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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Iowa Newsletter for Tuesday September 10, 2024 ( 3 items )  

Feenstra Urges Immediate Passage of Farm Bill; Calls on Senate Democrats to Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: HULL, IOWA Today, more than 100 days after every Republican and four Democrats on the U.S. House Agriculture Committee passed the Farm Bill, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) released the following statement urging immediate passage of the Farm Bill before the September 30 expiration and calling on Senate Democrats to act: "It has been more than 100 days since I voted for, and the House Agriculture Committee  more

Nunn Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Stop Scams Against Iowa Retirees
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: DES MOINES U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) today introduced bipartisan legislation to help crack down on financial scams, particularly "pig butchering" scams, against retirees. The Empowering Law Enforcement to Combat Financial Fraud Act, which is co-led by U.S. Representatives Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) and Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), will support law enforcement investigations into scams against retirees. "Sca  more

Rep. Miller-Meeks Introduces IVF Tax Credit Legislation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) introduced legislation that would promote access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) through a fully refundable tax credit up to $30,000. The bill seeks to provide financial relief to individuals and couples pursuing IVF expenses. Cosponsoring this legislation are Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Lori-Chavez DeRemer (OR-5). "Every life is precious, and we ha  more