Press Releases
Ceremony Takes Place During Military Appreciation Month
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-01) recognized the service and sacrifices that women have given to the United States Military at a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. She joined members of the bipartisan Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues in the annual event.
Bill will help Iowa farmers recover and allow communities to rebuild
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-01) presided over the House floor as the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to help Iowa and other communities recover from recent natural disasters.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-01) voted to pass HR 986, “Protecting Americans with Pre-existing Conditions Act of 2019.” The legislation would protect Americans with pre-existing conditions by preventing the promotion of “junk health plans”, which often exclude coverage for pre-existing conditions and eliminate essential benefit coverage.
Expresses concern for impacts of trade wars on Iowa, requests weekly updates on progress
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-01) wrote to US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, the top-ranking US official on trade, to express concern about the ongoing trade wars and their effect on Iowa.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-01) released the following statement on the American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) 2019 Report Card for Iowa’s Infrastructure:
Iowa senators and industry leaders join in supporting Finkenauer’s bill in press conference
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-01) advocated for the Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension Act of 2019—which she introduced earlier this month—at a press conference in the US Capitol, joined by Iowa Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst.
Joined by Reps. Axne & Loebsack in supporting Medicaid MCO investigation
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-01) led members of the Iowa delegation in a letter supporting the US Department of Health and Human Services’ investigation into whether Medicaid managed care organizations have complied with federal requirements when denying patients access to requested services and prescriptions.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-01) released the following statement on the release of the Mueller report.
WATERLOO, IA – Today, Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-01) released the following statement urging the Trump Administration not to approve requests for small refinery exemptions to the renewable fuel standard (RFS) without considering the consequences to Iowa ethanol producers and consumers:
Invites Iowans to learn more about the services her offices provides
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-01) is welcoming Iowans living in the First Congressional District to visit with her and her team during her upcoming district office open houses.