DES MOINES, Iowa – Jake Sherman with NBC News reported on Tuesday night that U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, received a second fine for not wearing a mask. The fine was $500. Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., implemented a mask mandate for members during their in-person committee work and while on the House floor. She has not relaxed the mandate since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed their guidance.
The following house Rs got first-offense mask violations today.
– @laurenboebert
– @RepThomasMassie
– @mtgreenee
– @chiproytx
– @RepBobGood
– @replouiegohmert
– @RepMaryMillerSecond offense — $500
– @RepBrianMast
– @millermeeks
– @Bethvanduyne— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) May 19, 2021
Miller-Meeks last week urged the House to drop the mask mandate and “return to normal.”
“Yesterday, the CDC issued guidance that fully vaccinated individuals can resume indoor activities without wearing a mask or physically distancing. I am pleased to see the CDC following the science and recommending that fully vaccinated individuals can go without masks indoors,” she said on the House floor. “As Members of Congress, we should not only encourage constituents to get vaccinated, we should be showing them what a ‘return to normal’ looks like and follow the science. According to the Speaker, roughly 75% of our members have received COVID-19 vaccination, and therefore should have the choice to go without masks.”
Miller-Meeks is a licensed physician, has been vaccinated, encouraged Iowans to receive vaccinations, and spent time in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District giving vaccinations, something she tweeted about while back home:
Great to be in Davenport yesterday to tour the vaccine clinic at @genesishealth! #IA02 pic.twitter.com/hORGzpEI1j
— Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (@RepMMM) May 6, 2021
It was a pleasure to stop in Decatur County to administer a few more vaccines to Iowans! #IA02 pic.twitter.com/7MzGzFSjuV
— Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (@RepMMM) April 10, 2021
More vaccines in Corydon! It was great to see the operation Wayne County Public Health is running. #IA02
Every Iowan is now eligible to get vaccinated, so be sure to sign up as soon as you can! https://t.co/8SFTvJn7w1 pic.twitter.com/CHdfa5HslH
— Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (@RepMMM) April 9, 2021
Happy to administer some more #COVID19 vaccines in Clarke County! #IA02
Looking to register for a vaccine? Check here: https://t.co/8SFTvJn7w1 pic.twitter.com/k2hgiCH05U
— Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (@RepMMM) April 8, 2021
Great to be in Marion County to administer a few more #COVID19 vaccines!
These vaccines are safe and effective, and I would encourage everyone who would like one to register as soon as possible! #IA02 https://t.co/8SFTvJn7w1 pic.twitter.com/FO4WGM3HiM
— Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (@RepMMM) April 7, 2021
Stopped in Lucas County today to vaccinate a few more Iowans! #IA02
Be sure to sign up for your vaccine here: https://t.co/8SFTvJn7w1 pic.twitter.com/SLEmudWdmY
— Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (@RepMMM) April 6, 2021
Stopped at Mahaska Drug in Oskaloosa to give out some more #COVID19 vaccines.
Had the opportunity to administer a vaccine to my good friend and former colleague in the State Senate, @KenRozenboom! #IA02 pic.twitter.com/BpGr6lGEiE
— Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (@RepMMM) April 5, 2021
As I have said before, everyone who would like a #COVID19 vaccine should register to get one when they become eligible.
Iowa's health centers are doing amazing work getting Iowans vaccinated. These safe and effective vaccines are best way to get our lives back to normal! #IA02 pic.twitter.com/4rxDuFSPDL
— Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (@RepMMM) April 5, 2021
I was able to top in Bonaparte to administer COVID19 vaccines to Iowans at the local health center!
Getting a vaccine is the best way to our lives back to normal! They are safe and effective. I encourage everyone who would like one to sign up as soon as they are eligible. #IA02 pic.twitter.com/ujmeP1ZK3H
— Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (@RepMMM) April 4, 2021
Great to be in Fairfield to administer #COVID19 vaccines! #ia02
Iowans can register for a vaccine here: https://t.co/8SFTvJn7w1 pic.twitter.com/vYaOFAxIHv
— Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (@RepMMM) April 3, 2021
Administering more vaccines in Clinton.
If you would like a vaccine, be sure to register once you become eligible! #IA02 pic.twitter.com/rIIKBV9hdu
— Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (@RepMMM) April 2, 2021
Had the opportunity to administer a few more #COVID19 vaccines in Washington County! #IA02
Want a vaccine? Sign up here: https://t.co/8SFTvJEInz pic.twitter.com/cNe6BmXIJJ
— Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (@RepMMM) April 1, 2021
Before serving in Congress and, before that, the Iowa Senate, Miller-Meeks was the director of the Iowa Department of Public Health.
A Republican Party of Iowa spokesperson called her a “workhorse” in the vaccination effort.
“Congresswoman Miller-Meeks has been a workhorse when it comes to promoting and encouraging Iowans to get vaccinated and fight the pandemic. She knows the science,” said Republican Party of Iowa Communications Director Kollin Crompton. “Americans are sick of Pelosi’s political pandemic theatre and stunts.”
