ICYMI: Miller-Meeks Collects New Appointments, Leadership Positions in the 118th Congress 

In case you missed it – Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) has recently been appointed to several leadership positions in the new Congress including a seat on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, and a Chair position on the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Health Subcommittee. Miller-Meeks was also named Vice Chair of the Conservative Climate Caucus, the Congressional Western Caucus, and the For Country Caucus. 

“I’m honored to have been chosen to serve on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, and as Chair of the Health Subcommittee on the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs,” said Representative Miller-Meeks. “I’m also proud to join several caucuses as a Vice Chair. With Iowa’s diverse energy industry paired with my background as a surgeon and former nurse, I hope to bring a unique perspective to the table. I look forward to serving with each of our Chairs, and I’m excited for what we have in store for this Congress.”  

“I am excited and proud to welcome Representative Miller-Meeks to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. We will be at the forefront of House Republicans’ efforts to restore public trust in representative government. Americans have elected us to hold the line against Biden’s agenda. They want a different path, one that promotes free markets, innovation, free speech, and individual freedom. We stand ready to plow the hard ground necessary to legislate, hold the Biden administration accountable, and restore American leadership,” said Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05), Chair of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. 

“Veterans across the country are lucky to have Dr. Mariannette Miller-Meeks back on the VA Committee fighting for them,” said Representative Mike Bost (IL-12), Chair of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. “Mariannette knows what it means to serve, and brings a wealth of knowledge from her time as an Army doctor. She's seen firsthand the challenges active-duty servicemembers, transitioning servicemembers, and veterans alike face. I have no doubt that she will lead our Subcommittee on Health well, and I am excited to see all that she will accomplish on behalf of the men and women who have served our great nation.” 

"I am excited to welcome Congresswoman Miller-Meeks to the leadership of the Caucus," said Representative John Curtis (UT-03), Chair of the Conservative Climate Caucus. "Her expertise and perspective will be valuable as we continue to educate House Republicans on climate and energy issues. Mariannette has a near perfect attendance at Caucus briefings and on sponsored trips, showing a clear interest and willingness to engage on these important issues and find the right answers. With a new Congress and new leadership in the House, Republicans are committed to delivering solutions to the challenges of climate change." 

“The Western Caucus is ready to get to work in the 118th Congress to unleash American energy, cut bureaucratic red tape, and support our farmers and ranchers,” said Representative Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Chair of the Congressional Western Caucus. “I am honored to have Congresswoman Miller-Meeks on my Executive Committee to help advance the Caucus’ priorities both in Washington, D.C. and across the country. With her help and expertise, there is truly no limit to what we can achieve for rural America.” 

“Representative Miller-Meeks has spent her entire adult life serving our nation,” said Representative Tony Gonzales (TX-23), Co-Chair of the For Country Caucus. “From her time as a private in the Army to a Congresswoman in the House of Representatives, she has shown how to work hard and make a difference for the people of Iowa and for Americans across the country. As a fellow veteran, I’m proud to share her strong commitment to service. It is this common bond that makes the For Country Caucus such a dynamic and effective force in Washington—we know the importance of putting our country first. I look forward to working with Rep. Miller-Meeks to strengthen the U.S. military, improve the lives of veterans, and create a more prosperous nation for our fellow citizens. Her spirit of cooperation and dedication to our country will make her an invaluable asset as Vice Chair of the For Country Caucus.” 

Committee Assignments: 

• The House Committee on Energy and Commerce is the oldest standing legislative committee in the U.S. House of Representatives and is vested with the broadest jurisdiction of any congressional authorizing committee. The committee has responsibility for matters including telecommunications, consumer protection, food and drug safety, public health and research, environmental quality, energy policy, and interstate and foreign commerce among others.  

Representative Miller-Meeks is a member of the Health Subcommittee and the Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Minerals Subcommittee.  

• The House Committee on Veterans' Affairs is the authorizing committee for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The committee is responsible for recommending legislation expanding, curtailing, or fine-tuning existing laws relating to veterans' benefits. The Committee also has oversight responsibility, which means monitoring and evaluating the operations of the VA. If the Committee finds that VA is not administering laws as Congress intended, then it is addressed through the hearing process and legislation. We are the voice of Congress for veterans in dealings with the VA. 

Representative Miller-Meeks serves as Vice Chair of the Health Subcommittee. 

• As outlined in the Rules Package for the 118th Congress, the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic is to conduct a full investigation, study, and issue a final report by the end of the term on its findings regarding the origins of the Coronavirus pandemic, vaccine development, the economic impact of the pandemic, and societal impacts of the decision to close schools. 

Representative Miller-Meeks serves on the Select Subcommittee. 

Caucus Leadership: 

• Pandemic Preparedness Caucus, Co-Chair 
• Conservative Climate Caucus, Vice Chair 
• Congressional Western Caucus, Vice Chair 
• For Country Caucus, Vice Chair