All but one member of Iowa's congressional delegation are attending today's inauguration. Congressman Randy Feenstra, a Republican from Hull, is still in Iowa and, according to a spokesman, Feenstra will attend "senior night" for his daughter's basketball team at Dordt University. Feenstra will … [Read more...]
Hinson named to U.S. House Appropriations Committee
First term Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson has been appointed to the Appropriations Committee in the U.S. House. "I feel very excited to have been chosen for this post," Hinson says. "Most importantly to me, though, it means that Iowans will have a seat at the table during our government … [Read more...]
Iowa delegation breaks along party lines on Trump impeachment vote
The Democrat representing Iowa's third congressional district voted "yes" while the three Republicans from Iowa serving in the U.S. House have voted "no" on the articles of impeachment that have just passed the House this afternoon. All four released written statements today before the … [Read more...]
Hinson, Miller-Meeks, Feenstra to vote against impeaching Trump
The three Iowa Republicans who were just sworn in as members of the U.S. House on January 3 say they will vote "no" today on impeaching President Trump. Last night, The New York Times reported Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell will not stand in the way of an impeachment trial in the Senate … [Read more...]
Hinson, Miller-Meeks, Feenstra oppose impeachment
Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson of Marion says in 12 days, Joe Biden will be the president of the United States and it's time for unity rather than the pursing impeachment of out-going President Trump. "Further dividing our country right now would serve no one, especially not Iowans who … [Read more...]
All six in Iowa’s congressional delegation confirm Electoral College results
Iowa's congressional delegation was unanimous in its rejection of attempts to delay confirmation of Joe Biden's Electoral College win. Democrat Cindy Axne of West Des Moines and Republicans Mariannette Miller-Meeks of Ottumwa and Ashley Hinson of Marion announced in advance that they would accept … [Read more...]
All six in Iowa’s congressional delegation safe, denounce today’s violence
Both of Iowa's U.S. Senators and all four members of the Iowa delegation in the U.S. House are safe and five of the six have issued public statements denouncing the violence that has erupted in the Capitol. Senator Chuck Grassley is third in line to the presidency and his staff has confirmed … [Read more...]
Hinson, Miller-Meeks, Axne will vote to accept Biden’s Electoral College victory
Three of the six members of Iowa's congressional delegation have made clear they'll vote today to accept Joe Biden's Electoral College victory. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, a Republican from Marion, signed onto a letter yesterday, saying Congress must respect the outcome of the votes cast in the … [Read more...]
Early time in Washington leaves Congressman Feenstra with positive feeling
After spending several weeks in Washington D.C., Iowa's new 4th District Congressman says he's optimistic about the days, weeks and months ahead. Republican Randy Feenstra, of Hull, was sworn into office on Sunday and says during the December orientation, he came to realize the possibilities for … [Read more...]
Axne to host meeting of new Iowa congressional delegation
Congresswoman Cindy Axne will host the first joint meeting of Iowa's U.S. House delegation and their D.C. staffs this afternoon. Axne, who just started her second term in Congress, is the dean of the delegation. She spoke briefly Sunday to the other three Iowans who are all starting their first … [Read more...]