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William L. Jenkins

William L. Jenkins

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

William L. Jenkins Congressional Service

William L. Jenkins is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Tennessee. WILLIAM served as a House Representative for the state of Tennessee and served a total of 5 terms in congress.

William L. Jenkins participated in over 36 voting sessions, sponsored over 38 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 776 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Conservative

William Jenkins supports tax cuts for businesses and reducing regulations to stimulate economic growth. He advocates for a free-market approach to strengthen the national economy.


Conservative

Jenkins favors policies that support family farms and reduce federal oversight, advocating for more autonomy for farmers and increased access to international markets.


Conservative

William Jenkins supports stricter immigration controls, including enhanced border security and measures to prevent illegal immigration.


Conservative

Jenkins advocates for increased local control over education, school choice options such as vouchers, and reduced federal involvement in public schooling.


Conservative

He supports expanding fossil fuel production and reducing regulations on energy industries while also endorsing the development of nuclear energy.


Conservative

Jenkins is skeptical of extensive regulatory approaches to address climate change and opposes high-cost initiatives, favoring technological innovation instead.


Conservative

He opposes government-run healthcare systems and supports market-based solutions to increase competition and lower healthcare costs.


Conservative

William Jenkins favors reducing government interference in the housing market and supports policies that encourage private housing development.


Conservative

Jenkins advocates for increased investment in infrastructure through public-private partnerships and reduced federal regulations on transportation projects.


Conservative

He supports increasing funding for veterans' healthcare and benefits and improving service delivery within the Department of Veterans Affairs.


Conservative

Jenkins supports measures to ensure election integrity, including voter ID laws and stricter controls on voter registration processes.

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Latest Bills

Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act
Bill HR 8464June 5, 2026
Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act
Bill HR 8312June 4, 2026
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027
Bill HR 8646June 4, 2026
No Taxpayer-Funded Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2026
Bill HR 8914June 4, 2026
No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026
Bill HR 7892June 4, 2026
No Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act of 2026
Bill HR 7726June 4, 2026
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8646) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7726) to amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to withhold funds from noncompliant States under such Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7892) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require to the Secretary of Education to use an identity fraud detection system to review each FAFSA to determine whether the FAFSA presents a reasonable suspicion of identity fraud; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8872) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to target funds to low-income families, strengthen program integrity guardrails for State expenditure of funds, require measurement of improper payments, and establish goals for eliminating fraud and improper payments under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families, and for other purposes.
Bill HRES 1333June 4, 2026
Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act
Bill HR 8872June 4, 2026
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
Bill HRES 1336June 4, 2026
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Bill SJRES 185June 4, 2026
To designate the United States courthouse located at 220 West Depot Street in Greeneville, Tennessee, as the "James H. Quillen United States Courthouse".
Bill HR 4608October 3, 2024
Housing Bond and Credit Modernization and Fairness Act of 2001
Bill HR 951January 17, 2023
Death Tax Elimination Act of 2001
Bill HR 8January 17, 2023
Economic Security and Worker Assistance Act of 2002
Bill HR 622January 16, 2023
Marriage Penalty and Family Tax Relief Act of 2001
Bill HR 6January 17, 2023
Military Survivor Benefits Improvement Act of 2001
Bill HR 548January 16, 2023