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Blum Releases Two Ads in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District Race

Congressman Rod Blum (R-Iowa) released two TV ads in the past week in his bid to be re-elected for a third term representing Iowa’s 1st Congressional District.

Blum Introduces Bipartisan Clean Slate Act

U.S. Reps. Rod Blum (R-IA) and Lisa Blunt Rochester introduced the Clean Slate Act, bipartisan legislation that provides a second chance to reformed non-violent drug offenders.

Iowa Republicans Respond to Trade Deal With Mexico

The Trump Administration announced a preliminary trade deal with Mexico. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Congressman Rod Blum (R-Iowa), and U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley respond.

Iowa Republicans Respond to Mollie Tibbetts’ Death

Iowa Republican elected officials and candidates offered condolences to Mollie Tibbetts’ family and expressed frustration with the current immigration system. 

Blum and Finkenauer’s Debate Over Debates

Congressman Rod Blum (R-Iowa) accepted his 7th debate invitation while his Democratic challenger, Abby Finkenauer, has not accepted any.
Congressman Rod Blum (R-Iowa) at McNally's Foods in Grinnell, Iowa.

Blum Introduces Bill Authorizing White House Conference on Small Business

Congressman Rod Blum (R-Iowa) along with Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy (D-Florida) and Al Lawson (D-Florida) introduced a bill authorizing the first White House Conference on Small Business in 20 years.
Congressman Rod Blum (R-IA) at a business roundtable in Hiawatha, IA. Photo credit: Gage Skidmore (CC-By-SA 2.0)

Blum Challenges Finkenauer to 12 Debates in Iowa 1st Congressional District Race

Congressman Rod Blum (R-Iowa) challenged State Representative Abby Finkenauer (D-Dubuque) to 12 debates in the Iowa 1st Congressional District Race.

Iowa Democrats Cut the Voter Registration Deficit

Iowa Democrats cut into Iowa Republicans voter registration advantage by over 45 percent in June almost erasing it in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District.

National Pro-Life Group Endorses Rod Blum in Iowa 1st Congressional District

A national pro-life group, Susan B. Anthony List endorsed Congressman Rod Blum (R-Iowa) in his re-election bid in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District.

Rod Blum Co-Sponsors Bill to Keep Illegal Immigrant Families Together

Congressman Rod Blum (R-Iowa) on Friday announced that he is co-sponsoring the Keep Families Together and Enforce The Law Act.

Fly By Night Omnibus Bill Passes U.S. House

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a $1.3 Trillion dollar Omnibus spending bill on Thursday by a vote count of 256 to 167. Members were only given 24 hours to read a bill that was approximately 2300 pages.

Five Reasons Iowa Democrats Hope for a Blue Wave in 2018

Iowa Democrats hope for a historic blue wave in 2018 due to President Trump’s unpopularity, a competitive gubernatorial race, a good turnout for the mid-term Iowa Caucuses, the potential to flip Iowa’s 1st Congressional District, and the number of Republican state legislators retiring.

Young, Ernst Lead Iowa Delegation in Letter Urging President Not to Impose Tariffs

Congressman David Young (R-Iowa) and U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) led Iowa’s delegation urging President Trump in a letter not to impose tariffs on imported steel and aluminum that could harm Iowa’s farmers and manufacturers.

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Passes: Iowa Elected Officials’ Reaction Round-up

All of Iowa’s Republican Congressional Delegation voted for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and praised its passage citing tax relief for Iowa’s families.
Congressman Steve King (R-IA) spoke at Kim Reynolds' Harvest Festival on 10/21/17.

Steve King Becomes Co-Chair of Kim Reynolds’ Gubernatorial Campaign

Congressman Steve King (R-Iowa) will join Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Adam Gregg’s gubernatorial campaign as a campaign state co-chair.

U.S. House Passes 20-Week Abortion Ban

The U.S. House passed the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, that bans abortions after 20-weeks, on Tuesday afternoon 237 to 187.