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Young joins colleagues to protect veterans exposed to burn pits

August 1, 2018 Press Release

Iowa Congressman David Young and Congressmen Gus Bilarkis (FL-12), Raul Ruiz (CA-36), and Peter Welch (VT-AL) introduced the Protection for Veterans Burn Pit Exposure Act of 2018 (H.R. 6582) to deliver care to veterans suffering from their exposure to burn pits.

Issues:

Health Care, Veterans

Reflecting on the First Half of 2018: Capitol Solutions

July 31, 2018 Weekly Report

2018 is quickly passing by and it’s important to reflect on our accomplishments as a community and country, and continue to strive towards improvements for Iowa.

The first half of 2018 has been busy and productive. I’ve been working hard on behalf of my bosses - the folks of Iowa’s Third District. I wanted to take a moment to report to you on just some of my work so far this year.

Issues:

Agriculture, Budget, Education and Opportunity, Energy, Health Care, Jobs and Economic Growth

Young continues work on food waste, delivers food to those in need

July 31, 2018 Press Release

Iowa Congressman David Young had the opportunity yesterday to see first-hand how one program in Des Moines helps to provide a link between reducing food waste and getting food to those in need.

Issues:

Agriculture, Education and Opportunity, Jobs and Economic Growth, Small Business

Young on Trade Aid Package

July 24, 2018 Press Release

Congressman David Young joined WHO-TV live during the 4 p.m. newscast to speak about the administration's $12 billion trade aid package. Watch the entire interview below.

Issues:

Agriculture, Foreign Affairs, Jobs and Economic Growth, Small Business, Trade

The Week Ahead - scheduled votes, committee action and other important notes for the week of July 23, 2018

July 23, 2018 The Week Ahead

EDITOR’S NOTE: The week ahead overview will be sent each week Congress is in session. All times are in Central Time.

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We must strengthen the Renewable Fuel Standard: Capitol Solutions

July 23, 2018 Weekly Report

Just over a month ago, I wrote Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt had “hurt farmers, workers, and simply, hurt Iowa.” I said this because his actions were undercutting the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) by handing out financial “hardship” waivers to a company which made a $1.5 billion profit in 2017.

Issues:

Agriculture, Energy, Jobs and Economic Growth

Young seeks protections for those with pre-existing conditions

July 23, 2018 Press Release

Iowa Congressman has asked Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar to include strong protections for those with pre-existing conditions as the agency crafts the final rule for Short Term Limited Duration Insurance (STLDI) Plans.

Issues:

Health Care

Reps. Young, Peters Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Incentivize Carbon Capture Technology

July 19, 2018 Press Release

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Issues:

Energy, Jobs and Economic Growth

The Week Ahead - scheduled votes, committee action and other important notes for the week of July 16, 2018

July 16, 2018 The Week Ahead

EDITOR’S NOTE: The week ahead overview will be sent each week Congress is in session. All times are in Central Time.

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Iowa Congressional Delegation Invites EPA Acting Administrator to Iowa

July 16, 2018 Press Release

Iowa Congressman David Young and the entire Iowa Congressional delegation has invited U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler to Iowa to meet with those who directly rely on the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).

Issues:

Agriculture, Energy, Jobs and Economic Growth