Shannon was first elected to the Iowa House in 2016 and is serving in her second term. As a member of the Iowa House, she has a proven track record of standing up for her constituents in District 57, and her voting record shows that she has their best interest at heart. 

Shannon managed several complex bills early in her tenure including; the Ban on Abortions after 20-weeks, the Fetal Heartbeat bill, both an Adult and Children's Brain (Mental) Health bills and addressed the states opioid epidemic with legislation that has had an immediate impact on those suffering with opioid addiction.  Her work on complex bills along with her leadership skills has earned her the Chair seat for the House Human Resource Committee, a committee that works on health policy issues for the state.  She continues to work on lowering the cost of prescription drugs, transparency in the states Department of Human Services and the Department of Public Health, and works tirelessly on affordable access to healthcare for Iowans. 

Shannon also serves on the Commerce Committee, State Government Committee, as well as the Health & Human Services Joint Budget Sub-Committee, advocating for access to care and fair reimbursement for providers.  

Shannon is a known truth-teller, always direct, yet very diplomatic.  If asked she will tell you that she did not get elected to make friends in Des Moines, that she was elected to serve the interests of her constituents, family, friends, and neighbors in Dubuque County.  She continues to put District 57 and first.

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