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Axne Applauds House Passage of Bill to Protect Iowans with Pre-Existing Conditions

May 9, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne applauded House passage of H.R. 986, the Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act of 2019. This legislation prevents insurance companies from skirting consumer protections covered by the Affordable Care Act.

Issues:
Health Care

Rep. Axne's Rural Entrepreneurs Bill One Step Closer to House Passage

May 8, 2019 Press Release
WASHINGTON – Today, during National Small Business Week, Rep. Axne applauded unanimous committee passage of her bipartisan legislation she introduced to support rural entrepreneurs. The House Financial Services Committee today unanimously voted to advance the Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act to the full House for a vote. The legislation would ensure rural entrepreneurs and small business owners have a seat at the table as federal policymakers consider new rules that govern investment and capital.
Issues:
Economy and Jobs

Rep. Axne Announces Winner of IA03 Congressional Art Competition

May 8, 2019 Press Release
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) announced that a charcoal drawing entitled “An Opportunity” was selected to represent Iowa’s Third Congressional District in the 2019 Congressional Art Contest. The drawing was created by Wyatt Bailey, a junior at Bondurant-Farrar High School in Bondurant, Iowa. Congresswoman Axne spoke with Wyatt this morning by phone to let him know that had won.
Issues:
K-12 Education

Reps. Axne, Smith Lead Bipartisan Effort to Stop EPA's Abuse of Small Refinery Exemptions

May 7, 2019 Press Release
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Reps. Cindy Axne (D-IA-03) and Adrian Smith (R-NE-03) led a bipartisan group of 35 Representatives in urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to stop issuing Small Refinery Exemptions (SREs) for large or unqualified refiners under the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) program. In a letter sent to EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler, the Members highlighted that the expansion of biofuel waivers hurts farmers who rely on demand for corn-based ethanol and other biofuels and has increased our dependence on foreign oil.
Issues:
Agriculture, Economy and Jobs, Environment, Government Reform

Rep. Axne Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Support Rural Entrepreneurs

April 30, 2019 Press Release
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03), a member of the House Financial Services Committee, and a bipartisan group of House colleagues introduced legislation to help rural entrepreneurs and small business owners access capital. The Expanding Access to Rural Job Creators Act would require the Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation (OASB) at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) identify and report on the problems rural entrepreneurs face in obtaining accessing capital. In addition to Rep. Axne, U.S. Reps. Nydia Velazquez (D-NY), Chris Pappas (D-NH), Alex Mooney (R-WV), Denver Riggleman (R-VA), and John Rose (R-TN) are also original co-sponsors of this legislation. A Senate companion version of this bill has been introduced by U.S. Senators Doug Jones (D-AL) and John Kennedy (R-LA).
Issues:
Economy and Jobs

Rep. Axne Introduces Amendment to Support Renewable Fuel and Energy Industries

April 30, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) introduced an amendment to H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act, to extend tax credits for Iowa’s biodiesel, second generation biofuels and wind power industries. The Climate Action Now Act, which Rep.

Issues:
Economy and Jobs, Environment

Axne on Verizon Bringing 5G to Des Moines

April 25, 2019 Press Release

Des Moines – Today, U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) released the following statement on Verizon’s announcement that Des Moines will be one of their next 5G cities. Verizon chose 20 cities across the country to deploy 5G, the next generation of broadband connection.

Issues:
Economy and Jobs

Axne to Sit on Governor Reynolds' Flood Advisory Board

April 23, 2019 Press Release

Des Moines, IA – Today, U.S. Representative Cindy Axne (IA-03) released the following statement upon being appointed to Governor Reynolds’ bipartisan Flood Recovery Advisory Board:

Issues:
Agriculture, Economy and Jobs, Environment, Government Reform

Rep. Axne on the Retirement of Congressman Loebsack

April 12, 2019 Press Release

DES MOINES – Today, U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne released the following statement on the retirement of Congressman Dave Loebsack who announced today he would leave Congress at the end of this term:

Following Rep. Axne Request, USDA Authorizes Emergency Relief Program in Iowa

April 11, 2019 Press Release
DES MOINES – Following Rep. Axne’s request to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Perdue, the USDA announced it has authorized emergency grazing use of Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres in Iowa through May 14, 2019. The authorization was granted to address the impacts of the recent flooding in Iowa. Participation is limited to livestock producers who lost pasture or fences due to the flooding. More information on the program is available here.
Issues:
Economy and Jobs

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