Press Releases
Rep. Axne Backs Legislation to Preserve Child Tax Credit Expansion, Drastically Reduce Child Poverty
The American Family Act would make Child Tax Credit expansions from American Rescue Plan permanent, index for inflation
Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) announced that she is co-sponsoring legislation to keep changes made to the Child Tax Credit (CTC) in the American Rescue Plan and make additional improvements to support millions of working families with children struggling to make ends meet.
Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) and Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced bipartisan legislation, the Improving Child Care for Working Families Act, to expand Iowa families’ ability to pay for child care expenses.
Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) issued the following statement on her vote with a bipartisan majority of the U.S. House of Representatives to advance H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act:
Commissioner Rettig testified earlier today that the IRS expects to be able to issue refunds automatically for 2020 filers who didn’t claim UI tax write-offs, taxpayers should not file amended returns
Today, Rep.
Axne previously urged congressional leaders to ensure strong funding for grant programs under the Victims of Crime Act
Today, the House advanced bipartisan legislation, the VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act of 2021, originally cosponsored by Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) to make critical improvements to victim services programs that receive grant funding through Victims of Crime Act (VOCA).
House passed legislation today to increase protections, support for survivors of abuse
Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) joined a bipartisan majority of the U.S. House of Representatives to revive the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), legislation to increase support and protections for programs for victims of domestic violence, sexual violence, child abuse, as well as stalking and human trafficking.
House voted today to remove time limit on states’ ratification of constitutional amendment preventing sex-based discrimination
Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) backed legislation aimed at ensuring constitutional equal rights for women by removing the time limit for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA).
Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) issued the following statement on her vote with a bipartisan majority of the U.S. House of Representatives to extend the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) through May 31st:
The Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act would require insurers to cover dental and oral procedures needed to treat birth defects
Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03), Rep. Anna Eshoo (CA-18) and a bipartisan group of members reintroduced the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act, legislation to ensure health care coverage for Iowa children suffering from rare genetic disorders and birth defects.