Mom, Doctor, Veteran, and Congresswoman proudly serving Iowa's First District | Member of @HouseCommerce @HouseVetAffairs | #FightForIowa

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Too many Iowa families are facing a cancer diagnosis, and rural communities can’t afford to fall behind on early detection and treatment. That’s why, as a physician, I fought to secure the Rural Health Transformation Program. Now, $15.9 million of Iowa’s first $209 million is going toward cancer screenings, radon prevention, telehealth, and early detection in rural Iowa. Every Iowan deserves the best possible chance to catch cancer early and beat it.
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My Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act creates a roadmap to bring good-paying manufacturing jobs back to Iowa communities like the ones in Lee County. Now, it’s headed to the President’s desk to be signed into law. 🇺🇸
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Wonderful meeting with Iowa Physician Assistants from the American Academy of PAs to discuss supporting rural clinics, strengthening our health care workforce, and expanding access to care for Iowans.
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Great meeting with Employee-Owner S Corporations of America to discuss their operations in Iowa and how the ESOP model helps businesses retain talented workers while giving employees an opportunity to build wealth and share in the success of their company.
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Honored to speak at the Kraft Heinz and Rise Against Hunger event and help pack meals for families in need. Proud to support their efforts to ensure families have access to nutritious meals.
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Had a nice meeting with Iowa advisors from the National Trust for Historic Preservation to discuss the importance of historic preservation in revitalizing communities and the need to maintain funding to support these efforts.
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Honored to receive the Guardian of Small Business Award from @NFIB, recognizing lawmakers who stand up for Main Street. As a former business owner, I know firsthand how much these local businesses mean to the Iowa communities I’m proud to represent. I’ll always fight for them. 🇺🇸
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It’s always an honor to meet with Iowa Gold Star Families and hear their stories of loved ones lost through military service and sacrifice. I’m grateful to listen to their experiences and for the opportunity to discuss how we can continue strengthening benefits, protections, and support for surviving families. They strongly urged Congress to pass the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act and deliver the support they earned.
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As a 24-year Army veteran, it was wonderful meeting with women veterans participating in the Wounded Warrior Project’s 2026 Women Warriors Summit. We discussed how we can better support our veterans, from quality health care to economic opportunity and the resources they need to thrive.
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✅ PASSED! My bipartisan Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act has passed the Senate and is headed to the President’s desk! America can’t keep outsourcing critical goods and good-paying jobs to foreign adversaries. This bill creates a roadmap to bring that manufacturing and those jobs back to Iowa. 🇺🇸
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It was a privilege to welcome the Quad Cities Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. today and spend time with these veterans in our nation’s capital. As a 24-year Army veteran, I’m grateful for the opportunity to honor these American heroes and thank them for their service. 🇺🇸
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Had a productive meeting with the Iowa Medical Society physicians to discuss the Patients First Act, Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act, and DOCTORS Act. We discussed ways to reduce unnecessary barriers, improve access to care, and support Iowa’s physicians and patients.
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Great meeting with Iowa representatives from the @NSSGA, @NAPATweets, and NRMCA to discuss the importance of reliable materials and a strong workforce in building the infrastructure our communities depend on. We discussed improving the permitting system, promoting workforce development, and the need for Surface Transportation Reauthorization.
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Honored to attend the Quad Cities Honor Flight Pre-Flight Dinner as these veterans prepare to head to Washington, D.C. These American heroes have given so much for our country and our freedom. As a 24-year Army veteran, it is always an honor to meet fellow veterans and thank them for their service and sacrifice. 🇺🇸
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Enjoyed attending the Burlington Rotary Club meeting to discuss priorities for Southeast Iowa, including bringing down health care costs for Iowans and my continued investment in Southeast Iowa through Community Project Funding. It was also great to hear the community’s excitement about the $6.7 million DOD grant we helped them secure for a new fire station!
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At the University of Northern Iowa today celebrating the opening of the Chuck and Barbara Grassley Center and honoring the Grassleys’ commitment to civic education and public service. 🇺🇸
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Our Founders signed the Constitution 239 years ago, giving Americans a framework built on liberty, freedom, and the rule of law. As a 24-year Army veteran, I took an oath to defend our Constitution, and I remain committed to upholding that oath and defending our freedoms. We the people 🇺🇸
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Happy birthday to my dear friend, Senator @ChuckGrassley! I’m grateful to serve alongside you and thankful for your friendship and unwavering commitment to Iowa. Wishing you a wonderful birthday filled with family, friends, and plenty of ice cream cake! 🎂
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Hardworking Iowans should NEVER see their electric bills go up to subsidize data centers. Thats why I just voted to pass H.R. 9340, the Ratepayer Protection Act to make sure data centers pay their own way. If they use the power, they pay the bill. Simple as that.
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Enjoyed meeting with Iowa members of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers to discuss the priorities of our state’s manufacturers and the important role they play in supporting good-paying jobs, strengthening communities, and growing Iowa’s economy.
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Great meeting with the Iowa Pork Producers to discuss passing the Farm Bill, Prop 12, and expanding access to markets through strong trade policy. 🐖
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Had a nice meeting with the Iowa Automobile Dealers Association, which represents over 98% of franchised new car and truck dealers in Iowa, to hear directly from auto dealers about their businesses, employees, and priorities for the industry and how we can support their continued success in the automobile industry.
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Appreciated the opportunity to meet with the Iowa Farm Bureau Ag Leaders Program to discuss Farm Bill priorities, finding ways to lower agricultural input costs, and advancing policies that give Iowa farmers the tools they need to succeed.
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Met with Benjamin Skinner, who works at Microbac Laboratories in Newton and is a representative of the Electrical Generating Systems Association, to talk about workforce support, permitting reforms, and the importance of critical infrastructure.
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As an ophthalmologist, it was wonderful meeting with NAEVR Emerging Vision Scientists, including University of Iowa PhD researcher Sahi Nandin Wuppukondur, to discuss funding for the National Eye Institute, supporting the Peer Reviewed Research program, and advancing vision research.
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✅ PASSED: The House just passed my bipartisan BRACE Act! My bill updates outdated federal rules to make lithium-ion batteries easier to recycle, keeping them out of landfills while recovering critical minerals like lithium, cobalt, and nickel here in America. Recycle more. Recover more. Depend less on China. 🇺🇸
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Great meeting with the Iowa Cattlemen’s Leadership Program to discuss capital access for young and new farmers, grazing availability, and supporting the longevity of Iowa’s cattle industry. It was wonderful to hear firsthand how important it is to support the next generation of farmers as they enter the agricultural industry. 🥩
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Had the pleasure of meeting with Scott Hamilton of the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation, an organization committed to revolutionizing cancer care by funding cutting-edge, patient-focused research. Scott is a cancer survivor himself and continues to be a strong advocate for advancing cancer care and research.
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As a mother and grandmother, I was honored to receive recognition by Moms for America Action for my record of standing up for mothers and families, expanding access to maternal health care, and strengthening resources for Iowa families.
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This National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, I’m proud to recognize Iowa’s over 37,000 truck drivers who work long hours to deliver the food, fuel, supplies, and products our families, farms, and businesses rely on every day. My brother was an OTR truck driver, so I know firsthand the dedication and sacrifice this profession requires. Thank you to Iowa’s truck drivers for all you do to keep our state moving! 🚛
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Nice meeting with the Reserve Organization of America and Marine Corps Reserve Association to discuss giving our Reserve forces the tools they need to recruit, retain, and train public health talent. Our Reserves are critical to keeping our nation prepared and secure. 🇺🇸
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A record of results. A roadmap for what’s next. Today, I’m launching my Playbook for America, laying out what we’ve delivered for Iowans and what I’m still fighting for in Congress. Five priorities. One goal: putting Iowans first. 🇺🇸
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25 years later, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and the families who have carried that loss ever since. It was an honor to join Anonymously Grateful for their Gold Star Banquet, with Army Ranger and Benghazi hero Kris Paronto serving as guest speaker. As a veteran, I’m grateful for every American who answered the call and every family who sacrificed alongside them. “No person was ever honored for what they received. Honor has been the award for what they gave.” — Calvin Coolidge
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Wishing all those celebrating Rosh Hashanah a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year. Shanah Tovah!
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25 years later, we still remember. We remember the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the heroes who ran toward danger when others ran away. We will never forget. 🇺🇸
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Great to be in Davenport for Eastern Iowa Light and Power Cooperative’s 91st Annual Meeting. I appreciated the opportunity to hear directly from rural residents, business owners, employees, and directors about the issues facing Eastern Iowa. Reliable, affordable, abundant energy is essential to keeping our rural communities strong. 🇺🇸
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A new chapter for DeWitt broke ground with the East Industrial Street Extension Project. The $10.5 million investment will expand Crossroads Business Park by 149 acres, creating new opportunities for jobs, businesses, and long-term growth. I was proud to help secure $3.4 million in federal funding for the project. It’s one part of more than $80 million in federal funding delivered to communities across Eastern Iowa since I came to Congress. 🇺🇸
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One year later, Charlie Kirk is still deeply missed. A husband, a father, a son, and a friend was taken from the people who loved him most. Charlie believed in the power of speaking freely, even when others disagreed. That freedom is at the heart of America. We cannot allow political violence to silence voices or settle our differences. There is no place for it in our country, from any side. I continue to pray for Erika and their two beautiful children. May Charlie’s memory always be a blessing, and may his courage to speak freely never be forgotten. 🇺🇸
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No Iowan should have to choose between paying their bills and paying for lifesaving insulin. I was one of 12 Republicans who voted to cap insulin at $35 for Americans on Medicare. Now, I’m proud to lead bipartisan legislation to bring that same protection to Americans with private insurance.
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Today, we honor the hardworking Americans who keep our communities, businesses, farms, and economy moving forward. From Iowa’s farmers and factory workers to union workers, small business owners, and the men and women who build, make, grow, and serve every day, your hard work strengthens our state and our nation. Thank you for all you do. Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸
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Message from Team Miller-Meeks: Happy birthday to Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks! 🎉 Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and for being such a great boss to work for and learn from. We are grateful for all you do for Iowa and our country. Wishing you a wonderful birthday! 🎂
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I am deeply saddened by the passing of my friend and fellow Iowan, Ray Gaesser. Ray put his heart and soul into advocating for Iowa’s farmers and protecting the land that makes Iowa so special. His dedication to Iowa agriculture leaves a lasting legacy. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.
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In 2022, I was one of 12 Republicans to cross party lines and vote to cap insulin for Medicare patients at $35. Today, I’m introducing bipartisan legislation to extend that $35 cap to Americans with private insurance, and help uninsured patients access affordable insulin too. 🇺🇸
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Join me tonight for a Telephone Town Hall! ▶️ Monday, August 31st ▶️ 7:00 PM CT ▶️ Link to RSVP: iqconnect.house.gov/iqextran…
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While visiting Norris Asphalt, I had the chance to put this front loader to work. Turns out, this bucket can move 14 tons! 🚜 Norris helps pave major highways, county roads, and city streets across Iowa, while also providing asphalt patching for driveways, parking lots, and city streets. Great to see an Iowa company helping build and maintain the roads and infrastructure Iowans rely on every day!
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Toured Cessford Construction to see firsthand how they mine and process rock, limestone, and sand for infrastructure projects across Southeast Iowa. Cessford has produced 400,000 tons of material this year for DOT roadways and major infrastructure projects across the state, from aggregates and crushed rock to asphalt production. Great to see the hard work happening right here in Southeast Iowa!
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Toured the new safe room at Southeastern Community College, built to protect students and staff in an area prone to EF5 tornadoes, with 2-inch-thick windows tested to withstand extreme weather. Outside of emergencies, it doubles as an everyday campus space for athletics, academics, and events like graduation. Great to see student safety built right into the design.
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Protecting Iowa seniors means more than talking about the problem. It means giving them the tools to fight back. Proud to have hosted this important conversation with Attorney General Brenna Bird and FBI Special Agent in Charge Dannie Price to help seniors protect themselves, their hard-earned savings, and their families. 🇺🇸
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The National Waterways Conference annual meeting is being held in the Quad Cities, and I was honored to speak on the vital role inland waterways and regional ports play right here in the heart of the Corn Belt, and to hear directly from attendees on the issues that matter most to them. From the Mid-America Port Commission in southeast Iowa to the ports of eastern Iowa, these waterways connect our farms, manufacturing, and industry to the entire globe. Infrastructure like this keeps Iowa competitive, and I'll keep fighting for the investments that make it possible. 🇺🇸
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Toured the East River Station with Iowa American Water, the third-largest surface water treatment plant in the state. Talked through affordability and utility rates for rural communities, and how they serve eastern Iowa through water and wastewater services regulated by the Iowa Utilities Commission and Iowa DNR. 🇺🇸
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Grateful for the time spent with Jennifer Mariman of Davenport, a mother whose son lives with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. We talked about the real challenges facing parents, the skyrocketing cost of new and better medications, and the reasonable accommodations families like hers depend on every day.
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Today marks five years since the attack at Abbey Gate, which took the lives of 13 American service members and wounded many more. We hold their families and loved ones in our hearts today and always. Their sacrifice, and the sacrifice of every servicemember who has given their life in the line of duty, will never be forgotten. 🇺🇸
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Today, my office hosted a Seniors Scam Awareness Event in Bettendorf with @AGIowa and FBI Special Agent in Charge Dannie Price to help Iowa seniors recognize scams, protect themselves, and keep their families safe. Proud to bring our state and federal partners together to protect Iowa seniors. 🇺🇸
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Dolly Parton was an incredible country music artist and true American icon whose music, kindness, and generosity touched generations. Her legacy will live on through her music and the countless lives she impacted, including her commitment to early childhood reading and literacy through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Praying for her family, friends, and fans as we mourn her loss. ❤️
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