On February 8th, Representative Miller-Meeks posted a picture on X (formerly Twitter) of her meeting with officials from the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA). She correctly stated that “Iowa is home to nearly 175,000 men and women who have served bravely in our Armed Forces.” She went on to say, “I will continue to fight for these men and women every day in Congress.”

However, in 2022, she and Representative Ashley Hinson both voted against the Honoring our PACT (Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics) Act that expanded VA health care and benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits, radiation, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. The bill was supported by eleven veterans service organizations and has been recognized as the most comprehensive legislation targeting military toxic exposure since the Vietnam War.

In this election year, Representative Miller-Meeks is using a smiling photo and nice words to convince Iowa veterans that she has been “fighting for them every day in Congress.” She isn’t fooling me. Don’t let her fool you.

Thomas Cook, Iowa City

1st Lt, US Army, Vietnam