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LAKEN
January 22, 2025

Washington, D.C. – The Laken Riley Act, championed by Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), has passedthe House and is now on its way to President Trump’s desk for final approval. This critical bipartisan legislation ensures that illegal aliens charged or convicted of theft, like the individual responsible for Laken Riley’s tragic death, will be detained to prevent further harm. The bill also incorporates Sarah’s Law, requiring U.S.

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January 14, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) took a strong stand for fairness and common sense by voting for H.R. 28, the Protection of Women and Girls Sports Act of 2025. This critical legislation prohibits biological males from competing in women’s sports, ensuring that female athletes have a level playing field.

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January 13, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks announced she has joined the bipartisan DOGE Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Bipartisan House DOGE Caucus will lead the partnership between Congress and President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The nation expects sweeping common-sense reform, and the DOGE Caucus will pave the way for the House of Representatives to streamline government operations and to save taxpayer money.

Issues:Economy
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ONSHORE
January 8, 2025

Washington, D.C. – President Biden has signed into law the ONSHORE Act (Opportunities for Non-developed Sites to Have Opportunities to be Rehabilitated for Economic Development), following final approval by the Senate. The bill, introduced in the House by Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) and Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), establishes the Critical Supply Chain Site Development program.

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SWEARING IN
January 3, 2025

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) was officially sworn into the 119th Congress during a ceremony on the House floor, led by newly re-elected Speaker of the House Mike Johnson. This marks her third time taking the oath of office.

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December 10, 2024

Washington, D.C. — Today Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) introduced the Providing Veterans Essential Medications Act, legislation that increases access to costly medications out of reach for severely disabled veterans in State Veterans Homes. Currently, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) does not pay State Veterans Homes for high-cost medications for severely disabled veterans, which are covered outside the facility.

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December 4, 2024

Washington, D.C. — In a bipartisan, bicameral press conference held in front of the U.S. Capitol, Dr.

Issues:Health
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November 12, 2024

Washington DC – Today, U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks announced her candidacy for House Republican Conference Secretary. In a letter to her colleagues, Miller-Meeks highlighted the need for battleground district representation in House GOP Leadership and her ability to help grow the Republican majority.

The full text of the letter is below:

Colleagues,

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November 8, 2024

Washington DC – U.S. Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) and Sharice Davids (KS-03) introduced legislation to extend the Second-Generation Biofuel Producer Tax Credit, which will protect biofuels production in the Midwest and across the country.

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October 18, 2024

Davenport - Today, U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D.

Issues:Health