News List

  • Loebsack Joins President for National Defense Bill Signing
    Oct 28, 2009  - Congressman Dave Loebsack (D-IA) joined President Obama for the signing of the National Defense Authorization bill. As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, Congressman Loebsack added critical provisions to the bill that will fill gaps in servicemember’s compensation and enhance military r... More
  • Congressman Loebsack Increases National Guard Equipment Budget by $600 Million in the Defense Bill
    Oct 8, 2009  - Today, Congressman Dave Loebsack voted on the National Defense Authorization Act for FY10. As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, Congressman Loebsack added critical provisions to the bill that will fill gaps in servicemember’s compensation and enhance military readiness. The Congressman... More
  • Congressman Dave Loebsack Announces Emergency Checks to Students Awaiting Education Benefits
    Sep 28, 2009  - Congressman Dave Loebsack (D-IA) announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has authorized checks for up to $3,000 to be given to students who have applied for educational benefits under the Post 9/11 GI Bill but who have not yet received their government payment. Due to a backlog, many ... More
  • Loebsack Introduces National Guard Education Equality Act
    Sep 10, 2009  - Today, Congressman Dave Loebsack introduced the National Guard Education Equality Act, a bipartisan bill that will help over 30,000 members of the National Guard receive their full education benefits. Last month, the first benefits provided under the landmark Post 9/11 GI bill began to be distribute... More
  • Congressman Loebsack Votes to Support Veterans in Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Bill
    Jul 13, 2009  - Congressman Dave Loebsack voted to pass critical funding for veterans and the Iowa National Guard in the fiscal year 2010 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill. The bill builds on the historic funding increases for veterans that Congressman Loebsack helped enact while servin... More
  • Congressman Loebsack Co-Led Bipartisan Delegation to Afghanistan
    Jul 3, 2009  - Congressman Dave Loebsack co-led a bipartisan Congressional delegation to Afghanistan.  On his fourth trip to Afghanistan, Congressman Loebsack met with American military leaders and Afghan government officials, but most importantly he had many opportunities to speak with and thank our dedicate... More
  • Congressman Loebsack Votes to Enhance Military Readiness in National Defense Bill
    Jun 25, 2009  - Today, Congressman Loebsack voted for the National Defense Authorization Act for FY10. Congressman Loebsack offered critical provisions in the bill that will fill gaps in servicemember’s compensation and enhance military readiness. The Congressman was also able to secure $2 million for the Fairfield... More
  • Congressman Loebsack Votes to Improve Veterans’ Health Care
    Jun 23, 2009  - Today, Congressman Loebsack voted to assure timely health care funding for the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA). The Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act, which Congressman Loebsack co-sponsored, authorizes Congress to approve veterans’ medical care funding one year in advance... More
  • Congressman Loebsack Increases National Guard Equipment Budget by $600 Million in the Defense Bill
    Jun 17, 2009  - Yesterday, the House Armed Services Committee marked up H.R.2647, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY10. Congressman Loebsack offered critical provisions in the bill that will fill gaps in servicemember’s compensation and enhance military readiness. The Congressman was also able to secure ... More
  • Loebsack Joins Operation USO Care Package Demonstration
    May 19, 2009  - Congressman Loebsack joins efforts to assemble care packages for our troops at Operation USA Care Package in the Rayburn Foyer. Operation USO Care Package was initiated by the USO in 2001 to provide our troops deployed overseas with needed items such as shaving kits, wet wipes, playing cards, sun sc... More