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Edgar L. Jenkins
Edgar L. Jenkins Congressional Service
Edgar L. Jenkins is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Georgia. ED served as a House Representative for the state of Georgia and served a total of 5 terms in congress.
Edgar L. Jenkins participated in over 0 voting sessions, sponsored over 156 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1408 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
ConservativeEd Jenkins focused on fiscal conservatism, advocating for controlled government spending and balanced budgets. He supported measures to reduce the federal deficit.
Agriculture
ConservativeJenkins supported policies that benefited farmers in his district, including subsidies and tax incentives aimed at promoting agricultural growth and stability.
Immigration
ConservativeHe favored policies that strengthened border security and opposed measures that provided amnesty to undocumented immigrants.
Education
CentristJenkins advocated for increased local control over education and favored policies that supported public education funding without federal overreach.
Energy
ConservativeJenkins supported the development of domestic energy resources, emphasizing the importance of energy independence and favoring traditional energy production.
Climate change
ConservativeHis stance reflected skepticism towards climate change regulations that could impact economic growth, showing preference for market-driven solutions.
Healthcare
ConservativeEd Jenkins supported reforms to reduce healthcare costs, favoring market-based solutions over expansive government programs.
Housing
CentristHe supported measures to increase affordable housing through tax credits and incentives, encouraging private sector involvement.
Transportation
CentristJenkins advocated for infrastructure improvements, supporting funding for roads and highways while ensuring fiscal responsibility.
Veterans affairs
CentristHe supported increased funding for veterans' services and benefits, advocating for streamlined processes in the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Voting rights
CentristJenkins had a centrist stance on voting rights, supporting measures to both secure the voting process and ensure accessibility for all citizens.