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July 11, 2020
Tweet - "We can't continue to rely on our adversaries, like China, for critically important nat'l security materials. That's why in this year's #NDAA I made it a priority to boost support for university research so we can make & manufacture materials here at home."
Sen. Joni Ernst
July 11, 2020
Tweet - "We can't continue to rely on our adversaries, like China, for critically important nat'l security materials. That's why in this year's #NDAA I made it a priority to boost support for university research so we can make & manufacture materials here at home."
Sen. Joni Ernst
July 6, 2020
Support Grows for Ernst's Bill to "End Anarchy'
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
July 2, 2020
Grassley, Gillibrand, Cruz offer Bipartisan Military Justice Improvement Act Amendment to Defense Bill
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
July 2, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Lankford Joins Letter on Chinese Government Atrocities in Xinjiang to Administration Officials
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
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
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 29, 2020
Senate Unanimously Passes Grassley-Wyden Bill to Keep HHS Repatriation Program Afloat During COVID-19 Crisis
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 29, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Christi Grimm, Principal Deputy Inspector General of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Walden, Grassley Request Investigation into COVID-19 Nursing Home Deaths
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 28, 2020
Tweet - "Anarchy cannot continue on our streets. If city officials or state leaders fail to do their job and protect their citizens, the federal government -- American taxpayers -- aren't going to pay for it."
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 26, 2020
Fox News "Hannity" - Transcript Interview with Joni Ernst
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 26, 2020
Quad-City Times - Column: Cultivating peace and prosperity
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
Tweet - "Local officials are letting chaos continue in their streets, and in some cases, preventing law enforcement from protecting the public. That's not the America I know or fought for. My bill is straight forward and holds local leaders accountable to the people."
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 25, 2020
Ernst bill bans funding for cities, states that allow anarchy in the streets
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 24, 2020
Letter to EU Member States, Delegation of the European Union to the United States - Rosen Leads Bipartisan Group of Colleagues in Calling on European Union to Designate Hezbollah as a Terrorist Organization
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
June 24, 2020
The JUSTICE Act
Sen. Joni Ernst
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 24, 2020
The JUSTICE Act
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 23, 2020
The Justice Act
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 23, 2020
Durbin, Grassley Introduce New, Bipartisan Legislation To Reform Elderly Home Detention And Compassionate Release Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 22, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Senate Agriculture Committee Urges Secretary Perdue to Extend WIC Flexibilities
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 22, 2020
Executive Session
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 22, 2020
President's Executive Order
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 17, 2020
Grassley Bill to Aid Victims of Identity Theft Unanimously Clears Senate
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 17, 2020
Tweet - "Proud to join @SenatorTimScott & many of my colleagues on the #JUSTICEAct. A bipartisan effort I've been working on to hold law enforcement who engage in sexual misconduct accountable is part of this reform. Let's step up, come together, & act on behalf of Iowans & all Americans."
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 17, 2020
Justice Act
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 17, 2020
Tweet - "Foreign military programs have valuable benefits, but after the terrorist attack in Pensacola, I teamed up w/ @SenRickScott to make changes to our vetting & monitoring processes to ensure our nat'l security. Good news: #FY21NDAA includes multiple changes we've been pushing for!"
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 17, 2020
Tweet - "Defunding the police is a quick and provocative soundbite, but it's not a real solution to the problems we face around the country. We need to follow Iowa's lead and hold bad actors accountable, improve training, and increase transparency."
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 16, 2020
Tweet - "Grassley Sinema bill just passed Senate unanimously It assists seniors & disabled Americans by providing improved service from Social Security Administration w a single point of contact for those who fall victim to identity theft Shld make BIG difference in "customer service""
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 16, 2020
Tweet - "Proud Iowans worked 2gether in wake of George Floyd's murder Republican-led State House&Senate/Gov Reynolds partnered w Dems 2unanimously pass historic reforms strengthening law enforcement acctability/de-escalation/restricting chokeholds etc Congress shld follow Iowa's example"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 16, 2020
Tweet - "Thank you @POTUS for taking action to help ensure our communities, and ALL Americans, are safe. Congress needs to act as well. I'm committed to working across the aisle, and in conjunction with our state & local leaders, to enact policing reforms, just like we've seen in Iowa."
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 16, 2020
Criminal Justice System
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 10, 2020
Tweet - "I'm joining @SenTomCotton & my colleagues on a resolution that acknowledges two important facts surrounding George Floyd: *special character* Justice is due for the family and loved ones of George Floyd. *special character* Defunding the police is not the answer."
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 10, 2020
Days Later: Greenfield Silent On "Defunding The Police"
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 9, 2020
Hearing of the Senate Finance Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Grassley, Hearing on Unemployment Insurance During COVID-19
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 9, 2020
Sen. Cramer, Colleagues to Introduce Resolution Calling for Justice for George Floyd and Opposing 'Defund the Police'
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
June 8, 2020
Ernst Calls On Greenfield To Denounce Defunding Police
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 8, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Christi Grimm, Acting Inspector General of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Grassley, Wyden Want IG Help in Stopping Nursing Homes from Taking Medicaid Recipients' COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments
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 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Bipartisan House and Senate Committee Leaders Urge HHS to Disperse COVID-19 Relief Funds to Medicaid Providers
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 3, 2020
Lankford Joins Colleagues to Introduce Legislation to Create Transparency for Law Enforcement-Related Shootings
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 3, 2020
Tweet - "As nation grieves murder of George Floyd congress must look 4ways 2prevent future tragedies+use of deadly force. 2day i joined Tim Scott on bill to collect data on police use of firearms This is only start of our work More 2b done starting w upcoming judic hearing on use of force"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 2, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Iowa Leaders Petition USDA to Provide CFAP Funds for Egg Producers
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
May 30, 2020
Tweet - "FEB2017 bipartisan letter fr me&feinstein requesting release of Flynn/Kislyak ph call Grenell/Ratcliffe release 3yrs later Shows fake basis for Flynn inquiry Rosenstein/Mueller kept hidden Proof sun must keep shining in on our govt I'll keep pressing thru congressional oversight"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 30, 2020
Tweet - "Americans expect the police to protect & serve ALL incl black ppl The death of George Floyd was horrific & justice should be carried out Our constitution protects the right to protest & those expressions should be peaceful & not escalate into violence endangering our communities"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 29, 2020
After 3-Plus Years of Wrangling, Transcripts at Heart of Flynn Controversy See Sunlight
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 21, 2020
Executive Session
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Date
Title
Politician
July 11, 2020
Tweet - "We can't continue to rely on our adversaries, like China, for critically important nat'l security materials. That's why in this year's #NDAA I made it a priority to boost support for university research so we can make & manufacture materials here at home."
Sen.Joni Ernst
July 11, 2020
Tweet - "We can't continue to rely on our adversaries, like China, for critically important nat'l security materials. That's why in this year's #NDAA I made it a priority to boost support for university research so we can make & manufacture materials here at home."
Sen.Joni Ernst
July 6, 2020
Support Grows for Ernst's Bill to "End Anarchy'
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
July 2, 2020
Grassley, Gillibrand, Cruz offer Bipartisan Military Justice Improvement Act Amendment to Defense Bill
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
July 2, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Lankford Joins Letter on Chinese Government Atrocities in Xinjiang to Administration Officials
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
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
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 29, 2020
Senate Unanimously Passes Grassley-Wyden Bill to Keep HHS Repatriation Program Afloat During COVID-19 Crisis
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 29, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Christi Grimm, Principal Deputy Inspector General of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Walden, Grassley Request Investigation into COVID-19 Nursing Home Deaths
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 28, 2020
Tweet - "Anarchy cannot continue on our streets. If city officials or state leaders fail to do their job and protect their citizens, the federal government -- American taxpayers -- aren't going to pay for it."
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 26, 2020
Fox News "Hannity" - Transcript Interview with Joni Ernst
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 26, 2020
Quad-City Times - Column: Cultivating peace and prosperity
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
Tweet - "Local officials are letting chaos continue in their streets, and in some cases, preventing law enforcement from protecting the public. That's not the America I know or fought for. My bill is straight forward and holds local leaders accountable to the people."
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 25, 2020
Ernst bill bans funding for cities, states that allow anarchy in the streets
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 24, 2020
Letter to EU Member States, Delegation of the European Union to the United States - Rosen Leads Bipartisan Group of Colleagues in Calling on European Union to Designate Hezbollah as a Terrorist Organization
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
June 24, 2020
The JUSTICE Act
Sen.Joni Ernst
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 24, 2020
The JUSTICE Act
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 23, 2020
The Justice Act
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 23, 2020
Durbin, Grassley Introduce New, Bipartisan Legislation To Reform Elderly Home Detention And Compassionate Release Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 22, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Senate Agriculture Committee Urges Secretary Perdue to Extend WIC Flexibilities
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 22, 2020
Executive Session
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 22, 2020
President's Executive Order
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 17, 2020
Grassley Bill to Aid Victims of Identity Theft Unanimously Clears Senate
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 17, 2020
Tweet - "Proud to join @SenatorTimScott & many of my colleagues on the #JUSTICEAct. A bipartisan effort I've been working on to hold law enforcement who engage in sexual misconduct accountable is part of this reform. Let's step up, come together, & act on behalf of Iowans & all Americans."
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 17, 2020
Justice Act
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 17, 2020
Tweet - "Foreign military programs have valuable benefits, but after the terrorist attack in Pensacola, I teamed up w/ @SenRickScott to make changes to our vetting & monitoring processes to ensure our nat'l security. Good news: #FY21NDAA includes multiple changes we've been pushing for!"
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 17, 2020
Tweet - "Defunding the police is a quick and provocative soundbite, but it's not a real solution to the problems we face around the country. We need to follow Iowa's lead and hold bad actors accountable, improve training, and increase transparency."
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 16, 2020
Tweet - "Grassley Sinema bill just passed Senate unanimously It assists seniors & disabled Americans by providing improved service from Social Security Administration w a single point of contact for those who fall victim to identity theft Shld make BIG difference in "customer service""
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 16, 2020
Tweet - "Proud Iowans worked 2gether in wake of George Floyd's murder Republican-led State House&Senate/Gov Reynolds partnered w Dems 2unanimously pass historic reforms strengthening law enforcement acctability/de-escalation/restricting chokeholds etc Congress shld follow Iowa's example"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 16, 2020
Tweet - "Thank you @POTUS for taking action to help ensure our communities, and ALL Americans, are safe. Congress needs to act as well. I'm committed to working across the aisle, and in conjunction with our state & local leaders, to enact policing reforms, just like we've seen in Iowa."
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 16, 2020
Criminal Justice System
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 10, 2020
Tweet - "I'm joining @SenTomCotton & my colleagues on a resolution that acknowledges two important facts surrounding George Floyd: *special character* Justice is due for the family and loved ones of George Floyd. *special character* Defunding the police is not the answer."
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 10, 2020
Days Later: Greenfield Silent On "Defunding The Police"
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 9, 2020
Hearing of the Senate Finance Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Grassley, Hearing on Unemployment Insurance During COVID-19
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 9, 2020
Sen. Cramer, Colleagues to Introduce Resolution Calling for Justice for George Floyd and Opposing 'Defund the Police'
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
June 8, 2020
Ernst Calls On Greenfield To Denounce Defunding Police
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 8, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Christi Grimm, Acting Inspector General of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Grassley, Wyden Want IG Help in Stopping Nursing Homes from Taking Medicaid Recipients' COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments
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 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Bipartisan House and Senate Committee Leaders Urge HHS to Disperse COVID-19 Relief Funds to Medicaid Providers
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 3, 2020
Lankford Joins Colleagues to Introduce Legislation to Create Transparency for Law Enforcement-Related Shootings
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 3, 2020
Tweet - "As nation grieves murder of George Floyd congress must look 4ways 2prevent future tragedies+use of deadly force. 2day i joined Tim Scott on bill to collect data on police use of firearms This is only start of our work More 2b done starting w upcoming judic hearing on use of force"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 2, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Iowa Leaders Petition USDA to Provide CFAP Funds for Egg Producers
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
May 30, 2020
Tweet - "FEB2017 bipartisan letter fr me&feinstein requesting release of Flynn/Kislyak ph call Grenell/Ratcliffe release 3yrs later Shows fake basis for Flynn inquiry Rosenstein/Mueller kept hidden Proof sun must keep shining in on our govt I'll keep pressing thru congressional oversight"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 30, 2020
Tweet - "Americans expect the police to protect & serve ALL incl black ppl The death of George Floyd was horrific & justice should be carried out Our constitution protects the right to protest & those expressions should be peaceful & not escalate into violence endangering our communities"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 29, 2020
After 3-Plus Years of Wrangling, Transcripts at Heart of Flynn Controversy See Sunlight
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 21, 2020
Executive Session
Sen.Chuck Grassley
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