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June 22, 2021 Press Release

Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) announced she is co-sponsoring bipartisan, bicameral legislation that will provide additional funding for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) to ensure Iowa restaurants and their workers receive the aid they requested through COVID-19 relief programs created earlier this year.

 

June 21, 2021 In The News

Billions of dollars in federal investments and tax credits to boost demand for U.S. biofuels will be part of two bills that Democratic lawmakers will introduce to the U.S. Congress, two sources familiar with the plans said.

June 18, 2021 In The News

The U.S. House has passed a proposal from Iowa Congresswoman Cindy Axne that would force big corporations to disclose if they’re outsourcing jobs and using so-called tax havens in other countries to avoid paying U.S. taxes.

June 17, 2021 Iowan of the Week

Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Dwana Bradley as Iowan of the Week. Dwana is a mother, a business owner, an educator, and a long-time community advocate. She believes education is the key to life, which speaks to her passion and career as a teacher.

June 16, 2021 In The News

U.S. House representative Cindy Axne (IA-3) spoke at a town hall at The Corner Wednesday, June 9 in Greenfield. Axne updated constituents on COVID-19, rural broadband, child tax credits in the American Rescue Plan Act and took questions during her visit.

June 16, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Today, Representatives Cindy Axne (D-IA), Cheri Bustos (D-IL), Angie Craig (D-MN), and U.S.

June 15, 2021 In The News

Since the new Congress officially gaveled into session six months ago, great strides have been made in providing relief to the people and businesses in Iowa who needed it most this year and the data shows the aid is really helping.

June 14, 2021 Press Release

Today, Representatives Cindy Axne (IA-03) and Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-02) applauded the updated guidance issued late last week by the U.S.

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February 25, 2021 In The News

A dozen lawmakers sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D., Calif.) and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D., Md.) and the chairmen of the House Rules and Budget committees on Thursday, urging them to waive federal income tax

February 25, 2021 In The News

A group of House Democrats is urging leadership to provide tax relief for recipients of unemployment benefits in the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package the House is expected to vote on this week.

February 24, 2021 In The News

Jerome H. Powell, the Federal Reserve chair, suggested on Wednesday that improved child care support policies from the government might help pull more women into the labor market.

February 24, 2021 In The News

DES MOINES, Iowa — Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) hosted a virtual roundtable Wednesday afternoon with Small Business Administration (SBA) District Director Jayne Armstrong and some 20 black business owners and nonprofit directors from Iowa’s Third Congressional District.

February 19, 2021 In The News

Feb. 19—Creston Mayor Gabe Carroll joined Rep. Cindy Axne and six other mayors from across Iowa's third Congressional district in a virtual roundtable to discuss the impact of the coronavirus on their respective communities Wednesday afternoon.

February 19, 2021 In The News

According to the most recent state profile report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 3.7 percent of Iowans have received both doses of their COVID-19 vaccine, while 10.6 percent have received just the first dose.

February 18, 2021 In The News

(Washington) -- Iowa's U.S. House delegation is calling on the Biden Administration to include Iowa community health centers in a COVID vaccine partnership program.

February 12, 2021 In The News

The upcoming COVID-19 stimulus package is likely the last chance for Iowa's local governments to get federal relief, Rep. Cindy Axne (D) told Linh.

Why it matters: The state's cities and counties are losing millions in tax revenue and municipal fees, as everything from hotel bookings to park shelter rentals have dropped due to the pandemic.

February 10, 2021 In The News

Iowa Third District Congresswoman Cindy Axne says she’s grateful to once again serve as a voice for Iowa’s farmers on the House Agriculture Committee.

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