Press Releases
Sep 25, 2012
Braley Announces Nearly $100,000 to Combat Medicare Fraud in Iowa
Issues: Health
Waterloo, IA – Today, Representative Bruce Braley (IA-01) announced that the Hawkeye Valley Area Agency on Aging, Inc. has been awarded $99,957 from the U.S. Health and Human Services’ Administration on Aging’s Senior Medical Patrol Capacity Building Grant. The agency is located in Waterloo.
Sep 24, 2012
Braley’s Plain Language in Health Insurance Act Goes into Effect Today
Issues: Government Reform
Waterloo, IA – Rep. Bruce Braley (IA-01) today announced that his “Plain Language in Health Insurance Act” is going into effect.
Sep 24, 2012
Braley Applauds Senate Bill Passage, Protecting Marshalltown Manufacturing Jobs
Waterloo, IA – In the early morning of Saturday, September 22nd, the United States Senate passed language that is nearly identical to the Better Use of Refrigerator Regulations (BURR) Act introduced by Rep. Bruce Braley (IA-01) and Rep. Lynn Westmoreland (GA-03).
Sep 21, 2012
Braley Announces Over $300,000 for Dubuque Housing
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Bruce Braley (IA-01) today announced that the Eastern Iowa Regional Housing Authority and the City of Dubuque have received funding totaling $316,260 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Sep 21, 2012
Braley Honors National POW/MIA Recognition Day
Issues: Veterans Affairs
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Bruce Braley (IA-01) today is honoring military members on National POW/MIA Recognition Day.
Sep 21, 2012
Braley Statement on Adjournment of Congress
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Bruce Braley (IA-01) today commented on the early adjournment of Congress.
Sep 18, 2012
Braley Takes Action Following Siemens Layoffs in Fort Madison
Dubuque, IA – Following the news of Siemens layoffs, Rep. Bruce Braley (IA-01) wrote Speaker Boehner to demand immediate action on the Wind Energy Tax Credit.
Sep 13, 2012
Braley Formally Introduces Discharge Petition on Farm Bill
Issues: Agriculture
Washington, D.C. – After 65 days, and significant pressure from Rep. Braley, Speaker Boehner finally allowed the House Farm Bill to be reported from Committee.
Sep 13, 2012
Braley Introduces End Radon in Schools Act
Issues: Education
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Bruce Braley (IA-01) today introduced the End Radon in Schools Act, a bill that will protect students, teachers, and school employees from high levels of radon in schools.
Sep 12, 2012
Braley Continues Push for Farm Bill
Issues: Agriculture
Washington, DC – Rep. Bruce Braley (IA-01) is continuing his push for passage of the 2012 Farm Bill in the U.S. House.
