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Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D., a serving member of the U.S. Congress for Iowa's 1st district since 2021, has been active on social media, discussing various topics pertinent to her legislative and community endeavors. Her contributions reflect on multiple facets of her work, from engaging constituents to addressing national and local issues.

On April 29, 2025, Rep. Miller-Meeks announced an upcoming virtual event with her constituents, showing readiness with a personal touch. She tweeted, "Tele Townhall soon. Ready to go with Diet Coke."

The following day, on April 30, 2025, she highlighted the achievements of Republican leadership, particularly in border security measures. She stated, "It took just 100 days of Republican leadership to cut border crossings by 95%, empower our Border Patrol agents, and start deporting violent illegal criminals." In her view, the focus is on obtaining tangible results rather than engaging in rhetoric.

Later on the same day, Rep. Miller-Meeks expressed her commitment to pharmaceutical and healthcare reforms. After meeting with members of the National Community Pharmacists from Iowa, including John Nicholson from Oskaloosa, she conveyed the discussion's aim to reform Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) to prevent pharmacy closures and lower prices. As she tweeted, "Great meeting with National Community Pharmacists from Iowa, especially John Nicholson from Oskaloosa! We discussed the need for PBM reform to lower prices and prevent pharmacy closures. Proud to be leading the bipartisan DRUG Act to increase PBM transparency, lower prices, and "

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, born in Herlong, California, and currently living in Le Claire, Iowa, has a background in nursing, having graduated from Texas Christian University in 1976 with a BSN. She replaced previous U.S. Congress member Dave Loebsack after serving in the Iowa Senate from 2019 to 2021.