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June 25, 2020
Ernst bill bans funding for cities, states that allow anarchy in the streets
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 25, 2020
Letter to The Honorable Andrew Wheeler Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Ernst, Klobuchar, Grassley, Duckworth Urge EPA to Reject Retroactive Biofuel Blending Waivers
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 25, 2020
Tweet - "Thx @realDonaldTrump for executive order 2help foster youth by improving partnerships w communities + increasing resources for families + more fed oversight This will help over 400,000 kids in foster care in the US I've worked on this issue for 25yrs & this is a BIG help"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 25, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Department of the Treasury - Ernst Exposes Special Tax Loophole for Communist China
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 24, 2020
Letter to EU Member States, Delegation of the European Union to the United States - Rosen Leads Bipartisan Group of Colleagues in Calling on European Union to Designate Hezbollah as a Terrorist Organization
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
June 24, 2020
Judicial Confirmations
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 24, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the US Department of Agriculture - Cassidy, Fischer, Colleagues Ask USDA to Fund "Last Mile' of Food Delivery to People in Need
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
June 24, 2020
Tweet - "The Chinese Communist Party has no respect for the law. They will do anything to get a leg up--whether that's stealing sensitive military secrets or letting people die to avoid taking responsibility for the spread of #COVID19. To allow them to go unpunished would be a travesty."
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 24, 2020
Tweet - "I worked w Sen Durbin + Dems on landmark First Step Act to improve Americas justice system We didnt always agree+some wanted bill to do more but Dems came to table to get job done We can do same 2day +I hope Dems join the debate DON'T WALK AWAY!"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 24, 2020
The JUSTICE Act
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 24, 2020
Ernst: To allow the Chinese Communist Party to go unpunished would be a travesty and it would result in a continued cycle of lying
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 24, 2020
The JUSTICE Act
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Sen. Cruz Leads Congressional Letter Supporting President Trump's Vision for Peace, Extension of Israeli Civil Law
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
June 23, 2020
Durbin, Grassley Introduce New, Bipartisan Legislation To Reform Elderly Home Detention And Compassionate Release Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 23, 2020
Tweet - "Sen Scott's JUSTICE Act is a consensus starting point w many bipartisan bills but he said he's open to other ideas Senate is supposed 2b deliberative body so bring up amendments, even if controversial, debate &vote Got to vote to open the debate 1st though if serious abt action"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 23, 2020
The Justice Act
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 23, 2020
Tweet - "#WIC flexibilities have made it easier for eligible pregnant women, mothers, & their infants & young children to access and use food benefits while social-distancing during #COVID19. I joined my colleagues on @SenateAgGOP on a letter asking @USDA to extend these flexibilities."
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 22, 2020
President's Executive Order
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 22, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Senate Agriculture Committee Urges Secretary Perdue to Extend WIC Flexibilities
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 22, 2020
Executive Session
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 22, 2020
Tweet - "The hardworking biofuel producers in Iowa do so much for our state, and I'm working on a bill that would reverse @EPA's inaction to approve advanced biofuel registrations so they can continue offering even cleaner, more efficient choices for consumers."
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 21, 2020
Tweet - "Iowa will directly benefit from the #FY21NDAA, which includes a number of key initiatives for Iowa's economy and our state's role in helping secure our national defense."
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 19, 2020
Scott, Brown, Wyden, Grassley Introduce Legislation to Help Nonprofits
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 19, 2020
Tweet - "Iowa's renewable fuel industry has continued to pioneer and offer even cleaner, more efficient choices for consumers. I'm joining a bipartisan effort to help them continue their work w/o unnecessary, burdensome processes by @EPA holding them back."
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 19, 2020
Ernst Joins Effort to Advance Renewable Fuels Innovation
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 18, 2020
Grassley at Roundtable with Family Leave Working Group
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 18, 2020
Tester Leads Bipartisan Push to Boost Protections for Government Watchdogs Charged with Safeguarding Montanans' Taxpayer Dollars
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 18, 2020
Peters & Grassley Lead Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Inspector General Protections
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 18, 2020
Grassley, Wyden Joint Statement on OECD Digital Economy Tax Negotiations
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 18, 2020
Tweet - "Gov Reynolds using CARES Act $$$ to help w Beef Up Iowa which connects beef producers w food insecure Iowans Gr8 way to help by purchasing cattle from local producers who lost processing options then donates the IA beef 2 food banks FFA/4-H/ISU Meat Lab students also helping"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 18, 2020
Executive Session
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 18, 2020
Nomination Objection Withdrawal
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 18, 2020
Tweet - "#COVID19 has caused significant challenges for American families -- health risks, financial insecurity, school and day care closures, etc. My paid parental leave proposal is a win-win for families seeking relief and for small businesses, who are struggling right now."
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 18, 2020
Ernst Improves Military Technologies, Fights to Strengthen Supply Chain in Annual Defense Bill
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 17, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Scott Dahl, Inspector General for the Dept. of Labor - Grassley Seeks Broader Watchdog Review of State Unemployment System Failings
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 17, 2020
Hearing of the Senate Finance Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Grassley, Hearing on the President's 2020 Trade Policy Agenda
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 17, 2020
Grassley Bill to Aid Victims of Identity Theft Unanimously Clears Senate
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 17, 2020
Durbin, Grassley Statement On Appeals Court Ruling Striking Down HHS Policy To Require Disclosure Of Prescription Drug Prices In TV Ads
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 17, 2020
Tweet - "Im cosponsoring Sen Tim Scott bill on police reform/accountability Its impt step in upholding American ideals &in preventing future tragedies Will help restore trust in justice system where it has been lost Law&Order means accountability for all incl wrongdoing by officers"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 17, 2020
Tweet - "Proud to join @SenatorTimScott & many of my colleagues on the #JUSTICEAct. A bipartisan effort I've been working on to hold law enforcement who engage in sexual misconduct accountable is part of this reform. Let's step up, come together, & act on behalf of Iowans & all Americans."
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 17, 2020
Tweet - "Foreign military programs have valuable benefits, but after the terrorist attack in Pensacola, I teamed up w/ @SenRickScott to make changes to our vetting & monitoring processes to ensure our nat'l security. Good news: #FY21NDAA includes multiple changes we've been pushing for!"
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 17, 2020
Tweet - "Defunding the police is a quick and provocative soundbite, but it's not a real solution to the problems we face around the country. We need to follow Iowa's lead and hold bad actors accountable, improve training, and increase transparency."
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 17, 2020
Justice Act
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 17, 2020
Tweet - "Uyghur oppression by the Chinese Communist Party is a gross violation of human rights and must be stopped. The bipartisan bill I helped pass and @realdonaldtrump just signed into law will help to hold China accountable and increase U.S. efforts to protect Uyghurs."
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 17, 2020
Troop Withdrawal
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 16, 2020
Bloomberg - WTO Needs Reform to Be the World's Nimble Trade Referee
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 16, 2020
Ernst: Annual Defense Bill Directly Benefits Iowa
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 16, 2020
Tweet - "Grassley Sinema bill just passed Senate unanimously It assists seniors & disabled Americans by providing improved service from Social Security Administration w a single point of contact for those who fall victim to identity theft Shld make BIG difference in "customer service""
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 16, 2020
Tweet - "Members of Congress should disclose if they are taking taxpayer money from the #PaycheckProtectionProgram. I'll be introducing legislation to require full disclosure of every member of Congress who may be benefiting from the #PPP."
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 16, 2020
Tweet - "Thank you @POTUS for taking action to help ensure our communities, and ALL Americans, are safe. Congress needs to act as well. I'm committed to working across the aisle, and in conjunction with our state & local leaders, to enact policing reforms, just like we've seen in Iowa."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Date
Title
Politician
June 25, 2020
Ernst bill bans funding for cities, states that allow anarchy in the streets
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 25, 2020
Letter to The Honorable Andrew Wheeler Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Ernst, Klobuchar, Grassley, Duckworth Urge EPA to Reject Retroactive Biofuel Blending Waivers
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 25, 2020
Tweet - "Thx @realDonaldTrump for executive order 2help foster youth by improving partnerships w communities + increasing resources for families + more fed oversight This will help over 400,000 kids in foster care in the US I've worked on this issue for 25yrs & this is a BIG help"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 25, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Department of the Treasury - Ernst Exposes Special Tax Loophole for Communist China
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 24, 2020
Letter to EU Member States, Delegation of the European Union to the United States - Rosen Leads Bipartisan Group of Colleagues in Calling on European Union to Designate Hezbollah as a Terrorist Organization
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
June 24, 2020
Judicial Confirmations
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 24, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the US Department of Agriculture - Cassidy, Fischer, Colleagues Ask USDA to Fund "Last Mile' of Food Delivery to People in Need
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
June 24, 2020
Tweet - "The Chinese Communist Party has no respect for the law. They will do anything to get a leg up--whether that's stealing sensitive military secrets or letting people die to avoid taking responsibility for the spread of #COVID19. To allow them to go unpunished would be a travesty."
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 24, 2020
Tweet - "I worked w Sen Durbin + Dems on landmark First Step Act to improve Americas justice system We didnt always agree+some wanted bill to do more but Dems came to table to get job done We can do same 2day +I hope Dems join the debate DON'T WALK AWAY!"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 24, 2020
The JUSTICE Act
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 24, 2020
Ernst: To allow the Chinese Communist Party to go unpunished would be a travesty and it would result in a continued cycle of lying
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 24, 2020
The JUSTICE Act
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Sen. Cruz Leads Congressional Letter Supporting President Trump's Vision for Peace, Extension of Israeli Civil Law
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
June 23, 2020
Durbin, Grassley Introduce New, Bipartisan Legislation To Reform Elderly Home Detention And Compassionate Release Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 23, 2020
Tweet - "Sen Scott's JUSTICE Act is a consensus starting point w many bipartisan bills but he said he's open to other ideas Senate is supposed 2b deliberative body so bring up amendments, even if controversial, debate &vote Got to vote to open the debate 1st though if serious abt action"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 23, 2020
The Justice Act
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 23, 2020
Tweet - "#WIC flexibilities have made it easier for eligible pregnant women, mothers, & their infants & young children to access and use food benefits while social-distancing during #COVID19. I joined my colleagues on @SenateAgGOP on a letter asking @USDA to extend these flexibilities."
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 22, 2020
President's Executive Order
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 22, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Senate Agriculture Committee Urges Secretary Perdue to Extend WIC Flexibilities
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 22, 2020
Executive Session
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 22, 2020
Tweet - "The hardworking biofuel producers in Iowa do so much for our state, and I'm working on a bill that would reverse @EPA's inaction to approve advanced biofuel registrations so they can continue offering even cleaner, more efficient choices for consumers."
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 21, 2020
Tweet - "Iowa will directly benefit from the #FY21NDAA, which includes a number of key initiatives for Iowa's economy and our state's role in helping secure our national defense."
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 19, 2020
Scott, Brown, Wyden, Grassley Introduce Legislation to Help Nonprofits
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 19, 2020
Tweet - "Iowa's renewable fuel industry has continued to pioneer and offer even cleaner, more efficient choices for consumers. I'm joining a bipartisan effort to help them continue their work w/o unnecessary, burdensome processes by @EPA holding them back."
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 19, 2020
Ernst Joins Effort to Advance Renewable Fuels Innovation
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 18, 2020
Grassley at Roundtable with Family Leave Working Group
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 18, 2020
Tester Leads Bipartisan Push to Boost Protections for Government Watchdogs Charged with Safeguarding Montanans' Taxpayer Dollars
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 18, 2020
Peters & Grassley Lead Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Inspector General Protections
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 18, 2020
Grassley, Wyden Joint Statement on OECD Digital Economy Tax Negotiations
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 18, 2020
Tweet - "Gov Reynolds using CARES Act $$$ to help w Beef Up Iowa which connects beef producers w food insecure Iowans Gr8 way to help by purchasing cattle from local producers who lost processing options then donates the IA beef 2 food banks FFA/4-H/ISU Meat Lab students also helping"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 18, 2020
Executive Session
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 18, 2020
Nomination Objection Withdrawal
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 18, 2020
Tweet - "#COVID19 has caused significant challenges for American families -- health risks, financial insecurity, school and day care closures, etc. My paid parental leave proposal is a win-win for families seeking relief and for small businesses, who are struggling right now."
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 18, 2020
Ernst Improves Military Technologies, Fights to Strengthen Supply Chain in Annual Defense Bill
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 17, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Scott Dahl, Inspector General for the Dept. of Labor - Grassley Seeks Broader Watchdog Review of State Unemployment System Failings
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 17, 2020
Hearing of the Senate Finance Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Grassley, Hearing on the President's 2020 Trade Policy Agenda
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 17, 2020
Grassley Bill to Aid Victims of Identity Theft Unanimously Clears Senate
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 17, 2020
Durbin, Grassley Statement On Appeals Court Ruling Striking Down HHS Policy To Require Disclosure Of Prescription Drug Prices In TV Ads
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 17, 2020
Tweet - "Im cosponsoring Sen Tim Scott bill on police reform/accountability Its impt step in upholding American ideals &in preventing future tragedies Will help restore trust in justice system where it has been lost Law&Order means accountability for all incl wrongdoing by officers"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 17, 2020
Tweet - "Proud to join @SenatorTimScott & many of my colleagues on the #JUSTICEAct. A bipartisan effort I've been working on to hold law enforcement who engage in sexual misconduct accountable is part of this reform. Let's step up, come together, & act on behalf of Iowans & all Americans."
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 17, 2020
Tweet - "Foreign military programs have valuable benefits, but after the terrorist attack in Pensacola, I teamed up w/ @SenRickScott to make changes to our vetting & monitoring processes to ensure our nat'l security. Good news: #FY21NDAA includes multiple changes we've been pushing for!"
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 17, 2020
Tweet - "Defunding the police is a quick and provocative soundbite, but it's not a real solution to the problems we face around the country. We need to follow Iowa's lead and hold bad actors accountable, improve training, and increase transparency."
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 17, 2020
Justice Act
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 17, 2020
Tweet - "Uyghur oppression by the Chinese Communist Party is a gross violation of human rights and must be stopped. The bipartisan bill I helped pass and @realdonaldtrump just signed into law will help to hold China accountable and increase U.S. efforts to protect Uyghurs."
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 17, 2020
Troop Withdrawal
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 16, 2020
Bloomberg - WTO Needs Reform to Be the World's Nimble Trade Referee
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 16, 2020
Ernst: Annual Defense Bill Directly Benefits Iowa
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 16, 2020
Tweet - "Grassley Sinema bill just passed Senate unanimously It assists seniors & disabled Americans by providing improved service from Social Security Administration w a single point of contact for those who fall victim to identity theft Shld make BIG difference in "customer service""
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 16, 2020
Tweet - "Members of Congress should disclose if they are taking taxpayer money from the #PaycheckProtectionProgram. I'll be introducing legislation to require full disclosure of every member of Congress who may be benefiting from the #PPP."
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 16, 2020
Tweet - "Thank you @POTUS for taking action to help ensure our communities, and ALL Americans, are safe. Congress needs to act as well. I'm committed to working across the aisle, and in conjunction with our state & local leaders, to enact policing reforms, just like we've seen in Iowa."
Sen.Joni Ernst
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