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Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Mariannette Miller-Meeks

RepublicanU.S. Representative, IA-1
Age70 (b. 1955-09-06)
GenderFemale
In office since2021-01-03 (~5 yrs)
ReligionRoman Catholic
EducationBSN, Texas Christian University (1976); MS in Education, University of Southern California (1980); MD, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (1986)
Prior occupationOphthalmologist (private practice, Ottumwa, Iowa); first female president of the Iowa Medical Society; Director of the Iowa Department of Public Health
BirthplaceHerlong, California
Marital statusMarried — Curtis (Curt) Meeks
Children2
ResidenceOttumwa, Iowa

Pending research: race / ethnicity · military service · languages · notable relatives · openly lgbtq.

Career & politics

First elected2020
IdeologyConservative voting record; Heritage Action scorecard 83% for the 119th Congress (85% for 117th).

Financial

Net worth: estimate

No holdings recorded yet (from official Financial Disclosure filings).

Scandals & crimes ledger

resolvedHouse Floor Mask Mandate Violation — First Fine ($500)
ethics-violation · 2021-05-18 · U.S. House of Representatives, Office of the Sergeant at Arms / House Committee on Ethics · Fine of $500 deducted from salary; not appealed. House Ethics Committee published notice confirming the fine.
Rep. Miller-Meeks was observed on the House floor without a mask on May 18, 2021, violating the COVID-19 mask mandate established under House Resolution 38. Under House Rule II, clause 3(g), a first violation carried a $500 fine deducted from salary. She did not appeal within the allowed timeframe. The House Committee on Ethics published a notice of the fine on June 25, 2021.