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July 9, 2020
Tweet - "Our nonprofits do vital work for our Iowa communities & many are struggling to cover costs during #COVID19. My Senate colleagues and I passed a new bill that will help nonprofit organizations cover their unemployment costs & free up much needed $$ to keep them afloat."
Sen. Joni Ernst
July 6, 2020
Support Grows for Ernst's Bill to "End Anarchy'
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
July 2, 2020
Office of Net Assessment
Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 1, 2020
Coronavirus
Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 1, 2020
Tweet - "#PaycheckProtectionProgram update: the Senate unanimously passed a bill to extend the deadline for small businesses to apply for a forgivable PPP loan until August 8."
Sen. Joni Ernst
July 1, 2020
Tweet - "Law and order is finally being restored but enough is enough. Let's make sure this type of anarchy stops and pass my bill that would ban federal funding from places that allow anarchist jurisdictions to continue."
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 30, 2020
National Defense Authorization Act
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 30, 2020
Hearing of the Senate Finance Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Grassley, Hearing on the 2020 Filing Season and IRS COVID-19 Recovery
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 25, 2020
Tweet - "Anarchy cannot continue on our streets. I'm putting forward a new bill that will restrict taxpayer funding from going to cities that allow anarchist jurisdictions -- like CHAZ -- to continue."
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 25, 2020
Ernst bill bans funding for cities, states that allow anarchy in the streets
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 25, 2020
Tweet - "Thx @realDonaldTrump for executive order 2help foster youth by improving partnerships w communities + increasing resources for families + more fed oversight This will help over 400,000 kids in foster care in the US I've worked on this issue for 25yrs & this is a BIG help"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 21, 2020
Tweet - "Iowa will directly benefit from the #FY21NDAA, which includes a number of key initiatives for Iowa's economy and our state's role in helping secure our national defense."
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 19, 2020
Scott, Brown, Wyden, Grassley Introduce Legislation to Help Nonprofits
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 18, 2020
Tweet - "Gov Reynolds using CARES Act $$$ 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
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 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
Ernst: Annual Defense Bill Directly Benefits Iowa
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 15, 2020
Ernst: Taxpayers Win in the "War on Waste' in Annual Defense Bill
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 15, 2020
Tweet - "Iowa taxpayers won a battle in the "War on Waste' in this year's defense bill. Through my efforts, we've made spending more transparent, curbed needless duplication, & we're holding accountable, not rewarding, bad behavior and questionable actions by DoD."
Sen. Joni Ernst
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 T. Mnuchin, Department of the Treasury Secretary, and Jovita Carranza, Small Business Administration Administrator - Tillis, Colleagues Send Letter Urging the Administration to Provide Paperwork Relief for Small Businesses who Utilized the COVID-19 Relief Program
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 10, 2020
Tweet - "I wrote Scty Azar w Sen Wyden Reps Pallone& Walden calling on HHS 2give Medicaid providers a fair amount of funds from Provider Relief Fund after repeated delays Distribution of CARES Act $$$ to Medicaid providers incl 125 community providers in Iowa announced yesterday Good news"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 10, 2020
Tweet - "Our homeless veterans are some of our most vulnerable individuals during #COVID19, and, as our nation's heroes, they deserve our support. I'm working on a bipartisan bill to increase resources for our homeless veterans who have sacrificed so much."
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 9, 2020
Tweet - "Good news! @HHSGov is providing relief for Medicaid and CHIP providers in Iowa and across the country on the front lines of #COVID19. This critical funding was provided through the bipartisan relief packages passed by Congress."
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 9, 2020
Sen. Cramer, Colleagues to Introduce Resolution Calling for Justice for George Floyd and Opposing 'Defund the Police'
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
June 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - IRS Failed to Collect $47+ Billion in Taxes from High-Income Individuals during Obama Admin
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 3, 2020
Tweet - "NEWS: The Senate passed a bill to extend time small businesses can use #PaycheckProtectionProgram dollars & provide more flexibility to use funds. The bill isn't perfect, but I've heard from many of Iowa's #smallbiz about these issues, & I'm glad we could deliver this relief."
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 3, 2020
Tweet - "Congress just passed changes to PPP giving small biz more flexibility on how to use $$$ 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
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 2, 2020
Grassley, Wyden Statement on USTR Investigation of Digital Services Taxes
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 28, 2020
Ernst Calls for Fix to Bolster Financial Support, Expand Tax Credit for Iowa Family Caregivers Amid COVID-19
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 27, 2020
Tweet - "I've made supporting Iowa's child care community a top priority & have continued to work across the aisle to get these front line workers & families relief during #COVID19. It's clear they need additional support, & that's exactly what I'm fighting for."
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 27, 2020
Ernst Calls for Additional Support of Iowa's Child Care Providers
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 21, 2020
Ernst: Universities With Multi-Billion Dollar Endowments Don't Need Our Tax Dollars
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 20, 2020
No More Bonus Benefits for Millionaires, Says Ernst
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 19, 2020
Ernst Statement on Trump Administration's Announcement of Direct Assistance to Farmers
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 19, 2020
Tweet - "Iowa farmers are resilient, but this pandemic has challenged them. That's why I worked to provide them support by bolstering the CCC & giving @USDA the ability to provide direct assistance. Thanks to @realdonaldtrump, relief is on the way to our farmers."
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 19, 2020
Tweet - "Thx to @realDonaldTrump for helping farmers with $$ provided in the CARES Act This is badly needed for rural America bc the virus is tormenting the family farmer w lack of demand & resulting low prices"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 15, 2020
Ernst: It's critical Iowa's new parents get assistance now--not a year from now
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 14, 2020
Tweet - "#COVID19 is causing an immediate crisis for folks who care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, which is why @SenatorHassan and I are working to provide relief for these Medicaid disability service providers."
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 14, 2020
Senate Clears Bipartisan Bill Helping Families of First Responders Lost to COVID
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 13, 2020
Cantwell, Boozman, Klobuchar, Ernst, Schumer Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Make Local Media Outlets Eligible for Federal COVID-19 Support
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
May 13, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Ernst, Hassan Lead Bipartisan Effort to Support Disability Service Providers Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
May 13, 2020
Continuing Her Support for Local Media, Ernst Pushes Bill Extending Relief to Iowa's Newspapers, TV, and Radio
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 11, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, United States Senate, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader, United States Senate - Ernst, Murphy Urge Support for Families, Workers in Need of Diaper Assistance During COVID-19
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
May 7, 2020
Following Bipartisan Request, Treasury Modifies Employee Retention Tax Credit Eligibility for Employers Providing Health Benefits for Furloughed Employees
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 7, 2020
Treasury to Modify Guidance for Energy Production, Investment Tax Credits in Light of Health Crisis Slowdowns
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 6, 2020
Cornyn, Grassley, Wyden, Rubio, Carper Introduce Bill to Clarify Small Business Expense Deductions Under PPP
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
May 6, 2020
Americans for Prosperity Action Endorses Ashley Hinson for Iowa's 1st Congressional District
Rep. Ashley Hinson
Date
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Politician
July 9, 2020
Tweet - "Our nonprofits do vital work for our Iowa communities & many are struggling to cover costs during #COVID19. My Senate colleagues and I passed a new bill that will help nonprofit organizations cover their unemployment costs & free up much needed $$ to keep them afloat."
Sen.Joni Ernst
July 6, 2020
Support Grows for Ernst's Bill to "End Anarchy'
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
July 2, 2020
Office of Net Assessment
Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 1, 2020
Coronavirus
Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 1, 2020
Tweet - "#PaycheckProtectionProgram update: the Senate unanimously passed a bill to extend the deadline for small businesses to apply for a forgivable PPP loan until August 8."
Sen.Joni Ernst
July 1, 2020
Tweet - "Law and order is finally being restored but enough is enough. Let's make sure this type of anarchy stops and pass my bill that would ban federal funding from places that allow anarchist jurisdictions to continue."
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 30, 2020
National Defense Authorization Act
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 30, 2020
Hearing of the Senate Finance Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Grassley, Hearing on the 2020 Filing Season and IRS COVID-19 Recovery
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 25, 2020
Tweet - "Anarchy cannot continue on our streets. I'm putting forward a new bill that will restrict taxpayer funding from going to cities that allow anarchist jurisdictions -- like CHAZ -- to continue."
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 25, 2020
Ernst bill bans funding for cities, states that allow anarchy in the streets
Sen.Joni Ernst
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 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 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
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 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
Ernst: Annual Defense Bill Directly Benefits Iowa
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 15, 2020
Ernst: Taxpayers Win in the "War on Waste' in Annual Defense Bill
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 15, 2020
Tweet - "Iowa taxpayers won a battle in the "War on Waste' in this year's defense bill. Through my efforts, we've made spending more transparent, curbed needless duplication, & we're holding accountable, not rewarding, bad behavior and questionable actions by DoD."
Sen.Joni Ernst
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 T. Mnuchin, Department of the Treasury Secretary, and Jovita Carranza, Small Business Administration Administrator - Tillis, Colleagues Send Letter Urging the Administration to Provide Paperwork Relief for Small Businesses who Utilized the COVID-19 Relief Program
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 10, 2020
Tweet - "I wrote Scty Azar w Sen Wyden Reps Pallone& Walden calling on HHS 2give Medicaid providers a fair amount of funds from Provider Relief Fund after repeated delays Distribution of CARES Act $$$ to Medicaid providers incl 125 community providers in Iowa announced yesterday Good news"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
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 9, 2020
Tweet - "Good news! @HHSGov is providing relief for Medicaid and CHIP providers in Iowa and across the country on the front lines of #COVID19. This critical funding was provided through the bipartisan relief packages passed by Congress."
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 9, 2020
Sen. Cramer, Colleagues to Introduce Resolution Calling for Justice for George Floyd and Opposing 'Defund the Police'
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
June 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - IRS Failed to Collect $47+ Billion in Taxes from High-Income Individuals during Obama Admin
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
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
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 2, 2020
Grassley, Wyden Statement on USTR Investigation of Digital Services Taxes
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 28, 2020
Ernst Calls for Fix to Bolster Financial Support, Expand Tax Credit for Iowa Family Caregivers Amid COVID-19
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 27, 2020
Tweet - "I've made supporting Iowa's child care community a top priority & have continued to work across the aisle to get these front line workers & families relief during #COVID19. It's clear they need additional support, & that's exactly what I'm fighting for."
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 27, 2020
Ernst Calls for Additional Support of Iowa's Child Care Providers
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 21, 2020
Ernst: Universities With Multi-Billion Dollar Endowments Don't Need Our Tax Dollars
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 20, 2020
No More Bonus Benefits for Millionaires, Says Ernst
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 19, 2020
Ernst Statement on Trump Administration's Announcement of Direct Assistance to Farmers
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 19, 2020
Tweet - "Iowa farmers are resilient, but this pandemic has challenged them. That's why I worked to provide them support by bolstering the CCC & giving @USDA the ability to provide direct assistance. Thanks to @realdonaldtrump, relief is on the way to our farmers."
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 19, 2020
Tweet - "Thx to @realDonaldTrump for helping farmers with $$ provided in the CARES Act This is badly needed for rural America bc the virus is tormenting the family farmer w lack of demand & resulting low prices"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 15, 2020
Ernst: It's critical Iowa's new parents get assistance now--not a year from now
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 14, 2020
Tweet - "#COVID19 is causing an immediate crisis for folks who care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, which is why @SenatorHassan and I are working to provide relief for these Medicaid disability service providers."
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 14, 2020
Senate Clears Bipartisan Bill Helping Families of First Responders Lost to COVID
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 13, 2020
Cantwell, Boozman, Klobuchar, Ernst, Schumer Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Make Local Media Outlets Eligible for Federal COVID-19 Support
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
May 13, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Ernst, Hassan Lead Bipartisan Effort to Support Disability Service Providers Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
May 13, 2020
Continuing Her Support for Local Media, Ernst Pushes Bill Extending Relief to Iowa's Newspapers, TV, and Radio
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 11, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, United States Senate, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader, United States Senate - Ernst, Murphy Urge Support for Families, Workers in Need of Diaper Assistance During COVID-19
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
May 7, 2020
Following Bipartisan Request, Treasury Modifies Employee Retention Tax Credit Eligibility for Employers Providing Health Benefits for Furloughed Employees
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 7, 2020
Treasury to Modify Guidance for Energy Production, Investment Tax Credits in Light of Health Crisis Slowdowns
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 6, 2020
Cornyn, Grassley, Wyden, Rubio, Carper Introduce Bill to Clarify Small Business Expense Deductions Under PPP
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
May 6, 2020
Americans for Prosperity Action Endorses Ashley Hinson for Iowa's 1st Congressional District
Rep.Ashley Hinson
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