Congressman Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa, released the following statement after he was sworn in at the beginning of the 114th Congress.
Loebsack, who began serving in 2007, is beginning his fifth term serving the people of Iowa’s Second Congressional District.
“As the new Congress is sworn in, I am honored to be given the opportunity to continue my work on growing the economy, fighting to expand the middle class and ensuring everyone has access to the education they need to succeed in the 21st century workforce. In the nearly 500 events I held around Iowa last year, the one thing that remained constant was the desire of the people for Congress to put aside its political bickering and come together to move our nation forward. The beginning of this new Congress provides us an opportunity to do just that. I look forward to continuing to serve the people of Iowa.”
As the new congress convenes, Loebsack will now serve on the House Energy and Commerce Committee. He will continue to have two district offices, in Davenport and Iowa City, and will remain in the same office in Washington.
Gov. Terry E. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds also released the following statements following the swearing in of Iowa’s congressional delegation:
“I congratulate Iowa’s entire congressional delegation as they begin the work of the new Congress, especially Senator Joni Ernst, Congressman Rod Blum and Congressman David Young who are taking the oath in Congress for the first time,” Branstad said. “I look forward to working with the congressional delegation to strengthen state and federal relations as we work to create jobs, reduce debt, increase incomes and provide our children with a world-class education and the skills needed for successful careers.”
“It was an honor to be in Washington, D.C., today to witness Senator Joni Ernst take the oath of office as a United States Senator,” Reynolds said. “I look forward to partnering with Senator Grassley, Senator Ernst, Congressman Blum, Congressman King, Congressman Loebsack, and Congressman Young as we all work to move Iowa forward.”