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Congressman Zach Nunn discusses farm bill initiatives and infrastructure plans

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Zach Nunn U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa's 3rd district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Zach Nunn U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa's 3rd district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Congressman Zach Nunn, who has been serving in the U.S. Congress representing Iowa's 3rd district since 2023, shared updates on his recent engagements and legislative priorities through a series of tweets on May 14, 2025.

In a tweet posted at 14:48 UTC, Congressman Nunn highlighted his extensive engagement with Iowa's agricultural producers. He stated, "I've held 100+ Farm Bill listening sessions with Iowa's producers who have all told me they can't afford to keep waiting on Congress. Our @HouseAgGOP bill delivers key wins in this reconciliation process to raise reference prices, strengthen crop insurance, and expand market". This statement underscores his commitment to advancing the interests of local farmers through legislative measures aimed at enhancing their economic stability.

Later that day, at 17:25 UTC, Congressman Nunn tweeted about his meeting with Iowa Community Bankers. He expressed gratitude for their collaboration in supporting small businesses and farms by saying, "We met with Iowa Community Bankers this morning to discuss small business lending and supporting our farmers. Grateful for their partnership and work to support the Main Street businesses and family farms that power Iowa's economy." This reflects ongoing efforts to bolster the financial ecosystem vital for sustaining the state's economic backbone.

In another tweet posted at 18:30 UTC, Congressman Nunn addressed infrastructure development in Iowa. He noted his participation with the House Transportation Committee in advocating for improvements essential for rural freight and agriculture corridors. His message was encapsulated as follows: " From Main Street to I-380, Iowa’s roads power economic growth. I joined @TransportGOP this morning to push our priorities and for updates to support rural freight and ag corridors as we draft the next surface transportation bill." This indicates his focus on infrastructural enhancements crucial for driving economic growth within the region.

Zach Nunn was born in Story City, Iowa in 1979 and currently resides in Bondurant. He graduated from Drake University in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

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