WASHINGTON DC (June 5, 2019) — Representative Dave Loebsack today joined Rep David Cicilline to reintroduce their proposal to ban former Members of Congress from ever working as registered federal lobbyists. The lawmakers have joined together each Congress for the past eight years to introduce this legislation. Additionally, Rep Loebsack today thanked Rep Cindy Axne for introducing legislation aimed at cleaning up Washington, which includes a ban on Members becoming lobbyists.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 4, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Union County in response to heavy rains, hail, straight-line winds, tornadoes, widespread flooding, and flash-flooding beginning May 17 and continuing.

WASHINGTON DC (June 4, 2019) — The US Senate unanimously passed bipartisan legislation cosponsored by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa to prevent foreign governments from exploiting US immigration laws in an effort to undermine American democracy. The Defending Elections against Trolls from Enemy Regimes (DETER) Act makes improper interference in U.S. elections a violation of US immigration law, preventing violators from obtaining a visa to enter the United States.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 3, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced over $16 million in new funding for her signature workforce policy initiative, the Future Ready Iowa Act. With HF758, HF546, and SF608 all signed into law, more new high-school graduates and adult learners will have access to great career opportunities and a better life. This includes the new Last-Dollar Scholarship that will help pay tuition for up to two-year postsecondary degrees leading to high-demand jobs.