Press Releases
May 11, 2020
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In letters to eight different agencies, Rep. Axne requested details on their COVID-19 response efforts, including summaries of funding already spent in Iowa, what programs are available through their agencies, and why funding requests made by Iowans to their agency have been rejected.
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May 8, 2020
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Legislation provides an additional $700 million to support Iowans in rural rental housing during the pandemic
Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03), a member of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing, introduced new legislation to provide an additional $700 million of support for rural renters during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
May 8, 2020
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Legislation would help guard against counterfeit, deceptive, and malicious attempts to take advantage of Americans during global pandemic
Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03), a member of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Investor Protection, introduced legislation to create a new Consumer and Investor Fraud Working Group that will help protect Americans from fraud during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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May 8, 2020
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Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) announced $989,802 in new grants to expand testing capacity for coronavirus (COVID-19) at three health centers in Iowa’s Third Congressional District.
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May 7, 2020
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant helps reimburse costs the State of Iowa has incurred fighting coronavirus
“For the past two months, Iowans have been fighting outbreaks of COVID-19 around our state and working to ensure that our hospitals, health systems, and front line workers have the protection they need to keep us healthy and safe – and the State of Iowa has taken on much of the financial burden of that fight,” said Rep. Axne. “I’m glad to see this award of federal emergency funds coming in so we can continue that fight, but we need more robust systems in place to safeguard our state and local budgets from being left without support as they see rising costs and declining revenue because of this pandemic.”
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May 7, 2020
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In letter to House committee leaders, Rep. Axne outlines additional priorities to protect vulnerable groups in next coronavirus response legislation
“As we near the third full month of this widespread public health emergency, I’ve spoken to families and communities across central and southwest Iowa that are concerned about the deep scars that will be left in our most vulnerable if we do not take action now,” said Rep. Axne. “Our older Iowans, our schoolchildren, and the men and women who help our communities every day through our schools, our Post Office, and our charitable organizations cannot be left behind as we continuing responding to the impacts of this deadly pandemic.”
May 5, 2020
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New federal grant program would help prevent cuts to essential local services including education and public safety
“I’ve spoken to our mayors, councilmembers, city planners, and county leaders across central and southwest Iowa – and all of them have expressed deep concern about their fiscal health after coronavirus required them to halt many of the activities that help support their vital services,” said Rep. Axne. “Our firefighters, teachers, police officers, and other municipal workers – and the towns they support – should not have to bear the burden of budget cuts after taking the necessary steps to slow the spread of coronavirus in Iowa. With this legislation, we can ensure our local governments and state are supported along with our small businesses, agricultural economy, and health systems.”
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May 5, 2020
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New rules released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which clear up long-standing confusion for telehealth providers and expand therapy services, reflect provisions of Rep. Axne’s bipartisan legislation
Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) applauded new rules from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that expand telehealth access for four key therapeutic services and ensure telehealth providers can be paid fairly for their services during this coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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May 4, 2020
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Letter calls on FEMA to re-open grant programs after volunteers with Shenandoah Fire Department reported difficulties and weeks of delay
“Protecting our firefighters and frontline responders, in particular those with largely volunteer staff, is crucial to protecting the public safety in our rural communities,” said Rep. Axne. “I’ve heard from local governments and first responders like the volunteers from Shenandoah Fire Department who are under enormous strain due to COVID-19 – they’re the same folks who rely on grants to continue their invaluable work. We need to re-open grant applications, cut red tape, and streamline this process so these essential services can access the funding they need.”
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