Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Republican Representative of Iowa's 1st district

Representative
Iowa, district 2
January 3, 2021 - January 3, 2023
Representative
Iowa, district 1
January 3, 2023 - January 3, 2025

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September 6, 1955 (69 years old)

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Served as a U.S. representative since 2021, initially representing Iowa’s 2nd congressional district and later the 1st district.
Served as an Iowa state senator for the 41st district from 2019 to 2021.
Ran three unsuccessful campaigns for the U.S. House against Dave Loebsack before winning the seat in 2020 by a margin of six votes and was reelected in 2022.
Enlisted in the United States Army at 18 and served for 24 years, retiring as a lieutenant colonel.
First-generation college student who earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a Master of Science in education, and a Doctor of Medicine.
Operated a private ophthalmology practice in Ottumwa, Iowa, until 2008 and served as the first female president of the Iowa Medical Society.
Appointed director of the Iowa Department of Public Health by Governor Terry Branstad in 2010 and resigned in 2014 to run for Congress.
Opposed the Affordable Care Act, supports abortion restrictions except in cases of rape, incest, or harm to the mother, and opposed same-sex marriage in her 2014 campaign.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, practiced social distancing and wore masks but did not support face mask mandates.
Voted against the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 but was one of 35 Republicans to vote to approve legislation to establish the January 6, 2021, commission.
Co-sponsored the America’s CHILDREN Act in 2021 to help children of long-term visa holders avoid visa expiration upon turning 21.
Voted for the Violence Against Women Act in 2021, which expanded legal protections for transgender people.
Voted for the Respect for Marriage Act, codifying the right to same-sex marriage in federal law.
Introduced the Veterans Cannabis Analysis, Research, and Effectiveness Act.
Holds committee assignments in the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic.
Chairs the Conservative Climate Caucus and holds leadership or membership roles in numerous other caucuses.
Resides in Ottumwa, Iowa, is married with two children, and is Roman Catholic.