Jobs and the Economy
Congressman Evan Jenkins will work to create and protect jobs in West Virginia and bring economic opportunity back to our state. The constituents of the Third District know that many of the Obama administration policies have led directly to the loss of good-paying jobs in our region. Evan promises to take a stand against these excessive regulatory schemes and costly healthcare programs driven by the administration and D.C. bureaucrats.
Evan will strive to ensure the priorities of West Virginia families are the priorities of Congress, with a renewed emphasis on growing the economy with good-paying jobs and higher paychecks. Evan supports job training programs for the region and the state to put unemployed West Virginians back to work. He is focused on bringing a pro-growth agenda to Washington, one that will provide certainty to West Virginia businesses and create jobs for the hard-working families in the state.
In the second week of the 114th Congress, Evan voted with his colleagues in the House of Representatives to pass H.R. 185, the Regulatory Accountability Act, which would require federal agencies to estimate the cost of alternatives to proposed regulations. It also requires them to follow additional steps when proposing “major” or “high impact” rules that have a broader impact. Further, he was an original cosponsor and a strong advocate for the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act, which passed the House in July. The REINS Act would allow Congress to vote on expensive regulations proposed by the EPA and other federal agencies.
One of the most important things that Congress can do to get our economy moving again is to reduce our debt and deficit. As he serves on the House Appropriations Committee, Evan’s focus will be on finding ways to cut spending in lower-priority programs. When the federal government gets its budget in balance, it provides certainty for every citizen, the nation’s businesses and the broader economy.
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More on Jobs and the Economy
September 6, 2016
Press Release
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement today on Ramaco Development’s announcement of a partnership with two private equity firms to invest $90 million to open two new coal mines in southern West Virginia:
August 24, 2016
Press Release
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) announced today two major federal grants for the Coalfield Development Corporation in Wayne and the Hobet mining site in Boone and Lincoln counties.
The Coalfield Development Corporation will receive $1,870,000 from the Appalachian Regional Commission for its Appalachian Social Entrepreneurship Investment Strategy. The West Virginia Development Office will receive $200,000 from the ARC for the Hobet strategic plan.
August 24, 2016
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) announced today a major federal grant for Advantage Valley in Huntington.
Advantage Valley will receive $250,000 from the U.S. Economic Development Administration for its Site Development and Small Business Feasibility Study. This study will identify commercial development sites for manufacturing, chemical and polymer production, and other industries. It will also look at how to attract small businesses in critical fields and obstacles to development.
August 24, 2016
Press Release
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) announced today a major federal grant for the Mingo County Air Transportation Park.
August 24, 2016
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) announced today the Hatfield-McCoy Trails have received a grant of nearly $1.4 million from the Appalachian Regional Commission.
The Hatfield McCoy Regional Recreation Authority in Man will receive $1,372,275 for its Southern Coalfields Sustainable Tourism & Entrepreneurship Program. These funds will be used to expand tourism opportunities and related businesses, as well as expanding existing trails.
August 24, 2016
Press Release
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) announced today two major federal grants for the Bluewell Public Service District in Bluefield and the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority.
The Bluewell Public Service District will receive $1.5 million from the Appalachian Regional Commission and $1 million from the U.S. Economic Development Administration to expand municipal water service to the Mercer County Airport. The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority will receive $967,000 from the ARC and $120,000 from the EDA.
July 6, 2016
Press Release
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement on the Federal Trade Commission’s dismissal of the complaint challenging the Cabell Huntington Hospital-St. Mary’s Medical Center merger:
June 29, 2016
Press Release
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) is urging the United States Postal Service to make sure flooded post offices in West Virginia reopen and continue to serve our rural communities.
In a letter to Postmaster General Megan Brennan sent Wednesday morning, Rep. Jenkins said the reopening of post offices will be a moral boost to communities and show a commitment to rebuilding West Virginia.
June 15, 2016
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) fought successfully to cut the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s budget by $164 million and halt the implementation of new EPA rules that would hurt coal mining.
These provisions are included in the Fiscal Year 2017 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, which the House Appropriations Committee passed Wednesday. Rep. Jenkins is a member of the committee and serves on its Interior subcommittee.
June 10, 2016
Press Release
WASHINGTON – A carbon tax would raise energy prices on West Virginia’s families and put jobs in jeopardy, U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) said on the House floor.
“According to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, a carbon tax would hurt our economy, it would raise prices, and diminish people’s purchasing power. It would reduce the number of hours people worked, resulting in lost wages. It would also disproportionately hurt low-income families and raise energy prices for seniors and for families,” he said.