U.s Representative Cynthia Axne
U.S. Government: Agencies/Departments/Divisions | Elected U.S. Legislators
Recent News About U.s Representative Cynthia Axne
Axne-Led Rural Affordable Housing Legislation Included in Farm Workforce Modernization Act
by Press release submission
Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) voted with a bipartisan majority in favor of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, which addresses agricultural worker labor shortages within the American agriculture sector, and includes rural affordable housing option provisions the Congresswoman introduced last week.
Rep. Axne Reaffirms Support for Women’s Equality with Vote to Enable Ratification of Equal Rights Amendment
by Press release submission
Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) backed legislation aimed at ensuring constitutional equal rights for women by removing the time limit for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA).
Axne, Bipartisan House Vote to Revive Violence Against Women Act
by Press release submission
Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) joined a bipartisan majority of the U.S. House of Representatives to revive the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), legislation to increase support and protections for programs for victims of domestic violence, sexual violence, child abuse, as well as stalking and human trafficking.
House Passes Axne-Backed Bill to Bolster Resources for Crime Victims
by Press release submission
Today, the House advanced bipartisan legislation, the VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act of 2021, originally cosponsored by Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) to make critical improvements to victim services programs that receive grant funding through Victims of Crime Act (VOCA).
Rep. Axne Joins Colleagues on Legislation to Expand Insurance Coverage of Oral Birth Defects
by Press release submission
Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03), Rep. Anna Eshoo (CA-18) and a bipartisan group of members reintroduced the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act, legislation to ensure health care coverage for Iowa children suffering from rare genetic disorders and birth defects.
Axne-Backed Bill to Extend Paycheck Protection Program Passes House
by Press release submission
Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) issued the following statement on her vote with a bipartisan majority of the U.S. House of Representatives to extend the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) through May 31st:
AXNE, DURBIN LEAD COLLEAGUES IN URGING TREASURY & IRS TO HELP AMERICANS TAKE ADVANTAGE OF TAX EXCLUSION FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
by Press release submission
Today, U.S. Representative Cindy Axne (D-IA-03) and U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) led a group of bicameral colleagues in urging Department of Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Charles Rettig to take every effort to ensure that individuals who received unemployment compensation in 2020 are able to utilize the tax exclusion that was included in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
Rep. Axne Introduces Legislation to Preserve Affordable Housing Options for Rural Communities
by Press release submission
Earlier this week, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) introduced legislation that will help ensure Iowans in rural communities have access to affordable housing by preserving existing housing options for families.
Rep. Axne Statement on House Passage of Commonsense Legislation to Protect Iowa Families from Gun Violence
by Press release submission
Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) issued the following statement on the House’s passage of two pieces of commonsense background check legislation related to the purchase of firearms:
Rep. Axne, Rural Broadband Task Force Resume Campaign to Close Digital Divide with Comprehensive Legislation to Expand Internet Connectivity
by Press release submission
Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) and the members of the House Rural Broadband Task Force reaffirmed their goal of closing the digital divide and extending affordable high-speed internet to all communities by introducing comprehensive legislation to invest in the expansion of broadband connectivity.
Rep. Axne Invites High School Students to Participate in the 2021 Congressional Art Competition
by Press release submission
Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) announced the opening of the submission window for the 2021 High School Congressional Art Competition in Iowa’s Third Congressional District.
Rep. Axne Applauds Inclusion of Six Iowa Health Centers in Expansion of Biden Administration Vaccination Program
by Press release submission
Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) applauded an announcement by the Biden Administration that six health centers across Iowa will be included in the next expansion phase of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) COVID-19 vaccination initiative, including three in Iowa’s Third Congressional District.
Axne-Led Provisions Included in Final Version of COVID-19 Relief Deal Advanced to President’s Desk
by Press release submission
Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) voted to send the American Rescue Plan, the COVID-19 relief deal that Congress has crafted over the past month, to the President’s desk to become law.
Rep. Axne Statement on House Passage of Legislation to Protect Organization Rights for American Workers
by Press release submission
Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) issued the following statement on the House’s bipartisan passage of the Protecting Rights to Organize (PRO) Act, legislation to protects workers’ basic right to organize and negotiate for higher pay, better benefits, and safer working conditions:
Reps. Axne, Balderson Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Study Use, Effectiveness of Telehealth
by Press release submission
Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) and Rep. Troy Balderson (OH-12) reintroduced bipartisan legislation that would require a formal documentation of the costs, efficiency, and quality of telehealth programs during the pandemic.
Reps. Axne and Herrera Beutler Introduce The Jack Reynolds Memorial Medigap Expansion Act
by Press release submission
Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) joined Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler (WA-03) and advocates from Dialysis Patient Citizens, the American Kidney Fund, and MomsRising at a virtual press conference to announce bipartisan legislation to expand access to Medigap insurance coverage to all patients living with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), regardless of age.
Reps. McNerney and Axne Introduce Legislation to Spur Broadband Deployment, Help Close Digital Divide
by Press release submission
In an effort to expand broadband access and help close the digital divide, Congresswoman Cindy Axne (IA-03), a member of the House Rural Broadband Task Force, and Congressman Jerry McNerney (CA-09), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, have introduced H.R. 1700, the Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (BIFIA).
AXNE, DURBIN ANNOUNCE THEIR PROVISION TO PROVIDE TAX RELIEF FOR UNEMPLOYED AMERICANS INCLUDED IN AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN
by Press release submission
Today, U.S. Representative Cindy Axne (D-IA-03) and U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced that a provision to provide tax relief for Americans who lost their jobs and utilized unemployment benefits last year will be included in the American Rescue Plan.
Reps. Axne, Larson, Westerman Unveil Fair Reimbursement Legislation for First Responders
by Press release submission
Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03), Rep. John Larson (CT-01) and Rep. Bruce Westerman (AR-04) announced they are introducing bipartisan legislation to provide fair reimbursements for firefighters, emergency medical services (EMS), and other medical first responders.
Axne, Iowa Delegation Request Additional Staffing to Help Iowans with IRS Issues
by Press release submission
Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) joined the five other members of the Iowa congressional delegation in a letter requesting additional staffing for the Iowa Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) office.
