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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 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 - "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 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 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
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 Bloomberg - WTO Needs Reform to Be the World's Nimble Trade Referee Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 16, 2020 Criminal Justice System Sen. Chuck Grassley
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 - "Proud Iowans worked 2gether in wake of George Floyd's murder Republican-led State House&Senate/Gov Reynolds partnered w Dems 2unanimously pass historic reforms strengthening law enforcement acctability/de-escalation/restricting chokeholds etc Congress shld follow Iowa's example" Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ron Wyden, Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee - Grassley Seeks Committee Member Input on Policies to Reduce Health Disparities Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 14, 2020 Tweet - "As Iowa's small businesses work to reopen, they shouldn't be burdened by unnecessary red tape. I joined a letter to @stevenmnuchin1 & @SBAJovita asking them to ease paperwork requirements for #smallbiz seeking #PPP loan forgiveness." Sen. Joni Ernst
June 12, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Treasury Secretary and Jovita Carranza, Small Business Administration Administrator - Lankford Joins Bipartisan Letter Urging the Administration to Provide Paperwork Relief for Oklahoma Small Businesses who Utilized the COVID-19 Relief Program Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Grassley and Wyden Call for Provider Fund Transparency, Comprehensive Database to Track Grants and Loans Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 11, 2020 Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 11, 2020 TAXPAYER FIRST ACT OF 2019--Continued Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you Pres @realDonaldTrump + CMS Administrator Verma for clarifying that it is ILLEGAL for nursing homes to take the coronavirus recovery payments from residents/their families. Earlier this wk I called on the Trump admin to take this step" Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 11, 2020 With New Bill, Ernst Continues Work to Decrease US Dependency on China Sen. Joni Ernst
June 10, 2020 Days Later: Greenfield Silent On "Defunding The Police" Sen. Joni Ernst
June 10, 2020 Tweet - "Our homeless veterans are some of our most vulnerable individuals during #COVID19, and, as our nation's heroes, they deserve our support. I'm working on a bipartisan bill to increase resources for our homeless veterans who have sacrificed so much." Sen. Joni Ernst
June 10, 2020 Tweet - "I'm joining @SenTomCotton & my colleagues on a resolution that acknowledges two important facts surrounding George Floyd: *special character* Justice is due for the family and loved ones of George Floyd. *special character* Defunding the police is not the answer." Sen. Joni Ernst
June 10, 2020 The Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 9, 2020 Hearing of the Senate Finance Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Grassley, Hearing on Unemployment Insurance During COVID-19 Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 9, 2020 Sen. Cramer, Colleagues to Introduce Resolution Calling for Justice for George Floyd and Opposing 'Defund the Police' Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
June 8, 2020 Ernst Calls On Greenfield To Denounce Defunding Police Sen. Joni Ernst
June 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Christi Grimm, Acting Inspector General of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Grassley, Wyden Want IG Help in Stopping Nursing Homes from Taking Medicaid Recipients' COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "The May jobs report exceeded expectations. Even in these difficult times, we added 2.5M jobs, and the unemployment rate declined. A big reason why: the #PaycheckProtectionProgram I helped pass & get signed into law. It's allowed our small biz to retain & rehire their employees." Sen. Joni Ernst
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "during a time of unrest/hardship 2day's job numbers are very important as we look fwd & rebuild our economy ALL Americans need a good paying job to feed their families + hv a purpose in their community This month 2.5 million jobs gained & unemployment down 1.4%" Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 4, 2020 CBO: Extending Increased Unemployment Benefits Weakens Economy, Increases Unemployment in the Long-Run as Benefits Exceed Wages for Most Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "I've heard from service providers across Iowa that the pandemic is intensifying the needs of survivors of domestic violence. I sent a letter w/ @RepCindyAxne asking @IAGovernor to quickly distribute federal funds for programs to ensure survivors have safe housing options." Sen. Joni Ernst
June 4, 2020 Letter to the the Hon. Kim Reynolds, Governor of Iowa - Ernst, Axne Push to Keep Domestic Violence Survivors Safe and Sheltered During COVID-19 Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
June 3, 2020 Lankford Joins Colleagues to Introduce Legislation to Create Transparency for Law Enforcement-Related Shootings Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 3, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Joni Ernst
June 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Bipartisan House and Senate Committee Leaders Urge HHS to Disperse COVID-19 Relief Funds to Medicaid Providers Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 3, 2020 Tweet - "I'm glad @US_FDA heard our concerns & those of industry & provided much needed clarity, but this guidance may be too restrictive, leaving ethyl alcohol produced by Iowa's ethanol industry on the sidelines when the need for hand sanitizer remains high." Sen. Joni Ernst
June 3, 2020 Letter to Katherine Sullivan, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General - Tillis Sends Letter to DOJ Requesting Financial Status of Crime Victims Fund Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 3, 2020 Tweet - "As nation grieves murder of George Floyd congress must look 4ways 2prevent future tragedies+use of deadly force. 2day i joined Tim Scott on bill to collect data on police use of firearms This is only start of our work More 2b done starting w upcoming judic hearing on use of force" Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 3, 2020 Tweet - "Congress just passed changes to PPP giving small biz more flexibility on how to use $$$ for necessary expenses to get thru challenging economic time bc of the virus + Changes length of time to spend loan/have it forgiven Now 24 wks These r important changes for Iowa businesses" Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 3, 2020 Tweet - "NEWS: The Senate passed a bill to extend time small businesses can use #PaycheckProtectionProgram dollars & provide more flexibility to use funds. The bill isn't perfect, but I've heard from many of Iowa's #smallbiz about these issues, & I'm glad we could deliver this relief." Sen. Joni Ernst
June 3, 2020 Iowa Senators Respond to FDA's Temporary Hand Sanitizer Rule Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 2, 2020 Hearing of the Senate Finance Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Grassley, Hearing on Foreign Drug Manufacturing Inspection Oversight Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Iowa Leaders Petition USDA to Provide CFAP Funds for Egg Producers Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 1, 2020 Tweet - "Our essential, front line workers have continued in their daily jobs throughout this pandemic to care for and protect Americans, to produce and deliver food & essential goods, and to uphold our nation's critical infrastructure. It's time we pay them back." Sen. Joni Ernst
May 30, 2020 Tweet - "FEB2017 bipartisan letter fr me&feinstein requesting release of Flynn/Kislyak ph call Grenell/Ratcliffe release 3yrs later Shows fake basis for Flynn inquiry Rosenstein/Mueller kept hidden Proof sun must keep shining in on our govt I'll keep pressing thru congressional oversight" Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 30, 2020 Tweet - "Americans expect the police to protect & serve ALL incl black ppl The death of George Floyd was horrific & justice should be carried out Our constitution protects the right to protest & those expressions should be peaceful & not escalate into violence endangering our communities" Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 29, 2020 COVID-19 shows necessity of broadband access in rural America Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
May 29, 2020 Letter to Chief Justice John Roberts - Leahy And Grassley Urge Supreme Court To Continue Transparency After Pandemic Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
May 29, 2020 After 3-Plus Years of Wrangling, Transcripts at Heart of Flynn Controversy See Sunlight Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 28, 2020 Ernst Calls for Fix to Bolster Financial Support, Expand Tax Credit for Iowa Family Caregivers Amid COVID-19 Sen. Joni Ernst
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "Family caregiver shortages existed prior to #COVID19, and this crisis is only amplifying the need for their critical work. I'm continuing to push for increased support and expanded relief for Iowa's family caregivers, who are tending to some of our most at-risk individuals." Sen. Joni Ernst
Date Title Politician
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 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 - "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 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 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
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 Bloomberg - WTO Needs Reform to Be the World's Nimble Trade Referee Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 16, 2020 Criminal Justice System Sen.Chuck Grassley
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 - "Proud Iowans worked 2gether in wake of George Floyd's murder Republican-led State House&Senate/Gov Reynolds partnered w Dems 2unanimously pass historic reforms strengthening law enforcement acctability/de-escalation/restricting chokeholds etc Congress shld follow Iowa's example" Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ron Wyden, Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee - Grassley Seeks Committee Member Input on Policies to Reduce Health Disparities Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 14, 2020 Tweet - "As Iowa's small businesses work to reopen, they shouldn't be burdened by unnecessary red tape. I joined a letter to @stevenmnuchin1 & @SBAJovita asking them to ease paperwork requirements for #smallbiz seeking #PPP loan forgiveness." Sen.Joni Ernst
June 12, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Treasury Secretary and Jovita Carranza, Small Business Administration Administrator - Lankford Joins Bipartisan Letter Urging the Administration to Provide Paperwork Relief for Oklahoma Small Businesses who Utilized the COVID-19 Relief Program Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Grassley and Wyden Call for Provider Fund Transparency, Comprehensive Database to Track Grants and Loans Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 11, 2020 Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 11, 2020 TAXPAYER FIRST ACT OF 2019--Continued Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you Pres @realDonaldTrump + CMS Administrator Verma for clarifying that it is ILLEGAL for nursing homes to take the coronavirus recovery payments from residents/their families. Earlier this wk I called on the Trump admin to take this step" Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 11, 2020 With New Bill, Ernst Continues Work to Decrease US Dependency on China Sen.Joni Ernst
June 10, 2020 Days Later: Greenfield Silent On "Defunding The Police" Sen.Joni Ernst
June 10, 2020 Tweet - "Our homeless veterans are some of our most vulnerable individuals during #COVID19, and, as our nation's heroes, they deserve our support. I'm working on a bipartisan bill to increase resources for our homeless veterans who have sacrificed so much." Sen.Joni Ernst
June 10, 2020 Tweet - "I'm joining @SenTomCotton & my colleagues on a resolution that acknowledges two important facts surrounding George Floyd: *special character* Justice is due for the family and loved ones of George Floyd. *special character* Defunding the police is not the answer." Sen.Joni Ernst
June 10, 2020 The Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 9, 2020 Hearing of the Senate Finance Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Grassley, Hearing on Unemployment Insurance During COVID-19 Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 9, 2020 Sen. Cramer, Colleagues to Introduce Resolution Calling for Justice for George Floyd and Opposing 'Defund the Police' Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
June 8, 2020 Ernst Calls On Greenfield To Denounce Defunding Police Sen.Joni Ernst
June 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Christi Grimm, Acting Inspector General of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Grassley, Wyden Want IG Help in Stopping Nursing Homes from Taking Medicaid Recipients' COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "The May jobs report exceeded expectations. Even in these difficult times, we added 2.5M jobs, and the unemployment rate declined. A big reason why: the #PaycheckProtectionProgram I helped pass & get signed into law. It's allowed our small biz to retain & rehire their employees." Sen.Joni Ernst
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "during a time of unrest/hardship 2day's job numbers are very important as we look fwd & rebuild our economy ALL Americans need a good paying job to feed their families + hv a purpose in their community This month 2.5 million jobs gained & unemployment down 1.4%" Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 4, 2020 CBO: Extending Increased Unemployment Benefits Weakens Economy, Increases Unemployment in the Long-Run as Benefits Exceed Wages for Most Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "I've heard from service providers across Iowa that the pandemic is intensifying the needs of survivors of domestic violence. I sent a letter w/ @RepCindyAxne asking @IAGovernor to quickly distribute federal funds for programs to ensure survivors have safe housing options." Sen.Joni Ernst
June 4, 2020 Letter to the the Hon. Kim Reynolds, Governor of Iowa - Ernst, Axne Push to Keep Domestic Violence Survivors Safe and Sheltered During COVID-19 Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
June 3, 2020 Lankford Joins Colleagues to Introduce Legislation to Create Transparency for Law Enforcement-Related Shootings Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 3, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Joni Ernst
June 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Bipartisan House and Senate Committee Leaders Urge HHS to Disperse COVID-19 Relief Funds to Medicaid Providers Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 3, 2020 Tweet - "I'm glad @US_FDA heard our concerns & those of industry & provided much needed clarity, but this guidance may be too restrictive, leaving ethyl alcohol produced by Iowa's ethanol industry on the sidelines when the need for hand sanitizer remains high." Sen.Joni Ernst
June 3, 2020 Letter to Katherine Sullivan, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General - Tillis Sends Letter to DOJ Requesting Financial Status of Crime Victims Fund Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 3, 2020 Tweet - "As nation grieves murder of George Floyd congress must look 4ways 2prevent future tragedies+use of deadly force. 2day i joined Tim Scott on bill to collect data on police use of firearms This is only start of our work More 2b done starting w upcoming judic hearing on use of force" Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 3, 2020 Tweet - "Congress just passed changes to PPP giving small biz more flexibility on how to use $$$ for necessary expenses to get thru challenging economic time bc of the virus + Changes length of time to spend loan/have it forgiven Now 24 wks These r important changes for Iowa businesses" Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 3, 2020 Tweet - "NEWS: The Senate passed a bill to extend time small businesses can use #PaycheckProtectionProgram dollars & provide more flexibility to use funds. The bill isn't perfect, but I've heard from many of Iowa's #smallbiz about these issues, & I'm glad we could deliver this relief." Sen.Joni Ernst
June 3, 2020 Iowa Senators Respond to FDA's Temporary Hand Sanitizer Rule Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 2, 2020 Hearing of the Senate Finance Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Grassley, Hearing on Foreign Drug Manufacturing Inspection Oversight Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Iowa Leaders Petition USDA to Provide CFAP Funds for Egg Producers Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 1, 2020 Tweet - "Our essential, front line workers have continued in their daily jobs throughout this pandemic to care for and protect Americans, to produce and deliver food & essential goods, and to uphold our nation's critical infrastructure. It's time we pay them back." Sen.Joni Ernst
May 30, 2020 Tweet - "FEB2017 bipartisan letter fr me&feinstein requesting release of Flynn/Kislyak ph call Grenell/Ratcliffe release 3yrs later Shows fake basis for Flynn inquiry Rosenstein/Mueller kept hidden Proof sun must keep shining in on our govt I'll keep pressing thru congressional oversight" Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 30, 2020 Tweet - "Americans expect the police to protect & serve ALL incl black ppl The death of George Floyd was horrific & justice should be carried out Our constitution protects the right to protest & those expressions should be peaceful & not escalate into violence endangering our communities" Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 29, 2020 COVID-19 shows necessity of broadband access in rural America Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
May 29, 2020 Letter to Chief Justice John Roberts - Leahy And Grassley Urge Supreme Court To Continue Transparency After Pandemic Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
May 29, 2020 After 3-Plus Years of Wrangling, Transcripts at Heart of Flynn Controversy See Sunlight Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 28, 2020 Ernst Calls for Fix to Bolster Financial Support, Expand Tax Credit for Iowa Family Caregivers Amid COVID-19 Sen.Joni Ernst
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "Family caregiver shortages existed prior to #COVID19, and this crisis is only amplifying the need for their critical work. I'm continuing to push for increased support and expanded relief for Iowa's family caregivers, who are tending to some of our most at-risk individuals." Sen.Joni Ernst
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