Press Releases

June 10, 2021 Press Release
Axne sought clarity on flight from HHS, ICE in early May

Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) issued the following statement after learning that the U.S.

June 3, 2021 Press Release
The AGE Act would help offset costs of unpaid care provided for elder family members

Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03), Rep. Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), and Rep. David McKinley (WV-01) unveiled bipartisan legislation that supports Americans who are caring for their older family members by offering tax credits to cover costs of elder care.

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June 1, 2021 Press Release

Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) introduced new legislation aimed at promoting innovation and research around sustainable food practices and food waste reduction in the U.S.

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May 27, 2021 Press Release
The “Stop Swaps, Protect Local Jobs Act” strengthens prevailing wage protections for local workers

Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) unveiled new legislation to ensure federal roadway funding isn’t used to undermine competitive wages for local workers.

May 25, 2021 Press Release
Companion legislation introduced in Senate today by Sens. Grassley and Cantwell

Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) and Rep. Mike Kelly (PA-16) introduced bipartisan legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives to extend the biodiesel tax credit for three years.

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May 25, 2021 Press Release
Legislation would require public companies to disclose training, turnover, workplace health and safety, other human capital metrics

Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) and Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) reintroduced their legislation to require public companies to disclose information about their management policies related to their workforces, including the investments they make on skills training, workforce safety, and employee retention.

May 24, 2021 Press Release
As a mother and community activist, Axne fought for full-day kindergarten at West Des Moines Community Schools

Last week, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) co-led the introduction of legislation to ensure every child in America has access to high-quality full-day kindergarten, a cause she originally championed in West Des Moines, Iowa when her oldest child was denied that option at their local school district.

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May 21, 2021 Press Release

This week, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) was named Vice-Chair of the Financial Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development and Insurance.

May 19, 2021 Press Release

Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) voted with a bipartisan majority to establish an independent commission that will investigate the January 6 domestic terrorism attack on the United States Capitol and recommend changes to further protect the Capitol.

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