Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Will we have to wait until November or January 2025 to finally get accountability for the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan?

Was there a value to maintaining a presence in Afghanistan and Bagram Air Base?

When President Biden took control of the White House, the world was at peace and our enemies on guard.

The botched withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021 was the single worst foreign policy disaster of the United States that has not been witnessed since the fall of Saigon.

On behalf of the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC), Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA), and Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association (ROHVA)--together referenced as the Associations, I write in support of H.R. 5499, the…

I wish my nephew, Andrew Martino, a blessed confirmation. Congratulations, Andrew, on this milestone. Recognizing Caitlin Clark

Today, I am thrilled to share exciting details about the upcoming 2024 Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, also known as RAGBRAI. Earlier this year, it was announced that the route of the 51st edition of this renowned bicycle…

I believe that multiple FDA-approved vaccine options can play a role in preserving consumer choice of products and ensuring equity of access.

I have never been for a vaccine mandate for COVID-19, both when I was distributing vaccines as well as today.

Today I rise to recognize Tory Taylor, the well-decorated punter for the University of Iowa's football team, for receiving the Ray Guy Award, an award that is given to the Nation's top collegiate punter. Tory Taylor is the first Hawkeye to…

I find your response to be lacking, and I think it, in fact, creates impediments to us, going forward, to prepare for the next pandemic.

And you are aware that this Committee has been meeting now, this is the second term that this Committee has been meeting, and that we are researching origins of COVID-19 and trying to prepare for the next pandemic.

Are you aware of this request on January 2 of this year, and do you know why this seemingly simple request has not been granted?

I believe that HHS has a responsibility to be responsive and communicative with grantees for all initiatives.

To reiterate, you and the Department are accountable to the Oversight Committee, period.

Well, certainly if an employee can be terminated in the healthcare system for talking about a patient in an elevator, I would think that sanctions, loss of contract and especially financial sanctions would be appropriate.

It seems as we go through this information that we think of AI, but AI in and of itself is not necessarily a source of release of private healthcare information or PII, that simply having electronic or digitization of data can lead to…

This committee will ensure that the VA does so with caution and an understanding of the risk.

As the utilization of AI in healthcare becomes more common it is important that we recognize the risks and challenges that come with it.

I certainly think technology can truly help to get access, especially with cameras, our digital ability to do things that we have not had in medicine.

It is very apparent to me when I talk to veterans in my community and as a physician providing care that the Mission Act is not being fully implemented by the VA.

Last month, the University of Iowa's Women's Soccer team earned an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament after securing a win in the Big Ten Championship. For the first time in Big Ten Championship history, an eight-seed team won it all. In…

Today I rise to recognize the career and retirement of a special member of the University of Iowa's Police Department. Jago, the university's longest serving canine, recently retired after 9 years of service. During his decade on the…

It is important to me and my colleagues on both sides of the aisle that all veterans seeking help receive it in a timely manner.

I do not think the VA is going to solve this problem by itself, that we need the help of experts across the country to help us in this endeavor to help to solve this problem.