Rep. Ruth Ann Gaines

Primary HF 152

In committee · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act relating to the federal summer electronic benefits transfer for children program, making an appropriation, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.

Maddy summaryHF 152 directs Iowa to apply for and participate in the federal Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) for Children program, which provides food assistance to children during summer months when school meals are unavailable. The bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (with Education) to submit an application to the USDA by February 2025 and appropriates state funds to cover administrative costs for the summer 2025 program. It directly affects approximately 240,000 Iowa children eligible for the program, which is funded by an estimated $29 million in federal resources. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment but applies retroactively to July 1, 2024, ensuring state funding covers costs from that date.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds for administrative costs of food assistance program, directly funding an essential public service for children.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationBill provides food assistance to students during summer (when school meals unavailable), directly supporting educational access and student well-being through federal program participation and state funding.95% confidence

In committee Jan 30, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 117

Passed · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A resolution recognizing and congratulating University of Northern Iowa

Passed Apr 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HF 2632

In committee · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act establishing a retirement savings plan trust, providing penalties, and including implementation provisions.

In committee Feb 28, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HJR 2003

In committee · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to employee rights.

In committee Feb 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 110

Passed · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A resolution honoring and congratulating Caitlin Clark for her extraordinary accomplishments and establishing February 22, 2024, as Caitlin Clark day in the state of Iowa.

Passed Feb 22, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HF 2527

In committee · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act relating to pet insurance and pet wellness programs.

In committee Feb 15, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HF 2498

In committee · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act relating to election misconduct, and providing penalties.

In committee Feb 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HF 2499

In committee · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act relating to the publication of synthetic media concerning an election, and providing penalties.

In committee Feb 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HF 2438

In committee · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act relating to the security of school district buildings, including establishing the school security grant program within the department of education, establishing design and construction standards for new attendance centers, and making appropriations.

In committee Feb 12, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HF 2351

In committee · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act establishing the Iowa imagination library program within the department of administrative services.

In committee Feb 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track