River Bend Times

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D., a U.S. Congress member representing Iowa's 1st district, shared insights on the "One Big Beautiful Bill" through her Twitter account on July 2, 2025. The bill is designed to address significant economic concerns and boost various sectors of the American economy.

On July 2, 2025, Rep. Miller-Meeks tweeted about the primary objective of the "One Big Beautiful Bill," stating that it "prevents the LARGEST tax hike on families and small businesses in American history." This suggests a focus on tax relief as a central component of the proposed legislation.

In another tweet from July 2, she elaborated that the bill aims to protect several key economic provisions: "The One Big Beautiful Bill Act protects the 199A small business deduction, doubles immediate expensing, and supercharges Opportunity Zones." She highlighted how these measures are intended to benefit small businesses and rural communities significantly.

Further emphasizing its impact on manufacturing and supply chains, Rep. Miller-Meeks stated on July 2 that "The One Big Beautiful Bill Act restores full expensing for manufacturers and brings supply chains back from China." This indicates an effort to strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities and reduce dependency on foreign supply chains.

Mariannette Miller-Meeks has served in Congress since replacing Dave Loebsack in 2021. Prior to this role, she was part of the Iowa Senate from 2019 to 2021. Born in Herlong, California in 1955, she currently resides in Le Claire. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Texas Christian University in 1976.