Miller-Meeks Leads Made in America Manufacturing Tour, Highlights Major Wins in President Trump’s Bill
Indianola, IA – U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks led a Made in America Manufacturing Tour across Iowa’s First District to spotlight the major manufacturing and workforce victories included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The tour featured visits to Cemen Tech in Indianola, Vermeer Corporation in Pella, and SSAB in Muscatine, three Iowa manufacturers leading in innovation, workforce training, and American-made production.
“The One Big Beautiful Bill is delivering real wins for manufacturers and workers here in Iowa and across the country,” said Miller-Meeks. “From making the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent to cutting taxes on overtime, this law rewards hard work and ensures America remains the best place in the world to build, hire, and innovate. I was proud to visit three Iowa manufacturers to highlight how these policies are strengthening our economy, reducing reliance on China, and creating new opportunities for the next generation of skilled workers.”
During the tour, Miller-Meeks met with employees, toured facilities, and engaged directly with business leaders about the benefits of the new law. The legislation delivers over $500 billion for workforce and trade school training, restores 100% expensing for new equipment, and makes full U.S. R&D expensing permanent, and No Tax on Overtime, policies that are driving investment back to the United States and securing America’s competitive edge.
National Association of Manufacturers Executive Vice President Erin Streeter praised Miller-Meeks’ leadership:
“H.R. 1 is a landmark win for manufacturing—delivering pro-growth policies that will strengthen our industry for years to come. Without bold leadership from lawmakers like Rep. Miller-Meeks, manufacturers could have been crippled by the largest tax hike in history—jeopardizing the progress we made after the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Iowa’s First Congressional District is the first in the state for manufacturing. We want to thank her for protecting 13,000 jobs and $1.2 billion in wages at more than 800 manufacturing companies in her district alone.”
Nicole Crain, President of the Iowa Association of Business and Industryadded:
“We appreciate Rep. Miller-Meeks’ long-time support of Iowa manufacturers. From her service in the Iowa Senate to her work in Congress, she has been a consistent advocate for pro-growth tax policies. ABI members thrive on certainty, and this legislation gives Iowa businesses the stability they need to reinvest in their people and their operations.”
At Cemen Tech, Director of Supply Chain Brant Pftantz highlighted the importance of pro-growth tax relief:
“We are so grateful to Rep. Miller-Meeks for voting for pro-growth tax reform. It’s not just about giving manufacturers like us certainty but giving our contractors—builders and developers—the certainty to plan for their next projects so we can all build and scale together.”
At Vermeer Corporation, Senior Director of International Business Development & Government Affairs Daryl Bouwkamp underscored the R&D benefits:
“The Big Beautiful Bill will allow us to continue to deduct expenses related to research and development. This is critical if manufacturers are going to continue to push the edge and innovate. This bill sets up manufacturers for a generation of continued growth and advancement.”
At SSAB in Muscatine, President Chuck Schmitt emphasized the role of strong supply chains and workforce investments:
“The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will act as a growth catalyst for manufacturing in America. By driving investment, strengthening supply chains, and ensuring our workforce has the tools and training to succeed, this law will help SSAB meet growing demand with the most sustainably produced American-made steel. We thank Congresswoman Miller-Meeks for her continued leadership on policies that support jobs, improve competitiveness, and strengthen our nation’s economy.”