News List

  • RENEWABLE FUEL STANDARDS SIGNED INTO LAW
    Dec 19, 2007  -   After voting yesterday in strong support of the Energy Independence and Security Act, Congressman Dave Loebsack was pleased to see President Bush sign this historic legislation into law earlier today. As a result of the Congressman’s efforts, this landmark energy legislation includes the st... More
  • OVER $17 MILLION IN FEDERAL INVESTMENTS SECURED FOR IOWA’S 2ND DISTRICT
    Dec 17, 2007  -   Today, Congressman Dave Loebsack voted in support of The Consolidated Appropriations bill, which provides over $17 million dollars in targeted federal funds for Iowa’s Second District, and includes critical support for our schools, local law enforcement and rural development efforts. This b... More
  • AMENDMENT ON IRAQ OVERSIGHT INCLUDED IN FINAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION LEGISLATION
    Dec 12, 2007  -   Today, Congressman Dave Loebsack voted for final passage of H.R. 1585, the FY 2008 Defense Authorization bill. This legislation, which passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, supports our men and women in uniform as well as their families, improves the readiness and health of our Armed... More
  • CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR HELP OR SHELTER INFORMATION
    Dec 11, 2007  -   As Iowa families continue to cope with freezing temperatures and severe winter weather, Congressman Dave Loebsack encourages his constituents to contact their local emergency management agencies or local law enforcement for emergency services or shelter information. Congressman Loebsack i... More
  • NEW JOBS CREATED THROUGH RENEWABLE ENERGY INVESTMENT
    Dec 6, 2007  - Today, Congressman Dave Loebsack joined his colleagues in the House to pass a historic bill to create more green jobs in Iowa and place our nation on a path toward energy independence. The Energy Independence and Security Act, H.R.6, which passed by a vote of 235-181, will grow our economy and creat... More
  • HEAD START LEGISLATION SENT TO THE PRESIDENT'S DESK
    Dec 5, 2007  -   Congressman Dave Loebsack (far left) sends Head Start Readiness Act to the President's desk during today's enrollment ceremony with House Speak Nancy Pelosi, Senator Ted Kennedy, Chairman George Miller and other Congressional colleagues WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Dave Lo... More
  • REP. LOEBSACK BACKS NEW BILLS TO CRACK DOWN ON ONLINE PREDATORS, MAKE THE INTERNET SAFER FOR CHILDREN
    Nov 16, 2007  -   This week, Congressman Dave Loebsack joined an overwhelming bipartisan majority in the House of Representatives to back legislation that will crack down on online predators, stop the spread of child pornography and help make the Internet safer for children. “The Internet is a tremendous ... More
  • REP. LOEBSACK MAKES COLLEGE MORE ACCESSIBLE FOR IOWA STUDENTS
    Nov 15, 2007  -   Today during a full committee markup Congressman Loebsack voted in support of the College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007. This legislation, which passed the House Education and Labor Committee unanimously, would reform and strengthen the nation’s higher education programs to ensur... More
  • REP. LOEBSACK VOWS TO CONTINUE HIS EFFORTS TO GET CRITICAL INVESTMENTS MADE IN IOWA’S SECOND DISTRICT
    Nov 15, 2007  -   Congressman Dave Loebsack today released the following statement on the unsuccessful veto override of the FY 2008 Labor-Health-Education Appropriations bill, H.R. 3043. “For too long President Bush has led this country according to the needs and interests he believed were most important. ... More
  • REP. LOEBSACK ENSURES ACCESS TO HEAD START FOR MORE IOWA FAMILIES
    Nov 14, 2007  -   Today Congressman Dave Loebsack voted for final passage of the Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007. As a member of the bipartisan Conference Committee charged with finalizing this legislation, Congressman Loebsack played a critical role in ensuring increased access for Iow... More