In recognition of her work to establish 4-H, the Clarinda post office was officially renamed the Jessie Field Shambaugh Post Office Building during a special ceremony held outside the facility May 24 in Clarinda.
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June 25, 2021
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Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) announced a total of $151,200 in United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development grant funding will be distributed to four facilities across Iowa’s Third Congressional District to help fund projects at a rural library, an opera center, a hospital and a mental health service provider.
June 25, 2021
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Today, the co-chairs of the bipartisan House Biofuels Caucus — Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03), Rep. Angie Craig (MN-02), Rep. Rodney Davis (IL-13), Rep. Dusty Johnson (SD-AL), Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02), and Rep.
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June 24, 2021
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Today, the U.S. Senate voted unanimously to approve Rep. Cindy Axne’s (IA-03) bipartisan legislation to expand mental health care for rural veterans. The legislation now heads to the desk of President Biden for his signature.
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June 24, 2021
Iowan of the Week
Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor DeMarko Walker as Iowan of the Week. Haircuts can make you feel refreshed, like a new and improved version of yourself.
June 23, 2021
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Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) voted with a bipartisan House to restore protections against age discrimination by passing the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act (POWADA).
June 22, 2021
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Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) announced she is co-sponsoring bipartisan, bicameral legislation that will provide additional funding for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) to ensure Iowa restaurants and their workers receive the aid they requested through COVID-19 relief programs created earlier this year.
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June 17, 2021
Iowan of the Week
Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Dwana Bradley as Iowan of the Week. Dwana is a mother, a business owner, an educator, and a long-time community advocate. She believes education is the key to life, which speaks to her passion and career as a teacher.
June 16, 2021
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WASHINGTON – Today, Representatives Cindy Axne (D-IA), Cheri Bustos (D-IL), Angie Craig (D-MN), and U.S.
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June 15, 2021
In The News
Since the new Congress officially gaveled into session six months ago, great strides have been made in providing relief to the people and businesses in Iowa who needed it most this year and the data shows the aid is really helping.
June 3, 2021
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Iowa Congresswoman Cindy Axne proposes legislation seeking to solve problems with hunger and food waste in the country.
Clive Fire Department uses CARES Act funds to launch mental health care program for first responders
Bracketed by fire trucks, members of Clive's Fire Department met with U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne, D-West Des Moines, on Wednesday to discuss the importance of mental health programs to keep their first responders safe, healthy and alive.
May 27, 2021
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Iowa Congresswoman Cindy Axne is among the supporters of a bill expanding full-day kindergarten nationwide.
May 27, 2021
In The News
Five years ago, retired Sgt. Brandon Ketchum – an Iowan and Marine veteran – took his own life after he was unable to get the mental health care he needed.
Now, I’m telling his story in the halls of Congress and passing new legislation to ensure veterans like him have access to the care they need.
May 26, 2021
In The News
Bipartisan, bicameral legislation was introduced May 25 in the United States Congress to extend the $1 per gallon blenders tax credit for biodiesel and renewable diesel through 2025. Currently, the incentive is set to expire in a year and a half, at the end of 2022.
May 26, 2021
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U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne is pushing for tenants’ rights to extend to residents of manufactured housing communities to protect them from predatory rent hikes.
May 26, 2021
In The News
Iowa's third district Congresswoman Cindy Axne is now trying to help mobile and modular homeowners in Iowa.
They have been fighting for years for protections against sudden recent increases and rule changes by new owners.
Residents at Country Estates have seen rent spikes and hope Axne's new legislation will finally help.
May 20, 2021
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A bill introduced by Iowa Congresswoman Cindy Axne taking aim at COVID-19 fraudsters has passed the House.