117th Congress
U.S. Reps. Brian Mast (R-FL) and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) last week unveiled legislation that aims to improve transparency and increase accountability for wounded warriors who are seeking an evaluation or medical treatment for a military service-related disability.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, June 21st, 2022, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-02) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives to recognize Iowa City’ Ben Kueter.
Republicans in both houses of Congress on June 16 introduced the Educational Choice for Children Act, which would provide $10 billion in annual tax credits to incentivize education choice for K-12 students.
“Giving parents the ability to make decisions over their child’s education puts that child’s needs first,” U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) said. “Our bill provides yet another opportunity to empower parents and allow millions of children to thrive in a school that’s best for them.”
The U.S. House on Thursday passed several pieces of legislation aimed at addressing high fuel and food costs and supply chain issues, including expanding the availability of higher-ethanol fuel blends.
The measure passed the House 221-204 in a largely party-line vote, with five Democrats voting against and seven Republicans voting in favor. Every member of Iowa’s U.S. House delegation supported the legislation.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, June 16th, 2022, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-02) released the following statement after voting YES on H.R. 7606, the Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act:
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, June 15th, 2022, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-02) announced that several federal grants have been awarded to organizations in Iowa’s Second Congressional District. These grants, awarded by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), will give $300,000 to Pxalpha, LLC from Iowa City and over $6 million to The University of Iowa for various programs and departments.
