Tonight, I said thank you & shared my hopes for the future. It has been such an incredible honor to serve my friends & neighbors in #IA01. You can watch my full speech here.
Conversation with owners of Rodina
Today, I visited the owners of Rodina in Cedar Rapids to hear how the pandemic has impacted them: lost revenue, staff cuts and an uncertain future. I helped pass HEROES 2.0 to get restaurants like Rodina through this crisis. Now we need the Senate and White House to act! #IA01
Speech on Ensuring Children and Child Care Workers Are Safe Act of 2020
Our childcare providers need accurate and up-to-date information about how to keep kids safe during the pandemic. Today, I spoke on the House floor about my bipartisan bill to provide info and resources to providers in Iowa and across the country:
STEP Improvement Act of 2020
This afternoon I spoke on the House floor about my bipartisan bill to strengthen the State Trade Expansion Program, which helps small businesses in #IA01 access markets abroad. Watch my full remarks here
Remarks at Cedar Rapids press conference
I’ve heard stories from Iowans desperate for basic supplies like ice, medication and fuel. We need more public awareness and more state/federal resources for this unprecedented disaster — and we need it now. #IA01 #derecho
🚨 The House just passed my amendment to DOUBLE federal research funding for endometriosis! 🚨
7 million women in the US experience this painful disease, and today we’re taking a critical step toward discovering the treatment they deserve. #UpEndo #IA01
Oversight of the Small Business Administration and Department of Treasury Pandemic Programs
WATCH: I questioned Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin about lack of communication & high fees on economic impact payment debit cards and demanded answers on why the PPP program froze out community banks & credit unions. I’ll always stand up for #IA01 and fight for government accountability.
Veterans History Project
ONE DAY LEFT to sign up for our Veterans History Project. Today, I’m sharing a bit of a personal story about why this project is so important to me. After you watch, be sure to sign up at finkenauer.house.gov/vetshistory #IA01
Update on tele-town hall
Due to severe weather, this evening's tele-town hall has been postponed to ensure Iowans can focus on keeping their family and friends safe this evening. We're rescheduling the event for early next week and will provide details soon.
I came to Congress to fight for my Iowa neighbors and working families across America. Today, I stood up against a proposal to slash fair wages — and hopefully reminded my colleagues who they're supposed to be fighting for, and who they’ve left behind. #IA01
Another win for Iowa & infrastructure! Today we secured an amendment to the Moving Forward Act boosting the Rebuild Rural grant program by $150 million. Infrastructure investments are a proven job creator — and a great way to get rural economies back on track. #IA01
#2020Census
Haven’t completed the #2020Census yet? There’s still time to complete it at my2020census.gov and avoid a knock on your door. Filling out the census will ensure #IA01 gets the resources it deserves.
Juneteenth
We celebrate Juneteenth this year with reminders all around us of how far we still have to go to achieve freedom and equality. I’m taking a moment today to reflect on the progress we’ve made and recommit myself to the cause of justice.
I voted yesterday to expand the Paycheck Protection Program and ensure small business aid reaches Main Street businesses in #IA01. Now, it's time to get to work on a new relief package providing more help to workers, families and our local governments.
Today we’re expanding the Paycheck Protection Program w/ assurances that community-based financial institutions will have access to funds to lend to the Main Street businesses who need it most. Today, I shared the story of one #IA01 small business at our @housesmallbiz hearing.
Essential workers in Iowa and across the country are facing shortages of the protective gear they need in the fight against COVID-19. It's time for the president to use his authority to produce more live-saving PPE. #IA01
Tonight is our tele-town hall on the mental health impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. Join us at 4:30 PM. To steam the event, please visit finkenauer.house.gov/live #IA01
We just passed the CARES Act sending relief to our hospitals, frontline workers, and working families across the country. Here are my remarks on the House floor before our vote. #IA01
So excited to have Abby King, her mom Mickey, and her service dog Asher here for the State of the Union. We are highlighting the importance of lowering the cost of prescription drugs. #IA01
Farmers rely on our waterways to get their goods to market and we can’t afford to ignore our aging locks and dams on the Mississippi River. Today, the Army Corps promised to work with us on making much-needed repairs to our water infrastructure. #IA01
Remarks to House Agriculture Committee
Today, I spoke to the Ag Cmte. about how it's important to keep fighting for our farmers & producers. USMCA is a win, but this admin. needs to wake up and stop ignoring the pain being caused by the ongoing trade war w/China and the president’s attack on renewable fuels. #IA01
Fund swapping investigation announcement
Yesterday, I joined hard-working Iowans on Labor Day to announce that the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) will investigate how states’ federal fund swapping practices impact skilled workers and quality of infrastructure projects. Here’s our full announcement.
I’m cosponsoring several bills to fix the problems created by the 2017 tax bill. That bill was put together behind closed doors— and it shows, especially with the negative consequences Iowa small business & families are facing. #IA01
Congreswoman Finkenauer questions Army Corps on flood wall
Iowans’ livelihoods are on the line & they’re tired of the can getting kicked down the road. At today’s House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure hearing, I asked about progress on the Cedar Rapids flood wall. I’ll keep using my oversight role to ensure these commitments are kept. #IA01
Happy 4th of July! Thinking of all the Americans who sacrificed & who continue to sacrifice to make our freedom possible. I hope everyone across #IA01 stays safe & enjoys celebrating!
Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act
I'm proud to introduce the Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act, which restores rights taken from Iowa’s working families in 2017 and, for the first time, protects the collective bargaining rights of public employees. #IA01
Rep. Finkenauer on rural broadband access
My conversation with Mr. Stelpflug from Postville about the lessons Congress should take from his experience helping get broadband to rural #IA01. Proud to keep fighting for this priority on House Committee on Small Business & to keep bringing Iowa voices to Congress.
Congresswoman Finkenauer Discusses First 100 Days
ICYMI: My interview discussing the first 100 days in Congress and what I'm doing to make sure Iowans are finally being heard in Washington.
Congresswoman Finkenauer Chairs Trade Hearing
I'm committed to continuing to fight like hell for our family farms and our working families- they aren't mutually exclusive.
