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Friday, September 12, 2025

U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Davenport)

Recent News About U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Davenport)

  • Miller-Meeks issues statement on injured Iowan's return from China

    WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) issued a statement following the departure of the last Iowan injured in a recent stabbing incident involving Americans at a public park in China. The individual has now returned to the United States.

  • FTC plans lawsuit against top PBMs over insulin price inflation

    The Wall Street Journal reported today that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) plans to sue the nation's three largest Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) over inflated insulin prices. This report follows Dr. Mariannette Miller-Meeks raising these concerns yesterday in an Energy & Commerce Committee hearing with all five FTC Commissioners.

  • House passes Refrigerator Freedom Act prohibiting certain DOE energy standards

    WASHINGTON DC – Today, the U.S. House passed H.R. 7637, the “Refrigerator Freedom Act.” This legislation was introduced by U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (IA-01) and prohibits the Department of Energy (DOE) from prescribing or enforcing energy efficiency standards for refrigerators that are not cost-effective or technologically feasible, or that fail to save a significant amount of energy.

  • Bipartisan bill targets fentanyl trafficking on social media platforms

    U.S. Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) and Angie Craig (D-MN) have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at curbing drug trafficking on social media platforms. The Cooper Davis and Devin Norring Act, named after two teenagers who died from fentanyl poisoning, mandates that social media companies and other communication service providers alert federal law enforcement when illicit drug dealing is detected on their platforms.

  • Miller-Meeks comments on SCOTUS ruling regarding Trump's immunity

    Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) released a statement following the Supreme Court's decision on presidential immunity.

  • Miller-Meeks secures $960K for Keokuk's Road of Honor

    Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) addressed the House floor today to recognize the Road of Honor leading to the Keokuk National Cemetery in Keokuk, Iowa.

  • Rep. Miller-Meeks votes to give troops historic pay raise

    WASHINGTON DC – Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) marked the 249th birthday of the United States Army on the House Floor today. Shortly thereafter, Rep. Miller-Meeks voted in favor of H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, which passed the House and includes a significant pay raise for troops.

  • Congresswoman Miller-Meeks addresses reports of Iowans attacked in China

    DAVENPORT — Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) released a statement following reports of a stabbing incident involving Americans at a public park in Jilin City, China.

  • Miller-Meeks submits funding requests for 15 community projects in Iowa's First District

    DAVENPORT — Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) announced today that she has submitted 15 Community Project Funding requests for Iowa’s First Congressional District. These projects, requested for Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriations, will now be reviewed by the House Appropriations Committee.

  • Congresswoman Miller-Meeks addresses concerns over CCP funding in Iowa schools

    Today, Iowa Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) expressed her concern over reports of Chinese Communist Party (CCP) funding trips for students from Muscatine Community School District.

  • House passes Miller-Meeks' manufacturing feasibility act

    The U.S House of Representatives has passed the Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act (H.R. 5390), a legislation that mandates the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a study on the viability of increasing domestic manufacturing, particularly for products crucial to our critical infrastructure sectors.

  • U.S. Representatives introduce bill to bolster U.S.-Israel health care partnership

    U.S. Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-1), Vern Buchanan (FL-16), and Darren Soto (FL-9) have introduced bipartisan legislation to enhance and streamline coordination between the United States and Israel on new and improved health care technologies.

  • Bipartisan resolution introduced recognizing May as Jewish American Heritage Month

    U.S. Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), and Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-02) have introduced the bipartisan Jewish American Heritage Month Resolution in Washington DC today. The resolution seeks to acknowledge the substantial contributions of Jewish Americans to the United States' society and culture.

  • 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...

  • 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,...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...