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Three of the Iowans who serve in the U.S. House are touting items in the spending bill that will keep the federal government running through the end of September.
“We’ve got a lot in there that’s really great for Iowa,” said Congresswoman Cindy Axne, a Democrat from West Des Moines.
Axne said more than $10 million is included for projects in her third congressional district, including $1 million for expansion of the Stanton Child Resource Center and more than $3 million to repair storage tanks at the Des Moines Airport.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, March 9th, 2022, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-02) released the following statement after voting YES on H.R. 6968, the Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act:
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, March 9th, 2022, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-02) released the following statement after voting YES on H.R. 2471, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022:
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, March 9th, 2022, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-02) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives to recognize Camanche’s Naeve Family Farm.
Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) led Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA), Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA), and Rep. Cindy Axne (D-IA) in sending a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan urging the Biden Administration to prioritize American energy independence amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine and record-high fuel prices at home.
U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks recognized a local athlete for his exceptional fall season on the floor of the House of Representatives. Miller-Meeks honored Central College Quarterback Blaine Hawkins for the NCAA-record 63 touchdown passes in the 2021 season, most among all divisions. Hawkins, now a graduate, won the Gagliardi Trophy, an honor awarded to the nation’s top Division III player, for his efforts.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, March 8th, 2022, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-02) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives to recognize Central College’s Blaine Hawkins.