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April 22, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Senators Warn Against China's Debt-Trap Diplomacy During COVID-19 Crisis Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
April 21, 2020 Grassley: Dems Finally End Political Hostage Situation, Approve Republican Small Biz Proposal Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Senators Call For SBA To Continue Accepting Paycheck Protection Program Applications Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
April 19, 2020 Tweet - "Had a call w/ @POTUS today. As I've said, we have to get more $$$ in the #PaycheckProtectionProgram IMMEDIATELY, after Dems blocked funding days ago. We're also working to get more relief to our front line health care workers and additional testing. We don't have time to waste." Sen. Joni Ernst
April 18, 2020 Tweet - "Watched Iowa Press &they talked abt remarkable flow of liquidity thru SBA paycheck protection program &its impact Iowa needs more resources 2meet demand Iowans r calling on Congress 2act Dems pls don't stand in way of small biz! PPP is wrking in Iowa 4.3B$ loaned to nearly 30kbiz" Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 17, 2020 Fox News - Sen. Chuck Grassley: Coronavirus-damaged businesses providing over half of US jobs deserve tax break Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin, of the Small Business Administration - U.S. Senators Tina Smith, John Hoeven Lead Bipartisan Push to Treasury Department, Small Business Administration to Ensure Eligibility of Rural Electric Cooperatives in Paycheck Protection Program Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
April 14, 2020 On Call with Iowa Small Businesses, Ernst Answers Questions, Discusses Relief Efforts Sen. Joni Ernst
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "NEW: Just over 22K loans have been approved for Iowa small biz as part of the #PaycheckProtectionProgram. With our state's #smallbiz receiving over $3.5B so far, it's clear we need to move swiftly to ensure the money keeps flowing & our biz can stay afloat amidst this pandemic." Sen. Joni Ernst
April 14, 2020 Ernst Calls for Clarity, Access to Relief for Iowa's Farmers, Ag Industries Sen. Joni Ernst
April 9, 2020 Ernst Statement on Senate Democrats Blocking Funding for Small Businesses Sen. Joni Ernst
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "After hearing from Iowans and seeing the overwhelming response of small businesses across the country, it's clear we need to bolster the Paycheck Protection Program. We don't have time for political games; we're in a crisis." Sen. Joni Ernst
April 7, 2020 Klobuchar, Grassley Urge Justice Department to take Action to Prevent Hoarding and Price Gouging During the Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
April 7, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jerome Powell, Chairman Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System - Lankford Urges Treasury, Federal Reserve to Keep CARES Act Financial Assistance Industry Neutral, Free of Bias Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
April 7, 2020 Ernst Calls for Bolstering Relief for Iowa Small Businesses Sen. Joni Ernst
April 6, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Inhofe, Senators Applaud President Trump for Deeming Firearm Businesses Essential Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
April 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Johanson, Chairman of the International Trade Commission - Grassley, Neal Call on U.S. International Trade Commission to Identify Imported Goods Related to COVID-19 Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
April 2, 2020 CARES Act Retirement Provisions FAQ Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 31, 2020 CARES Act: Employee Retention Credit FAQs Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "I've heard from #Iowa businesses who are suffering extreme cash flow problems as a result of #COVID19--and they're not alone. I'm joining a bipartisan group of my colleagues urging @USTreasury to defer all tariffs during this pandemic." Sen. Joni Ernst
March 30, 2020 Paycheck Protection Program FAQs for Small Businesses Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 30, 2020 Letter to Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - Bipartisan Finance Committee Members Push for Delay in USMCA Entry Into Force Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
March 27, 2020 Q&A: Small Business Pandemic Relief Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 27, 2020 Tweet - "Many industries in #Iowa--like our retail stores, restaurants, and hotels--have been hit hard by #COVID19. The coronavirus relief package we passed Wednesday night grants access to loans for these distressed sectors. It's time for the House to pass this bipartisan bill quickly." Sen. Joni Ernst
March 26, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Ernst Seeks Tariff Relief for Iowa Businesses During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Joni Ernst
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph J. Simons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Sinema, Bipartisan Group of Senators Urge Key Agency to Better Protect Arizona Seniors from Coronavirus Scams Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
March 25, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Republican Senators Urge Trade Measures to Respond to Economic Impact of COVID-19 Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
March 25, 2020 Finally, Senate Advances Needed Aid for Workers, Families, Businesses & Health Services Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 23, 2020 MIDDLE CLASS HEALTH BENEFITS TAX REPEAL ACT OF 2019--Motion to Proceed Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 21, 2020 Ernst: It's Imperative We Get This Bill Done and Support Our Families Sen. Joni Ernst
March 19, 2020 Senators Recommend Tax Policies for Phase 3 Coronavirus Response Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
March 18, 2020 Coronavirus Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "99% of #Iowa's businesses are small businesses. After hearing from a number of our state's small biz owners, I spoke with @IvankaTrump via phone about ways we can work together with the Admin to ensure these local employers & their employees are being supported during this time." Sen. Joni Ernst
March 6, 2020 Letter to Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Boozman, Cotton Ask SBA to Weigh Additional Feedback on Rule Harming Poultry Producers Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Feb. 27, 2020 Ernst, Grassley Urge Support for Minor League Baseball Clubs in the Quad Cities, Burlington, and Clinton Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Grassley Sponsors Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Federal Financial Management Sen. Chuck Grassley
Feb. 6, 2020 Letter to Robert Lighthizer, Ambassador for U.S. Trade Representative - Rubio, Cardin, Colleagues Request Information on Implementation of USMCA for Small Businesses Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Jan. 28, 2020 Grassley Lauds Continued Efforts to Combat Counterfeits Sen. Chuck Grassley
Jan. 28, 2020 Des Moines Register - Grassley: USMCA paves the way for productivity and prosperity
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Jan. 22, 2020 Peters Joins Bipartisan Effort to Crack Down on Fraudulent and Undue Bonus Payments to Contractors & Save Taxpayer Dollars Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Jan. 22, 2020 President Pro Tempore Grassley Signs Historic USMCA Trade Deal Sen. Chuck Grassley
Jan. 16, 2020 United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act -- Continued Sen. Chuck Grassley
Jan. 16, 2020 Statement on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act Sen. Chuck Grassley
Jan. 7, 2020 Hearing of the Senate Finance Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Grassley, Markup on USMCA Sen. Chuck Grassley
Jan. 7, 2020 Wyden, Grassley Hail Passage of Updated NAFTA Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Jan. 7, 2020 Tweet - "After hearing from Iowans about the need for more ways to save for retirement, I fought to pass the SECURE Act. I'm glad that, as we enter the new year, this bipartisan bill is now law for #Iowa's workers and small businesses." Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 31, 2019 Medium - Grassley Op-Ed: Unwrapping 2019 and Looking Ahead to 2020 Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Additional tax extenders incl tuition deduction +increased tax deduction will b available for individuals w large health care expenses +the new paid family leave tax credit enacted in Tax Cuts& Jobs Act will b available so small biz can continue offering those important benefits" Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 23, 2019 Tweet - "The SECURE Act was incl in yr end package Congress passed. I led effort on Senate side SECURE will help more Americans save 4 their retirement + help more small biz invest in their employees' future financial security like big cos already do" Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 22, 2019 Tweet - "Two years later, #TaxReform continues to deliver real results for hardworking Americans. In Iowa, small businesses are growing, wages are rising, and more Iowans are joining the workforce." Sen. Joni Ernst
Date Title Politician
April 22, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Senators Warn Against China's Debt-Trap Diplomacy During COVID-19 Crisis Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
April 21, 2020 Grassley: Dems Finally End Political Hostage Situation, Approve Republican Small Biz Proposal Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Senators Call For SBA To Continue Accepting Paycheck Protection Program Applications Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
April 19, 2020 Tweet - "Had a call w/ @POTUS today. As I've said, we have to get more $$$ in the #PaycheckProtectionProgram IMMEDIATELY, after Dems blocked funding days ago. We're also working to get more relief to our front line health care workers and additional testing. We don't have time to waste." Sen.Joni Ernst
April 18, 2020 Tweet - "Watched Iowa Press &they talked abt remarkable flow of liquidity thru SBA paycheck protection program &its impact Iowa needs more resources 2meet demand Iowans r calling on Congress 2act Dems pls don't stand in way of small biz! PPP is wrking in Iowa 4.3B$ loaned to nearly 30kbiz" Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 17, 2020 Fox News - Sen. Chuck Grassley: Coronavirus-damaged businesses providing over half of US jobs deserve tax break Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin, of the Small Business Administration - U.S. Senators Tina Smith, John Hoeven Lead Bipartisan Push to Treasury Department, Small Business Administration to Ensure Eligibility of Rural Electric Cooperatives in Paycheck Protection Program Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
April 14, 2020 On Call with Iowa Small Businesses, Ernst Answers Questions, Discusses Relief Efforts Sen.Joni Ernst
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "NEW: Just over 22K loans have been approved for Iowa small biz as part of the #PaycheckProtectionProgram. With our state's #smallbiz receiving over $3.5B so far, it's clear we need to move swiftly to ensure the money keeps flowing & our biz can stay afloat amidst this pandemic." Sen.Joni Ernst
April 14, 2020 Ernst Calls for Clarity, Access to Relief for Iowa's Farmers, Ag Industries Sen.Joni Ernst
April 9, 2020 Ernst Statement on Senate Democrats Blocking Funding for Small Businesses Sen.Joni Ernst
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "After hearing from Iowans and seeing the overwhelming response of small businesses across the country, it's clear we need to bolster the Paycheck Protection Program. We don't have time for political games; we're in a crisis." Sen.Joni Ernst
April 7, 2020 Klobuchar, Grassley Urge Justice Department to take Action to Prevent Hoarding and Price Gouging During the Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
April 7, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jerome Powell, Chairman Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System - Lankford Urges Treasury, Federal Reserve to Keep CARES Act Financial Assistance Industry Neutral, Free of Bias Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
April 7, 2020 Ernst Calls for Bolstering Relief for Iowa Small Businesses Sen.Joni Ernst
April 6, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Inhofe, Senators Applaud President Trump for Deeming Firearm Businesses Essential Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
April 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Johanson, Chairman of the International Trade Commission - Grassley, Neal Call on U.S. International Trade Commission to Identify Imported Goods Related to COVID-19 Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
April 2, 2020 CARES Act Retirement Provisions FAQ Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 31, 2020 CARES Act: Employee Retention Credit FAQs Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "I've heard from #Iowa businesses who are suffering extreme cash flow problems as a result of #COVID19--and they're not alone. I'm joining a bipartisan group of my colleagues urging @USTreasury to defer all tariffs during this pandemic." Sen.Joni Ernst
March 30, 2020 Paycheck Protection Program FAQs for Small Businesses Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 30, 2020 Letter to Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - Bipartisan Finance Committee Members Push for Delay in USMCA Entry Into Force Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
March 27, 2020 Q&A: Small Business Pandemic Relief Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 27, 2020 Tweet - "Many industries in #Iowa--like our retail stores, restaurants, and hotels--have been hit hard by #COVID19. The coronavirus relief package we passed Wednesday night grants access to loans for these distressed sectors. It's time for the House to pass this bipartisan bill quickly." Sen.Joni Ernst
March 26, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Ernst Seeks Tariff Relief for Iowa Businesses During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Joni Ernst
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph J. Simons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Sinema, Bipartisan Group of Senators Urge Key Agency to Better Protect Arizona Seniors from Coronavirus Scams Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
March 25, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Republican Senators Urge Trade Measures to Respond to Economic Impact of COVID-19 Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
March 25, 2020 Finally, Senate Advances Needed Aid for Workers, Families, Businesses & Health Services Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 23, 2020 MIDDLE CLASS HEALTH BENEFITS TAX REPEAL ACT OF 2019--Motion to Proceed Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 21, 2020 Ernst: It's Imperative We Get This Bill Done and Support Our Families Sen.Joni Ernst
March 19, 2020 Senators Recommend Tax Policies for Phase 3 Coronavirus Response Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
March 18, 2020 Coronavirus Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "99% of #Iowa's businesses are small businesses. After hearing from a number of our state's small biz owners, I spoke with @IvankaTrump via phone about ways we can work together with the Admin to ensure these local employers & their employees are being supported during this time." Sen.Joni Ernst
March 6, 2020 Letter to Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Boozman, Cotton Ask SBA to Weigh Additional Feedback on Rule Harming Poultry Producers Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Feb. 27, 2020 Ernst, Grassley Urge Support for Minor League Baseball Clubs in the Quad Cities, Burlington, and Clinton Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Grassley Sponsors Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Federal Financial Management Sen.Chuck Grassley
Feb. 6, 2020 Letter to Robert Lighthizer, Ambassador for U.S. Trade Representative - Rubio, Cardin, Colleagues Request Information on Implementation of USMCA for Small Businesses Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Jan. 28, 2020 Grassley Lauds Continued Efforts to Combat Counterfeits Sen.Chuck Grassley
Jan. 28, 2020 Des Moines Register - Grassley: USMCA paves the way for productivity and prosperity
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Jan. 22, 2020 Peters Joins Bipartisan Effort to Crack Down on Fraudulent and Undue Bonus Payments to Contractors & Save Taxpayer Dollars Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Jan. 22, 2020 President Pro Tempore Grassley Signs Historic USMCA Trade Deal Sen.Chuck Grassley
Jan. 16, 2020 United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act -- Continued Sen.Chuck Grassley
Jan. 16, 2020 Statement on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act Sen.Chuck Grassley
Jan. 7, 2020 Hearing of the Senate Finance Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Grassley, Markup on USMCA Sen.Chuck Grassley
Jan. 7, 2020 Wyden, Grassley Hail Passage of Updated NAFTA Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Jan. 7, 2020 Tweet - "After hearing from Iowans about the need for more ways to save for retirement, I fought to pass the SECURE Act. I'm glad that, as we enter the new year, this bipartisan bill is now law for #Iowa's workers and small businesses." Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 31, 2019 Medium - Grassley Op-Ed: Unwrapping 2019 and Looking Ahead to 2020 Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Additional tax extenders incl tuition deduction +increased tax deduction will b available for individuals w large health care expenses +the new paid family leave tax credit enacted in Tax Cuts& Jobs Act will b available so small biz can continue offering those important benefits" Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 23, 2019 Tweet - "The SECURE Act was incl in yr end package Congress passed. I led effort on Senate side SECURE will help more Americans save 4 their retirement + help more small biz invest in their employees' future financial security like big cos already do" Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 22, 2019 Tweet - "Two years later, #TaxReform continues to deliver real results for hardworking Americans. In Iowa, small businesses are growing, wages are rising, and more Iowans are joining the workforce." Sen.Joni Ernst
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