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April 29, 2020
Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Markey Joins Rubio, Cardin, Colleagues on Bipartisan Letter to Treasury and SBA on an Administrative Fix to the 7(A) Loan Program Authorization
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
April 29, 2020
Tweet - "The Trump Administration has worked hard to get relief to small businesses in Iowa, and across the country. Fortunately, Congress has provided more funding for both the PPP and EIDL programs. I'm asking @SBAgov to work quickly to disburse these funds."
Sen. Joni Ernst
April 28, 2020
Letter to Hon. Jovita Carranza, Small Business Administration Administrator - McSally Urges Improvement to Small Business Disaster Loan Program
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
April 28, 2020
Letter to Jovita Carranza , Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Cornyn Urges EIDL Improvement for Texas Small Businesses
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
April 24, 2020
Ernst Applauds Signing of Additional COVID-19 Relief Package
Sen. Joni Ernst
April 24, 2020
Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Ernst Pushes for Fix to Allow More Iowans to Access Relief Payments
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
April 23, 2020
Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Senators Urge Regulatory Relief for Energy Tax Credits in Light of Pandemic Setbacks
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
April 22, 2020
Tweet - "Iowans' hard-earned tax dollars were spent to subsidize "wet markets' in China. That's outrageous. I'm teaming up with Democrats & Republicans on a bipartisan bill to ban gov't purchases of animals from unregulated marketplaces in China. #MakeEmSqueal"
Sen. Joni Ernst
April 22, 2020
US Tax Dollars Being Spent at Chinese Wet Markets? Ernst Says: Let's End That
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
April 17, 2020
Fox News - Sen. Chuck Grassley: Coronavirus-damaged businesses providing over half of US jobs deserve tax break
Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 14, 2020
Letter to U.S. Secretary of Treasury Steven Mnuchin and Small Business Administrator Jovita Carranza - Loeffler, Colleagues Urge Treasury, SBA to Ensure Protections for Faith-based Entities
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
April 14, 2020
Tweet - "Our truck/delivery drivers, grocery/food workers, those caring for our loved ones & keeping us safe, these folks are on the front line of #COVID19 working for us. I say we give these essential workers a tax holiday. They're doing so much for us, it's the least we can do for them."
Sen. Joni Ernst
April 13, 2020
Tweet - "At a time when people who experience domestic violence are at increased risk, and requests for sexual assault and domestic violence-related services have sharply increased, it's critical we include additional funding to support survivors in future #COVID19 relief."
Sen. Joni Ernst
April 10, 2020
Nonpartisan Government Watchdog: Treasury Followed Correct Procedures in Denying Democrats Trump Tax Returns
Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 7, 2020
Tweet - "2day the IRS released impt info about scammers trying to steal coronavirus pandemic recovery $$$ from senior citizens. Everyone can help stop these criminals by educating older members of their family/community especially More info at http://treasury.gov/tigta/contact.shtml#COVID"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 6, 2020
Grassley Urges IRS Watchdog to Educate Public on CARES Act Scams
Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 6, 2020
Letter to Thomas Brady, Director of the Department of Defense Education Activity - Grassley Presses on Unexplained Defense Department Education Activity Travel Expenses
Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 6, 2020
Ernst: Domestic Violence Survivors Should Receive Direct Payments No Matter What
Sen. Joni Ernst
April 2, 2020
CARES Act Retirement Provisions FAQ
Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 2, 2020
Ernst says IRS did the right thing by automatically giving seniors access to direct cash payments
Sen. Joni Ernst
April 1, 2020
CARES Act: Unemployment Insurance FAQ
Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 1, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Department of Treasury and Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Capito Works to Ensure Seniors Don't Have to File Additional Forms for COVID-19 Assistance
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
April 1, 2020
CARES Act: Medicare Accelerated Payments to Providers FAQ
Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 31, 2020
Grassley Demands Aggressive Oversight of Programs Doling out Trillions in Pandemic Aid
Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 30, 2020
Tweet - "CARES Act delivers $2+ TRILLION in needed aid 2fight pandemic+save economy We must make sure massive investment is spent wisely/we cant afford waste when people are hurting I expect aggressive hard hitting oversight of programs & $$ by special inspector general and Congress"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 30, 2020
Tweet - "It's imperative our seniors & those most at-risk follow important social distancing guidelines to stay healthy and avoid #COVID19. The coronavirus relief package we passed & is now law will expand access to home-delivered meals to help make sure they can stay home and stay safe."
Sen. Joni Ernst
March 27, 2020
Rural Resources in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act
Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 27, 2020
Ernst: "Help is on the way"
Sen. Joni Ernst
March 26, 2020
Finally, Senate Advances Needed Aid for Workers, Families, Businesses & Health Services
Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 26, 2020
CARES Act: Recovery Check FAQ
Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 26, 2020
Ernst Talks Senate-Passed Phase 3 Package, Her Efforts to Bring Iowans Stranded Abroad Home Safely
Sen. Joni Ernst
March 25, 2020
Tweet - "I've spent hours over the last few days speaking directly with Iowans from all across the state. They told me loud and clear: we need relief, and we need it now. That's why I pushed my colleagues to take swift, bold action to deliver critical additional relief for our state."
Sen. Joni Ernst
March 25, 2020
Coronavirus
Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 25, 2020
Grassley Releases Phase 3 Coronavirus Response Legislation
Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 24, 2020
Tweet - "This is a time for action. This is a time for Congress to step up, put aside our partisan wants, and show up for the people of our states. Let's deliver additional relief to the men, women, and children of our great nation. Let's pass this Phase 3 relief package today."
Sen. Joni Ernst
March 24, 2020
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution
Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 23, 2020
MIDDLE CLASS HEALTH BENEFITS TAX REPEAL ACT OF 2019--Motion to Proceed
Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 23, 2020
MIDDLE CLASS HEALTH BENEFITS TAX REPEAL ACT OF 2019--Motion to Proceed
Sen. Joni Ernst
March 22, 2020
Grassley Statement on Democrats' Filibuster of Coronavirus Aid Package
Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 20, 2020
Millions in Cash Just Sitting Around, Unused; Ernst Says Let's Use it to Purchase Masks, Personal Protective Equipment
Sen. Joni Ernst
March 20, 2020
Tweet - "I've heard directly from Iowa officials & health care providers: we need masks & personal protective equipment now. We don't need the presidential election campaign fund. My bill redirects money to where it's critically needed."
Sen. Joni Ernst
March 20, 2020
Tweet - "NEW: We have $350M+ sitting in the outdated presidential election campaign fund. I say we redirect this $$ to where it's needed: additional masks & personal protective equipment for our medical workers on the front lines. My bill would do just that:"
Sen. Joni Ernst
March 19, 2020
Providing Emergency Assistance and Health Care Response for Individuals, Families, and Businesses Affected By the 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic
Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 19, 2020
Senators Recommend Tax Policies for Phase 3 Coronavirus Response
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
March 17, 2020
Tweet - "2day PresTrump admin says individuals/corps may defer tax payments to IRS for up to 90 days w/out incurring interest/penalties Taxpayers need relief during this time of economic & social disruption Postponement gives Iowa families more flexiblty this tax season MORE RELIEF 2 COME"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 17, 2020
Grassley Welcomes IRS Tax Payment Postponement
Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 12, 2020
Ernst's Commonsense Bill to "Bag' Government Swag is One Step Closer to Becoming Law
Sen. Joni Ernst
March 11, 2020
Wasteful Spending
Sen. Joni Ernst
March 9, 2020
ICYMI: Ernst Says Bag the Government Swag
Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 5, 2020
Grassley-Backed Emergency Funding Addressing Coronavirus Passes Congress
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Date
Title
Politician
April 29, 2020
Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Markey Joins Rubio, Cardin, Colleagues on Bipartisan Letter to Treasury and SBA on an Administrative Fix to the 7(A) Loan Program Authorization
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
April 29, 2020
Tweet - "The Trump Administration has worked hard to get relief to small businesses in Iowa, and across the country. Fortunately, Congress has provided more funding for both the PPP and EIDL programs. I'm asking @SBAgov to work quickly to disburse these funds."
Sen.Joni Ernst
April 28, 2020
Letter to Hon. Jovita Carranza, Small Business Administration Administrator - McSally Urges Improvement to Small Business Disaster Loan Program
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
April 28, 2020
Letter to Jovita Carranza , Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Cornyn Urges EIDL Improvement for Texas Small Businesses
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
April 24, 2020
Ernst Applauds Signing of Additional COVID-19 Relief Package
Sen.Joni Ernst
April 24, 2020
Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Ernst Pushes for Fix to Allow More Iowans to Access Relief Payments
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
April 23, 2020
Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Senators Urge Regulatory Relief for Energy Tax Credits in Light of Pandemic Setbacks
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
April 22, 2020
Tweet - "Iowans' hard-earned tax dollars were spent to subsidize "wet markets' in China. That's outrageous. I'm teaming up with Democrats & Republicans on a bipartisan bill to ban gov't purchases of animals from unregulated marketplaces in China. #MakeEmSqueal"
Sen.Joni Ernst
April 22, 2020
US Tax Dollars Being Spent at Chinese Wet Markets? Ernst Says: Let's End That
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
April 17, 2020
Fox News - Sen. Chuck Grassley: Coronavirus-damaged businesses providing over half of US jobs deserve tax break
Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 14, 2020
Letter to U.S. Secretary of Treasury Steven Mnuchin and Small Business Administrator Jovita Carranza - Loeffler, Colleagues Urge Treasury, SBA to Ensure Protections for Faith-based Entities
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
April 14, 2020
Tweet - "Our truck/delivery drivers, grocery/food workers, those caring for our loved ones & keeping us safe, these folks are on the front line of #COVID19 working for us. I say we give these essential workers a tax holiday. They're doing so much for us, it's the least we can do for them."
Sen.Joni Ernst
April 13, 2020
Tweet - "At a time when people who experience domestic violence are at increased risk, and requests for sexual assault and domestic violence-related services have sharply increased, it's critical we include additional funding to support survivors in future #COVID19 relief."
Sen.Joni Ernst
April 10, 2020
Nonpartisan Government Watchdog: Treasury Followed Correct Procedures in Denying Democrats Trump Tax Returns
Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 7, 2020
Tweet - "2day the IRS released impt info about scammers trying to steal coronavirus pandemic recovery $$$ from senior citizens. Everyone can help stop these criminals by educating older members of their family/community especially More info at http://treasury.gov/tigta/contact.shtml#COVID"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 6, 2020
Grassley Urges IRS Watchdog to Educate Public on CARES Act Scams
Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 6, 2020
Letter to Thomas Brady, Director of the Department of Defense Education Activity - Grassley Presses on Unexplained Defense Department Education Activity Travel Expenses
Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 6, 2020
Ernst: Domestic Violence Survivors Should Receive Direct Payments No Matter What
Sen.Joni Ernst
April 2, 2020
CARES Act Retirement Provisions FAQ
Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 2, 2020
Ernst says IRS did the right thing by automatically giving seniors access to direct cash payments
Sen.Joni Ernst
April 1, 2020
CARES Act: Unemployment Insurance FAQ
Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 1, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Department of Treasury and Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Capito Works to Ensure Seniors Don't Have to File Additional Forms for COVID-19 Assistance
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
April 1, 2020
CARES Act: Medicare Accelerated Payments to Providers FAQ
Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 31, 2020
Grassley Demands Aggressive Oversight of Programs Doling out Trillions in Pandemic Aid
Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 30, 2020
Tweet - "CARES Act delivers $2+ TRILLION in needed aid 2fight pandemic+save economy We must make sure massive investment is spent wisely/we cant afford waste when people are hurting I expect aggressive hard hitting oversight of programs & $$ by special inspector general and Congress"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 30, 2020
Tweet - "It's imperative our seniors & those most at-risk follow important social distancing guidelines to stay healthy and avoid #COVID19. The coronavirus relief package we passed & is now law will expand access to home-delivered meals to help make sure they can stay home and stay safe."
Sen.Joni Ernst
March 27, 2020
Rural Resources in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act
Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 27, 2020
Ernst: "Help is on the way"
Sen.Joni Ernst
March 26, 2020
Finally, Senate Advances Needed Aid for Workers, Families, Businesses & Health Services
Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 26, 2020
CARES Act: Recovery Check FAQ
Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 26, 2020
Ernst Talks Senate-Passed Phase 3 Package, Her Efforts to Bring Iowans Stranded Abroad Home Safely
Sen.Joni Ernst
March 25, 2020
Tweet - "I've spent hours over the last few days speaking directly with Iowans from all across the state. They told me loud and clear: we need relief, and we need it now. That's why I pushed my colleagues to take swift, bold action to deliver critical additional relief for our state."
Sen.Joni Ernst
March 25, 2020
Coronavirus
Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 25, 2020
Grassley Releases Phase 3 Coronavirus Response Legislation
Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 24, 2020
Tweet - "This is a time for action. This is a time for Congress to step up, put aside our partisan wants, and show up for the people of our states. Let's deliver additional relief to the men, women, and children of our great nation. Let's pass this Phase 3 relief package today."
Sen.Joni Ernst
March 24, 2020
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution
Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 23, 2020
MIDDLE CLASS HEALTH BENEFITS TAX REPEAL ACT OF 2019--Motion to Proceed
Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 23, 2020
MIDDLE CLASS HEALTH BENEFITS TAX REPEAL ACT OF 2019--Motion to Proceed
Sen.Joni Ernst
March 22, 2020
Grassley Statement on Democrats' Filibuster of Coronavirus Aid Package
Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 20, 2020
Millions in Cash Just Sitting Around, Unused; Ernst Says Let's Use it to Purchase Masks, Personal Protective Equipment
Sen.Joni Ernst
March 20, 2020
Tweet - "I've heard directly from Iowa officials & health care providers: we need masks & personal protective equipment now. We don't need the presidential election campaign fund. My bill redirects money to where it's critically needed."
Sen.Joni Ernst
March 20, 2020
Tweet - "NEW: We have $350M+ sitting in the outdated presidential election campaign fund. I say we redirect this $$ to where it's needed: additional masks & personal protective equipment for our medical workers on the front lines. My bill would do just that:"
Sen.Joni Ernst
March 19, 2020
Providing Emergency Assistance and Health Care Response for Individuals, Families, and Businesses Affected By the 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic
Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 19, 2020
Senators Recommend Tax Policies for Phase 3 Coronavirus Response
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
March 17, 2020
Tweet - "2day PresTrump admin says individuals/corps may defer tax payments to IRS for up to 90 days w/out incurring interest/penalties Taxpayers need relief during this time of economic & social disruption Postponement gives Iowa families more flexiblty this tax season MORE RELIEF 2 COME"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 17, 2020
Grassley Welcomes IRS Tax Payment Postponement
Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 12, 2020
Ernst's Commonsense Bill to "Bag' Government Swag is One Step Closer to Becoming Law
Sen.Joni Ernst
March 11, 2020
Wasteful Spending
Sen.Joni Ernst
March 9, 2020
ICYMI: Ernst Says Bag the Government Swag
Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 5, 2020
Grassley-Backed Emergency Funding Addressing Coronavirus Passes Congress
Sen.Chuck Grassley
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