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Politician
July 29, 2020
Tweet - "During #COVID19, many of our federal workers have successfully worked remotely, proving they don't need to be in swampy D.C. to do their jobs. At @EPWGOP, I spoke about my SWAMP Act that would move some federal agencies outside the Beltway & closer to the folks they work for."
Sen. Joni Ernst
July 29, 2020
Ernst's Plan to Provide Additional Aid for Child Care, Families is Part of New COVID-19 Package
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
July 27, 2020
Tweet - "Our front line workers across Iowa have kept life going & our supply chains intact during #COVID19. It's time we reward them for their hard work. That's why I've introduced a bill that would allow our essential workers to keep more of their hard-earned $$."
Sen. Joni Ernst
July 26, 2020
Tweet - "Each and every morning, our front line workers across Iowa wake up and go to work, and they should be rewarded for their selfless service. That's why I introduced a bill to allow these essential workers to keep more of their hard-earned dollars."
Sen. Joni Ernst
July 22, 2020
Tweet - "Our essential workers are putting the interests of their fellow Americans ahead of their own. Each and every morning they wake up and go to work, and they should be rewarded for their selfless service. My bill will allow them to keep more of their hard-earned dollars."
Sen. Joni Ernst
July 21, 2020
Hagedorn Co-leads Bipartisan Effort to Expand Access to Child Care
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
July 21, 2020
Ernst Introduces New Bill to Reward COVID-19 Front Line Workers
Sen. Joni Ernst
July 14, 2020
Ernst Unveils New Proposal to Support Iowa's Child Care Providers, Families
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
June 18, 2020
Grassley at Roundtable with Family Leave Working Group
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 12, 2020
Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Treasury Secretary and Jovita Carranza, Small Business Administration Administrator - Lankford Joins Bipartisan Letter Urging the Administration to Provide Paperwork Relief for Oklahoma Small Businesses who Utilized the COVID-19 Relief Program
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 8, 2020
Tweet - "The May jobs report exceeded expectations. Even in these difficult times, we added 2.5M jobs, and the unemployment rate declined. A big reason why: the #PaycheckProtectionProgram I helped pass & get signed into law. It's allowed our small biz to retain & rehire their employees."
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 5, 2020
Tweet - "during a time of unrest/hardship 2day's job numbers are very important as we look fwd & rebuild our economy ALL Americans need a good paying job to feed their families + hv a purpose in their community This month 2.5 million jobs gained & unemployment down 1.4%"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 22, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Rubio Leads Colleagues in Requesting Full SBA Investigation Over Planned Parenthood Improperly Receiving PPP Loans
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
May 22, 2020
Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Propose Reforms to Skilled Non-Immigrant Visa Programs to Protect American Workers
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 21, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - McConnell and Senate Republicans Urge DOJ to Investigate Improper PPP Funding for Planned Parenthood
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
May 7, 2020
Letter to President Donald Trump - Sens. Cruz, Cotton, Colleagues Urge President Trump to Pause Immigration, Protect American Jobs
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
May 7, 2020
Following Bipartisan Request, Treasury Modifies Employee Retention Tax Credit Eligibility for Employers Providing Health Benefits for Furloughed Employees
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 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 9, 2020
Grassley Statement on Senate Democrats Blocking Additional Paycheck Protection Funding
Sen. Chuck Grassley
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 9, 2020
Ernst Statement on Senate Democrats Blocking Funding for Small Businesses
Sen. Joni Ernst
April 3, 2020
Q&A: CARES Act Helps Workers, Seniors, Student Borrowers
Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 1, 2020
CARES Act: Unemployment Insurance FAQ
Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 31, 2020
CARES Act: Employee Retention Credit FAQs
Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 30, 2020
Paycheck Protection Program FAQs for Small Businesses
Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 12, 2020
Executive Session
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Jan. 15, 2020
Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Department of Labor - Bipartisan Group of Senators on H-2B Visa Program: Seek Reforms, Not Expansion
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. 10, 2019
Tweet - "Paid parental leave should be a reality for working parents. I'm glad the issue is getting attn in #NDAA, but I'd like to see solutions that fit needs of working moms & dads in #Iowa & across the country, not just those fortunate enough to have a fed job."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Nov. 14, 2019
Ernst: "It's past time we modernize our family and medical leave policies to serve the needs of parents and families in today's world'
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Oct. 21, 2019
Fox Business - Chuck Grassley: Without retirement reform, too many Americans will be left behind
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Sept. 26, 2019
Grassley Statement on Scalia Confirmation as Labor Secretary
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 20, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Peggy Gustafson, Inspector General of the Department of Commerce - Grassley Presses Commerce Department Inspector General on Office Productivity, Low Morale
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 20, 2019
Tweet - "There is no one-size-fits-all solution to combating poverty in our country. Every community's struggles are different."
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 21, 2019
Tweet - "Iowa has a 2.4% unemployment rate for the 11th month in a row That's nearly 1 yr of historic low joblessness Tax Cuts & Jobs Act + Pres Trump/Gov Reynolds hard work is paying off for Iowans Very few things are better for society than a good economy w jobs available for everyone"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 22, 2019
Grassley, Wyden Convene Finance Committee Paid Family Leave Working Group
Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 24, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Margaret Weichert, Acting Director of the Office of Personnel Management - Durbin, Grassley, Booker, Lee Oppose Proposed Hiring Requirement That Undermines Criminal Justice Reform
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
April 10, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security and the Hon. Alex Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Senators Raise Concerns Over H-2B Visa Abuses That Enable Exploitation
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
March 12, 2019
Sens. Ernst, Lee Put Forward Paid Parental Leave Plan That is Budget Neutral and Flexible for Parents
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
March 12, 2019
Cloture Motion
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 12, 2018
Ernst, Cotton, McCaskill and Heitkamp Introduce Bill to Modernize FMLA
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
July 11, 2018
Ernst Testimony Illustrates Difficulties for Working Parents and How Paid Leave Benefits Growing Families
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 26, 2018
Grassley Bill to Better Protect Federal Whistleblowers Becomes Law
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 17, 2018
Telegraph Herald - Tax-reform Legislation Proving Its Worth
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 6, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Honorable Alex Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Concerns Over Abuses in the H-2B Visa Program that Threaten American Workers
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
March 28, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and the Honorable Charles E. Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Bring Forward Legislation to Reform Sexual Harassment, Discrimination Rules in Congress
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
March 27, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Democratic Leader - Senators Murray, Cantwell Call on Senate Leadership to Bring Forward Legislation to Reform Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Rules in Congress
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
March 26, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Lax Oversight of "Visa Mills" Offering Visas to Foreign Students
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Date
Title
Politician
July 29, 2020
Tweet - "During #COVID19, many of our federal workers have successfully worked remotely, proving they don't need to be in swampy D.C. to do their jobs. At @EPWGOP, I spoke about my SWAMP Act that would move some federal agencies outside the Beltway & closer to the folks they work for."
Sen.Joni Ernst
July 29, 2020
Ernst's Plan to Provide Additional Aid for Child Care, Families is Part of New COVID-19 Package
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
July 27, 2020
Tweet - "Our front line workers across Iowa have kept life going & our supply chains intact during #COVID19. It's time we reward them for their hard work. That's why I've introduced a bill that would allow our essential workers to keep more of their hard-earned $$."
Sen.Joni Ernst
July 26, 2020
Tweet - "Each and every morning, our front line workers across Iowa wake up and go to work, and they should be rewarded for their selfless service. That's why I introduced a bill to allow these essential workers to keep more of their hard-earned dollars."
Sen.Joni Ernst
July 22, 2020
Tweet - "Our essential workers are putting the interests of their fellow Americans ahead of their own. Each and every morning they wake up and go to work, and they should be rewarded for their selfless service. My bill will allow them to keep more of their hard-earned dollars."
Sen.Joni Ernst
July 21, 2020
Hagedorn Co-leads Bipartisan Effort to Expand Access to Child Care
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
July 21, 2020
Ernst Introduces New Bill to Reward COVID-19 Front Line Workers
Sen.Joni Ernst
July 14, 2020
Ernst Unveils New Proposal to Support Iowa's Child Care Providers, Families
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
June 18, 2020
Grassley at Roundtable with Family Leave Working Group
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 12, 2020
Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Treasury Secretary and Jovita Carranza, Small Business Administration Administrator - Lankford Joins Bipartisan Letter Urging the Administration to Provide Paperwork Relief for Oklahoma Small Businesses who Utilized the COVID-19 Relief Program
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 8, 2020
Tweet - "The May jobs report exceeded expectations. Even in these difficult times, we added 2.5M jobs, and the unemployment rate declined. A big reason why: the #PaycheckProtectionProgram I helped pass & get signed into law. It's allowed our small biz to retain & rehire their employees."
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 5, 2020
Tweet - "during a time of unrest/hardship 2day's job numbers are very important as we look fwd & rebuild our economy ALL Americans need a good paying job to feed their families + hv a purpose in their community This month 2.5 million jobs gained & unemployment down 1.4%"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 22, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Rubio Leads Colleagues in Requesting Full SBA Investigation Over Planned Parenthood Improperly Receiving PPP Loans
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
May 22, 2020
Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Propose Reforms to Skilled Non-Immigrant Visa Programs to Protect American Workers
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 21, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - McConnell and Senate Republicans Urge DOJ to Investigate Improper PPP Funding for Planned Parenthood
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
May 7, 2020
Letter to President Donald Trump - Sens. Cruz, Cotton, Colleagues Urge President Trump to Pause Immigration, Protect American Jobs
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
May 7, 2020
Following Bipartisan Request, Treasury Modifies Employee Retention Tax Credit Eligibility for Employers Providing Health Benefits for Furloughed Employees
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 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 9, 2020
Grassley Statement on Senate Democrats Blocking Additional Paycheck Protection Funding
Sen.Chuck Grassley
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 9, 2020
Ernst Statement on Senate Democrats Blocking Funding for Small Businesses
Sen.Joni Ernst
April 3, 2020
Q&A: CARES Act Helps Workers, Seniors, Student Borrowers
Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 1, 2020
CARES Act: Unemployment Insurance FAQ
Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 31, 2020
CARES Act: Employee Retention Credit FAQs
Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 30, 2020
Paycheck Protection Program FAQs for Small Businesses
Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 12, 2020
Executive Session
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Jan. 15, 2020
Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Department of Labor - Bipartisan Group of Senators on H-2B Visa Program: Seek Reforms, Not Expansion
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. 10, 2019
Tweet - "Paid parental leave should be a reality for working parents. I'm glad the issue is getting attn in #NDAA, but I'd like to see solutions that fit needs of working moms & dads in #Iowa & across the country, not just those fortunate enough to have a fed job."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Nov. 14, 2019
Ernst: "It's past time we modernize our family and medical leave policies to serve the needs of parents and families in today's world'
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Oct. 21, 2019
Fox Business - Chuck Grassley: Without retirement reform, too many Americans will be left behind
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Sept. 26, 2019
Grassley Statement on Scalia Confirmation as Labor Secretary
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 20, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Peggy Gustafson, Inspector General of the Department of Commerce - Grassley Presses Commerce Department Inspector General on Office Productivity, Low Morale
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 20, 2019
Tweet - "There is no one-size-fits-all solution to combating poverty in our country. Every community's struggles are different."
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 21, 2019
Tweet - "Iowa has a 2.4% unemployment rate for the 11th month in a row That's nearly 1 yr of historic low joblessness Tax Cuts & Jobs Act + Pres Trump/Gov Reynolds hard work is paying off for Iowans Very few things are better for society than a good economy w jobs available for everyone"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 22, 2019
Grassley, Wyden Convene Finance Committee Paid Family Leave Working Group
Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 24, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Margaret Weichert, Acting Director of the Office of Personnel Management - Durbin, Grassley, Booker, Lee Oppose Proposed Hiring Requirement That Undermines Criminal Justice Reform
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
April 10, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security and the Hon. Alex Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Senators Raise Concerns Over H-2B Visa Abuses That Enable Exploitation
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
March 12, 2019
Sens. Ernst, Lee Put Forward Paid Parental Leave Plan That is Budget Neutral and Flexible for Parents
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
March 12, 2019
Cloture Motion
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 12, 2018
Ernst, Cotton, McCaskill and Heitkamp Introduce Bill to Modernize FMLA
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
July 11, 2018
Ernst Testimony Illustrates Difficulties for Working Parents and How Paid Leave Benefits Growing Families
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 26, 2018
Grassley Bill to Better Protect Federal Whistleblowers Becomes Law
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 17, 2018
Telegraph Herald - Tax-reform Legislation Proving Its Worth
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 6, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Honorable Alex Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Concerns Over Abuses in the H-2B Visa Program that Threaten American Workers
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
March 28, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and the Honorable Charles E. Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Bring Forward Legislation to Reform Sexual Harassment, Discrimination Rules in Congress
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
March 27, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Democratic Leader - Senators Murray, Cantwell Call on Senate Leadership to Bring Forward Legislation to Reform Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Rules in Congress
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
March 26, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Lax Oversight of "Visa Mills" Offering Visas to Foreign Students
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
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