David Loebsack

I am deeply concerned about cuts to our Federal nutrition safety net.

We cannot divest in the areas that promote economic growth, job creation, and strong communities.

Social Security is not a budget resolution issue.

I do not support the Administration's decision to cut $140 million from the Assistance to Firefighters Grants.

This debate is not about sacred cows or about pet projects; it is about moving America forward.

We must ensure that jobs are going to those who are legally eligible to work in this country.

I urge the Committee to fully fund their medical care and disability benefits.

I urge all my colleagues to join with me and stand together for future of our nation and for all our people.

I am particularly honored today to join my friend and colleague, Congressman Latham, in offering this resolution. Tomorrow, the Iowa delegation will join the Chief of Staff of the Army, General George Casey, and Senator Inouye to honor and…

I join my colleagues, my constituents, and all Americans in mourning for those who lost their lives in this weekend's heinous event and in praying for those, including our dear friend and colleague, Congresswoman Giffords, who are fighting…

I thank the gentleman from New Jersey for yielding. Madam Speaker, there are currently 5.3 million Americans with Alzheimer's, and the prevalence of the disease is expected to increase rapidly as the baby boomer generation, my generation…

The Post-9/11 GI Bill is an expression of our Nation's gratitude to those who have served our country since the 9/11 attacks. As a former college professor, I know firsthand the impact a post-secondary education can have. It opens doors…

What I hear time and again from Iowa seniors is that their expenses are rising. They pay too much for prescriptions and other health-related costs, transportation, and heating for their homes. To make matters worse, seniors' other…

I urge support for this legislation, not only for our children's current health, but for their future health as adults as well.

I'm proud to be an original cosponsor of this Resolution honoring our National Guard on the occasion of its 374th anniversary. The National Guard was formed on December 13, 1636 and has fought in every major American conflict since that…

In closing, I do want to thank the gentleman from Kentucky for his support and the Members from the other side of the aisle for supporting this bill. It has been a true bipartisan effort, and I really do appreciate that. I do want to say…

I want to thank Congresswoman Waters for bringing this bill to the floor today. It will help address concerns all of us have likely heard from our constituents about the flood insurance program and flood map modernization efforts. In Iowa…

My amendment is simple. It states that farmers and rural communities should receive equal consideration through lending activities for small businesses, particularly our Nation's small- and mid-sized farms and agriculture operations, which…

2 years ago, Iowa experienced the worst natural disaster in our State's history as a result of the great flood of 2008. We have made amazing progress, but 2 years later there is still damage in small and large communities like Oakville…

I do want to thank Chairman Obey for his work on this important legislation. This bill is vital to ensuring FEMA can provide assistance to communities in all of our States that are recovering from major disasters. It is also critical to…

I am submitting the following statement for the record in support of the Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act, which would end the anti-trust exemption that currently gives special privileges to health insurance companies. If we…

I want to express my sincere appreciation and thanks to the volunteers who have worked and continue to work in the flood-ravaged community of Cedar Rapids and all throughout Iowa. On Monday, Martin Luther King Day, we observed a national…

Excluding these well-deserving servicemembers from a benefit that the majority of their fellow veterans are receiving is simply discriminating.

It shouldn't matter if you are in a firefight in Afghanistan or fighting a fire in California, if you are wearing a military uniform you should be compensated for your service.

H.R. 3554, granting Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to those servicemembers activated under Title 32, is absolutely essential to the future of the Post-9/11 GI Bill.