Rural America Solutions Group
In April 2009, House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) announced that Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Frank Lucas (OK-3), Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Doc Hastings (R-WA), and Small Business Committee Ranking Member Sam Graves (MO-6) would lead a group of Republicans tasked with developing solutions to address the issues facing Rural America. The Rural America Solutions Group will focus on solutions that create jobs and economic opportunities as well as address the unique challenges rural communities face.
“Those who live and work in rural America are struggling to make a living in a difficult economy. It’s important that rural communities have a strong voice in Washington who know their struggles and are able to provide viable solutions. I am pleased to be a part of an effort that understands the needs of our farmers, ranchers, and rural constituents,” said Ranking Member Lucas when the group’s formation was announced.
Press Releases:
- Rural America Solutions Group Sends Follow-Up Letter to Administrator Jackson on EPA's Job-Killing Policies
October 28, 2010 - Forum Panelists Overwhelmingly Say EPA's Policies Are Hurting Jobs, Economy in Rural America
September 30, 2010 - Forum Examines Impact of Job-Killing EPA Regulations on Rural America
September 29, 2010 - Rural America Solutions Group Co-Chairs Call for Committee Hearings on Federal Power Grab of Clean Water Act
June 22, 2010 - Co-Chairs of Rural America Solutions Group Urge Obama to Listen to Rural Americans, Abandon Job Killing Policies
June 3, 2010 - Rural America Solutions Group Co-Chairs Call on Obama Officials to Deliver Economic Relief to Zanesville
August 14, 2009 - Rural America Solutions Group Co-Chairs Call on Obama Officials to Deliver Economic Relief to Bethel, Alaska
August 11, 2009 - Rural America Solutions Group Co-Chairs Call on Obama Officials to Deliver Economic Relief to Danville Metropolitan Area
July 17, 2009 - Rural America Solutions Group Co-Chairs Call on Obama Officials to Deliver Economic Relief to La Crosse
July 15, 2009 - As Rural Unemployment Climbs Higher, Speaker Pelosi Introduces Job-Killing Tax on Small Businesses to Fund Government-Run Health Care
July 15, 2009 - Rural America Solutions Group Press Conference Available on YouTube
May 20, 2009 - Lucas to Co-Chair Rural America Solutions Group
April 30, 2009
Group Members:
- Frank Lucas, OK (Co-Chair)
- Sam Graves, MO (Co-Chair)
- Doc Hastings, WA (Co-Chair)
- Rob Bishop, UT
- Henry Brown, SC
- Jason Chaffetz, UT
- Mike Conaway, TX
- Virginia Foxx, VA
- Steve King, IA
- Tom Latham, IA
- Bob Latta, OH
- Blaine Luetkemeyer, MO
- Cynthia Lummis, WY
- Tom McClintock, CA
- Phil Roe, TN
- Adrian Smith, NE