• JENKINS, LYNN
Experience: House: District 2, 2009-Present
Home State: Kansas
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $1,712,105Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Lynn M. Jenkins
    Gender: Female
    Family: 2 Children: Hayley, Hayden
    Birth Date: 06/10/1963
    Birth Place: Holton, KS
    Home City: Topeka, KS
    Religion: Methodist

Education

    BS, Accounting/Economics, Weber State College, 1985
    AA, Kansas State University, 1984

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2008-present
    Vice Chair, House Republican Conference, United States House of Representatives
    Treasurer, State of Kansas, 2002-2008
    Senator, Kansas State Senate, 2000-2002
    Representative, Kansas State House of Representatives, 1998-2000
    Current Legislative Committees
    Subcommittee on Health (Ways and Means), Member
    Subcommittee on Trade, Member
    Ways and Means, Member
Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees
    Member, Community Pharmacy Caucus
    Member, Congressional Diabetes Caucus
    Member, Congressional Unmanned Systems Caucus
    Member, Congressional Wounded to Work Caucus
    Member, Cystic Fibrosis Caucus
    Member, General Aviation Caucus
    Member, House Army Caucus
    Member, Impact Aid Caucus
    Member, Israel Allies Caucus
    Member, Military Families Caucus
    Member, Military Veterans Caucus
    Member, National Guard and Reserve Components Caucus
    Member, Nuclear Issues Working Group
    Member, Pediatric Cancer Caucus
    Member, Republican New Media Caucus
    Member, Tea Party Caucus

Professional Experience

    Accountant, Baird, Kurtz and Dobson
    Accountant, Braunsdorf, Carlson, and Clinkinbeard
    Owner, Private Accounting Services
    Certified Public Accountant, Public Accounting/Specialty Taxation
    Religious, Civic, and other Memberships
    Member, Advisory Board, Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
    Member, Advisory Committee, Topeka Youth for Christ Endowment
    Member, Advisory Council, Accounting Department, Kansas State University
    Member, American Council of Young Political Leaders
    Board Member, Auburn-Washburn Public Schools Foundation
    Member, College Savings Plan Network
    Board Member, Family Service and Guidance Center
    Member, Jay Snideler Parent Teacher Organization
    Board Member, Kansas Children's Service League
    Trustee, Kansas Public Employees Retirement System
    Member, Kansas Society of Certified Public Accountants
    Member, Kansas Surety Bonds and Insurance Committee
    Member, National Association of State Treasurers
    Member, National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators
    Member, National Council for Community Behavioral Health Care
    Member, Pooled Money Investment Board
    Board Member/Treasurer, Prince of Peace Preschool
    Member, Republican Women
    Member, Susanna Wesley United Methodist Church
    Board Member, Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA)
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right

Strongly Oppose
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime

No Opinion
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy

Strongly Oppose
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery

No Opinion
6. Vouchers for school choice

Strongly Support
7. Make voter registration easier

Strongly Support
8. Prioritize green energy

Strongly Oppose
9. Avoid foreign entanglements
10. Expand the military

Strongly Support
11. Support & expand free trade

Support
12. Support American Exceptionalism
13. Absolute right to gun ownership

Strongly Support
14. Expand ObamaCare

Strongly Oppose
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens

Strongly Oppose
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive

Support
17. Keep God in the public sphere

Strongly Support
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities

Support
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage

Oppose
20. Privatize Social Security

Strongly Support
Total: 90
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
06/12/2017 H.R.2881 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide payment under part A of the Medicare Program on a reasonable cost basis for anesthesia services furnished by an anesthesiologist in certain rural hospitals in the same manner as payments are provided for anesthesia services furnished by anesthesiologist assistants and certified registered nurse anesthetists in such hospitals, and for other purposes. 06/12/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
04/27/2017 H.R.2205 ECORA Act of 2017 04/27/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
03/30/2017 H.R.1828 Rural Access to Hospice Act of 2017 03/30/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
03/24/2017 H.R.1541 To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire certain property related to the Fort Scott National Historic Site in Fort Scott, Kansas, and for other purposes. 03/24/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.  (All Actions)
03/17/2017 H.R.1284 Medicare Patient Access to Hospice Act of 2017 03/17/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
03/03/2017 H.R.1155 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to allow physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists to supervise cardiac, intensive cardiac, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs. 03/03/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
02/09/2017 H.R.741 Rural Hospital Regulatory Relief Act of 2017 02/09/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
02/07/2017 H.R.662 MEND Act 02/07/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
01/30/2017 H.R.721 BRACE Act 01/30/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
01/13/2017 H.R.529 529 and ABLE Account Improvement Act of 2017 01/13/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
01/10/2017 H.R.394 Restoring Access to Medication Act of 2017 01/10/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
11/14/2016 H.R.2333 To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire certain property related to the Fort Scott National Historic Site in Fort Scott, Kansas. 11/14/2016 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 643.  (All Actions)
09/28/2016 H.R.6260 ECORA Act of 2016 09/28/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
09/27/2016 H.R.1877 Mental Health First Aid Act of 2016 09/27/2016 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.  (All Actions)
09/22/2016 H.R.5613 CAH Act of 2016 09/22/2016 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.  (All Actions)
09/19/2016 H.R.5237 Workplace Advancement Act 09/19/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.  (All Actions)
07/29/2016 H.R.5799 Rural Access to Hospice Act of 2016 07/29/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
07/19/2016 H.R.5721 Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2016 07/19/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
07/15/2016 H.R.5667 Rural ACO Provider Equity Act of 2016 07/15/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
07/12/2016 H.R.5741 Nonessential Government Printing Reduction Act of 2016 07/12/2016 Referred to House Administration  (All Actions)
Total: 1318
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
05/15/2014 H.R.3474 Hire More Heroes Act of 2014 Cloture Motion Rejected (53-40, 3/5 majority required) Not Voting
05/12/2014 H.R.4438 American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2014 Passed Yea
05/08/2014 H.R.3826 Electricity Security and Affordability Act Passed Aye
05/06/2014 H.Res.571 Recognizing the roles and contributions of America's teachers to building and enhancing the Nation's civic, cultural, and economic well-being.
05/02/2014 H.R.4464 Permanent CFC Look-Through Act of 2014
04/30/2014 H.R.4531 No Bonuses for Tax Delinquent IRS Employees Act of 2014
04/30/2014 H.R.627 National Park Service 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act Passed Yea
04/24/2014 H.R.3 Northern Route Approval Act Passed Not Voting
04/16/2014 H.R.4135 Firearm Importation Fairness Act of 2014
04/09/2014 H.R.4444 Long-Term SCORE Act
04/08/2014 H.R.2575 Save American Workers Act of 2014 Passed Aye
04/04/2014 H.R.4385 To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the designation of maternity care health professional shortage areas.
04/03/2014 H.R.2019 Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act Passed Yea
03/27/2014 H.Res.526 Recognizing the important work of the Meals On Wheels Association of America and its member programs throughout the country in addressing senior hunger and improving the quality of life for millions of our nation's seniors each year.
03/24/2014 H.R.3973 Faithful Execution of the Law Act of 2014 Passed Aye
03/20/2014 H.R.3933 Protecting Gun Owners in Bankruptcy Act of 2014
03/14/2014 H.R.4190 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the Medicare program of pharmacist services.
03/14/2014 H.R.4187 DISARM Act of 2014
03/13/2014 H.Con.Res.86 Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the enactment of the Smith-Lever Act, which established the nationwide Cooperative Extension System.
03/12/2014 H.R.1814 EACH Act
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