River Bend Times

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D., a member of the U.S. Congress representing Iowa’s 1st district since 2021, shared updates on legislative achievements and recent meetings through her Twitter account on July 22, 2025.

In a tweet posted at 15:41 UTC, Miller-Meeks highlighted new benefits for families with children: "Thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill, every child born after Jan 1, 2025 gets a $1,000 investment account. Parents and family can contribute up to $5,000 a year tax-free. A big win for parents who work hard, save, and plan for their children’s future."

Later that day at 17:08 UTC, she discussed efforts to strengthen U.S. energy security following a meeting with Krista Johnson of Johnson Matthey Inc.: "Great meeting with Krista Johnson, President of Johnson Matthey Inc’s U.S. operations, to discuss critical minerals and energy security. By recycling platinum group metals like palladium and iridium, vital for defense, health, and transportation, they’re helping the U.S. reduce"

At 17:28 UTC the same day, Miller-Meeks addressed organ donation reform: "Organ donation starts with trust. As a physician, former OR nurse, and someone who’s known loss, I know how personal this is. We must restore confidence in the system, for donors, families, and every life waiting."

Miller-Meeks has served in Congress since replacing Dave Loebsack in 2021 after previously holding office in the Iowa Senate from 2019 to 2021. Born in Herlong, California in 1955 and currently residing in Le Claire at age 67 as of this writing, ^[source](#) she holds a BSN from Texas Christian University earned in 1976. ^[source](#)