Des Moines Sun

Congressman Zach Nunn, who represents Iowa's 3rd congressional district, has recently used his social media platform to highlight legislative efforts on healthcare workforce shortages, animal welfare, and law enforcement support.

On August 29, 2025, Nunn addressed the challenges facing healthcare facilities in filling nursing positions. He stated: "Nearly 70 percent of healthcare facilities are struggling to fill nursing positions. Our bipartisan bill puts existing grant dollars to work so more nurses can get trained, licensed, and into the workforce where they are needed most." The congressman’s comments reflect ongoing national concerns about a shortage of qualified nurses.

Later that day, Nunn turned attention to animal welfare with a post advocating for protections for greyhounds. He wrote: "Dogs are family. Yet across the U.S. and the world, greyhounds still suffer for profit. We led the charge to ban dog racing in Iowa. Now our new bill builds on that success to protect man’s best friend across the country." This follows previous legislative actions at the state level aimed at ending dog racing in Iowa.

On August 30, 2025, Nunn discussed measures supporting law enforcement officers: "More funding for police & no tax on overtime. Sheriff Keith Davis shares how we're working across the aisle to back in the blue in Iowa and across the country." The message emphasizes bipartisan initiatives designed to provide additional resources and financial benefits for police personnel.

These recent posts by Congressman Nunn align with ongoing policy discussions at both state and federal levels concerning critical staffing shortages in healthcare—a problem exacerbated by factors such as increased demand for medical services—and efforts nationwide to reform animal welfare laws following similar bans enacted elsewhere. Support for law enforcement through financial incentives also remains a recurring topic among policymakers seeking to address recruitment and retention challenges within police departments.