River Bend Times

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D., a member of the U.S. Congress representing Iowa’s 1st district since 2021, recently shared insights on social media regarding a legislative initiative known as "The One Big Beautiful Bill." Her posts emphasize the bill's potential impact on energy independence and tax relief for Americans.

On July 10, 2025, Rep. Miller-Meeks announced that "American Energy Dominance Is Back." She highlighted that "The One Big Beautiful Bill will unleash our full energy potential," aiming to reduce gas prices and restore American control over its energy resources. She criticized the previous administration under Joe Biden for four years of high prices and suggested this bill offers necessary relief for families.

Later that day, she noted another aspect of the bill's provisions, stating that "The One Big Beautiful Bill Act delivers historic tax relief for hardworking Americans." The post mentioned benefits specifically targeting tipped workers and those working overtime. It also introduced a tool called the Tax-Free Tips & Overtime Calculator provided by the White House to help individuals calculate their savings.

Further elaborating on July 10, 2025, Rep. Miller-Meeks outlined several financial benefits of the bill specific to her home state in a subsequent post: "The One, Big, Beautiful Bill delivers historic tax relief for Iowans." She detailed features such as "the largest tax cut in U.S. history," a "20% tax cut for small businesses," and various other credits and cuts aimed at seniors, children, newborns, and tips.

Mariannette Miller-Meeks has been an active political figure since her election to Congress in 2021 after serving in the Iowa Senate from 2019 to 2021. Born in Herlong, California in 1955 and currently residing in Le Claire, she graduated with a BSN from Texas Christian University in 1976.