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Cindy Axne
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Cindy Axne

Cindy Axne

(D)
Fmr. Rep. (IA-3)
Role Summary: U.S. Representative

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives write and vote on federal laws, including the federal budget. Each represents one district and serves a two-year term. Tax bills must start in the House, only the House can impeach federal officials, and members oversee federal agencies through their committees.

Quick Facts
Party
Democrat
Age
61
Religion
Catholic
Birthplace
Grand Rapids, MI
Residence
West Des Moines, IA
Born
April 20, 1965
Family
Spouse: John; 2 Children: Gunnar, Rafe
Education
Certified, Public Manager, Political Science and Government
Drake University
MBA, Business Administration, Management and Marketing
Northwestern University
2000-2002
BA, Journalism
University of Iowa
1987
Political Career1
Representative
United States House of Representatives, Iowa
2019-2023
Professional Background6
Performance Results Administrator
Iowa Department of Management
2007-2010
Principal
Creation Agents
2014-present
Division Administrator
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
2010-2014
Principal
Axne Consulting Group, Limited Liability Company
2014-2016
Director of Training and Development
Iowa Department of Administrative Services
2005-2007
Manager of Leadership Development
Chicago Tribune Media Group
2000-2003
Organizations3
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Member
present
John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center, University of Iowa
Mentor
present
Little Brothers, Friends of the Elderly
Volunteer
Committees6
Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Committee on Agriculture
Former Member
Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry
Former Member
Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit
Former Member
Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development and Insurance
Former Member
Subcommittee on Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship and Capital Markets
Former Member
Quick Facts
Party
Democrat
Age
61
Religion
Catholic
Birthplace
Grand Rapids, MI
Residence
West Des Moines, IA
Born
April 20, 1965
Family
Spouse: John; 2 Children: Gunnar, Rafe