Miller-Meeks: It's Time to End Dependence on China and Bring Jobs Back to Iowa

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) is standing shoulder-to-shoulder with President Trump in the fight to rebuild American industry, end our reliance on Communist China, and restore good-paying jobs to Iowa and across the country.

“Under President Trump’s leadership, we are putting America—and American manufacturing—first again. Whether it’s medical supplies, semiconductors, or steel, we must never depend on Communist China for what we can make right here at home,” said Miller-Meeks. “That’s why I’m fighting to bring good-paying jobs back to Iowa, strengthen our supply chains, and ensure our rural communities lead the next chapter of American manufacturing. This isn’t just about economics—it’s about national security, self-reliance, and securing America’s future.”

With over $5 trillion in U.S. investments and trade agreements secured under President Trump, companies are coming back to the United States. American manufacturing is surging—from semiconductors to steel—and the America First agenda is delivering results.

In Congress, Miller-Meeks is helping lead that charge with legislation to strengthen domestic manufacturing, medical readiness, and workforce development:

• Her ONSHORE Act, now signed into law, streamlines federal review processes to bring critical manufacturing projects back to American soil, including rural communities across Iowa.
• Her bipartisan Diagnostics Testing Preparedness Plan Act (H.R. 1108) ensures the U.S. can develop and manufacture diagnostic medical tests here at home during public health emergencies—never again depending on adversarial nations like China for essential medical supplies.
• Her Improve Employer-Directed Skills Act (H.R. 2690) empowers Iowa employers to partner with workforce boards to train and upskill workers for the exact jobs local businesses need. A version of this legislation passed the House as part of the Stronger Workforce for America Act with bipartisan support.
• Her Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act (H.R. 1721), which recently passed the House, directs federal agencies to identify rural communities—like those in Southeast Iowa—best suited for expanded domestic manufacturing. The bill lays the groundwork for long-term job growth, American-made supply chains, and less reliance on foreign adversaries like China.

A 24-year Army veteran, physician, and former small business owner, Miller-Meeks remains a leading voice in Congress for rebuilding American strength, empowering employers, and restoring opportunity in every corner of Iowa and across the country.

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