River Bend Times

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D., a current U.S. Congress member representing Iowa’s 1st district, shared updates on the newly enacted legislation known as the One Big Beautiful Bill through a series of tweets on July 7, 2025.

In her first tweet of the day, Rep. Miller-Meeks announced that "Every baby born in America now gets a $1,000 investment account thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill." She further explained that parents could contribute up to $5,000 annually to these accounts, providing a novel approach for families to build wealth and invest in their children's future from birth.

Later that day, she highlighted her efforts regarding tax relief for families by stating: "As a mother, I know how expensive it is to raise a family." She expressed satisfaction with the increase in the Child Tax Credit included in the bill after opposition from Democrats who voted to reduce it. According to her post, this legislative change will offer substantial financial relief to families in Iowa.

Finally, Rep. Miller-Meeks addressed provisions for seniors within the new law by tweeting: "The One Big Beautiful Bill is now law." The legislation ensures that seniors living on fixed incomes can have $6,000 of their income exempted from federal taxes. This measure aims at providing them greater financial security after years of labor.

Mariannette Miller-Meeks has been serving in Congress since 2021 after replacing Dave Loebsack and has previously served in the Iowa Senate from 2019 until her congressional election. Born in Herlong, California in 1955 and currently residing in Le Claire, she holds a BSN degree from Texas Christian University obtained in 1976.