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Press Release: Mariannette Miller-Meeks Hosts Energy Roundtable on Iowa Steel Mill Project

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Miller-Meeks hosted a roundtable on energy infrastructure needed to support a planned Iowa steel mill and related development.

Investivoq AI Summary

Roundtable in Burlington: Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks hosted House Energy and Commerce Chairman Brett Guthrie, along with local officials and business leaders, for an energy roundtable in Burlington. They discussed how to provide power for a planned $15 billion steel mill in Lee County and possible related development.

Infrastructure and jobs discussed: The release says participants talked about the need for new natural gas infrastructure to serve the mill and nearby growth. It says the project is expected to begin construction next year and could create permanent jobs, construction jobs, and further business activity.

Miller-Meeks’ comments and background: Miller-Meeks said Iowa has "watched jobs and businesses go elsewhere" and that building gas infrastructure would help support manufacturing and opportunity in the state. The release also cites project and energy figures, including claims about the mill’s size, output, and economic impact.

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Mariannette Miller-Meeks Fundraising

Mariannette Miller-Meeks Fundraising

Mariannette Miller-Meeks recently disclosed $177.0K of fundraising in a Pre-General FEC disclosure filed on October 22nd, 2026. This was the 87th most from all Pre-General reports we have seen this year. 71.5% came from individual donors.

Miller-Meeks disclosed $1.1M of spending. This was the 47th most from all Pre-General reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.

Miller-Meeks disclosed $1.7M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 106th most from all Pre-General reports we have seen this year.

You can see the disclosure here, or track Mariannette Miller-Meeks's fundraising on Investivoq.

Mariannette Miller-Meeks Net Worth

Investivoq estimates that Mariannette Miller-Meeks is worth $1.8M, as of October 23rd, 2026. This is the 282nd highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.

Miller-Meeks has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Investivoq is able to track live.

You can track Mariannette Miller-Meeks's net worth on Investivoq's politician page for Miller-Meeks.

Mariannette Miller-Meeks Bill Proposals

Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Mariannette Miller-Meeks:

  • H.R.10632: Medicaid Whistleblower Protection Act
  • H.R.10450: REVEAL Act
  • H.R.10170: Memory Chip Competitiveness Assessment Act of 2026
  • H.R.9757: Conversational AI Services Act
  • H.R.9682: Cure Hepatitis C Act of 2026
  • H.R.9615: BRACE Act

You can track bills proposed by Mariannette Miller-Meeks on Investivoq's politician page for Miller-Meeks.

2026 Iowa's 1st Congressional District Election

There has been approximately $38,201,108 of spending in Iowa's 1st congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.

Approximately $16,579,998 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:

  • HMP ($3,238,002)
  • SD 2026 ($1,621,515)
  • EVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY VICTORY FUND (EVERYTOWN VICTORY FUND) ($1,452,596)
  • DCCC ($1,232,264)
  • AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY ACTION, INC. (AFP ACTION) DBA CVA ACTION AND DBA LIBRE ACTION ($1,123,953)

The rating for this race is currently "Lean D".

You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 Iowa's 1st congressional district election.