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February 12, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA), Nanette Barragan (D-CA), Mike Kelly (R-PA) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) today introduced the “Alternatives to Prevent Addiction in the Nation (Alternatives to PAIN) Act,” legislation that would provide greater access to non-opioid treatments for pain management for seniors.
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February 11, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) led a bipartisan effort with Reps. Robin Kelly (IL-02), Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Buddy Carter (GA-01), Shontel Brown (OH-11), and Jen Kiggans (VA-02) to introduce the Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Reauthorization Act of 2025. This legislation aims to improve pregnancy outcomes and infant health by continuing critical federal research, education, and intervention programs to reduce preterm birth and infant mortality.

Issues:Health
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February 10, 2025

Washington, D.C. — Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA), Kim Schrier (D-WA), Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), and Andre Carson (D-IN) introduced the Diagnostic Testing Preparedness Plan Act (H.R.

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February 5, 2025

Washington D.C. – Today, U.S. Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (R-IA) and Debbie Dingell (D-MI) introduced the bipartisan Medicaid Program Improvement Act, which would improve the accuracy and reliability of address information for Medicaid beneficiaries, ensuring seamless access to healthcare services for millions of Americans.

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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.