ARCHIVED Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer

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While I supported this deal reached by the House, Senate, and White House, it is my sincere hope that the next Congress and Administration will provide additional help to the families, businesses, and local Iowa communities who will still need it. #IA01 finkenauer.house.gov/media/press-re…

The package passed today provides, to an extent, urgently needed help for families, small businesses and so many Iowans struggling under the hardships caused by this pandemic. However, stimulus checks should be higher, and more support given directly to Iowans who need it most.

Iowans need help as they continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic. Since this summer, I have pushed the Senate and White House to work together with the House on a bipartisan agreement that provides the relief hard working families need.

Renewable energy is vital to our Iowa economy & the future of our environment. We introduced a bipartisan bill to help create new careers in wind energy, provide opportunities for vets., & invest in training for wind technicians to grow our workforce #IA01 finkenauer.house.gov/media/press-re…

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.

Soon: I will give farewell remarks on the House floor. It has been an honor to serve my home, #IA01, in Congress. Watch live on C-SPAN c-span.org/video/?507071-…

We just passed bipartisan legislation to invest in Iowa’s key locks & dams, reform flood management policy, and fund improvements for flood mitigation. I am proud to have worked hard to ensure Iowans’ voices were heard as WRDA 2020 was crafted. #IA01 finkenauer.house.gov/media/press-re…

We can't ignore the importance of taking care of those who care for our veterans. The president just signed our new law that creates a pilot program providing support to families & caregivers of veterans who have a mental health diagnosis. #IA01 finkenauer.house.gov/media/press-re…

Today, we introduced legislation to offer student loan relief for folks who live & work in rural communities. This will help young professionals to move back home, create new opportunities & find a real sense of community. #IA01 finkenauer.house.gov/media/press-re…

Happy Thanksgiving! It’s been a hard year for Iowa and our country, but we have so much to be thankful for, and so much hope for the future. #IA01

Today I introduced legislation with @RepCindyAxne & @daveloebsack to improve COVID-19 data and correct errors so that policymakers, health officials and Iowans can trust the information they receive and use it to end this pandemic. #IA01 finkenauer.house.gov/media/press-re…

I sent a letter to @RepPeterDeFazio outlining next steps for reining in fund-swapping, which allows local governments to dodge fair-wage and Buy-America provisions on building projects. We must do more to protect local workers & small businesses. #IA01 finkenauer.house.gov/media/press-re…

I’ve spent the last two years fighting for our rural hospitals and providers, and I was proud last month to introduce the bipartisan resolution recognizing National Rural Health Day for the second year: finkenauer.house.gov/media/press-re… #IA01

Today, on National Rural Health Day, we honor the hardworking professionals who keep Iowans healthy every day and throughout this terrible pandemic. We must recognize the challenges rural providers face — and take steps to address their needs. #IA01

The best way to power our economic recovery is to support hardworking Americans and grow U.S. manufacturing. That’s why we introduced the Building Back American Manufacturing Act to ensure we’re supporting American jobs and American-made products. #IA01 finkenauer.house.gov/media/press-re…

Iowa communities are still recovering from the August derecho. Today, I was proud to help pass the FEMA Assistance Relief Act of 2020, which increases the federal share of recovery costs and eases the burden for hard-hit local communities. #IA01 transportation.house.gov/news/press-rel…

BILL PASSED – The House just passed our bipartisan Child Care is Economic Development Act. Full economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic depends on good jobs for working parents — and affordable, accessible care for their kids. #IA01 finkenauer.house.gov/media/press-re…

On this Veterans Day, we thank the men & women in uniform and their families who have sacrificed so much on our behalf. Our vets defend our country and uphold our values, and for that they deserve our thanks today and every day. #IA01