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Congresswoman Finkenauer

Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer is honored to be the voice for the people of Northeast Iowa’s First Congressional District as their representative in Washington. Congresswoman Finkenauer was raised in Sherrill, a small town in rural Dubuque County, in a family that taught her the importance of hard work, caring for others, and the value of public service.

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December 14, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-01) introduced the bipartisan Wind Workforce Modernization and Training Act of 2020. The bill is a significant step toward creating new careers in wind energy, providing opportunities for veterans, and investing in training for wind technicians to grow our workforce.

December 8, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-01) on Tuesday voted to help pass the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2020 conference report. The package is the final compromise legislation between the bipartisan House and Senate versions of WRDA. Voting on the legislation is part of a bipartisan effort to pass this critical legislation into law before the end of the year.

December 8, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-01) announced on Tuesday that Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation will receive a $1,569,870 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to fund its Head Start early childhood education services.