Press Releases

Rep. Axne on News that the EPA Lied to Congress

May 16, 2019 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) responded to the news that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) lied to Congress about the origins of increased approval rates for Small Refinery Exemptions (SREs) for oil refineries.

Issues:
Agriculture, Economy and Jobs, Environment

Axne Joins Grassley in Effort to Help Struggling Farmers

May 16, 2019 Press Release
Bipartisan legislation raises the Chapter 12 operating debt cap from $3 million to $10 million

WASHINGTON – Amid growing trade tensions between the U.S. and China, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) today signed onto the bipartisan Family Farmer Relief Act of 2019, legislation that would provide a lifeline to Iowa farmers navigating a downturn in the farm economy.

Issues:
Agriculture

Rep. Axne Appointed to Rural Broadband Task Force

May 15, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) was appointed to sit on the newly launched House Rural Broadband Task Force to provide coordination and leadership to end the rural-digital divide.

Issues:
College Affordability and Skills Training, Economy and Jobs

House Passes Axne-Amended Disaster Supplemental Bill

May 10, 2019 Press Release
House passes disaster supplemental with Axne provisions to increase funding by almost a billion dollars for crucial programs Iowa needs to recover

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) successfully amended the disaster supplemental bill to increase funding for crucial programs vital to Iowa recovery efforts. The U.S.

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

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
Axne legislation now heads to the full House for a vote
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
“An Opportunity” will be displayed in U.S. Capitol for one year
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
Members urge the EPA to reverse expansion of biofuel waivers for large or unqualified refiners
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
Legislation would require the SEC to study the unique challenges rural entrepreneurs face in obtaining access capital
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

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