Congressman Dave Loebsack today announced that his office is now accepting applications from Iowa college students to participate in a Congressional internship program in his Washington, D.C., Iowa City or Cedar Rapids offices. The internship program is open to undergraduate students and recent graduates, regardless of major. “As a former educator, I have seen the benefits that internships can provide by giving students a firsthand look into the government process,” said Loebsack. “I encourage a... Read more

Congressmen Dave Loebsack and Leonard Boswell today renewed their call for the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to hold a hearing to examine the flood management plans and regulations guiding the operation of key flood control infrastructure, including dams, reservoirs, levees and locks. In a letter to the Committee Chairman and Ranking Member, Loebsack and Boswell highlighted the concerns raised by a recently formed working group, including the Governors of Iowa, Kansas, Missou... Read more

Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement calling on leadership in the House of Representatives to bring up the China currency bill that passed the U.S. Senate earlier today. Earlier this year, Loebsack cosponsored legislation to help address the unfair trade practice of currency manipulation by foreign countries, including China. Similar legislation was passed by the House in 2010. “China has been manipulating their currency for years, which has endangered manufacturing jobs ac... Read more

Congressman Dave Loebsack today joined veterans on the Quad Cities Honor Flight at the World War II Memorial and presented them with copies of the Congressional Record statement he submitted honoring their service. The veterans visited Washington on an Honor Flight, which is an all expense paid trip for WWII veterans so that they can visit our nation’s capital and the World War II Memorial that was built in their honor. “The courage these veterans have displayed and the service they have given t... Read more

Congressman Dave Loebsack today applauded 14 government watchdog organizations for their call to implement the transparency measures included in his Deficit Committee Transparency Act, which will ensure the Super Committee’s process and final product are free from the question of undue influence and special interest intervention. The groups wrote Rep. Jeb Hensarling (TX-05) and Sen. Patty Murray (WA), the Co-Chairs of the Joint Committee on Deficit Reduction, in addition to the other 10 members,... Read more

Congressman Dave Loebsack recently wrote to the U.S. Department of Agriculture in support of Governor Terry Branstad’s request of a Secretarial Disaster Designation for 27 counties that have seen extensive damage to crops and farm land. “These counties experienced damage ranging from wind and hail damage, drought conditions, and damaged farm buildings, grain storage structures, livestock buildings and equipment,” wrote Loebsack. “As we continue to struggle to recover from the worst economic down... Read more

Congressmen Dave Loebsack (IA-02), Mike Quigley (IL-05) and Jim Renacci (OH-16) today called on Rep. Jeb Hensarling (TX-05) and Sen. Patty Murray (WA), the Co-Chairs of the Joint Committee on Deficit Reduction, to proactively implement comprehensive transparency measures for the committee, which is tasked with reducing the deficit by at least $1.2 trillion. These measures will ensure the committee’s process and final product are free from the question of undue influence and special interest inte... Read more

Congressman Dave Loebsack today joined veterans from Eastern Iowa at the World War II Memorial and presented them with copies of the Congressional Record statement he submitted honoring their service. The veterans visited Washington on an Honor Flight, which is an all expense paid trip for WWII veterans so that they can visit our nation’s capital and the World War II Memorial that was built in their honor. “These men and women are our nation’s true heroes. It is a privilege to meet them and pres... Read more

Congressman Dave Loebsack today applauded the University of Iowa’s Iowa Flood Center for their participation in the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Hazards Event on the Hill. The Iowa Flood Center was invited to Washington to highlight their advanced work to help address the needs of Iowa communities to better predict and prepare for floods. Loebsack has partnered with the Iowa Flood Center to promote legislation he introduced that would create a National Flood Center. “The University of Iow... Read more

Congressmen Dave Loebsack (IA-02), Mike Quigley (IL-05) and Jim Renacci (OH-16) today introduced bipartisan legislation that will ensure the proceedings and outcome of the Joint Committee on Deficit Reduction, also known as the Super Committee, are fully transparent and free from undue influence. The Deficit Committee Transparency Act includes six requirements that would allow the Committee and its staff to make decisions that are in the best interest of the country and not special interests. Th... Read more