U.S. Representative for Iowa’s 1st District
Mariannette Miller-Meeks
Position · +0.34
- In office
- House 2021–now
5 years in CongressMore senior than 36% of the House - Breaks on
- Economics and Public Finance 22%
- Agriculture and Food 13%
- Committees
- Energy and Commerce
- Veterans' Affairs
- Bills on
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Health
- Government Operations and Politics
- Age
- 71
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- DChristina Bohannan$7.1M
- DTaylor Wettach$698K
- IMichael Bridgford$190K
- RDavid Alfred Pautsch$58K
- DTravis Terrell$21K
Bottom line
Where Miller-Meeks has influence
Roles
- Chairwoman · Health (Veterans' Affairs)
- Energy and Commerce · 17th in seniority on the majority side
- Veterans' Affairs · 5th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 9615 BRACE Act · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 10170 Memory Chip Competitiveness Assessment Act of 2026 · Out of committee
- H.R. 4707 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1019 Avenue H in Fort Madison, Iowa, as the "Martin L. Graber Post Office". · Out of committee
- H.R. 1722 Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
Stories in Miller-Meeks’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Miller-Meeks breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Miller-Meeks voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Economics and Public Finance 22% · 11 of 50 party 7%
- Agriculture and Food 13% · 1 of 8 party 13%
- Labor and Employment 11% · 1 of 9 party 0%
Every issue Pro See all 7 issues where Miller-Meeks has broken with Republicans, and filter the voting record to those votes.
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Full record (Pro)Where Miller-Meeks broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless explicitly authorized by…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 22, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jul 21, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Yea |
| May 14, 2026 | Cashless Bail Reporting ActOn Passage · This bill requires the Department of Justice to publish annually a list of state and local governments that permit individuals who are…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8035) to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through October 20, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 8035) to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Mar 17, 2026 | MAWS Act of 2026On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Mitigation Action and Watermen Support Act of 2026 or the MAWS Act of 2026Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Miller-Meeks is saying
All 11 statements and posts-
President Trump, Miller-Meeks Announce Historic $15 Billion Steel Plant Coming to Lee County
Announced historic $15 billion steel plant investment creating 1,700 jobs in Lee County.
“For too long, Iowa families have watched their jobs shipped overseas and their communities hollowed out. Not anymore.”
Mesabi Metallics Steel Mill Location DecisionEconomics and Public FinanceAI-read
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Miller-Meeks Delivers $15.9M for Cancer Screenings through the Rural Health Transformation Program
Announced $15.9 million for rural cancer screenings and prevention in Iowa.
“Too many Iowans, especially those living in rural communities, have to travel long distances to get the care they need.”
Rural Health CareAI-read
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Miller-Meeks Bill to Bring Critical Manufacturing Back to Iowa Heads to President’s Desk
Senate passed bipartisan bill to identify critical imports and bring manufacturing back to U.S.
“Iowa has the skilled workforce, manufacturing expertise, and strong communities America needs to lead the next generation of domestic manufacturing.”
CommerceAI-read
Mentions H.R. 1721
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Miller-Meeks, Ernst Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act Passes Congress, Heads to President’s Desk
Passed Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act requiring disclosure of federal projects over budget or behind schedule.
“Iowans work hard for their money, and they expect Washington to be a good steward of every taxpayer dollar.”
Government SpendingAI-read
Mentions H.R. 1722
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House Passes Miller-Meeks' BRACE Act to Strengthen Domestic Battery Recycling
House passed Miller-Meeks' BRACE Act to modernize battery recycling regulations and strengthen domestic industry.
“China dominates the global battery supply chain, and outdated federal rules have made it harder for American recyclers to compete. The BRACE Act fixes that by cutting red tape and letting our recyclers recover the critical minerals already sitting in used batteries right here at home. I'm grateful to my colleagues…”
Battery Recycling IndustryAI-read
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Miller-Meeks Leads Bipartisan Push to Cap Insulin Prices at $35
Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (IA-01) is leading efforts on the Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation that caps out-of-pocket insulin costs at $35 a…
“As a physician, I have watched patients ration a medicine that keeps them alive because they couldn't afford the bill.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Miller-Meeks voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredAbove expectations
Rank 41 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Miller-Meeks’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 52
- Action in committee 19
- Action beyond committee 12
- Passed chamber 7
- Became law 0
52 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 50 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 55 sponsored billsSponsored 55 (House median 25) · cosponsored 269 (median 289), 110 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Armed Forces and National Security, Health, Government Operations and Politics.
- H.R. 10632 Medicaid Whistleblower Protection ActIntroduced Sep 28, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10450 REVEAL ActIntroduced Sep 16, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1537 Supporting the designation of the week of September 14 through September 18, 2026, as "National Clean Energy Week".Energy · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10170 Memory Chip Competitiveness Assessment Act of 2026Requires assessment of U.S. memory chip manufacturing competitiveness. AI-readScience, Technology, Communications · Introduced Aug 27, 2026 Out of committee
- H.R. 9757 Conversational AI Services ActCommerce · Introduced Jul 16, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9615 BRACE ActEstablishes new environmental protection or climate resilience requirements. AI-readEnvironmental Protection · Introduced Jul 16, 2026 Passed a chamber
- H.R. 9682 Cure Hepatitis C Act of 2026Health · Introduced Jul 14, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9476 To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to coordinate with the Secretary of Health and Human Services in administering the Veterans Community Care Program, and for other purposes.Requires VA and HHS coordination in administering the Veterans Community Care Program. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Jun 25, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 154 | 88% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 69 | 51% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 59 | 76% |
| Energy | 38 | 76% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 82% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 76% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 30 | 87% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 82% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 80% |
| International Affairs | 23 | 48% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce | 20 | 100% |
| Immigration | 17 | 76% |
| Education | 15 | 60% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 79% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 55% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 11 | 100% |
| Law | 7 | 71% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 7 | 86% |
| Emergency Management | 6 | 100% |
| Health | 6 | 67% |
| Taxation | 6 | 100% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% |
| Animals | 4 | 75% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 100% |
| Procedural | 3 | 33% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% |
How often Miller-Meeks voted with Republicans on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RMike JohnsonLA-498%agreement
- RJohn JamesMI-1098%agreement
- RLisa C. McClainMI-998%agreement
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MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Miller-Meeks’s campaign raised $7.2M: $2.9M (41%) from individuals and $2.4M (34%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $4.7M.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
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Who funds Miller-Meeks
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 570.
- National Association of Broadcasters Trade association PAC
- Republican Mainstreet Partnership PAC Independent PAC
- American Revival PAC Independent PAC
See how much each organization gave Miller-Meeks this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
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Historical record Pro Compare Miller-Meeks’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, IA-1Republican2023–present
- U.S. House, IA-2Republican2021–2023
Seat
- State
- Iowa
- District
- 1
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 71
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-6576
504 Cannon House Office Building - District offices
- Indianola, Davenport
- Website
- millermeeks.house.gov
- RepMMM
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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