117th Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, June 7th, 2022, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (IA-02), a 24-year Army veteran, had three pieces of legislation to support the health of and honor the lives of America’s veterans signed into law.
June is National Dairy Month and a time for everyone to recognize the health benefits of dairy. Consuming dairy provides important nutrients such as calcium, vitamin D, and protein. Calcium is critical to keeping your bones healthy and preventing osteoporosis and Vitamin D increases efficiency of absorption of calcium and immune health. Additionally, protein is vital in muscle growth and retaining muscle mass, crucial in a healthy lifestyle.
OTTUMWA, I.A.—Today, June 7th, 2022, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-02) announced Annika Hicks of Cardinal High School in Eldon as the winner of the Second Congressional District’s 2022 Art Competition. Hicks’ piece, “Kgerald”, is a watercolor painting of a koi fish and will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.
To ensure America’s military veterans might effectively compete in the current housing market, U.S. Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) and a bipartisan contingent of more than 60 lawmakers urged the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to improve its mortgage loan process.
A coalition of House Republicans has laid the groundwork for healthcare reform in a series of policy proposals that would modernize antiquated Medicare coverage rules, bolster the country's lacking public health infrastructure, and lower out-of-pocket costs for seniors at the pharmacy counter.
When Army Capt. John Raaen, Jr. reached the shores of Omaha Beach in Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944, it was already a scene of chaos.
D-Day was the first day of combat for the 22-year-old from Fort Benning, Georgia, who followed in his father's footsteps into the military.
It was also a moment that Raaen was specially trained for as a US Army Ranger.
When Army Capt. John Raaen, Jr. reached the shores of Omaha Beach in Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944, it was already a scene of chaos.
D-Day was the first day of combat for the 22-year-old from Fort Benning, Georgia, who followed in his father's footsteps into the military.
It was also a moment that Raaen was specially trained for as a US Army Ranger.
