Miller-Meeks Bill to Expose Billion-Dollar Boondoggles Passes House
Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) requiring public disclosure of any taxpayer-funded project more than $1 billion over
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Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) requiring public disclosure of any taxpayer-funded project more than $1 billion over
federal elections and banning Members of Congress from publicly trading individual stocks. "Iowans expect their elected officials … information to trade stocks. I voluntarily sold my publicly traded individual stocks shortly after taking office and believe
dependent children from purchasing individual stocks in publicly traded companies while serving in office. It also requires Members … provide at least seven days' public notice before selling any individual stocks, helping to prevent Members of Congress
dependent children from purchasing stocks and requires public notice before these individuals may sell stocks. Congresswoman Miller-Meeks … Members of Congress have access to information the public does not. Under the legislation, Members and covered family
tired of the double standard in Washington. Public office is a public trust, and now it’s time … stocks while in office. The bill requires advance public notice before Members sell existing holdings, imposes penalties
originally signed into law in 2009, which supports public education campaigns and partnerships aimed at increasing awareness
former Director of the Iowa Department of Public Health, I am deeply concerned about the toll the digital
dedicated more than three decades to public service. Before his nomination, he was serving his fifth term
that will have the greatest positive impact to public health this Congress.” “I am asking that we work … Services, with a clear strategy, performance metrics, a public dashboard, and accountability to Congress. Create a subscription-based
Meeks championed the legislation throughout the process and publicly called on the President to sign it into
grants for infrastructure repairs, schools, utilities, roads, and public facilities. We also delivered $3.8 million for critical wastewater
Members of Congress who become lobbyists after leaving public service while continuing to receive taxpayer-funded congressional pensions … Public service should never become a stepping stone for personal profit,” said Rep. Nunn . “First in the Iowa
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association and the American Public Power Association. The bill now heads to the Senate
children from using prediction markets to gamble on public policy issues and political outcomes. Last week, Congresswoman Ashley … cashing in on political events using information the public may not have. I’m calling on our House
This landmark legislation delivers meaningful investments to strengthen public safety, secure our border, support law enforcement, and modernize … Republicans have been committed to ensuring public safety goes beyond this legislation. Every state is now a border
letter highlights Iowa's pioneering contributions to free public education, aviation, agriculture, and innovation, from John Froelich
into law in 2009, the EARLY Act supports public education campaigns and partnerships aimed at increasing awareness
program to help states, local governments, tribes, and public-private partnerships improve recycling accessibility in areas located more … programs; Increasing the number of transfer stations; Supporting public-private partnerships to reduce transportation and collection costs; Improving
Press Release **This column is for publication** Iowans and Americans deserve to have full confidence that their representatives … serving the public – not themselves. That’s why I am pushing to stop Members of Congress from trading
eligible entities—including states, local governments, tribes, and public-private partnerships—to improve access to recycling systems … grant recipients include states, local governments, tribes, and public-private partnerships. Eligible projects include transfer stations, curbside recycling
enforcement and condemning policies that undermine public safety and put officers at greater risk. The resolution passed … many politicians have put ideology ahead of public safety — and Americans are paying the price. This Police Week
advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, transportation, or public safety, this investment will help equip the next generation of Iowa … opportunities in high-demand fields including manufacturing, transportation, public safety, and the skilled trades — helping meet growing workforce
advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, transportation, or public safety, this investment will help equip the next generation of Iowa … capacity in critical fields, including manufacturing, transportation, and public safety, while also enhancing student support services and creating
bridges to modern water systems, workforce training, and public safety, this funding ensures Southeast Iowa has the infrastructure … Oskaloosa Police Department, this initiative brings advanced public safety technology to the community. It includes license plate recognition
repeatedly blocked these efforts, prioritizing political demands over public safety. Enough is enough. Let’s be clear: this