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January 12, 2026
Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) today highlighted that her bipartisan bill, the Alternatives to Prevent Addiction in the Nation (PAIN) Act (H.R. 1227), has reached a major milestone, garnering the support of 74 cosponsors—37 Republicans and 37 Democrats—in a strong show of real momentum behind efforts to combat the opioid crisis through safer, non-addictive pain management.
Issues:Delivering ResultsHealth
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January 9, 2026
Congresswoman Mariannette Miller‑Meeks (IA‑01) voted to pass H.R. 5184, the Affordable HOMES Act, bipartisan legislation designed to reduce regulatory barriers, make manufactured housing more affordable, and help more Americans achieve the dream of homeownership. The bill passed the House floor as part of a continued effort to cut red tape and expand economic opportunity for working families.
Issues:Delivering ResultsEconomy
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January 8, 2026
Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) voted to pass the next round of full-year appropriations bills, delivering targeted investments in public safety, water infrastructure, and housing development across Southeast Iowa. The legislation also continues House Republicans’ work to cut wasteful spending, rein in federal overreach, and govern responsibly. The bill now heads to the Senate where it is expected to pass and be sent to the President's desk.
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January 3, 2026
Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks praised the capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, calling it a pivotal victory in the fight against international narco-terrorism and a critical step toward justice for families devastated by the drugs trafficked into the U.S. from Venezuela.
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January 2, 2026
Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) proudly announced that Kento Sugiyama, a student at Iowa City West High School, is the winner of Iowa's First District 2025 Congressional App Challenge for his innovative application, CoFIS: Community Oriented Flood Information System.
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Miller-Meeks Announces $209 Million for Iowa as Part of Historic Rural Health Transformation Program
December 29, 2025
Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) proudly announced that Iowa will receive $209,040,064 in federal funding as part of the Rural Health Transformation Program, the largest federal investment in rural health care in American history. This groundbreaking initiative, established under the Working Families Tax Cuts legislation passed by House Republicans and signed by President Trump, represents an unprecedented $50 billion commitment to revitalizing rural health care systems across the country.
Issues:Delivering ResultsHealth
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December 22, 2025
In response to the massive fraud scandal uncovered in Minnesota, where an estimated $9 billion or more in taxpayer funds was lost to fraudulent claims and shell operations, Congresswoman Mariannette Miller‑Meeks (IA‑01) today introduced the Welfare Abuse and Laundering Zillions (WALZ) Act, comprehensive legislation aimed at preventing similar fraud across the nation
Issues:Delivering Results
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December 19, 2025
Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) hosted her final telephone town hall of 2025, bringing together more than 13,000 Iowans to discuss the top issues facing families as the year comes to a close, from healthcare and the economy to border security and support for our veterans.
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December 18, 2025
U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller‑Meeks (IA‑01) A 24-year Army veteran, joined members of the Iowa congressional delegation in introducing a resolution honoring the lives, service, and sacrifice of Sergeant William Nathaniel Howard and Sergeant Edgar Brian Torres‑Tovar of the Iowa National Guard. These two brave young soldiers were killed in an ambush by an ISIS‑affiliated terrorist near Palmyra, Syria, on December 13, 2025. Companion legislation is being introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senators Joni Ernst (R‑IA) and Chuck Grassley (R‑IA).
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December 17, 2025
Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Speaker Johnson, Leader Scalise, Whip Emmer, and Conference Chairwoman McClain, released a joint statement after House Republicans today passed the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act – legislation that lowers health care premiums, increases health care access, expands health care choices, and brings greater transparency to America’s health care system. Every House Democrat voted against this legislation, which would lower premiums for all Americans by more than 11% and save taxpayers $30 billion in the process.
Issues:Delivering ResultsHealth