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Jan. 23, 2020
Tweet - "For years, #Iowans have told me what an egregious overreach Obama's WOTUS rule was. I'm proud that we've successfully scrapped this Obama-era rule & are providing the predictability & certainty our hardworking farmers, manufacturers, & landowners deserve.https://www.ernst.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=CB4FDD55-DB52-45E4-B758-CC57E5C28946 "
Sen. Joni Ernst
Jan. 21, 2020
Ernst Commends USDA for Prioritizing Expansion of Ethanol, Biodiesel Infrastructure
Sen. Joni Ernst
Jan. 5, 2020
After hearing from #Iowa farmers, I fought to include legislation in the #FarmBill to legalize industrial hemp. Now, it's important Iowans' voices are heard during the state rulemaking process. Find out more:"Tweet - "
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 31, 2019
Medium - Grassley Op-Ed: Unwrapping 2019 and Looking Ahead to 2020
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 27, 2019
Tweet - "Iowa's communities, like Hamburg, deserve the same flood protection as any other community across the country. My bipartisan LEVEE Act will help communities, regardless of their size, make temporary flood protection structures permanent."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 24, 2019
Sioux City Journal - TUESDAY TOPIC: Let's break silence and talk about mental health on the farm
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 23, 2019
Tweet - "Tax extenders help businesses plan 4 future &eventually b self sustaining Biodiesel & Short line railroad tax extenders were part of yr end tax package I negotiated These r critical for agriculture/ag economy Will help encourage investment & bring much needed certainty 2industry"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 20, 2019
Tweet - "Today marks the one-year anniversary of the 2018 #FarmBill! From strengthening conservation programs to providing critical mental health support through my FARMERS FIRST Act, the Farm Bill has provided certainty for our farmers and strong support for our rural communities."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 20, 2019
Tweet - "Extending the #BiodieselTaxIncentive is critical to growing Iowa's biofuels industry, which is especially vital in our state's rural areas."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 19, 2019
Tweet - "These magic words from Oval Office Sept 12 agreement are missing from 2days EPA rule on Renewable Fuel Standard "three year rolling average based on hard data and actual waived gallons" EPA changed deal from what was agreed 2 w Pres Trump Will hold Wheeler's feet to fire on RFS"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 19, 2019
Grassley, Ernst Statements on EPA's 2020 RFS Rule
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Dec. 19, 2019
Tweet - "After shaking hands in the Oval Office this fall, @EPA had an opportunity to restore the broken trust of farmers and to follow through on the president's commitment, but it appears they've missed the mark again."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 18, 2019
Tweet - "Rural communities like Hamburg, Iowa deserve the same flood protection as any other community across the country. My bipartisan bill ensures Iowa's communities, regardless of their size, get the flood protection they need."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 18, 2019
Grassley Partners on LEEVE Act to Make Temporary Flood Protection Structures Permanent
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 17, 2019
Tweet - "1/3 Renewable fuels are a real American success story -- increasing energy security and enhancing value-added agriculture. One important way to keep the biofuels industry growing is for Congress to extend the #BiodieselTaxCredit."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 9, 2019
FERC Moves Forward to Send Additional Propane Shipments to Midwest
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 2, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Appropriations - Senators Urge Appropriations Committee to Support Efforts by Farmers and Fishermen to Offer New Products
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Nov. 27, 2019
Q&A: RFS and EPA
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Nov. 20, 2019
FERC Starts Process to Address Liquid Propane Shortage in Iowa
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Nov. 19, 2019
Public Comment Period for Renewable Fuel Standards
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Nov. 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Sen. Cramer Joins Colleagues "in Calling on EPA to Provide Clarity on Biogenic Carbon Emissions"
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Nov. 17, 2019
Grassley, Ernst Press Federal Regulator to Ensure Adequate Delivery of Propane to Iowa
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Nov. 15, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Midwest Senators Renew RFS Recommendations to President Trump
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Nov. 14, 2019
Government Funding
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "Glad to hear China will allow US poultry into their country after banning it for many yrs w/ no good reason Big victory for Pres Trump+USTR Lighthizer+USDA Scty Perdue Now more than $1B/yr of exports can be sold there Gr8 news for poultry farmers Iowa is #1 in eggs & #7 in turkey"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Nov. 7, 2019
Iowa Leaders Call on EPA to Uphold the RFS, Provide Certainty for Iowa Farmers and Producers
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 31, 2019
Tweet - "It's time for @SpeakerPelosi and @HouseDemocrats to prioritize the business of the American people over partisan games. Do your jobs so that #Iowa farmers, manufacturers, and business owners can do theirs. Pass the #USMCAnow."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 30, 2019
Tweet - "Thank you to all the Iowa farmers who took time away from harvesting to share with @EPA today that 15B means 15B. We'll keep fighting to make sure they uphold the #RFS."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 24, 2019
Ernst's Bill Wins Mental Health Support and Resources for Iowa Agriculture
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 21, 2019
Tweet - "Since we passed the #FarmBill--which included legislation I fought for to legalize industrial hemp--I've been hearing from many #Iowa farmers on my #99CountyTour about their interest in growing hemp to diversify their crops."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 15, 2019
Grassley Joins Tester Bill to Address Farmer Suicides as Farm & Mental Health Groups Praise Efforts
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 4, 2019
Tweet - "gr8 news! W 2day's announcement @realdonaldtrump delivers on his continued promise to support ethanol+ biodiesel + farmers THANK YOU Pres Trump for your support of rural America & following the renewable fuel standard as Congress intended Promises made& promises kept"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 4, 2019
Grassley: Trump Delivers for Iowa, Farmers and Biofuels Producers
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 4, 2019
Ernst: Iowa's Farmers and Biofuels Producers Have Been Heard
Sen. Joni Ernst
Sept. 25, 2019
United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Sept. 25, 2019
Tweet - "Biodiesel and ethanol plants have been forced to close their doors. It's past time we get a deal on paper that protects the #RFS and upholds the law. Let's make this right; the livelihoods of Iowans depend on it."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Sept. 23, 2019
Renewable Fuels
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Sept. 20, 2019
Q&A: Watchdog for U.S. Bomb-Sniffing Dogs
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Sept. 18, 2019
Tweet - "I've worked closely with the Trump Administration to roll back the burdensome Obama-era WOTUS rule, & I'm glad just last week the administration took decisive action to remove this threat to Iowa. Now it's time to pass my bill to codify a reasonable & clear definition of #WOTUS."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Sept. 13, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Grassley to State: Protect U.S. Antiterrorism Service Dogs from Abuse Overseas
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Sept. 12, 2019
Ernst: We're getting Washington's hands out of Iowans' lives by scrapping Obama's WOTUS Rule
Sen. Joni Ernst
Sept. 12, 2019
Grassley Statement on the Repeal of WOTUS
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Sept. 10, 2019
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Sept. 10, 2019
Tweet - "10 reasons why Iowans, and all Americans, need the #USMCAnow-- cc: @SpeakerPelosi"
Sen. Joni Ernst
Sept. 6, 2019
Tweet - "Rumors floating around town abt some ethanol announcement to counteract the disaster of EPA 31 small refinery waivers If rumors true this wld be yet another disaster for ethanol and corn growers and wld be bad politically for Republicans / Big oil strikes again"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Sept. 6, 2019
Tweet - "Know this @EPA and @USDA: the only good deal for Iowa farmers is one that upholds the intent of the RFS."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 28, 2019
Tweet - "Both the RFS & Biodiesel Tax Credit help ensure companies like Bunge continue to offer good-paying jobs & investment opportunities right here in #Iowa. It was great to be in Council Bluffs to meet w/employees & local farmers about ways we can support our renewable fuels industry."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 27, 2019
Klobuchar, Grassley Legislation to Help Family Farms Reorganize After Falling on Hard Times Signed into Law
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 26, 2019
Grassley, Ernst Push Army Corps of Engineers to Begin Levee Reconstruction in Hamburg
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 23, 2019
Tweet - "2day @realDonaldTrump signed into law my bill 2help family farmers who fall on hard times Family Farmer Relief Act helps keep family farms in family hands by recognizing increased "operating expenses over last 30yrs Thx Pres Trump 4continued support 4American ag families"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Date
Title
Politician
Jan. 23, 2020
Tweet - "For years, #Iowans have told me what an egregious overreach Obama's WOTUS rule was. I'm proud that we've successfully scrapped this Obama-era rule & are providing the predictability & certainty our hardworking farmers, manufacturers, & landowners deserve.https://www.ernst.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=CB4FDD55-DB52-45E4-B758-CC57E5C28946 "
Sen.Joni Ernst
Jan. 21, 2020
Ernst Commends USDA for Prioritizing Expansion of Ethanol, Biodiesel Infrastructure
Sen.Joni Ernst
Jan. 5, 2020
After hearing from #Iowa farmers, I fought to include legislation in the #FarmBill to legalize industrial hemp. Now, it's important Iowans' voices are heard during the state rulemaking process. Find out more:"Tweet - "
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 31, 2019
Medium - Grassley Op-Ed: Unwrapping 2019 and Looking Ahead to 2020
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 27, 2019
Tweet - "Iowa's communities, like Hamburg, deserve the same flood protection as any other community across the country. My bipartisan LEVEE Act will help communities, regardless of their size, make temporary flood protection structures permanent."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 24, 2019
Sioux City Journal - TUESDAY TOPIC: Let's break silence and talk about mental health on the farm
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 23, 2019
Tweet - "Tax extenders help businesses plan 4 future &eventually b self sustaining Biodiesel & Short line railroad tax extenders were part of yr end tax package I negotiated These r critical for agriculture/ag economy Will help encourage investment & bring much needed certainty 2industry"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 20, 2019
Tweet - "Today marks the one-year anniversary of the 2018 #FarmBill! From strengthening conservation programs to providing critical mental health support through my FARMERS FIRST Act, the Farm Bill has provided certainty for our farmers and strong support for our rural communities."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 20, 2019
Tweet - "Extending the #BiodieselTaxIncentive is critical to growing Iowa's biofuels industry, which is especially vital in our state's rural areas."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 19, 2019
Tweet - "These magic words from Oval Office Sept 12 agreement are missing from 2days EPA rule on Renewable Fuel Standard "three year rolling average based on hard data and actual waived gallons" EPA changed deal from what was agreed 2 w Pres Trump Will hold Wheeler's feet to fire on RFS"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 19, 2019
Grassley, Ernst Statements on EPA's 2020 RFS Rule
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Dec. 19, 2019
Tweet - "After shaking hands in the Oval Office this fall, @EPA had an opportunity to restore the broken trust of farmers and to follow through on the president's commitment, but it appears they've missed the mark again."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 18, 2019
Tweet - "Rural communities like Hamburg, Iowa deserve the same flood protection as any other community across the country. My bipartisan bill ensures Iowa's communities, regardless of their size, get the flood protection they need."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 18, 2019
Grassley Partners on LEEVE Act to Make Temporary Flood Protection Structures Permanent
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 17, 2019
Tweet - "1/3 Renewable fuels are a real American success story -- increasing energy security and enhancing value-added agriculture. One important way to keep the biofuels industry growing is for Congress to extend the #BiodieselTaxCredit."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 9, 2019
FERC Moves Forward to Send Additional Propane Shipments to Midwest
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 2, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Appropriations - Senators Urge Appropriations Committee to Support Efforts by Farmers and Fishermen to Offer New Products
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Nov. 27, 2019
Q&A: RFS and EPA
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Nov. 20, 2019
FERC Starts Process to Address Liquid Propane Shortage in Iowa
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Nov. 19, 2019
Public Comment Period for Renewable Fuel Standards
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Nov. 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Sen. Cramer Joins Colleagues "in Calling on EPA to Provide Clarity on Biogenic Carbon Emissions"
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Nov. 17, 2019
Grassley, Ernst Press Federal Regulator to Ensure Adequate Delivery of Propane to Iowa
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Nov. 15, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Midwest Senators Renew RFS Recommendations to President Trump
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Nov. 14, 2019
Government Funding
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "Glad to hear China will allow US poultry into their country after banning it for many yrs w/ no good reason Big victory for Pres Trump+USTR Lighthizer+USDA Scty Perdue Now more than $1B/yr of exports can be sold there Gr8 news for poultry farmers Iowa is #1 in eggs & #7 in turkey"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Nov. 7, 2019
Iowa Leaders Call on EPA to Uphold the RFS, Provide Certainty for Iowa Farmers and Producers
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 31, 2019
Tweet - "It's time for @SpeakerPelosi and @HouseDemocrats to prioritize the business of the American people over partisan games. Do your jobs so that #Iowa farmers, manufacturers, and business owners can do theirs. Pass the #USMCAnow."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 30, 2019
Tweet - "Thank you to all the Iowa farmers who took time away from harvesting to share with @EPA today that 15B means 15B. We'll keep fighting to make sure they uphold the #RFS."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 24, 2019
Ernst's Bill Wins Mental Health Support and Resources for Iowa Agriculture
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 21, 2019
Tweet - "Since we passed the #FarmBill--which included legislation I fought for to legalize industrial hemp--I've been hearing from many #Iowa farmers on my #99CountyTour about their interest in growing hemp to diversify their crops."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 15, 2019
Grassley Joins Tester Bill to Address Farmer Suicides as Farm & Mental Health Groups Praise Efforts
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 4, 2019
Tweet - "gr8 news! W 2day's announcement @realdonaldtrump delivers on his continued promise to support ethanol+ biodiesel + farmers THANK YOU Pres Trump for your support of rural America & following the renewable fuel standard as Congress intended Promises made& promises kept"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 4, 2019
Grassley: Trump Delivers for Iowa, Farmers and Biofuels Producers
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 4, 2019
Ernst: Iowa's Farmers and Biofuels Producers Have Been Heard
Sen.Joni Ernst
Sept. 25, 2019
United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Sept. 25, 2019
Tweet - "Biodiesel and ethanol plants have been forced to close their doors. It's past time we get a deal on paper that protects the #RFS and upholds the law. Let's make this right; the livelihoods of Iowans depend on it."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Sept. 23, 2019
Renewable Fuels
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Sept. 20, 2019
Q&A: Watchdog for U.S. Bomb-Sniffing Dogs
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Sept. 18, 2019
Tweet - "I've worked closely with the Trump Administration to roll back the burdensome Obama-era WOTUS rule, & I'm glad just last week the administration took decisive action to remove this threat to Iowa. Now it's time to pass my bill to codify a reasonable & clear definition of #WOTUS."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Sept. 13, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Grassley to State: Protect U.S. Antiterrorism Service Dogs from Abuse Overseas
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Sept. 12, 2019
Ernst: We're getting Washington's hands out of Iowans' lives by scrapping Obama's WOTUS Rule
Sen.Joni Ernst
Sept. 12, 2019
Grassley Statement on the Repeal of WOTUS
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Sept. 10, 2019
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Sept. 10, 2019
Tweet - "10 reasons why Iowans, and all Americans, need the #USMCAnow-- cc: @SpeakerPelosi"
Sen.Joni Ernst
Sept. 6, 2019
Tweet - "Rumors floating around town abt some ethanol announcement to counteract the disaster of EPA 31 small refinery waivers If rumors true this wld be yet another disaster for ethanol and corn growers and wld be bad politically for Republicans / Big oil strikes again"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Sept. 6, 2019
Tweet - "Know this @EPA and @USDA: the only good deal for Iowa farmers is one that upholds the intent of the RFS."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 28, 2019
Tweet - "Both the RFS & Biodiesel Tax Credit help ensure companies like Bunge continue to offer good-paying jobs & investment opportunities right here in #Iowa. It was great to be in Council Bluffs to meet w/employees & local farmers about ways we can support our renewable fuels industry."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 27, 2019
Klobuchar, Grassley Legislation to Help Family Farms Reorganize After Falling on Hard Times Signed into Law
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 26, 2019
Grassley, Ernst Push Army Corps of Engineers to Begin Levee Reconstruction in Hamburg
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 23, 2019
Tweet - "2day @realDonaldTrump signed into law my bill 2help family farmers who fall on hard times Family Farmer Relief Act helps keep family farms in family hands by recognizing increased "operating expenses over last 30yrs Thx Pres Trump 4continued support 4American ag families"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
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