praises NBAF funding in Homeland Security bill
06/07/13Kansas Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins, who supports the building of the National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan, called the project essential for the country's food security.< Read more > -
Congresswoman: Overhaul the Tax Code in Light of IRS Scandal
06/04/13Rep. Lynn Jenkins (R-Kan.) said on Tuesday that the tax code should be overhauled in light of the scandals at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).< Read more > -
Jenkins talks scandals, tax reform
06/04/13Republican House Member Lynn Jenkins was in Baxter Springs for a listening tour, and taxes and the current scandals in Washington were some of the major topics of conversation.< Read more > -
Commentary: Supporting Smart Saving for College
05/29/13Introduced by Rep. Lynn Jenkins, R-Kan., and Rep. Ron Kind, D-Wis., HR 529 would include 529 plan contributions in the Saver's tax credit and provide employers with an incentive to contribute to the 529 plans of their employees.< Read more > -
Kansans Support Memorial Day With Local Events
05/27/13Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins also is also remembering soldiers on Memorial Day.< Read more > -
Rep. Lynn Jenkins: We Were 'Lied to Consistently' on IRS
05/21/13Rep. Lynn Jenkins, Vice Chair of the House Republican Conference, tells Newsmax that members of Congress were "lied to consistently" about the IRS' targeting of tea party and other conservative groups.< Read more > -
Jenkins Scrutinizes IRS
05/19/13Dissatisfied with the answers recevied. That's the reaction of United States Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins, following a near four hour House Ways and Means Committee hearing Friday, focused on the ongoing IRS scandal.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins to question IRS officials
05/17/13Lynn Jenkins says she would like to get to the bottom of the IRS scandal and find out why the agency targeted Tea party groups for extra scrutiny.< Read more > -
Op-Ed: Leave law should reflect real life
05/06/13Ask any working mom or dad, and they will tell you balancing their career and family responsibilities are incredibly challenging. I know from personal experience how tough it is to occasionally miss family events.< Read more > -
Rep. Jenkins Says Tax Reform Needed
04/26/13Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins says she remains focused like a lazer on the economy and jobs, trying to get a healthy economy again when it comes to job growth.< Read more > -
Jenkins talks about budget fights ahead
04/18/13Kansas Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins told supporters on Saturday that working in Washington D.C., is a challenge.< Read more > -
McCarthy Pushes for Tax Reform, Urges Obama to Not Mess It Up'
04/16/13Representative Peter Roskam (R., Ill.), the chief deputy whip, and Representative Lynn Jenkins (R., Kan.), a certified public accountant, joined McCarthy for the interview and said House Republicans are also open to eliminating most deductions.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Recognizes Girl's "Hopeful" Campaign
04/16/13The U.S. House of Representatives now knows of a Topeka-area girl's efforts to help her classmate get a new service dog.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins Says President's Budget Would Hurt Middle Class and Elderly
04/11/13Kansas Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins is not impressed with the particulars of President Barack Obama's proposed 3.77 trillion dollar budget for 2014.< Read more > -
Congresswoman Jenkins Featured in Politico Pro's "Morning Tax"
04/04/13The Kansas lawmaker, who is co-chairing the Ways and Means income and tax distribution reform working group, spoke to Morning Tax after the town hall, expanding from her 140-character limit on what loopholes could be cut during reform.< Read more > -
Opinion: Leadership Means Not Always Following the Party Line
03/27/13Jenkins, a Republican, has been working to reach out across the aisles dividing Republicans and Democrats and for that she should be applauded.< Read more > -
The Room That Could Transform Washington
03/23/13By Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) and Senator Joe Manchin (WV)< Read more > -
Jenkins stands firm on enacting new Farm Bill
02/27/13When federal lawmakers failed to agree on a new Farm Bill prior to Jan. 1 of this year, the 2008 Farm Bill was extended as part of the enactment by the Senate of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012.< Read more > -
Our View: Jenkins on Right Track
02/05/13Editorial | Leavenworth Times< Read more > -
Letter to the Editor with Senator Roberts on our Restoring Access to Medication Bill
07/20/11"We know how important it is to have choice and flexibility in managing our health care expenses, particularly when it comes to the medicines our families need. So it doesn't make sense that President Obama's health care reform law took away some of those rights. "< Read more > -
Guest column: Control the debt
06/14/11"Americans understand that if the president and Washington Democrats want us to pay their bills, Washington will have to cut up its credit cards....This isn't about ideologies, it is about sustainability, certainty and job creation."< Read more > -
Americans want commonsense fiscal responsibility from their government
11/09/10"The immediate priority of the next Congress has to be returning stability to our economy and with that, an increase in private sector job creation. I strongly believe that Kansans and all Americans want commonsense fiscal responsibility from their government."< Read more > -
Letter: Call for Restraint
07/29/09"Kansans know that you cannot spend money you don't have. Congress must learn this lesson."< Read more > -
GOP offers constructive options to improve access to health care
06/11/09By U.S. REPS. ROY BLUNT, SAM GRAVES and LYNN JENKINS< Read more > -
A Stimulus that Does Not Stimulate
01/29/09Americans are struggling right now and are in need of financial assistance. Unfortunately, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Democratic majority in the House of Representatives have taken this as an invitation to fund their long wish list for new government spending in the form of an $819 billion bill, which they claim will stimulate the economy.< Read more >