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Dorris “Buck” Jennings — Republican Delegate for West Virginia District 84 (official headshot)

Dorris “Buck” Jennings Voting Record & Scorecard | NumbersUSA

WV Delegate

District: 84 • Republican

2024 Alignment:

96.00%

Lifetime Alignment:

98.00%

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Del. Dorris “Buck” Jennings (R-WV-84) earned a 96% NumbersUSA score for 2024, ranking among lawmakers most aligned with immigration enforcement and border-security positions. Dorris “Buck” Jennings voted on 6 of the 6 substantive bills scored by NumbersUSA in 2024. Across 2 years rated, Dorris “Buck” Jennings's lifetime NumbersUSA score averages 98%, with 7 votes recorded across 7 scored bills. Highest category scores: E-Verify (100%), Enforcement/Sanctuary (100%), and Miscellaneous (100%). Dorris “Buck” Jennings represents the 84th District in the West Virginia House of Delegates.

Title

Lawmaker Position

HB 4759Assembly 202410x

Safeguarding West Virginian jobs through E-Verify

With NumbersUSA
This bill aims to require employers in the state to use the federal E-Verify system to confirm the identity and legal work status of their employees. Some exceptions are made for the relationship between a party and an independent contractor, casual domestic labor, and individual homeowners hiring workers on their private property. The Commissioner of the Division of Labor is empowered to investigate complaints, access information from other state agencies to confirm compliance, and impose penalties for violations, including license suspensions of 10 to 60 days for first and second offenses and permanent revocation for a third offense. Employers have affirmative defenses available, such as good faith compliance with E-Verify requirements and entrapment. The Division of Labor will provide educational materials and notifications to make employers aware of the E-Verify requirements. The bill seeks to ensure that employers in West Virginia are only employing individuals legally authorized to work in the United States and provides for strong enforcement mechanisms and penalties to deter the employment of illegal aliens.
HB 4759 (Dispense 2nd Reference)Assembly 202410x

Safeguarding West Virginian jobs through E-Verify

With NumbersUSA
This bill aims to require employers in the state to use the federal E-Verify system to confirm the identity and legal work status of their employees. Some exceptions are made for the relationship between a party and an independent contractor, casual domestic labor, and individual homeowners hiring workers on their private property. The Commissioner of the Division of Labor is empowered to investigate complaints, access information from other state agencies to confirm compliance, and impose penalties for violations, including license suspensions of 10 to 60 days for first and second offenses and permanent revocation for a third offense. Employers have affirmative defenses available, such as good faith compliance with E-Verify requirements and entrapment. The Division of Labor will provide educational materials and notifications to make employers aware of the E-Verify requirements. The bill seeks to ensure that employers in West Virginia are only employing individuals legally authorized to work in the United States and provides for strong enforcement mechanisms and penalties to deter the employment of illegal aliens. This motion failed to get the necessary 2/3rd votes for passage.
HB 5031Assembly 20242x

Cracking down on Illegal Alien Human Trafficking Act

With NumbersUSA
This legislation toughens human trafficking laws regarding illegal aliens and ensures that bringing illegal aliens into the state of West Virginia is correctly categorized as human trafficking.
HB 5415 (House Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security Chairman)Assembly 20241x

Safeguarding West Virginia from Illegal alien entry

Against NumbersUSA
Chairman declined to move the bill for a vote.
HCR 64Assembly 20241x

Acknowledging and supporting the State of Texas

With NumbersUSA
This resolution shows that the West Virginia House is supportive of Texas in the state's efforts to slow down the Biden border crisis.
HCR 64 (Introduction & Cosponsors)Assembly 20241x

Acknowledging and supporting the State of Texas

With NumbersUSA
This resolution shows that the West Virginia House is supportive of Texas in the state's efforts to slow down the Biden border crisis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Del. Dorris “Buck” Jennings's voting record?

Del. Dorris “Buck” Jennings (R-WV-84) earned a 96% NumbersUSA score for 2024, ranking among lawmakers most aligned with immigration enforcement and border-security positions. Dorris “Buck” Jennings voted on 6 of the 6 substantive bills scored by NumbersUSA in 2024. Across 2 years rated, Dorris “Buck” Jennings's lifetime NumbersUSA score averages 98%, with 7 votes recorded across 7 scored bills. Highest category scores: E-Verify (100%), Enforcement/Sanctuary (100%), and Miscellaneous (100%). Dorris “Buck” Jennings represents the 84th District in the West Virginia House of Delegates.

How aligned is Dorris “Buck” Jennings with immigration enforcement and border-security positions?

Dorris “Buck” Jennings earned a 96% NumbersUSA score in 2024, ranking among lawmakers most aligned with immigration enforcement and border-security positions.

What is Dorris “Buck” Jennings's NumbersUSA score?

Dorris “Buck” Jennings has a 96% NumbersUSA score for 2024. Across 2 years rated, Dorris “Buck” Jennings's lifetime average is 98%.

Where does Dorris “Buck” Jennings serve?

Del. Dorris “Buck” Jennings (R-WV-84) represents the 84th District in the West Virginia House of Delegates as a Republican.

What issue categories does Dorris “Buck” Jennings score highest and lowest on?

Dorris “Buck” Jennings's strongest categories on the NumbersUSA scorecard are E-Verify (100%) and Enforcement/Sanctuary (100%). The lowest-scoring categories are Leadership (0%) and Miscellaneous (100%).

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