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May 27, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-01) on Wednesday announced a $3.6 million grant for the City of Dubuque from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration to support the essential operations of the Jule Transit System. 

May 22, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-01) on Friday introduced the Protecting Paychecks and Employees (PPE) Act, which would allow small businesses to use funds from Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans on personal protective equipment for their employees.

May 21, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-01) this week launched two new webpages to highlight her office’s work assisting constituents in Iowa’s First District. Whether it’s tracking down lost service medals or ensuring Iowans receive the benefits they’re entitled to, constituent service is an essential part the office’s job.

May 20, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-01) led a Rural Development, Agriculture, Trade, and Entrepreneurship (RATE) subcommittee virtual forum on Wednesday, bringing together Iowa leaders and experts to discuss the economic challenges facing rural communities amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 18, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-01) announced the City of Hazleton will receive a $71,000 federal grant from the USDA Rural Development program.

May 15, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-01) released the following statement regarding her vote Friday on the HEROES Act:

May 12, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-01) introduced the Tenant Protection Notification Act of 2020 to protect renters, including mobile and manufactured home park residents, from illegal evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.  

May 12, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-01) announced two federal grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help revitalization projects in Denver and Decorah.

May 11, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-01) announced Tri-County Child and Family Development Council in Waterloo will receive a $6,487,849 federal grant for its Head Start and Early Head Start programs. The grant will be distributed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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