Today, at a Congressional Hearing on the recent H1N1 flu outbreak, Congressman Loebsack pushed Centers for Disease Control (CDC) officials to take more action to protect the pork industry. In light of China’s recent ban on pork products from Iowa and other Midwestern states, Congressman Dave Loebsack questioned officials this morning to see what was being done to help American pork producers. Congressman Loebsack went on to push CDC officials to “definitively” state that consuming pork products... Read more

Congressman Loebsack announces $8.6 million in FEMA funds from the Hazard Mitigation Program for Iowa City. These funds will be used to help Iowa City acquire 39 homes and one vacant lot affected by last year’s flood. This acquisition will protect the community from future damages while reducing emergency response and evacuation costs. The properties, which include 39 homes and one vacant lot, are located on Taft Speedway, Park Road, Normandy Drive, and Eastmoor Drive in the Parkview Terrace nei... Read more

Congressman Dave Loebsack joined 40 members of the bipartisan Congressional Rural Caucus today, sending a letter to President Barack Obama, calling for the White House to establish an Office of Rural Policy. “The unique policy matters faced in rural America include, but are not limited to, specific concerns regarding agriculture, conservation, economic development, education, health care, information technology, and transportation infrastructure, among others. We are sure your administration wou... Read more

Congressman Dave Loebsack announced today that he is accepting applications for nomination to the United States’ military academies for the class entering in the summer of 2010. Congressman Loebsack will nominate up to ten Iowans for every opening at each academy, with final selection for admission made by the individual academy from that group of ten. “Last month I toured schools across the district, meeting outstanding young Iowans and answering their questions about the application process. I... Read more

Congressman Dave Loebsack announced today his office will provide tickets to President-elect Barack Obama’s swearing in ceremony through a lottery system during the month of December. Residents of Iowa’s Second Congressional District who are interested in attending the historic event must contact the Congressman’s office at 202.225.6576 by 5:00 pm CT on Thursday, December 4, 2008 to submit their names for consideration in the lottery. Each resident awarded a ticket will be responsible for their ... Read more

After the judging was complete for the 2008 Congressional Art Contest, “An Artistic Discovery,” Congressman Loebsack announced Elysia Belilove, a freshman from the Maharishi School, as the grand prize winner for her photograph, titled “Foot Soles.” Wendy Van Winkle of Harmony High School placed second for her use of colored pencil in “Textured Landscape,” and Choey Shreck of Maharishi School placed third for her art work titled “Flower.” Works by Benji Jones, Hagan Rainbow, Sothea Shreck, and Do... Read more

Beginning today, Congressman Dave Loebsack’s Washington, D.C. office will accept applications from students in Iowa’s Second Congressional District interested in becoming a Page for the United States House of Representatives during the summer 2008 session. Applicants are required to submit an application form, official transcripts, an essay of 250 to 300 words, three letters of recommendation, and a parental consent form to Congressman Dave Loebsack’s Washington, D.C. office by April 7th 2008. “... Read more

Today, as the United State House of Representatives convened to begin the second session of the 110th Congress, Congressman Dave Loebsack (IA-02) laid out his legislative priorities for 2008. “During my first year in Congress I am proud to say we began to take our country in a new direction, and passed legislation that will help the hard working families of Iowa’s Second District,” said Congressman Loebsack. “This year I am hoping to build on this momentum to address the economic, healthcare and... Read more

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 resource, but we must take care to protect our children from those who would do them harm,” said Congressman Loebsack. “I was proud to back legislation that will protect our kids and help make the information su... Read more

In response to President Bush’s Presidential Disaster Declaration, Congressman Dave Loebsack today commended President Bush’s quick response in granting Governor Chet Culver’s request for Federal Disaster Aid in the wake of severe storms and flooding that occurred August 17 to September 5, 2007. This declaration will allow for the release of federal funds to help communities recover and rebuild. On Friday, August 24t, 2007 Governor Culver issued disaster declarations for 14 Iowa Counties includ... Read more