U.s Representative Cynthia Axne
Recent News About U.s Representative Cynthia Axne
Rep. Axne, Bipartisan House Vote to Reverse Supreme Court Age Bias Ruling Against Older Iowan
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Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) voted with a bipartisan House to restore protections against age discrimination by passing the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act (POWADA).
Reps. Axne, Miller-Meeks Applaud Extension of Relief for Health Care Providers
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Today, Representatives Cindy Axne (IA-03) and Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-02) applauded the updated guidance issued late last week by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) which gives health care providers more time and flexibility to use financial assistance provided by Congress.
Rep. Axne Leads Letter to Task Force on Reproductive Health Care Access On Future Lack of Access to Reproductive Healthcare
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Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) led a letter to Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and Director of White House Gender Policy Council Jennifer Klein to express concerns about the negative impact of the decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization on access to women’s and reproductive healthcare in states like Iowa that are considering bans on abortion.
Rep. Axne Pushes Wells Fargo CEO to Protect Iowa Workers
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On Wednesday, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) pressed Wells Fargo President and CEO Charles Scharf to retain as many employees as possible at the Wells Fargo location in Des Moines following a report about the company’s plans for a major retreat from its mortgage lending operations. Wells Fargo employs more than 13,000 people in central Iowa.
House Passes Rep. Axne’s Bipartisan Bill to Create New Grant Program to Support Local Police Departments
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Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) voted for four bipartisan bills aimed at providing Iowa’s local law enforcement agencies with the resources and tools they need to boost recruitment, retention and training to better curb violence and support crime victims.
Rep. Axne Backs Rail Reform Legislation to Shore Up Supply Chains and Reduce Delays
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Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) announced her support for legislation that would make key reforms to the railroad industry to help fix urgent issues in the rail industry to move freight more efficiently and shore up supply chains.
Rep. Axne to Congressional Leadership: Fund School Meals for Students
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As millions of children across the country have lost access to school breakfast and lunch meals, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) joined a coalition of 48 Members of Congress in writing to Congressional leadership pushing for school meals funding in the upcoming government budget package.
Rep. Axne Issues Statement on Tentative Railroad Labor Agreement
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Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) issued the following statement after a tentative agreement between railroad companies and railroad union leaders was announced:
Axne-Backed Bill to Help Fallen Veterans’ Families Receive Timely Benefits Passes House
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Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) voted with a bipartisan majority to pass the Faster Payments to Veterans’ Survivors Act, which would modernize and expedite the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) processes for identifying, locating, and paying hard-to-find survivors of recently deceased veterans.
Rep. Axne Announces Over $12,000,000 in Federal Infrastructure Investment in Des Moines, Perry Airports
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Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) announced $12,479,976 in new federal grants to fund infrastructure upgrades at the Des Moines and Perry airports.
Axne and McKinley Introduce Legislation to Boost Menopause-Related Research
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Today, Reps. Cindy Axne (IA-03) and David B. McKinley, P.E. (WV-01) introduced the “Menopause Research Act” to jumpstart research into finding new treatments for symptoms caused by menopause.
Rep. Axne Invites Middle and High School Students to Participate in the 2022 Congressional App Challenge
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Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) announced the opening of the submission window for the 2022 Congressional App Challenge in Iowa’s Third Congressional District.
Rep. Axne Backs Comprehensive Proposal to Address and Prevent Child Hunger
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Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) announced her support for a comprehensive, evidence-driven reauthorization of federal child nutrition programs that meets the needs of children and families.
Rep. Axne Announces Opening of 2022 Military Service Academy Nomination Window
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Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) announced the opening of the Military Service Academy nomination window for appointments to the Class of 2027.
Rep. Axne Applauds USDA Decision to Offer Another $100 Million in Biofuel Infrastructure Grants
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Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) applauded USDA for opening up another round of applications to increase the sale and use of biofuels derived from U.S. agricultural products.
Rep. Axne Announces $27.8M to Update and Replace Iowa’s Aging Bus Fleet
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Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) applauded two new grants to update and replace Iowa’s aging statewide bus fleet. Currently, nearly 63% of the state’s public buses exceed the federal standard for use of life, according to the Iowa Public Transit Association.
Rep. Axne Seeking Entries for Third Congressional District Photo Contest
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Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) announced she is seeking submissions to the 2022 Third Congressional District Photo Contest to showcase scenes from across sixteen counties of central and southwest Iowa on her social media channels and website.
Rep. Axne Votes to Lower Health Care, Prescription Drug, and Energy Costs for Iowans
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Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) voted to send the Inflation Reduction Act, transformative legislation that will reduce health care, prescription drug, and energy costs for Iowans, to the President’s desk.
President Biden Signs Axne-Backed Bill to Expand Access to Medical Treatment for Toxic-Exposed Veterans
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Today, President Joe Biden signed the bipartisan Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act, legislation Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) cosponsored, to ensure Iowa veterans who have been exposed to burn pits and toxic substances receive the medical treatment they deserve.
Applications Open on September 6 for USDA ReConnect Program Round 4 Funding
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Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) announced that USDA will begin accepting applications on September 6 for funding to expand access to high-speed internet for millions of people in rural Iowa and nationwide. USDA is making the funding available under the ReConnect Program, which received new funding from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which Rep. Axne voted to secure.
