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April 1, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Duck Durbin, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Alex Padilla, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, and Border Safety - Grassley, Cornyn Call For Hearings About Border Crisis
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
March 31, 2021
Hinson Statement on Miller-Meeks Final Victory in IA-02
Rep. Ashley Hinson
March 30, 2021
Feenstra Launches 39 County Tour, Commits to Visiting Every County At Least Twice a Year
Rep. Randy Feenstra
March 24, 2021
Inhofe Joins All SASC Republicans to Reject Kahl as Under Secretary of Defense For Policy
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
March 23, 2021
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Inhofe Joins Letter Urging Pelosi to Uphold State-Certified Election Results in IA-02
Rep. Randy Feenstra, ...
March 23, 2021
Letter to Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Grassley, Colleagues Urge Speaker Pelosi To Uphold State-Certified Election Results In Iowa's Second Congressional District
Rep. Randy Feenstra, ...
March 23, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Dick Durbin, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Kennedy, Senate Judiciary Republicans call for second Gupta hearing, citing misleading statements
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
March 23, 2021
Letter to Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Hinson Leads Bicameral Effort to Urge Speaker Pelosi to Uphold State-Certified Election Results in IA-02, Stop House from Overturning Miller-Meeks Win
Rep. Ashley Hinson
March 23, 2021
Letter to Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Hinson Leads Bicameral Effort to Urge Speaker Pelosi to Uphold State-Certified Election Results in IA-02, Stop House from Overturning Miller-Meeks Win
Rep. Ashley Hinson, ...
March 23, 2021
Letter to Honorable Merrick Garland, Attorney General and Honorable Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Grassley Again Seeks Update On Referrals Of Bogus Allegations During Kavanaugh Confirmation
Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 22, 2021
As Border Crisis Continues to Worsen, Sarah's Law Garners Attention, Receives 17 Additional Cosponsors
Rep. Randy Feenstra
March 19, 2021
Miller-Meeks Appointed to Coronavirus Subcommittee
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
March 19, 2021
Gallagher Leads Effort to Curb Wasteful Government Spending
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
March 17, 2021
Letter to Honorable Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General - Senate GOP: Biden Escalating Border Crisis by Unlawfully Freezing Border Wall Funding
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
March 17, 2021
Hinson Co-Sponsored Bill to Provide Resources to Victims of Violent Crimes in Iowa Passes House
Rep. Ashley Hinson
March 17, 2021
Hinson Statement on Moving the ERA Deadline
Rep. Ashley Hinson
March 17, 2021
Hinson Supports Clean VAWA Reauthorization, Rejects Partisan Additions
Rep. Ashley Hinson
March 16, 2021
Letter to Norris Cochran, Acting Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Bipartisan, Bicameral Members of Congress Urge Biden Administration to Finalize Organ Procurement Reforms
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
March 10, 2021
Letter to Hon. Rosa DeLauro, Chair of House Appropriations Committee - Fleischmann, Republican Appropriators Request Hearings on Border Crisis
Rep. Ashley Hinson, ...
March 1, 2021
Portman, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Permanently Ban Earmarks
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Feb. 23, 2021
Miller-Meeks Statement on Vilsack Confirmation
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
Feb. 4, 2021
Klobuchar, Grassley Highlight Need to Restore Integrity to Renewable Fuel Standard in Letter to Environmental Protection Agency
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Feb. 3, 2021
Letter to Antony Blinken, U.S. Secretary of State - Congressman Biggs Leads Letter to State Department Supporting Jerusalem Embassy
Rep. Ashley Hinson, ...
Jan. 26, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader of the U.S. Senate - Davis Urges Congressional Leaders to Protect the Hyde Amendment, Oppose Expansion of Taxpayer-Funded Abortion
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Jan. 26, 2021
Miller-Meeks Appointed to House Education and Labor, Homeland Security, Veterans' Affairs Committees
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Jan. 25, 2021
Grassley, Lee Reintroduce Balanced Budget Amendment
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Jan. 21, 2021
Rep. Miller-Meeks Votes for General Lloyd Austin's Waiver
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
Jan. 20, 2021
59th Inauguration Ceremonies
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Jan. 13, 2021
Rep. Randy Feenstra Statement on Today's Impeachment Vote
Rep. Randy Feenstra
Jan. 13, 2021
Hinson to Oppose Impeachment
Rep. Ashley Hinson
Jan. 8, 2021
Hinson Statement on Potential Effort to Impeach President Trump
Rep. Ashley Hinson
Jan. 8, 2021
Hinson: Don't Let Pelosi Overturn Will of Iowa Voters
Rep. Ashley Hinson
Jan. 8, 2021
Rep. Miller-Meeks Statement on Certification of Electoral College
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
Jan. 7, 2021
Rep. Randy Feenstra Statement on Electoral College Certification
Rep. Randy Feenstra
Jan. 6, 2021
Rep. Meijer Upholds Oath to Support and Defend Constitution
Rep. Ashley Hinson, ...
Jan. 5, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Newhouse Joins Massie, Constitutional Conservatives in Sending Letter on Electoral College Certification
Rep. Ashley Hinson, ...
Jan. 5, 2021
Hinson Joins Colleagues in Affirming States' Authority in Election Process
Rep. Ashley Hinson
Dec. 22, 2020
Grassley, Ernst Joint Statement on Iowa's 2nd Congressional District
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Dec. 17, 2020
Tweet - "US Senate has NEVER convened a Congress on Sunday out of respect Not once in 231 yrs #realhistorychannel Constitution says Congress starts Jan 3 but can be moved by law. Senate Dems won't agree 2change 2021 cong start date/usually done by unanimous consent WHY? Don't kno"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 28, 2020
Bipartisan DUE PROCESS Act Aims to Protect Americans from Asset Forfeiture Abuse
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 20, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Richard Blumenthal, Member of the United States Senate - Grassley, Johnson to Colleagues: Stop Spreading Foreign-Sourced Falsehoods
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 20, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Chris Van Hollen, Member of the United States Senate - Grassley, Johnson to Colleagues: Stop Spreading Foreign-Sourced Falsehoods
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
July 18, 2020
Tweet - "Our nation is grieving the loss of Congressman John Lewis: a dedicated public servant. His legacy and leadership on civil rights will never be forgotten. Praying for comfort and peace for his family and loved ones."
Sen. Joni Ernst
July 18, 2020
Tweet - "America is mourning the loss of Congressman John Lewis We lost a pioneer civil rights ldr just like MLK. I didn't hv lots of discussion w John in 34 yrs of serving together but every time I did it was always pleasant He was a dedicated public servant & his legacy lives on"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 24, 2020
Tweet - "I worked w Sen Durbin + Dems on landmark First Step Act to improve Americas justice system We didnt always agree+some wanted bill to do more but Dems came to table to get job done We can do same 2day +I hope Dems join the debate DON'T WALK AWAY!"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 23, 2020
Tweet - "Sen Scott's JUSTICE Act is a consensus starting point w many bipartisan bills but he said he's open to other ideas Senate is supposed 2b deliberative body so bring up amendments, even if controversial, debate &vote Got to vote to open the debate 1st though if serious abt action"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 17, 2020
Tweet - "Im cosponsoring Sen Tim Scott bill on police reform/accountability Its impt step in upholding American ideals &in preventing future tragedies Will help restore trust in justice system where it has been lost Law&Order means accountability for all incl wrongdoing by officers"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 8, 2020
Tweet - "In < 4yrs Democrats filibustered 314 @realDonaldTrump nominees according 2Politico Compare to 244 times for all prior presidents COMBINED!! Dems throw sand in gears 2try &prevent Trumps noms What it really does? Takes away more time 4 virus response/Rx costs/infrastructure/legis"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 5, 2020
Ernst's Bipartisan Bill to Honor WWII Army Rangers Passed Senate Unanimously
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 4, 2020
Tweet - "Im placing holds on 2 Trump Admin noms until I get reasons 4firing 2 agency watchdogs as required by law Not 1st time ive raised alarm when admins flout IG protection law Obama did same& got same earfull from me All I want is a reason 4 firing these ppl CHECKS&BALANCES"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Date
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Politician
April 1, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Duck Durbin, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Alex Padilla, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, and Border Safety - Grassley, Cornyn Call For Hearings About Border Crisis
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
March 31, 2021
Hinson Statement on Miller-Meeks Final Victory in IA-02
Rep.Ashley Hinson
March 30, 2021
Feenstra Launches 39 County Tour, Commits to Visiting Every County At Least Twice a Year
Rep.Randy Feenstra
March 24, 2021
Inhofe Joins All SASC Republicans to Reject Kahl as Under Secretary of Defense For Policy
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
March 23, 2021
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Inhofe Joins Letter Urging Pelosi to Uphold State-Certified Election Results in IA-02
Rep.Randy Feenstra, ...
March 23, 2021
Letter to Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Grassley, Colleagues Urge Speaker Pelosi To Uphold State-Certified Election Results In Iowa's Second Congressional District
Rep.Randy Feenstra, ...
March 23, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Dick Durbin, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Kennedy, Senate Judiciary Republicans call for second Gupta hearing, citing misleading statements
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
March 23, 2021
Letter to Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Hinson Leads Bicameral Effort to Urge Speaker Pelosi to Uphold State-Certified Election Results in IA-02, Stop House from Overturning Miller-Meeks Win
Rep.Ashley Hinson
March 23, 2021
Letter to Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Hinson Leads Bicameral Effort to Urge Speaker Pelosi to Uphold State-Certified Election Results in IA-02, Stop House from Overturning Miller-Meeks Win
Rep.Ashley Hinson, ...
March 23, 2021
Letter to Honorable Merrick Garland, Attorney General and Honorable Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Grassley Again Seeks Update On Referrals Of Bogus Allegations During Kavanaugh Confirmation
Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 22, 2021
As Border Crisis Continues to Worsen, Sarah's Law Garners Attention, Receives 17 Additional Cosponsors
Rep.Randy Feenstra
March 19, 2021
Miller-Meeks Appointed to Coronavirus Subcommittee
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks
March 19, 2021
Gallagher Leads Effort to Curb Wasteful Government Spending
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
March 17, 2021
Letter to Honorable Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General - Senate GOP: Biden Escalating Border Crisis by Unlawfully Freezing Border Wall Funding
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
March 17, 2021
Hinson Co-Sponsored Bill to Provide Resources to Victims of Violent Crimes in Iowa Passes House
Rep.Ashley Hinson
March 17, 2021
Hinson Statement on Moving the ERA Deadline
Rep.Ashley Hinson
March 17, 2021
Hinson Supports Clean VAWA Reauthorization, Rejects Partisan Additions
Rep.Ashley Hinson
March 16, 2021
Letter to Norris Cochran, Acting Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Bipartisan, Bicameral Members of Congress Urge Biden Administration to Finalize Organ Procurement Reforms
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
March 10, 2021
Letter to Hon. Rosa DeLauro, Chair of House Appropriations Committee - Fleischmann, Republican Appropriators Request Hearings on Border Crisis
Rep.Ashley Hinson, ...
March 1, 2021
Portman, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Permanently Ban Earmarks
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Feb. 23, 2021
Miller-Meeks Statement on Vilsack Confirmation
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks
Feb. 4, 2021
Klobuchar, Grassley Highlight Need to Restore Integrity to Renewable Fuel Standard in Letter to Environmental Protection Agency
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Feb. 3, 2021
Letter to Antony Blinken, U.S. Secretary of State - Congressman Biggs Leads Letter to State Department Supporting Jerusalem Embassy
Rep.Ashley Hinson, ...
Jan. 26, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader of the U.S. Senate - Davis Urges Congressional Leaders to Protect the Hyde Amendment, Oppose Expansion of Taxpayer-Funded Abortion
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Jan. 26, 2021
Miller-Meeks Appointed to House Education and Labor, Homeland Security, Veterans' Affairs Committees
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Jan. 25, 2021
Grassley, Lee Reintroduce Balanced Budget Amendment
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Jan. 21, 2021
Rep. Miller-Meeks Votes for General Lloyd Austin's Waiver
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks
Jan. 20, 2021
59th Inauguration Ceremonies
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Jan. 13, 2021
Rep. Randy Feenstra Statement on Today's Impeachment Vote
Rep.Randy Feenstra
Jan. 13, 2021
Hinson to Oppose Impeachment
Rep.Ashley Hinson
Jan. 8, 2021
Hinson Statement on Potential Effort to Impeach President Trump
Rep.Ashley Hinson
Jan. 8, 2021
Hinson: Don't Let Pelosi Overturn Will of Iowa Voters
Rep.Ashley Hinson
Jan. 8, 2021
Rep. Miller-Meeks Statement on Certification of Electoral College
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks
Jan. 7, 2021
Rep. Randy Feenstra Statement on Electoral College Certification
Rep.Randy Feenstra
Jan. 6, 2021
Rep. Meijer Upholds Oath to Support and Defend Constitution
Rep.Ashley Hinson, ...
Jan. 5, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Newhouse Joins Massie, Constitutional Conservatives in Sending Letter on Electoral College Certification
Rep.Ashley Hinson, ...
Jan. 5, 2021
Hinson Joins Colleagues in Affirming States' Authority in Election Process
Rep.Ashley Hinson
Dec. 22, 2020
Grassley, Ernst Joint Statement on Iowa's 2nd Congressional District
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Dec. 17, 2020
Tweet - "US Senate has NEVER convened a Congress on Sunday out of respect Not once in 231 yrs #realhistorychannel Constitution says Congress starts Jan 3 but can be moved by law. Senate Dems won't agree 2change 2021 cong start date/usually done by unanimous consent WHY? Don't kno"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 28, 2020
Bipartisan DUE PROCESS Act Aims to Protect Americans from Asset Forfeiture Abuse
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 20, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Richard Blumenthal, Member of the United States Senate - Grassley, Johnson to Colleagues: Stop Spreading Foreign-Sourced Falsehoods
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 20, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Chris Van Hollen, Member of the United States Senate - Grassley, Johnson to Colleagues: Stop Spreading Foreign-Sourced Falsehoods
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
July 18, 2020
Tweet - "Our nation is grieving the loss of Congressman John Lewis: a dedicated public servant. His legacy and leadership on civil rights will never be forgotten. Praying for comfort and peace for his family and loved ones."
Sen.Joni Ernst
July 18, 2020
Tweet - "America is mourning the loss of Congressman John Lewis We lost a pioneer civil rights ldr just like MLK. I didn't hv lots of discussion w John in 34 yrs of serving together but every time I did it was always pleasant He was a dedicated public servant & his legacy lives on"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 24, 2020
Tweet - "I worked w Sen Durbin + Dems on landmark First Step Act to improve Americas justice system We didnt always agree+some wanted bill to do more but Dems came to table to get job done We can do same 2day +I hope Dems join the debate DON'T WALK AWAY!"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 23, 2020
Tweet - "Sen Scott's JUSTICE Act is a consensus starting point w many bipartisan bills but he said he's open to other ideas Senate is supposed 2b deliberative body so bring up amendments, even if controversial, debate &vote Got to vote to open the debate 1st though if serious abt action"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 17, 2020
Tweet - "Im cosponsoring Sen Tim Scott bill on police reform/accountability Its impt step in upholding American ideals &in preventing future tragedies Will help restore trust in justice system where it has been lost Law&Order means accountability for all incl wrongdoing by officers"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 8, 2020
Tweet - "In < 4yrs Democrats filibustered 314 @realDonaldTrump nominees according 2Politico Compare to 244 times for all prior presidents COMBINED!! Dems throw sand in gears 2try &prevent Trumps noms What it really does? Takes away more time 4 virus response/Rx costs/infrastructure/legis"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 5, 2020
Ernst's Bipartisan Bill to Honor WWII Army Rangers Passed Senate Unanimously
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 4, 2020
Tweet - "Im placing holds on 2 Trump Admin noms until I get reasons 4firing 2 agency watchdogs as required by law Not 1st time ive raised alarm when admins flout IG protection law Obama did same& got same earfull from me All I want is a reason 4 firing these ppl CHECKS&BALANCES"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
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