U.s Representative Cynthia Axne
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Recent News About U.s Representative Cynthia Axne
Axne, Thompson, Newhouse, Costa, Panetta, and 17 Members Introduce Reauthorization for the Emergency Relief Program
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This week, Reps. Cindy Axne (IA-03), Mike Thompson (CA-05), Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Jim Costa (CA-16), Jimmy Panetta (CA-20), and 17 members introduced legislation to reauthorize the Emergency Relief Program (formerly known as WHIP+) for natural disasters that occurred in 2022.
Axne, Hickenlooper Lead Letter to Protect Manufactured Housing Community Residents
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Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) and Sen John Hickenlooper (D-CO) led 17 Members of Congress in writing to Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Sandra Thompson urging strong protections for residents at manufactured housing communities (MHCs) such as mobile home parks purchased with federal backing.
Rep. Axne Announces $1.8 Million Grant to Develop Healthcare Workforce Training Program in Central Iowa
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Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) announced the Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.8 million American Rescue Plan Good Jobs Challenge grant to United Way of Central Iowa to develop Central Iowa HealthWorks, a healthcare workforce training program.
Axne Votes to Expand Telehealth Coverage for Iowans
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This week, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) joined her colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives to pass bipartisan legislation to ensure expanded telehealth coverage will continue to be available to all Medicare beneficiaries regardless of where they live.
Rep. Axne Votes for Bipartisan Bill to Boost American Manufacturing and Jobs
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Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) voted to increase semiconductor manufacturing in America to help shore up supply chains, create domestic jobs, and save Iowans money.
Rep. Axne Introduces Bill to Expand Cover Crop Assistance to Farmers
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Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) and Rep. Sean Casten (IL-06) introduced the Conservation Opportunity and Voluntary Environment Resilience Program (COVER) Act, which will provide a $5/acre insurance premium subsidy to farmers who plant cover crops to incentivize this important soil health practice.
Iowa Delegation Leads Bill Through House Aimed at Modernizing the National Weather Service Emergency Communication Network
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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation co-sponsored by Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) to modernize the National Weather Service’s (NWS) outdated communications network – NWS Chat – which disseminates critical, time-sensitive information to broadcasters, emergency managers, and the general public during severe weather events.
Rep. Axne Leads Letter to DOJ Inquiring About Investigation of Nation’s Largest Beef Packers
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Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) led a letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ) requesting an update on its investigation into allegations of market manipulation by the nation’s four biggest beef packing companies.
Rep. Axne’s Bipartisan Bill to Support Rural Entrepreneurs Passes House
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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Rep. Cindy Axne’s (IA-03) bipartisan Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act to support rural entrepreneurs and communities.
Rep. Axne Writes Letter to Help Rural Telecommunication Providers Remove Chinese Network Equipment
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Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) wrote to Congressional leadership asking for critical funding to be included in the Chips Act for America to allow rural telecommunications providers to replace potentially dangerous Chinese network equipment.
Rep. Axne Introduces Legislation to End Taxpayer-Funded Union Busting
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This week, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) joined over 100 of her colleagues in introducing legislation that would end tax breaks for corporate activity that discourages workers from forming a union.
Rep. Axne Votes to Protect the Right to Contraception for Iowans
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Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) voted to establish a statutory right to obtain and use birth control and contraceptives, and for health care providers to provide contraceptives and information related to contraception.
Rep. Axne Votes to Pass Legislation to Invest in Iowa Families and Communities, Create Jobs
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Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) voted to pass H.R. 8294, a package of six government funding bills, which focuses on helping families and communities across America.
Rep. Axne Votes to Protect Marriage Equality
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Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) voted on bipartisan legislation that will enshrine marriage equality for same-sex and interracial couples for the purposes of federal law, repeal the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), and provide additional legal protections for marriage equality.
Rep. Axne Leads Bipartisan, 181-Member Effort Pressing Administration to Prevent Illegal Prescription Drug Price Hikes, Hold Big Pharma Accountable
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Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) helped lead a bipartisan effort with 180 of her colleagues in pressing the Biden Administration to prevent reckless prescription drug cost hikes and defend the 340B Drug Pricing Program in the face of illegal actions from pharmaceutical companies.
Two Axne Bills Pass the House With the National Defense Authorization Act
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Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) voted on a bipartisan basis to approve the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included her amendments to include the Transition for Success Act and the Flexibility in Addressing Rural Homelessness Act.
Rep. Axne Votes to Restore the Right to Abortion Access Nationwide
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Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) voted to restore the right to an abortion nationwide, ensuring all Americans can make their own decisions about their bodies, their lives, and their futures.
Rep. Axne Votes to Expand Access to Medical Treatment for Toxic-Exposed Veterans
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Last night, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) voted with a bipartisan majority of her colleagues to pass a compromise version of the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act, which would ensure Iowa veterans who have been exposed to burn pits and toxic substances receive the medical treatment they deserve.
Rep. Axne Introduces Legislation to Protect Health Insurance for Locked Out Workers
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Yesterday, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) introduced legislation to protect workers’ health care benefits from being significantly altered or taken away during a lock-out.
Amid Rising Costs, Rep. Axne Unveils Inflation Action and Resource Page for Iowans
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As Iowans continue to face rising costs, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) today released her brand-new webpage to help connect Iowans to the resources and information they need to navigate ongoing inflation.
