Statements and posts
30 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Nunn Celebrates Des Moines Welding Teacher Named National Prize Winner
Congratulated Des Moines welding teacher on winning national teaching excellence prize.
“I’m proud to congratulate Chad Donahue on this well-deserved national honor.”
Teacher RecruitmentAI-read
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Nunn Welcomes 1,700 Jobs and $15 Billion Steel Investment Coming to Iowa
Welcomed Mesabi Metallics' $15 billion steel plant investment creating 1,700 Iowa jobs.
“The administration’s pro-American manufacturing policies are incentivizing companies to invest, build, and create jobs in the U.S. We thank Governor Reynolds for her leadership in making Iowa a great place to do business and ensuring our state benefits from these policies by attracting transformational investments like…”
Mesabi Metallics Steel Mill Location DecisionEconomics and Public FinanceAI-read
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Announced $2 million federal investment to replace aging water lines in Minburn, Iowa.
“Whether it’s replacing 70-year-old water lines in Minburn or protecting the rivers and reservoirs our families depend on, every Iowan should be able to trust the water coming out of their tap.”
Water InfrastructureAI-read
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Nunn Leads Bipartisan BEEF Act to Support Iowa Cattlemen, Lower Costs for Families
Introduced bipartisan bill to restrict foreign beef imports and support domestic cattle production.
“Lowering beef prices for Iowa families and supporting our cattle producers should go hand-in-hand.”
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Ahead of Xi’s White House Visit, Nunn Urges President Trump to Hold China to Its Word
Urged President Trump to hold China accountable on trade commitments to Iowa farmers.
“President Trump has leverage going into this meeting, and he should use it to demand real results for Iowa farmers and American workers.”
TariffsAI-read
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Nunn Secures Four Iowa Water Wins in House-Passed Water Resources Bill
Secured four Iowa water priorities in House-passed Water Resources Development Act of 2026.
“Iowans are rightly concerned about nitrate levels in our rivers, and every family deserves peace of mind when they turn on the tap.”
Water InfrastructureAI-read
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Nunn Honors Ray Gaesser, Leads Resolution Promoting Farm Safety
Introduced resolution honoring Ray Gaesser and promoting farm safety awareness and accident prevention.
“Ray Gaesser spent his life doing what he loved: farming, fighting for agriculture, and helping the next generation of producers continue Iowa’s oldest tradition.”
Agriculture and FoodAI-read
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Nunn Bills to Combat Payment Scams, Cut Financial Red Tape Pass Financial Services Committee
Advanced two bipartisan bills to combat payment scams and simplify insurance registration forms.
“On Tuesday, the House passed our bipartisan GUARD Act, which would give law enforcement the tools to hunt down scammers and recover Iowans’ stolen money. Today, we’re advancing the TRAPS Act to stop these criminals before they ever get their hands on an Iowan’s life savings.”
Fraud EnforcementAI-read
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Nunn Votes to End Open-Ended Combat Operations Against Iran
Voted to require congressional authorization for continued combat operations against Iran.
“Iran must be held accountable for killing Americans, supporting terrorism, threatening the Strait of Hormuz, and pursuing nuclear weapons. Iowa has already paid a devastating price, including three service members killed by an Iranian drone in Kuwait.”
Iran War Cost AccountingMilitary ReadinessAI-read
Mentions H.Con.Res. 93 · voted Yea Sep 15, 2026, roll 667
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Nunn Bill to Protect Iowa Retirees from Scams Passes House
House passed bill to give law enforcement tools to combat senior fraud and recover stolen funds.
“Iowa retirees spent a lifetime building their savings, and scammers are using increasingly sophisticated technology to steal it out from under them.”
Fraud EnforcementAI-read
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Nunn Leads Bipartisan Bill to Strip Pensions from Disgraced Members of Congress
Introduced bipartisan bill to strip pensions from expelled or resigned members facing ethics violations.
“I first introduced this bill after George Santos was expelled, because Members found unfit to serve are also unfit to receive a taxpayer-funded pension.”
Congressional Stock TradingAI-read
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Nunn Presses Trump Administration to Develop Plan for Iowa Cattleman
Urged Trump administration to consult cattle producers before allowing beef imports.
“Iowa cattle producers raise the best beef in the world. We share the goal of bringing down prices for American families, but after seven straight years of a shrinking American cattle herd, flooding the market with foreign beef is the wrong answer at the wrong time.”
Agriculture and FoodAI-read
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Nunn Introduces Bill to Cut Red Tape, Give Iowans Clearer Insurance Information
Introduced bipartisan bill requiring SEC to create clearer insurance registration forms.
“Planning for retirement is hard enough without forcing Iowans to dig through hundreds of pages of Washington paperwork.”
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Nunn Presses EPA to Protect Iowa Biofuel Demand After Small Refinery Exemption Decision
Pressed EPA to protect Iowa biofuel demand after small refinery exemption decision.
“Iowa’s farmers and biofuel producers built the most productive renewable fuel economy in the world, and I wasn’t going to stand by while Washington let that demand vanish.”
EnergyAI-read
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Nunn, Subramanyam Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Modernize Reserve Organization of America Charter
Introduced bipartisan bill to modernize Reserve Organization of America's federal charter.
“After more than two decades in uniform, serving in both active duty and the Air Force Reserve, I’ve seen firsthand how our Reserve forces have evolved to meet new challenges and keep our country safe.”
Military ReadinessAI-read
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WATCH: Nunn Hosts Small Business Roundtable, Discusses Cutting Costs and Burdensome Red Tape
Hosted small business roundtable discussing cost reduction and regulatory relief.
“Small businesses should be focused on serving their customers, creating jobs, and growing the economy, not spending their time and money filling out paperwork for Washington.”
CommerceAI-read
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Nunn Leads Bipartisan Push to Shield Iowa Farmers from China-Driven Fertilizer Squeeze
Sent letter urging USDA and USTR to protect farmers from Chinese fertilizer supply chain disruptions.
“Iowa farmers shouldn’t have to outbid Communist China for American-made inputs in their own backyard.”
Agriculture and FoodAI-read
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Nunn Hosts Small Business Roundtable, Discusses Cutting Costs and Burdensome Red Tape
Hosted roundtable with small business owners on reducing regulatory costs and red tape.
“Small businesses should be focused on serving their customers, creating jobs, and growing the economy, not spending their time and money filling out paperwork for Washington.”
Government SpendingAI-read
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Nunn Ranked Third Most Bipartisan Member of the U.S. House by Nonpartisan Scorecard
Ranked third most bipartisan House member by nonpartisan scorecard.
“In the Air Force, I learned that no successful mission can be completed alone.”
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Nunn Hosts Treasury Secretary Bessent, House Leaders as Trump Accounts Reach 7 Million Children
Hosted Treasury Secretary Bessent to discuss Working Families Tax Cuts and savings accounts for children.
“Iowa’s small businesses and community banks are the backbone of our state’s economy, and today’s conversation made clear that the Working Families Tax Cuts are delivering for the families and businesses they serve.”
TaxationAI-read
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WATCH: Nunn Secures $2 Million Federal Investment to Expand ICON Water Trails
Secured $2 million federal investment to expand ICON Water Trails public access in Des Moines.
“Des Moines grew up around two rivers, and we haven’t done enough to make them part of how families experience our city.”
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Nunn Breaks Ground on Wayne County Hospital Dialysis Center, Hosts Rural Health Care Roundtable
Secured $2 million for Wayne County Hospital dialysis center expansion and hosted rural health roundtable.
“We fought to secure this investment because no Iowan should have to drive seventy-five miles, three days a week, just to get the dialysis care they depend on.”
Rural Health CareAI-read
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Nunn Secures $2 Million to Expand Des Moines River Access Through ICON Water Trails
Secured $2 million for Des Moines River access improvements.
“Des Moines grew up around two rivers, and we haven’t done enough to make them part of how families experience our city.”
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WATCH: Nunn Announces $2.5 Million Federal Investment for Ankeny Regional Airport Runway Expansion
Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) on Wednesday joined local and state officials, Polk County Aviation Authority leadership, and community stakeholders at Ankeny Regional Airport to announce a $2.5 million federal investment he secured to…
“Central Iowa is competing with every metro in the Midwest to attract new employers, create good-paying jobs, and grow our economy.”
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Rep. Nunn secured the funding through the FY2026 Community Project Funding (CPF) process.
“In Iowa, you can’t control the weather, but you can be prepared for it.”
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Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) on Tuesday welcomed Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling to Iowa’s Third District for visits to Auto-Jet Muffler Corporation in Clive and Whiskey River Bar & Grille in Ankeny.
“The best way to measure whether a policy is working is to hear directly from the people it’s affecting.”
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Nunn Secures $2.5 Million Federal Investment to Expand Ankeny Regional Airport Runway
Extending this runway means more businesses can reach Iowa, invest here, and create opportunities for our communities.
“Central Iowa is competing with every metro in the Midwest to attract new employers, create good-paying jobs, and grow our economy.”
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Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) joined the Iowa congressional delegation in sending a letter to President Donald Trump requesting the Administration promptly grant Governor Kim Reynolds’ request for a major disaster declaration for Iowa.
“The damage to public and private property due to these severe weather events is beyond what local governments can or should be expected to carry alone.”
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Rep. Nunn and Acting Secretary Sonderling toured Auto-Jet Muffler Corporation in Clive before meeting with restaurant and hospitality workers at Whiskey River Bar & Grille in Ankeny to discuss the law’s new tax deductions for overtime and…
“The best way to measure whether a policy is working is to hear directly from the people it’s affecting.”
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Nunn Secures $500,000 Federal Investment for New Highway 141 Interchange in Johnston
This investment helps eliminate dangerous crossings, improves emergency response times, eases congestion for thousands of commuters, and better connects Johnston neighborhoods through expanded pedestrian and trail access.
“Johnston has been one of the fastest-growing communities in Iowa for more than a decade, and our infrastructure needs to keep pace.”