Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 36. ____________________

From 712 to 205 to the Super Bowl, former Iowa Hawkeye and current Philadelphia Eagle Cooper DeJean is now a world champion. The rookie quarterback helped lead the Eagles to their second Super Bowl victory, returning his first professional…

I feel compelled to remark on the outrage of my colleagues and others over the special government employee status of Elon Musk from the executive branch and constant remarks that he is unelected and unaccountable. Let me remind my…

What you see next to me is a tiny speck of fentanyl, just a few milligrams, a dose so small it could fit on the ear of Lincoln on a penny, yet that speck is enough to take a life and destroy a family. In 2023, over 107,000 Americans died…

I stand before you today with a heavy heart to honor the life and legacy of a dear friend, a true servant of our State, and an extraordinary public servant, Representative Martin Graber. His unexpected passing leaves a void that cannot be…

Today I rise to wish my best bud and my nephew a happy 15th birthday. Today is the actual day. Happy birthday, Andrew. I hope you have a wonderful day. ____________________

It is a new era in American history. I congratulate President Donald Trump and Senator, now-Vice President J.D. Vance on their inauguration. This is the beginning of a golden age where we will secure our borders, lower prices, unleash…

I extend a warm welcome to the thousands of Iowans, including the hundreds from Iowa's First Congressional District, who are traveling to Washington, D.C., to attend President Trump's inauguration. I know that many of them are making the…

As Christmas approaches, I want to take a moment to wish the people of Iowa a very merry Christmas. This is a time of year to reflect on the blessings we have received, to show gratitude for our loved ones, and to embrace the spirit of…

I wish to recognize my good friend, who I served with in the State senate, Senator Chris Cournoyer, for being named the Lieutenant Governor under Governor Reynolds. Once again, Iowa is trailblazing with this Lieutenant Governor selection…

As Hanukkah begins, I want to wish the Jewish community in Iowa and across the country a happy and meaningful holiday. Hanukkah is a time to celebrate light, tradition, and the strength of family and faith. This season, as families gather…

Merriam-Webster has named ``polarization'' the word of year. While that may reflect current times, it should also serve as a reminder that we must work harder to bridge the growing divide in our Nation. Too often, political discourse has…

I wish a very happy birthday to my good friend, Austin Harris. ____________________

This weekend on Saturday, November 23, the Iowa Hawkeyes play the Maryland Terrapins. Go Hawks. Birthday Wishes to Austin Harris

Under his direction, we have held key agencies and witnesses accountable for their actions made during the pandemic.

I would wholeheartedly agree, which is what the CDC should have done and how they should have messaged during the vaccine, to leave that between the doctor and patient.

I'm really proud of the work that we have done, and I look forward to another productive hearing.

One of the most joyous things we do in Congress is to speak about people in our district. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate a remarkable milestone for a fellow Iowan and a fellow veteran. Richard Keep, Jr., is about to turn 100 years…

In closing, I encourage a ``yes'' vote on this bill, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Molinaro). The question is on the motion offered by the gentlewoman from Iowa (Mrs. Miller-Meeks) that the House…

I extend the warmest birthday greetings to a most amazing man and life partner, my husband Curt Meeks. ____________________

This bipartisan, bicameral legislation is critical in making sure that kids have the access to lifesaving care that they need without burdensome overregulation. Mr. Speaker, I encourage a ``yes'' vote on this bill, and I yield back the…

In closing, I encourage a ``yes'' vote on this bill, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Weber of Texas). The question is on the motion offered by the gentlewoman from Iowa (Mrs. Miller-Meeks) that the…

It really is shameful. But yet you want to continue to deflect the blame.

Thank goodness they didn't adopt your policies.

I think the Trump tax cuts, as you said, created the 20 percent small business deduction that benefited Main Street businesses such as yourself across America and in small communities.