U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA)
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Rep. Miller-Meeks Votes to Secure Southern Border and Support U.S. National Security
WASHINGTON DC -- Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) recently expressed her support for securing the southern border and advancing U.S. national security interests in a statement following her votes on various bills related to these issues.In her statement, Miller-Meeks emphasized the importance of border security and its direct link to national security, stating, “Today, I voted in favor of border security and U.S. national security by supporting our allies Israel, Taiwan, and Ukraine as they continue countering malevolent, anti-American forces.” She urged the...
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Rep. Miller-Meeks Statement on EPA E15 Waiver Announcement
WASHINGTON DC -- Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) expressed her views on the recent EPA announcement regarding the E15 waiver. The waiver would allow for the nationwide sale of E15 for the upcoming summer season.In her statement, Miller-Meeks acknowledged the significance of the EPA's decision, stating, "Today’s E15 waiver announcement by the EPA was long overdue, but good news for farmers and Iowa. Allowing the nationwide sale of E15 this summer will lower costs for Iowans and many Americans at the gas pump." She also emphasized the need for further action,...
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Miller-Meeks, Colleagues Introduce the Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act
U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks, along with several colleagues, has introduced the Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act, a bipartisan legislation aimed at increasing access to home dialysis for patients in need. The bill seeks to provide trained staff assistance and education to patients who choose to undergo dialysis at home.Miller-Meeks emphasized the importance of patient choice in healthcare, stating, "With advancements in technology and care, people with kidney failure should be informed of options beyond in-center dialysis." She highlighted that the...
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Miller-Meeks, Sorensen Introduce Bill to Create Manufacturing Jobs
WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) and Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) have put forth the bipartisan Opportunities for Non-developed Sites to Have Opportunities to be Rehabilitated for Economic Development (ONSHORE) Act aimed at bolstering manufacturing jobs and facilities.Miller-Meeks emphasized the bill's significance, stating, “By establishing the Critical Supply Chain Site Development grant program, we're investing in the revitalization of communities, fostering economic growth, and fortifying our domestic supply chains.” She further...
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Miller-Meeks, Grassley, Sorensen, Durbin Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Sustain Workload at Rock Island Arsenal
U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (IA-01), Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Rep. Eric Sorensen (IL-17), and Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) have introduced the bipartisan Arsenal Workload Sustainment Act, aimed at establishing a fifty percent minimum workload requirement at Army arsenals nationwide.Miller-Meeks emphasized the importance of the legislation, stating, “The Rock Island Arsenal is a staple of our community in the Quad Cities. Ensuring that they receive a consistent and sustainable workload enhances our national security through supporting our military and...
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Miller-Meeks Appointed Chair of Conservative Climate Caucus
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Conservative Climate Caucus announced Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (IA-01) as the new Chair, succeeding John Curtis (UT-03) who has transitioned to an advisory role. Miller-Meeks expressed her gratitude towards Curtis for his leadership in founding and growing the Caucus, stating, "I am grateful for Rep. Curtis’ leadership on founding and growing the Conservative Climate Caucus."In an interview with E&E News, Miller-Meeks addressed the focus of Republicans on U.S. energy independence and emissions reduction goals. She highlighted...
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Miller-Meeks’ Refrigerator Freedom Act Passes Out of the Energy and Commerce Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Energy and Commerce Committee has advanced H.R. 7637, known as the "Refrigerator Freedom Act," introduced by U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (IA-01). The legislation aims to restrict the Department of Energy (DOE) from enforcing energy efficiency standards on refrigerators that are deemed not cost-effective or technologically feasible.In a statement, Miller-Meeks criticized the current administration's regulations, stating, "The Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency under the Biden Administration have...
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Miller-Meeks, Budzinski, Smith, and Pocan Lead Letter to Support E15
Four U.S. Representatives, Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Adrian Smith (NE-03), and Mark Pocan (WI-02), have taken a significant step in advocating for E15 fuel. In a letter addressed to key legislative figures, the representatives called for a legislative solution to allow the voluntary sale of E15 year-round nationwide.In the letter, the legislators emphasized the importance of ensuring certainty in the voluntary sale of E15, stating, "We write to express our support for swift passage of a legislative solution which would allow motor vehicle...
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Miller-Meeks Reintroduces the Securing Our Schools Act
U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks of Iowa's 1st District has reintroduced the "Securing Our Schools Act." This legislation aims to clarify that states have the flexibility to utilize unused State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for school security measures. In a statement, Miller-Meeks emphasized the importance of providing a safe and secure environment for every child to learn and grow. She stated, "The Securing Our Schools Act will allow states to utilize unused funds to invest in security measures on campus, as well as hire and train more school resource...
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Miller-Meeks, Cárdenas Introduce Alternatives to PAIN Act
U.S. Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) and Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) have introduced the "Alternatives to Prevent Addiction in the Nation (Alternatives to PAIN) Act," a bipartisan legislation aimed at providing greater access to non-opioid treatments for pain management for seniors.Miller-Meeks emphasizes the need to address the opioid addiction crisis, stating, "It is critical that we turn the tide on the opioid addiction and opioid overdose crisis in this country." She further explains that the "Alternatives to PAIN Act" will ensure that new opioid...
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Lawmakers Express Concerns over EPA's Rule on Ethylene Oxide for Medical Device Sterilization
U.S. Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Greg Murphy, and Derrick Van Orden have written a letter to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) expressing their concerns about the potential risk to veterans' healthcare posed by two proposed regulations issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) related to ethylene oxide (EtO). EtO is a gas used to sterilize nearly half of all medical devices, many of which cannot be sterilized by any other available method. The lawmakers emphasized the massive interruption in patient care and access that could occur as a result...
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Miller-Meeks Attends COP28 and Advocates for Iowa Farmers
U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (IA-01) recently attended COP28 as part of a bipartisan Energy and Commerce delegation. The purpose of the delegation was to advocate for Iowa and agriculture issues at the conference held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Leading the delegation was Energy and Commerce Committee Vice Chair Kelly Armstrong (R-ND).During her time at COP28, Miller-Meeks had the opportunity to speak at the U.S. Pavilion, where she highlighted the important role that Iowa farmers play in fueling the world with lower carbon, cleaner emissions...