American Flood Coalition Recognizes Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks as a Federal Champion
As Iowa faces stronger storms and more frequent flooding, Rep. Miller-Meeks commits to leading on flood solutions.
WASHINGTON, DC — July 12, 2024 — The American Flood Coalition (AFC) today recognized Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) as a Federal Champion for her leadership, public service, and commitment to finding solutions to challenges posed by flooding.
“I have been proud to champion smart investments to upgrade aging flood infrastructure, while enhancing federal policy to protect Iowans from the threat of increasingly extreme storms and floods,” said Rep. Miller-Meeks. “I am proud to be recognized as an American Flood Coalition Federal Champion for this work and look forward to partnering on efforts to help Iowa communities thrive today and into the future.”
Rep. Miller-Meeks joins 45 bipartisan AFC Federal Champions, those members of Congress dedicated to advancing solutions to stronger storms, more frequent flooding, and higher seas. Rep. Miller-Meeks is the fourth Federal Champion from the Hawkeye State, joining Sen. Joni Ernst and Reps. Ashley Hinson and Zach Nunn.
“Representative Miller-Meeks has shown a steadfast commitment to investing in local and state capacity and building greater flood resilience along the Mississippi River and throughout Eastern Iowa,” said Melissa Roberts, Executive Director of the American Flood Coalition. “The Congresswoman understands the unique needs of Iowa communities, and AFC looks forward to deepening our partnership with her to ensure federal investments deliver greater flood resilience for Iowans.”
Rep. Miller-Meeks has championed investment in modernizing aging flood infrastructure throughout her district and robust in-state technical capacity and expertise through the Iowa Flood Center.
She has also supported delivery of updated, nationwide rainfall data, as well as more cohesive national flood information and forecasting capabilities and enhanced public communication around major storms and floods.
About the American Flood Coalition
The American Flood Coalition is a nonpartisan group that brings together cities, elected officials, military leaders, businesses, and civic groups to drive adaptation to higher seas, stronger storms, and more frequent flooding. The Coalition advances solutions that support flood-affected communities and protect our nation’s residents, economy, and military installations. AFC has over 430 members across 22 states, as well as 46 Federal Champions. For more on the organization’s work or how to become a member, visit floodcoalition.org.
About Federal Champions
The American Flood Coalition is an IRS Section 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The American Flood Coalition is not a Congressional Member Organization, nothing on this website shall be read to imply official sponsorship by either the U.S. House of Representatives or the U.S. Senate or any of their respective Members, and Federal Champions have no membership obligations or fiduciary responsibilities with respect to the American Flood Coalition. Federal Champion is an honorary title awarded by the American Flood Coalition to recognize Members of Congress who have come together to drive adaptation to the reality of higher seas, stronger storms, and more frequent flooding.
