Today, Congressman Dave Loebsack (D-IA) voted on several key measures to spur economic development and create jobs. H.R. 4213, the Tax Extenders Act of 2009, is another piece of the Congressman’s ongoing work to create jobs in Iowa. This work includes Congressman Loebsack’s workforce development measures that aim to link job training and education to new and emerging industries. As a member of the Jobs Task Force, Congressman Loebsack has been working with his colleagues on a number of economic ... Read more

Today, Congressman Dave Loebsack announces more than $32 million in weatherization assistance for Iowa. The funds are from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and will be used to weatherize more than 7,200 homes over the next three years. “Iowans lead the charge when it comes to renewable energy and energy efficiency and this funding will go a long way to help working families create long term energy cost savings,” said Congressman Loebsack. “By making our homes more energy efficient, we ... Read more

Today, Congressman Dave Loebsack commended Energy Secretary Steven Chu’s allocation of more than $16 million in grant funds to the State of Iowa to support energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. The funds are available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. “This funding will create good paying jobs while further establishing Iowa as a leader in the development of clean, renewable energy, and energy efficiency” said Congressman Loebsack. “This funding comes at a time when ... Read more

Congressman Loebsack issued the following statement today on President Obama’s new national fuel efficiency standards. The new program will require an average fuel economy standard of 35.5 mpg in 2016. The result is a projected reduction in oil consumption of approximately 1.8 billion barrels over the life of the program and a projected total reduction in greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 900 million metric tons. “For too long we have let special interests in Washington prevent forward m... Read more

Congressman Dave Loebsack and Senator Tom Harkin joined Senator Chuck Grassley, as well as, Congressman Tom Latham, Congressman Leonard Boswell, Congressman Steve King, and Congressman Bruce Braley writing a letter to Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu yesterday. The letter urged actions to enable a wind energy business in Iowa to grow and expand while creating and saving jobs. The letter requests the Department of Energy to fully and carefully consider a loan application submitted by Cli... Read more

Today Congressman Dave Loebsack announces $53,040,000 in Recovery Act funding for Iowa’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund program. “I am pleased to announce $53,040,000 in Recovery Act funds for Iowa on Earth Day,” said Congressman Loebsack. “These funds will improve our water quality and improve our infrastructure. After the floods of last summer, it has become increasing apparent how vital our watersheds are to flood prevention and mitigation. These funds will save and create green jobs while ... Read more

Congressman Loebsack issued the following statement on Earth Day, vowing to continue his work on behalf of the Second District of Iowa and welcoming President Obama to the state: “Today, as we celebrate the thirty ninth year of Earth Day, I would like to renew my ongoing commitment to passing clean energy legislation and creating green jobs in Iowa. I would also like to welcome President Obama to Iowa. “It is fitting that the President has chosen to celebrate Earth Day in Iowa. Our state is a le... Read more

Today Congressman Dave Loebsack voted in strong support of the Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008, H.R. 7060, to extend and expand tax incentives for the production of renewable electricity, energy, and fuel, as well as for further development and installation of alternative fuel pumps for E-85 and natural gas. As a result, this legislation will encourage new and significant investments in the development renewable energy, create hundreds of thousands of new jobs, help end our depende... Read more

Today, Congressman Dave Loebsack voted for a comprehensive energy reform package that is the result of bipartisan compromise to bring down gas prices and invest in a clean and renewable energy future. The Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act, H.R. 6899, is comprehensive energy legislation that lowers costs to consumers; extends tax incentives for renewable energy; expands our domestic energy supply; provides for greater energy efficiency and conservation; and most i... Read more

Today, the United States House of Representatives passed the 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act, H.R. 3021. This legislation, which was authored by Congressman Dave Loebsack (IA-02), Congressman Ben Chandler (KY-06), and Congressman Dale Kildee (MI-5), provides schools with access to funding for modernization, renovation and repair projects and encourages energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy resources in schools. “The condition of our nation’s school fac... Read more