Press Releases
House passes National Apprenticeship Act to create one million new apprenticeship opportunities
Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) voted to advance the National Apprenticeship Act of 2020 to expand the successful Registered Apprenticeship program and create nearly 1 million new apprenticeship opportunities over the next five years.
Axne bill would create public-private group to stop illicit finance, including sanctions evasion and arms proliferation
Today, Reps. Cindy Axne (IA-03) and Bryan Steil (WI-01) introduced bipartisan legislation to create an advisory group of federal agencies and private sector experts to limit the use of the financial system by bad actors.
Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) announced a new $4,894,006 grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to fund a new low rent housing facility to replace the facilities that were damaged by last year’s flooding along the Missouri River.
Axne will serve as one of the House Democratic Caucus’ Regional Whips in the 117th Congress
Today, Rep. Cindy Axne’s (IA-03) colleagues unanimously elected her to represent the Midwest as a Regional Whip in the House Democratic Caucus for the upcoming term.
Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) issued the following statement on the announcement of new statewide measures in Iowa aimed to slowing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19):
Axne letter with over 200 co-signers asks HHS to protect 340B drug discount program for safety net providers and patients
Today, Reps. Cindy Axne (IA-03), Abigail Spanberger (VA-07), David B. McKinley, P.E. (WV-01) Dusty Johnson (SD-AL), John Katko (NY-24), and Doris Matsui (CA-06) led a bipartisan letter with 211 representatives to the U.S.
Three local businesses honored through the Department of Labor’s HIRE Vets Medallion Program
Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) applauded three central Iowa businesses recognized for their commitment to employing veterans through awards from the U.S. Department of Labor.
Letter to White House, congressional leaders cites additional expirations looming at the end of 2020, continued rise of coronavirus cases in Iowa
Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) continued her efforts pushing leaders in Washington to finalize an agreement on coronavirus (COVID-19) relief and stimulus before the end of the year and the closing of the 116th Congress.
Rep. Axne is seeking answers to help Iowans who had COVID-19 assistance loans taken out in their name
Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) is raising concerns with the Small Business Administration (SBA) after hearing from constituents that they received notice of Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) borrowed fraudulently using their name and personal information.