Years in Office
4
Bills Sponsored
114
Bills Co-Sponsored
1127
Committees
2
Mariannette Miller-Meeks Biography
Mariannette Miller-Meeks, a former Army physician and ophthalmologist, brings medical expertise to her role as U.S. Representative for Iowa’s 1st Congressional District, first elected in 2020. She focuses on strengthening rural healthcare, supporting veterans, and expanding access to affordable medications. Miller-Meeks authored legislation to improve telehealth services and serves on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, where she advocates for public health initiatives. She approaches her work with a data-driven mindset, aiming to deliver practical solutions for her constituents in Iowa.
Education
- M.D., University of Texas Science Center, San Antonio, TX(1986)
- M.S., University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA(1980)
- B.S.N., Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX(1976)
Professional History
U.S. Representative
(2021-Present)Representing Iowa's 1st district
Member, Iowa Senate
(2019–20)Director, Iowa Department of Public Health
(2010–13)Assistant Professor, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Ia
(1994–97)Assistant Professor, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mi
(1991–94)Ophthalmologist
Impact & Accomplishments
Notable contributions during Mariannette Miller-Meeks's congressional service.
Veterans' Health Care
Co-sponsored and supported the PACT Act to expand health care for veterans exposed to toxic substances.
COVID-19 Response
Advocated for increased COVID-19 vaccine distribution and public health resources for Iowa communities.
Rural Broadband Expansion
Secured federal funding to improve broadband internet access in rural Iowa districts.
Agricultural Disaster Relief
Supported disaster aid for Iowa farmers impacted by the 2020 derecho and other severe weather events.
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