River Bend Times

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D., a member of the U.S. Congress representing Iowa’s 1st district since 2021, highlighted several events and initiatives on July 23, 2025, through her official social media account.

In her first post of the day, Miller-Meeks celebrated a significant achievement for Iowa’s scientific community: "Watch the launch of the TRACERS satellite mission, designed, built, and led in Iowa! A proud moment for Hawkeye innovation and American space leadership." (July 23, 2025)

Later that afternoon, she shared details about a meeting with retirement policy advocates: "It was great meeting with the American Retirement Association! We discussed the SECURE Act 2.0 and how we can continue strengthening retirement security for hardworking Iowans." (July 23, 2025)

Miller-Meeks also attended a youth-focused event at Camp Capitol Hill. She posted: "Had a great time at the Camp Capitol Hill event with Scouting America, camping demos, robotics, and a Pinewood Derby where my pink soapbox car took the win! Also, met Jacob, a 15-year-old Eagle Scout serving his second term as Senior Patrol Leader after earning Eagle. The future" (July 23, 2025)

Miller-Meeks has served in Congress since replacing Dave Loebsack in 2021. Before her tenure in Washington D.C., she represented constituents in the Iowa Senate from 2019 to 2021. Born in Herlong, California in 1955 and currently residing in Le Claire, Miller-Meeks holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Texas Christian University.