IOWA CITY, IOWA (April 7, 2020) — Representative Dave Loebsack released the following statement today after the US Department of Health and Human Services announced an additional round of grants for community health centers located across Iowa’s Second Congressional District. These grants come from the Health Center funding in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which was the third piece of legislation passed by Congress in response to the COVID-19 virus.

IOWA CITY, IOWA (March 25, 2020) — Representative Dave Loebsack released the following statement today after the US Department of Health and Human Services announced several grants for community health centers located across Iowa’s Second Congressional District. These grants, which were part of the Coronavirus Supplemental Funding for Health Centers program, are in addition to the funding they already receive from the federal government and meant to directly help combat the COVID-19 illness.

IOWA CITY, IOWA (March 16, 2020) — Representative Dave Loebsack announced today that in the interest of public safety and to help slow the spread of COVID-19, or Coronavirus, he will be closing his physical offices in Iowa City, Davenport, and Washington DC, effective March 17, 2020. All staff will continue to serve Iowans via teleworking.

WASHINGTON DC (March 14, 2020) — Representative Dave Loebsack released the following statement after the House passed a second piece of legislation containing funding to help address the severe impact of the Coronavirus illness.

WASHINGTON DC (March 9, 2020) — Representative Dave Loebsack will have a member of his staff in Clinton and Scott Counties for open office hours. Brian Kramer, Loebsack’s District Rep, will be at the following locations. Brian Kramer will be on hand to work with individuals who are having difficulty with a government agency, have suggestions for Rep Loebsack, or would just like to share their concerns. Members of the public are invited to attend.

WASHINGTON DC (March 6, 2020) — Representative Dave Loebsack will have a member of his staff in Southeast Iowa for open office hours. Jared Hershberger, Loebsack’s District Rep, will be at the following locations. Hershberger will be on hand to work with individuals who are having difficulty with a government agency, have suggestions for Dave, or would just like to share their concerns. Members of the public are invited to attend. Hershberger holds regular office hours throughout Iowa.

WASHINGTON DC (February 27, 2020) — Representative Dave Loebsack questioned Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler about the recent 10th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that found the EPA exceeded its authority in issuing small-refinery exemptions (SRE) to companies who had not received waivers in the prior year. The Court concluded that the EPA may only “extend” existing exemptions and cannot grant a new waiver to a company that had not consistently held one.

WASHINGTON DC (February 20, 2020) — Representative Dave Loebsack announced today that high-school students in the Iowa’s Second Congressional District may now begin to submit their original artwork to be considered for the 2020 Congressional Art Competition. The annual competition is hosted by the United States House of Representatives to recognize talented young artists from across the nation.

WASHINGTON DC (February 13, 2020) — Representative Dave Loebsack announced today that he will kick off a new round of his Coffee with Your Congressman tour with stops in Bettendorf and Clinton. At each stop, Rep Loebsack will be available to chat with constituents about issues of concern, answer questions, and provide casework assistance.

WASHINGTON DC (February 11, 2020) — Representative Dave Loebsack will have a member of his staff in Clinton and Scott Counties for open office hours. Brian Kramer, Loebsack’s District Representative, will be at the following locations. Brian Kramer will be on hand to work with individuals who are having difficulty with a government agency, have suggestions for Rep Loebsack, or would just like to share their concerns. Members of the public are invited to attend.

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