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

Congressman Dave Loebsack will join President Obama in launching a new era of American service and volunteerism. The Serve America Act will help increase our nation’s preparedness in responding to hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and other disasters that have devastated communities in recent years. “My experiences working side by side with AmeriCorps members after the devastating floods of 2008 have shown me first-hand what a small, concerned group of individuals can do for an entire community,” s... Read more

Congressman Loebsack announces approximately $300,000 to fund U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) projects to upgrade streamgages. These upgrades and maintenance will save and create jobs, aid in flood planning and prevention, and improve Iowa’s infrastructure. “These upgrades to our streamgages will help further protect our homes, schools, and small businesses by improving our ability to monitor and anticipate floods,” said Congressman Loebsack. “These projects will save and create jobs while funding... Read more

Today, Congressman Dave Loebsack will vote in support of the Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009. The Congressman will bring over $58.7 million dollars in targeted federal funds into Iowa’s Second District, including critical support for our schools, local law enforcement and community development efforts. “This $58.7 million in funding will go into the district and help Iowans directly,” said Congressman Loebsack. “The funding in this bill will strengthen our communities by funding construction ... Read more

Today, a substitute amendment offered by Congressman Dave Loebsack of Iowa and Congressman Dale Kildee of Michigan during committee mark-up of the 21st Century High-Performing Public School Facilities Act, H.R. 3021, was accepted by the members of the House Education and Labor Committee. The Loebsack-Kildee Amendment revised the base bill, and allows for new federal investments in green school construction. “The environment in which our students learn and educators teach can have an immense impa... Read more

Today Congressman Dave Loebsack voted in strong support of the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008, H.R. 5351, which will extend and expand tax incentives for renewable electricity, energy and fuel, as well as for plug-in hybrid cars, and energy efficient homes, buildings, and appliances. As a result, this legislation will make new and significant investments in renewable energy sources, create hundreds of thousands of new jobs, help end our dependence on foreign oil and sla... Read more

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 strongest ever renewable energy standards. These standards will help make America more energy independent, create new jobs in Iowa, cut energy costs for families, reduce global warming, and grow our economy. “B... Read more