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WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-01) on Tuesday announced a $192,500 federal grant from the Economic Development Administration for the Cedar Rapids-based East Central Iowa Council of Governments.
WASHINGTON, DC – Legislation championed by Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-01) to ensure Buy-America and wage protections for Iowans on infrastructure projects and lower costs for small communities accessing project funds have been included in a major House infrastructure package.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-01) on Monday continued bipartisan efforts to defend the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), sending a letter to President Donald Trump demanding that his administration uphold the integrity of federal fuel standards.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-01) is introducing legislation on Wednesday to eliminate a loophole in current law and ensure state and local infrastructure projects use American-made materials, hire local high-skilled labor and guarantee wage protections.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-01) announced two Northeastern Iowa airports will be awarded federal grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The Eastern Iowa Airport, located in Cedar Rapids, will receive $22.8 million and the Marshalltown Municipal Airport, in Marshalltown, will receive $30,000.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-01) sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Thursday asking the department to waive all fees associated with replacement of Economic Impact Payment debit cards.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-01) released the following statement following her vote on a House bill to improve the Paycheck Protection Program:
WASHINGTON, DC – With minor league baseball teams in Iowa and across the country facing shortened or outright canceled 2020 seasons, Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-01) on Wednesday helped introduce legislation providing new loans for teams to cover costs and hang on until next season.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-01) introduced the Child Care is Essential Act on Wednesday to improve childcare options for Iowans and ensure providers have the resources to weather the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-01) announced the City of North English will receive a federal loan and grant package from USDA Rural Development totaling $7.6 million for a new wastewater treatment system.