U.s Representative Cynthia Axne
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Recent News About U.s Representative Cynthia Axne
As New Study Shows Majority of Iowa Children Have Lead in Their Blood, Rep. Axne Emphasizes Need for New Housing Investments
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Yesterday, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03), the Vice Chair of the House Financial Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development, and Insurance, emphasized the need for new investments in housing to prevent more Iowa children from being exposed to lead.
Axne, House Agriculture Committee Take First Step in Improving Cattle Market Transparency
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Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) joined a bipartisan majority of the House Agriculture Committee in advancing legislation designed to improve transparency on transactions in U.S. cattle markets.
Rep. Axne Introduces New Legislation to Fix Social Security Hotline for Older Iowans
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In response to repeated complaints shared by constituents, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) today introduced new legislation that will ensure older Iowans can get answers from the Social Security Administration (SSA).
Rep. Axne Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Bring Health Career Training Program to Iowa, Train Next Generation of Health Care Workers
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Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) announced her support and co-sponsorship of legislation to expand health career skills training programs and address shortages of health care workers in Iowa.
Axne Bill to Help Iowans Afford Child Care Named “No-Brainer” by National Taxpayers Union
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Today, the National Taxpayers Union (NTU) named legislation led by Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) and Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst to its annual “No-Brainer” list, which highlights ten pieces of bipartisan and commonsense legislation that NTU recommends Congress pass in 2021.
Rep. Axne Pushes Secretary Vilsack for Updates on USDA Efforts to Expand Cattle Processing Capacity, Combat the Risk of African Swine Fever
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Today, Congresswoman Cindy Axne (IA-03) pushed U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack for updates on his agency’s work aimed at expanding regional cattle processing and combating the threat of African Swine Fever.
Rep. Axne Announces $9.4 Million from American Rescue Plan for Iowa Health Care Centers
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Today, Congresswoman Cindy Axne (IA-03) announced $9,486,451 in American Rescue Plan funding to make improvements at 14 Iowa health centers through new awards from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Axne Pushes Treasury Secretary, Federal Reserve Chair on Solutions to Workforce Shortages, Inflation
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At a hearing today before the House Financial Services Committee, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) sought insight from U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on how federal investments in child care, paid leave, and supply chain resiliency could be utilized to address issues affecting Iowa’s economy – including workforce shortages and inflation.
Rep. Axne Sends Derecho Assistance Funding to President’s Desk
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Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) voted with a bipartisan majority of the U.S. House of Representatives to send President Biden a bill that will help Iowa farmers and producers affected by last year’s derecho.
Rep. Axne on Delayed Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Vote: “All-At-Once or Nothing is No Way to Govern”
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Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) issued the following statement on the delayed vote in the U.S. House that would send a bipartisan infrastructure bill with major priorities for Iowa to the desk of President Biden:
Axne, Bustos, Craig, Klobuchar Lead Members Across Seven States in Urging Administration to Increase Biofuels Usage
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Today, Congresswomen Cindy Axne (IA-03), Cheri Bustos (IL-17), Angie Craig (MN-02) and Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) led a bicameral group of Congressional members spanning seven states in a letter urging the Administration to increase biofuels usage and reject any reduction in biofuel blending requirements.
Rep. Axne Votes to Reaffirm a Woman’s Right to Choose, Protect the Health of Millions of American Women
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Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) voted with a majority of the U.S. House of Representatives to pass legislation that would make explicit in federal law the right for a woman to make her own reproductive health care choices.
U.S. House Advances Rep. Axne Bill to Connect National Guard and Reservists with Skills Training
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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives advanced the Transition for Success Act, bipartisan legislation written by Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) to provide skills training and employment assistance to members of the National Guard and Reserve, as a part of this year’s defense policy bill.
Rep. Axne Votes to Approve Derecho Aid for Farmers, Extend Government Funding, Ensure U.S. Meets Financial Obligations
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Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) voted to pass a measure that supports Iowa farmers and producers affected by last year’s derecho, extends government funding to avoid a government shutdown, and ensures the U.S. does not default on its debt.
Axne: American Rescue Plan Saved Iowans $2,100,000 on Health Care Costs, Expanded Coverage
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Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) highlighted data showing Iowans saved $2,100,000 on their health care premiums through affordability provisions included in the American Rescue Plan.
Rep. Axne, Iowa House Delegation Introduce Resolution Honoring Iowa Veterans, Servicemembers Killed in Afghanistan War
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Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) led the Iowa delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives in the introduction of a resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of Iowa servicemembers over the past two decades in Afghanistan.
Rep. Cindy Axne Urges House Leadership to Fund African Swine Fever Prevention Efforts
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Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) joined a group of Democratic lawmakers in a letter to House leadership seeking $75 million in funding for the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to prevent and prepare for a possible African Swine Fever outbreak in the U.S. swine population.
Rep. Axne Announces Over $8,000,000 in Housing Investments for Older Iowans in Des Moines
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Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) announced $8,862,875 in advanced capital from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Section 202 Supportive Housing For the Elderly Program to expand affordable housing options for older Iowans in Des Moines.
Rep. Axne Touts Nine-Year Extension of Biodiesel Tax Credit Included in Build Back Better Act
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As the House continues to consider the Build Back Better Act, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) is touting the inclusion of a nine-year extension of the biodiesel tax credit that is included in the draft legislation.
Rep. Axne Applauds Freddie Mac’s Expansion of Manufactured Housing Tenant Protections, Urges Others to Follow Suit
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Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03), Vice Chair of the Financial Services Committee’s Housing Subcommittee, applauded a decision by government-sponsored mortgage purchaser Freddie Mac to include tenant protections in all future manufactured housing community (MHC) transactions.
