Mariannette Miller-Meeks

We know that farmers were struggling all the way back to 2023 with high input costs. Why? Because the Biden administration drove up prices and drove up inflation.

This debate is about much more than fuel.

Agriculture is hurting right now.

I remark that Sunday, December 7, is the 84th anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day, the day that will live in infamy. Like 9/11, we must never forget. Always prepared, always ready. I ask for a moment of silence for those whose lives were lost…

I think that type of rhetoric has led to an increased attack on ICE. … I may not agree with all of the tactics.

Whatever vernacular you want to use, they are illegal immigrants who are on Medicaid, who are ineligible for Medicaid and for which should not be on Medicaid.

I think tariffs can be a negotiating tool that can help us to level the playing field.

I wasn't going to cancel this town hall, so we committed to doing this and then we'll head back to D.C. and hopefully as early as possible would be on Wednesday we have a vote on funding the government.

In a state like Iowa, where many communities don’t have large food banks or pantries to fill the gap, any lapse in benefits would be catastrophic for families. My bill protects them from uncertainty and ensures that no child goes hungry…

More than 262,000 Iowans, including over 100,000 children rely on SNAP to put food on the table. They cannot afford to be ‘leverage’ in the Democrats’ political games. That’s why I’m introducing legislation to ensure SNAP remains funded…

Cheering political violence is always wrong and should NEVER be done by those who educate our children.

I rise today to recognize His All- Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, who is the spiritual leader and the ``primus inter pares''; ``first among equals'' of Greek Orthodox Christianity worldwide, a church of over 300 million people…

I wish a happy birthday to a very special person, the eldest of eight children, my brother, Richard Miller. Richard Miller served in the Army, served in the coal mines in Pennsylvania, joined the Secret Service, and guarded four Presidents…

I will respond that, once again, we hear myth after myth when we talk about reforms to Medicaid, which its greatest threat is $37 trillion in debt. Yet, when we talk about reforms to a Medicaid program, it is to preserve Medicaid, and…

I wish my brother, Fred, a very happy birthday. Happy birthday to Fred. ____________________

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…

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. ____________________

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…

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

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.

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

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…