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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

Axne on Verizon Bringing 5G to Des Moines

April 25, 2019 Press Release

Des Moines – Today, U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) released the following statement on Verizon’s announcement that Des Moines will be one of their next 5G cities. Verizon chose 20 cities across the country to deploy 5G, the next generation of broadband connection.

Issues:
Economy and Jobs

Axne to Sit on Governor Reynolds' Flood Advisory Board

April 23, 2019 Press Release

Des Moines, IA – Today, U.S. Representative Cindy Axne (IA-03) released the following statement upon being appointed to Governor Reynolds’ bipartisan Flood Recovery Advisory Board:

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

Rep. Axne on the Retirement of Congressman Loebsack

April 12, 2019 Press Release

DES MOINES – Today, U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne released the following statement on the retirement of Congressman Dave Loebsack who announced today he would leave Congress at the end of this term:

Following Rep. Axne Request, USDA Authorizes Emergency Relief Program in Iowa

April 11, 2019 Press Release
DES MOINES – Following Rep. Axne’s request to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Perdue, the USDA announced it has authorized emergency grazing use of Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres in Iowa through May 14, 2019. The authorization was granted to address the impacts of the recent flooding in Iowa. Participation is limited to livestock producers who lost pasture or fences due to the flooding. More information on the program is available here.
Issues:
Economy and Jobs

Rep. Axne Votes to Restore Net Neutrality

April 10, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) voted to pass H.R. 1644, the Save the Internet Act, to restore popular, bipartisan net neutrality protections for consumers and small businesses.

Issues:
Economy and Jobs, K-12 Education, Government Reform

Axne Successfully Includes Iowa Funding in New House Emergency Disaster Bill

April 10, 2019 Press Release
WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne’s request for Iowa relief funding was successfully included in the new House appropriations emergency disaster supplemental bill which was introduced by House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Nita M. Lowey (D-NY). The new emergency appropriations bill includes an additional $3 billion to address urgent needs following flooding in the Midwest and tornadoes in the South. In addition to the $3 billion, the new bill also includes funding for specific recovery programs Rep. Axne requested in a letter to House appropriators last Friday.
Issues:
Economy and Jobs

Rep. Axne Introduces Legislation to Ensure Iowa is Included in Disaster Relief Funding

April 8, 2019 Press Release
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) introduced legislation that would ensure Iowa is included in any new emergency disaster supplemental funding legislation following the Senate’s failure to move forward a $13 billion appropriations bill last week. Specifically, the bill would ensure that the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program (WHIP) is amended to include Iowa flooding. This legislative change would authorize Iowa to access funding for programs to help rebuild communities suffering due to flooding that occurred in Iowa in the calendar year 2019. The legislation is similar to an amendment Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) offered to the Senate bill which stalled last week.
Issues:
Government Reform, Economy and Jobs

Axne Requests Funding for Specific Recovery Programs in Iowa

April 5, 2019 Press Release
WASHINGTON – Following a request to House and Senate leadership to immediately pass a disaster supplemental appropriations bill, Rep. Axne called for funding for specific federal relief programs for Iowa. In a letter sent today to House appropriators, Rep. Axne identified specific programs to help Iowa recover from the estimated $1.57 billion in damages. Additionally, Rep. Axne requested Congress identify ways to improve communication and notification systems with the Army Corp of Engineers and Iowa communities.
Issues:
Government Reform

Rep. Axne Urges Congressional Leadership to Immediately Act on Disaster Funding

April 5, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) urged House and Senate leadership to immediately pass a disaster relief bill that fully funds recovery programs for all affected areas, including Iowa.

Issues:
Government Reform, Economy and Jobs, Health Care

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