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Washington, D.C. — U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra has introduced bipartisan legislation to modernize the National Weather Service’s outdated communications network, NWS Chat, which disseminates critical, time-sensitive information to broadcasters, emergency managers, and the general public during severe weather events.
Two key agricultural positions remain vacated under the Biden administration.
In a letter sent to President Biden this week, U.S. Representatives Ashley Hinson, Randy Feenstra, Mariannette Miller-Meeks, and many of their colleagues urged the administration to quickly nominate two qualified individuals to the positions of Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Chief Agriculture Negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR).
All four Iowans who serve in the U.S. House have introduced a bill that would upgrade the communications network for the National Weather Service. Damage to a fiber optic cable at a Weather Service office in Texas delayed warnings during last month’s tornado outbreak in Iowa.
Congresswoman Cindy Axne of West Des Moines, a Democrat, says it’s important for congress to pass this bill now rather than address it later in the year during federal budget negotiations.
Republicans offered a motion to block the previous question on the House floor on Wednesday night. If the previous question was blocked, the House could consider Republican-led H.R. 6858, the American Energy Independence from Russia Act, to support American energy production across the country.
WASHINGTON — Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-02) has announced the launch of the 2022 Congressional Art Competition.
This annual competition is conducted by the U.S. House of Representatives to showcase the talent of high school students from across the country.
Representative Miller-Meeks has formally announced the start of the 2022 Congressional Art Competition for the Second District.
U.S. Reps. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) and Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) on April 1 joined fellow Iowan lawmakers in introducing a bipartisan bill to upgrade the communications service used by the National Weather Service (NWS).
“I am proud to partner with the entire Iowa delegation to support our state and better prepare for future tornadoes,” said Rep. Miller-Meeks.
U.S. Reps. Ashley Hinson (R-IA), Randy Feenstra (R-IA), Cindy Axne (D-IA), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA), and Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) recently introduced legislation to update the National Weather Service’s (NWS) NWS Chat platform, which circulates time-sensitive information during severe weather events.
The National Weather Service Communications Improvement Act directs the NWS Director to review and select an off-the-shelf commercial alternative to NWS Chat, prioritizing reliability and security.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, April 5th, 2022, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-02) announced the launch of the 2022 Congressional Art Competition. This annual competition is conducted by the U.S. House of Representatives to showcase the talent of high school students from across.
Members of Congress joined Quad-City residents this week to recognize and celebrate three-time sled hockey Paralympian Kevin McKee of Davenport.
Friends, family, and supporters gathered Saturday, April 2, at Oscar's Pub in Bettendorf to celebrate McKee's recent gold-medal victory in the 2022 Winter Paralympics in Beijing.