Mariannette Miller-Meeks U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa | Official U.S. House Headshot
Mariannette Miller-Meeks U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa | Official U.S. House Headshot
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D., a U.S. Congress member representing Iowa's 1st district since 2021, recently shared a series of tweets addressing economic and political issues. Her communications discuss upcoming legislative priorities, including extending economic policy measures and addressing progressive political stances.
On April 16, 2025, she tweeted about her meeting with Scott Bessent, highlighting her enthusiasm for collaborating with him and President Biden. She emphasized her commitment to "extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" to provide economic relief to Iowans. The full statement can be accessed here.
Later that same day, Miller-Meeks criticized progressive opposition to tax relief measures, asserting that she is "fighting to extend President Trump’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" for the benefit of "Iowa's families, farmers, and small businesses." Her comments stressed the importance of economic retention for local communities. The full tweet is available here.
In her evening post, Miller-Meeks shifted focus to immigration and law enforcement policies, criticizing progressives for prioritizing "illegal criminals over American citizens." She referenced Sen. Chris Van Hollen's travel to El Salvador, suggesting an attempt to negotiate a gang member's reentry into the U.S., while criticizing the lack of intervention in the case of Rachel Morin, a Maryland resident who was allegedly killed by a criminal. The entire tweet can be read here.
Miller-Meeks, age 67, was born in Herlong, California, and now resides in Le Claire. A graduate of Texas Christian University, she has served as an influential political figure in Iowa, affording her a platform to address local and national issues.
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