Press Releases
Feb 22, 2012
Braley Visits African American Museum in Cedar Rapids to Celebrate Black History
Cedar Rapids, IA – Rep. Bruce Braley (IA-01) today traveled to the African American Museum of Iowa in Cedar Rapids to celebrate the rich history of African Americans in Iowa. February is Black History Month.
Feb 21, 2012
Braley Travels to Dubuque to Hold Community College Roundtable
Issues: Education
Dubuque, IA – Today, Rep. Bruce Braley (IA-01) traveled to Northeast Iowa Community College’s Town Clock Center for Professional Development in Dubuque to hold a roundtable discussion on community college affordability and accessibility.
Feb 21, 2012
Braley Lauds Reopening of Iowa National Guard Aviation Readiness Center
Davenport, IA – Rep. Bruce Braley (IA-01) today attended the reopening of the Iowa National Guard’s Aviation Readiness Center, lauding the renovation of the facility and saying it will enhance the ability of the Guard to save lives and protect Iowa. In 2009, Braley helped secure $2 million to fund the renovation project.
Feb 17, 2012
Braley Statement on House Passage of Yearlong Middle Class Tax Cut Extension
Rep. Bruce Braley (IA-01) released the following statement after voting to support a Republican-written bill to extend the middle class payroll tax cut for a full year:
Feb 15, 2012
Braley Introduces Veterans Access to Care Act
Issues: Veterans Affairs
Washington, DC – Rep. Bruce Braley (IA-01) introduced the Veterans Access to Care Act today, legislation that seeks to expand veterans’ access to quality healthcare by helping the Veterans Administration and state veterans’ homes recruit more highly-qualified doctors, nurses, and mental health providers to provide services to America’s veterans.
Feb 13, 2012
Braley Statement on Middle Class Tax Cut Extension Developments
Issues: Economy and Jobs
Washington, DC -- Rep. Bruce Braley (IA-01) released the following statement today after media reports indicated that House Speaker John Boehner will bring a stand-alone bill to the full House for a vote this week to extend the middle class payroll tax cut through the end of 2012. Unless Congress acts, the middle class payroll tax cut will expire at the end of February.
Feb 13, 2012
As President Announces Budget, Braley Signs onto “No Budget, No Pay” Bill
Issues: Economy and Jobs
Washington, DC – As President Obama unveiled his 2013 federal budget proposal today, Rep. Bruce Braley (IA-01) signed on as a cosponsor to “No Budget, No Pay” legislation that would block pay for members of Congress if they’re unable to make spending and budget decisions on time each year.
Feb 10, 2012
Braley’s Plain Language in Health Insurance Law is Implemented
Washington, DC – Three government agencies announced new rules late yesterday to fully implement Rep. Bruce Braley’s (IA-01) Plain Language in Health Insurance Act, a bill he introduced that was later passed into law as part of the 2010 Affordable Care Act.
Feb 9, 2012
Braley Statement after Delegation Meeting with Air Force Secretary Michael Donley
Washington, DC – Rep. Bruce Braley (IA-01) released the following statement after he joined Iowa’s Congressional delegation for a meeting to urge Air Force Secretary Michael Donley to abandon plans to remove all F-16 fighter aircraft operated by the Iowa Air National Guard from their base in Des Moines:
Feb 9, 2012
In Phone Conversation, Braley Pushes FEMA Administrator to Fulfill Promises to Cedar Rapids
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Bruce Braley (IA-01) spoke with Federal Emergency Management Authority (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate about ongoing flood recovery issues still affecting Cedar Rapids years after the 2008 floods. The call focused on FEMA’s indecision in providing promised support for several flood recovery projects – indecision that could cost the city and taxpayers millions of dollars in lost funding for projects that were initially approved by FEMA but were later cut after work had started.
