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Cynthia Axne
Cynthia Axne Congressional Service
Cynthia Axne is a retired United States Congresswomen for the state of Iowa. Cynthia served as a House Representative for the state of Iowa and served a total of 2 terms in congress.
Cynthia Axne participated in over 183 voting sessions, sponsored over 81 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1149 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
LiberalCynthia Axne supports policies aimed at economic growth through investment in infrastructure, education, and small businesses. She advocates for fair trade practices and has supported measures to increase the minimum wage.
Agriculture
CentristAxne promotes policies supportive of Iowa's agricultural sector, including initiatives for renewable fuel standards and farm aid. She has worked on measures to protect farmers from tariff impacts.
Immigration
LiberalAxne supports comprehensive immigration reform that includes a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and enhanced border security measures.
Education
LiberalCynthia Axne advocates for increased federal funding for public education and support for reducing student loan debt. She supports initiatives to make college more affordable.
Energy
LiberalAxne supports transitioning to renewable energy sources and has backed policies that aim to reduce reliance on fossil fuels while promoting wind and solar energy development.
Climate change
LiberalCynthia Axne recognizes climate change as a critical issue and supports legislative efforts to address it through emissions reduction and investment in clean energy technologies.
Healthcare
LiberalAxne supports strengthening the Affordable Care Act to expand access to healthcare and reduce prescription drug prices. She opposes efforts to dismantle the ACA.
Housing
LiberalCynthia Axne advocates for affordable housing initiatives and supports federal programs designed to assist low-income individuals and families in accessing housing.
Transportation
CentristAxne supports infrastructure investments that improve transportation networks, focusing on roads, bridges, and public transit systems to enhance connectivity and economic growth.
Veterans affairs
CentristAxne advocates for improving veterans' healthcare and benefits, focusing on ensuring timely access to VA services and addressing mental health and housing issues among veterans.
Voting rights
LiberalCynthia Axne supports measures to expand voting rights, including opposing voter ID laws and advocating for reforms to make voting more accessible nationwide.