U.s Representative Cynthia Axne
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Recent News About U.s Representative Cynthia Axne
Rep. Axne to Department of Transportation: Fix Widespread Airline Delays and Cancellations
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Following recent reports of flight delays and cancellations impacting travelers nationwide, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) penned a letter to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg urging the department to hold the airlines accountable and crack down on service disruptions.
Rep. Axne Statement on President’s Executive Order to Protect Abortion Rights
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Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) released this statement after President Biden signed a new executive order to safeguard access to abortion and contraception:
Rep. Axne Stands Up to Big Pharma, Cracks Down on Deceptive Ads to Protect Consumers
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On Tuesday, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) helped lead the introduction of legislation to prevent drug manufacturers from obscuring dangerous side effects of their prescription drugs in their advertisements and help consumers make informed decisions.
Rep. Axne Joins Bipartisan Letter Concerning Deficient Rail Service’s Role in Fertilizer, Grain, and Feed Shortage Affecting American Farmers
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This week, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) joined her colleagues in the House in sending a bipartisan letter to the Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Board Members of the Surface Transportation Board concerning deficient rail service, which has incumbered critical shipments of important agricultural inputs to our nation’s farms.
Rep. Axne Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Limit EPA’s Ability to Reduce Pollution
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Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) released the below statement following the Supreme Court decision on West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency:
Rep. Axne Hosts First Farm Bill Listening Session in Adel
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This week, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) held her first farm bill listening session in Adel as Congress begins discussions on what will be included in the 2023 Farm Bill.
Rep. Axne Presses Leadership for Votes on Bipartisan Law Enforcement Bills
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This week, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) joined more than 30 Members of Congress urging House leadership to bring bipartisan, commonsense bills to the House floor for standalone votes — to invest in local police departments to boost recruitment, retention, training, mental health, and accountability of law enforcement officers.
Rep. Axne Statement on Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade
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Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) issued the following statement in reaction to the Supreme Court’s ruling today in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization:
Following Push from Rep. Axne, House Passes Legislation to Keep Students Fed at School
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Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) and the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Keep Kids Fed Act to allow school lunch programs to provide meals to more kids through the summer.
Rep. Axne Votes to Combat Behavioral Health Crisis and Provide Support for Struggling Iowans
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Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) voted with a bipartisan majority of her colleagues to pass a comprehensive package to address the mental health and substance use disorder crises impacting millions of Americans. More than 50% of U.S. adults will be diagnosed with a mental health or substance use disorder during their lifetime.
Ahead of June 30 Deadline, Rep. Axne Joins Bipartisan Effort Pushing House Leadership to Keep Students Fed at School
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This week, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) joined a bipartisan effort pushing House leadership in both parties to act with urgency to extend the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) ability to give U.S. schools the flexibilities they need to make sure America’s students are fed.
Bipartisan Axne-Backed Package to Lower Food and Gas Prices Passes House
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Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) voted with a bipartisan majority of her colleagues to pass a sweeping legislative package to address the skyrocketing prices of food and gas while supporting agricultural communities in Iowa and across the country.
Reps. Axne, Burgess Raise Awareness for Blood Clots
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This week, Reps. Cindy Axne (IA-03) and Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) introduced a resolution for Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month.
Bipartisan Axne-Backed Ocean Shipping Reform Legislation to Combat Supply Chain Disruptions Clears House, Heads to President’s Desk
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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Senate version of Axne-backed shipping reform legislation that will address congestion at U.S. ports, lower prices, and protect Iowa agricultural exports from supply chain disruptions. The bill now heads to the President’s desk for signature.
Rep. Axne and New Democrat Coalition Release Comprehensive Action Plan to Fight Inflation and Cut Costs for Iowans
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This week, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) and the New Democrat Coalition (NDC) released a comprehensive action plan to fight inflation and lower the cost of living for Iowans. This morning, the Consumer Price Index for May was released, showing that prices increased 1% for the month.
Rep. Axne Votes with Bipartisan Majority to Improve Gun Safety and Address Gun Violence
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This week, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) and a bipartisan majority of the House voted to address gun violence and mass shootings by strengthening safe storage requirements, raising the purchasing age for semi-automatic weapons from 18 to 21, temporarily removing firearms from individuals who are risks to themselves or others, and other common-sense solutions.
Rep. Axne Leads Letter Urging Commerce Dept. to Prioritize Rural America with Supply Chain and Innovation Investments
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Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03), along with fellow New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Rural Reinvestment Task Force Co-Chair Rep. Cheri Bustos (IL-17), led members of the NDC in writing to Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo urging the Department of Commerce to ensure rural America is a top priority when distributing funds and resources made available in bipartisan innovation legislation.
Rep. Axne Applauds Biden Administration for Ongoing Support of Biofuels
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Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) applauded the Biden Administration for its ongoing commitment to supporting Iowa’s biofuels industry after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the final rule to set Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) blending levels back on track and end the abuse of Small Refinery Exemptions.
Rep. Axne Submits Veterans History Project Interviews to Library of Congress
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This week, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) submitted nine veterans’ oral histories to the Library of Congress for preservation as part of the Veterans History Project (VHP) of the American Folklife Center.
Rep. Axne Introduces Legislation to Protect Renters Living in Federally Backed Housing
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Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) introduced legislation that requires more oversight of rental properties that are subsidized by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to ensure landlords are maintaining safe and quality housing.
