Lower health care costs, including premiums and out-of-pocket costs
Extend or restore the enhanced ACA premium tax credits
Offer a public insurance option, such as a Medicare buy-in
“If she worked on behalf of Iowans, Miller-Meeks would have signed on to this petition and fully extended the Affordable Care Act, which has been a lifeline for Iowans as health care costs skyrocket and inflation takes a massive toll on household budgets.”
“We must bring down the cost of health care in this country. I believe that allowing Iowans the option to buy into Medicare at any age – which will increase competition, expand choice, and bring down costs – is the best way to do it.”
“With Medicare as a choice, everyone will have a guaranteed affordable option. Large corporate health care companies such as Wellmark or UnitedHealth will have to compete with a reasonably-priced option and can no longer price-gouge Iowans – which will bring down premiums for everyone through greater competition.”
Extend Medicare's negotiated drug prices to private insurance
Lower insulin costs, such as with a $35 monthly cap
Cap what patients pay for prescription drugs
Bring cheaper generic drugs to market sooner
Stop drug companies' price gouging and excessive price hikes
“Lowering prescription drug prices by allowing Medicare to negotiate for lower prices on more lifesaving drugs and capping insulin costs at $35 per month for everyone”
“That’s why I will always fight for Social Security and Medicare. Our seniors have paid into Social Security and Medicare over a lifetime of hard work. They’ve earned it. They depend on it. And we’ve got to protect it.”
“We must bring down the cost of health care in this country. I believe that allowing Iowans the option to buy into Medicare at any age – which will increase competition, expand choice, and bring down costs – is the best way to do it.”
“I oppose forcing everyone onto Medicare, so I oppose a single-payer system. I want everyone to have health care coverage, and I want everyone to have choices. I want you to have the choice to have Medicare as your health insurance if you want it, and I want you to have private insurance as an option too.”
“Medicare as an option for everyone means Iowans will no longer be stuck with only a few expensive private plans. In our rural communities, sometimes there is only one choice. That has to change.”
“With Medicare as a choice, everyone will have a guaranteed affordable option. Large corporate health care companies such as Wellmark or UnitedHealth will have to compete with a reasonably-priced option and can no longer price-gouge Iowans – which will bring down premiums for everyone through greater competition.”
“Allow Iowans to buy into Medicare at any age, which would protect Iowans in their fifties and early sixties from paying outrageous health insurance premiums”
“That’s why, in Congress, I will fight to help families care for their loved ones, and to lower the cost of child care and long-term care for aging and disabled Americans.”
“With Medicare as a choice, everyone will have a guaranteed affordable option. Large corporate health care companies such as Wellmark or UnitedHealth will have to compete with a reasonably-priced option and can no longer price-gouge Iowans – which will bring down premiums for everyone through greater competition.”
Bring more health workers to rural and underserved areas
Train more doctors, nurses and health workers
“Recruit and retain more doctors and nurses in Iowa, especially in rural areas, by boosting training programs and incentivizing health care providers to work in rural communities”
“Iowans suffered a shocking blow to our freedom in 2024 when Iowa imposed one of the strictest abortion bans in the country. Iowa now bans abortion at 6 weeks, before most women even know they are pregnant. As we have seen in other states with extreme abortion bans, women’s lives, health, and fertility are at risk when we can’t get the medical care we need.”
Bar members of Congress from becoming lobbyists after they leave
Hold Supreme Court justices to binding ethics rules
Tighten ethics and conflict-of-interest rules for Congress and the executive branch
Give an independent watchdog power to enforce ethics rules
Keep members' families off their payroll and out of lobbying
End corruption in Washington
“As Miller-Meeks and other politicians continue to use their offices for personal profit, reform is essential to restore trust in government and ensure Washington works for Iowans – not for politicians, special interests, corporate donors, and billionaires.”
“Create a truly independent Congressional Ethics Agency with the power to investigate members for wrongdoing, so members of Congress no longer regulate themselves”
“We must put a stop to this endless cycle by passing tough ethics reform that will force our elected leaders to fight on behalf of their constituents rather than the special interests and donors they currently serve.”
“Ban the trading of stocks by all Members of Congress, Executive Branch Members, Supreme Court Justices, their spouses, and staff – including requiring divestment of currently-owned stocks”
“I take no corporate PAC money. In Congress, I will reject the corrupting influence of money and special interests, and I will always put Iowans first.”
“We must put a stop to this endless cycle by passing tough ethics reform that will force our elected leaders to fight on behalf of their constituents rather than the special interests and donors they currently serve.”
“Ban pay to all Members of Congress, Executive Branch Members, and their staff during shutdowns, with all such income used to pay down the national debt”
“Congress is beset not only by extreme partisanship, but also by the corrupting influence of money and special interests that deprive citizens of real representation.”
“Expand Iowans' voice and fight extremism in both parties by passing the Let America Vote Act to allow the 33% of Iowans who are independents to participate in primaries”
Fund repairs and upgrades of aging school buildings
“I believe our state and country should recommit to making education a priority, with a special focus on rural and small-community schools that face unique challenges. This focus on education is crucial to ensuring that our children will thrive, our economy will grow, and our nation will flourish. I support a comprehensive and historic national investment in education at every level.”
“Guarantee every child access to a high-quality education by pushing for a substantial national investment in public education and school infrastructure, with a special focus on rural and small-town schools”
“Under the Iowa voucher plan that Governor Reynolds and Rep. Miller-Meeks support, Iowa taxpayers will give a billion dollars to private schools – draining badly needed resources from our public schools and essentially defunding them.”
Other things the site says about agriculture and food (6)
“As the granddaughter of family farmers, I am deeply concerned about the future of Iowa’s family farms and agricultural economy. Iowa has lost 30,000 family farms because giant companies and their lobbyists are crowding family farmers out. The shift from community-oriented family farms to out-of-state corporate ownership – and putting profits over people – has been devastating to Iowa’s farming heritage, our local economy, and our rural communities.”
“Supporting our family farms and protecting our environment are not mutually exclusive – when done right, they can work together and reinforce each other.”
“Second, we must increase competition by taking on the Big Ag stranglehold on seed and fertilizer inputs as well as in meat and grain processing outputs.”
Expand tax credits that help families pay for child care
Expand access to child care, with more centers, slots and providers
Expand and protect Head Start
“That’s why, in Congress, I will fight to help families care for their loved ones, and to lower the cost of child care and long-term care for aging and disabled Americans.”
Shore up Social Security's finances for the long term
“That’s why I will always fight for Social Security and Medicare. Our seniors have paid into Social Security and Medicare over a lifetime of hard work. They’ve earned it. They depend on it. And we’ve got to protect it.”
Cut greenhouse gas emissions, including by moving to clean energy
Hold polluters accountable and make them pay for climate damage
“Fourth, we must take on the corrupt practices of Big Oil – corporations that want to dominate the U.S. energy market, deny climate change, and prevent the growth of Iowa’s renewable energy economy.”
“That’s why, in 2020, I took on the political establishment and defeated a 20-year incumbent of my own party to serve in the Iowa House of Representatives. There, I fought for our public schools, our farmers and small businesses, clean air and water, and our rights and liberties.”
“As an environmental engineer and a mother, I know that we also need to improve Iowa’s water quality, protect our natural resources, and safeguard our public health.”
Make environmental rules simpler and less burdensome
“Through my work as an environmental engineer, I learned that when it comes to improving water quality and protecting the environment, the government must work with farmers and business owners, not against them. At a time when our farmers are beset with skyrocketing input costs, tariffs, and trade wars, I support significant investments – not unfunded mandates – to allow immediate action on these important issues.”
“That’s why, in 2020, I took on the political establishment and defeated a 20-year incumbent of my own party to serve in the Iowa House of Representatives. There, I fought for our public schools, our farmers and small businesses, clean air and water, and our rights and liberties.”
“To me, freedom is being able to control your own destiny. That means the right of free speech for all regardless of your views or political beliefs, the right to protect your property from being taken by the government for corporate profit, the right to grow through education, the right to make your own health care decisions, the right to safe and healthy communities free from crime and pollution, and the right to participate in a fair and open economy in which hardworking people share in the wealth they help to create and get a fair shot to get ahead.”
“When we unseat her next November, I will be an independent voice for Iowans – laser focused on bringing down costs for working families and the middle class.”
Increase competition in the food industry and block grocery mergers
“Cracking down on corporate price gougers and their corrupt anti-competitive practices that are jacking up costs on groceries, everyday goods, and farming inputs like fertilizer and seed”
Hold big oil companies accountable for prices and practices
“Fourth, we must take on the corrupt practices of Big Oil – corporations that want to dominate the U.S. energy market, deny climate change, and prevent the growth of Iowa’s renewable energy economy.”
“To me, freedom is being able to control your own destiny. That means the right of free speech for all regardless of your views or political beliefs, the right to protect your property from being taken by the government for corporate profit, the right to grow through education, the right to make your own health care decisions, the right to safe and healthy communities free from crime and pollution, and the right to participate in a fair and open economy in which hardworking people share in the wealth they help to create and get a fair shot to get ahead.”
Other things the site says about law, crime and courts (1)
“At the Statehouse, I worked on a bipartisan bill to prevent abuse against Iowa’s seniors. I worked closely with many senior organizations and learned more about the unique challenges our seniors face. I was delighted to help pass a bill to crack down on physical, emotional, and financial abuse against our elder Iowans.”
Give Congress, not the President, the power over tariffs
Pursue trade deals and fair-trade rules instead of broad tariffs
“Exercising Congress’s power to end the disastrous tariffs that are one of the biggest tax increases in American history and have left Iowans to pay thousands per year in higher costs”
“I would have happily joined with Republicans to pass a bill that extends middle class tax cuts and levels the playing field for small businesses – I’ve been saying this for years.”
Level the tax playing field between small businesses and big corporations
“I would have happily joined with Republicans to pass a bill that extends middle class tax cuts and levels the playing field for small businesses – I’ve been saying this for years.”
“Passing a comprehensive, nationwide paid family leave law so that all Iowans can afford to take care of their sick family members without putting their job at risk. That includes paid time off to take your parents to their doctor appointments and pick up their medicine.”
“That’s why, in 2020, I took on the political establishment and defeated a 20-year incumbent of my own party to serve in the Iowa House of Representatives. There, I fought for our public schools, our farmers and small businesses, clean air and water, and our rights and liberties.”
“Cracking down on corporate price gougers and their corrupt anti-competitive practices that are jacking up costs on groceries, everyday goods, and farming inputs like fertilizer and seed”
“Crack down on price gouging and anti-competitive practices in the agricultural industry to reduce costs of seed, fertilizer, meat and grain processing, and other costs”
“Cracking down on corporate price gougers and their corrupt anti-competitive practices that are jacking up costs on groceries, everyday goods, and farming inputs like fertilizer and seed”
