Press Releases

April 22, 2021 Press Release
Bill that would lower barriers for accessing carbon credits earned for climate conscious farm and land use practices also advanced in the Senate today

Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) helped reintroduce bipartisan legislation in the U.S. House aimed at breaking down barriers for farmers and producers interested in participating in carbon markets and rewarding climate-smart practices used in Iowa agriculture and land use.

April 20, 2021 Press Release

Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) issued the following statement on the guilty verdicts returned in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin:

April 20, 2021 Press Release

Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) announced she is cosponsoring and advocating for bipartisan legislation that will ensure farmers, ranchers, and self-employed small businesses can receive the maximum forgivable loan amount through the Paycheck Protection Program.

April 19, 2021 Press Release
Technical difficulties have delayed the opening of the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program, which was created with the help of Rep. Axne last December

Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) joined a bipartisan, bicameral effort urging the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to follow through on quickly relaunching an emergency relief program set up by Congress to support local music, arts, cinema, and other entertainment venues hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 16, 2021 Press Release
The Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act protects employees from injury and violence on the job

Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) voted with a bipartisan majority to pass the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Services Workers Act, which would provide health and social services workers the on-the-job protection they deserve.

April 16, 2021 Press Release

Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) announced $369,536,572 in federal investments to help Iowa child care providers open safely, keep workers on the payroll and lower costs for hardworking families.

April 15, 2021 Press Release

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives advanced bipartisan legislation co-sponsored by Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) to close the gender wage gap and provide women tools to challenge wage discrimination in the workplace.

April 15, 2021 Press Release
The Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans’ Mental Health Act would expand VA rural mental health programs and support additional research

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April 14, 2021 Press Release
Iowans Who Receive Veterans’ Benefits and Have Not Yet Received Their Economic Impact Payment Could See Electronic Payments to Hit Bank Accounts Beginning Today

Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) announced that Iowans who receive Veterans’ benefits could expect Economic Impact Payments of up to $1,400 hit their bank accounts beginning this week.

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