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July 23, 2019
Senator Ernst Visits Texas-Mexico Border
Sen. Joni Ernst
July 23, 2019
Letter to Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the Department of Justice, Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Grassley Decries Mismanaged Parole for Inadmissible Migrants, Some with Criminal Histories
Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 23, 2019
Tweet - "Thankful VP Pence visited Iowa 2day to talk abt the importance of passing USMCA Pres Trump fulfilled his promise to renegotiate our trade deal w Canada+Mexico & delivered Next wk I'm holding a Finance Cmte hrg on the benefits of USMCA Its good 4 farmers+ tech+ manufacturing etc"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 22, 2019
United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement
Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 18, 2019
United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement
Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Grassley Seeks Immigration History on Suspect in Des Moines Triple Homicide
Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 17, 2019
Grassley, Lankford, Duckworth Introduce Bill to Ensure Justice to US Victims of Terrorism
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
July 17, 2019
Grassley At the Washington International Trade Association Awards Dinner
Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 16, 2019
Tweet - "Last year alone, #Iowa exported $6.6 billion worth of products to Canada & Mexico. Passing the #USMCAnow will allow those numbers to grow exponentially--creating new export opportunities for our dairy farmers, greater access for egg producers, & reducing non-tariff trade barriers."
Sen. Joni Ernst
July 16, 2019
Tweet - "1 in 5 jobs in Iowa is tied directly to trade. And with Canada & Mexico being two of our biggest trading partners, the USMCA is a HUGE deal for Iowa."
Sen. Joni Ernst
July 16, 2019
Tweet - "It's been 228 days since the #USMCA was signed. I'd say it's about time that @SpeakerPelosi and our friends in the House signal their support for the #USMCAnow. We've got to get this deal across the finish line--Iowa's farmers, manufacturers, & small biz are counting on it."
Sen. Joni Ernst
July 16, 2019
United States-Mexico-Canada Free Trade Agreement
Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 16, 2019
EB-5 Regulations
Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 16, 2019
Tweet - "BIG progress by @realDonaldTrump + admin 2bring real reforms &accountability to flawed eb5 investor visa program New regs cleared by OMB wld bring needed integrity 2program scarred by abuse +natl security problems NEED TO PUBLISH NOW!"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 16, 2019
United States-Mexico-Canada Free Trade Agreement
Sen. Joni Ernst
July 15, 2019
Lujan Statement on President Trump Asylum Law Changes
Sen. Joni Ernst
July 15, 2019
Letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo - Kaine Joins Bipartisan Letter to Pompeo To Push for Release of Saudi Women's Rights Activists
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
July 12, 2019
Q&A: Crisis at the Southern Border
Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 11, 2019
Tweet - "The French govt would be wise to not move fwd w their tax on digital services that hurts US companies Pres Trump has shown he doesn't back down when the US is treated unfairly I hope the French govt works w us & other countries thru OECD to find a fair solution among allies"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 10, 2019
Grassley, Wyden Applaud USTR Investigation of French Digital Services Tax Proposal
Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 9, 2019
Ernst Pushes for Congress to Finalize Trade Deals, Lower Prescription Drug Prices"
Sen. Joni Ernst
July 9, 2019
Grassley: Secret Service's Mass Attack Report Helps Communities Identify Threats
Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 9, 2019
Grassley, Tillis, Colleagues Introduce the Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 29, 2019
Grassley Statement on the Resumption of U.S.-Chinese Trade Talks
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 28, 2019
Gardner, Portman, Heinrich, Ernst, Schatz, Peters, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Assess & Address Rising Threat of Deepfakes
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
June 28, 2019
Portman, Heinrich, Ernst, and Schatz Amendment on Explainable Artificial Intelligence Included in Senate-Passed NDAA
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
June 27, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo - Grassley, Ernst Press State Department on Satellite Sales to China
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 20, 2019
Q&A: Keeping Check on Foreign Influence
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 19, 2019
Tweet - "SOON: I'll be chairing a @SmallBizCmte hearing focused on @SBAgov's efforts to aid communities and business devastated by the flooding in #Iowa, and across the country. @IowaSBDC director Lisa Shimkat will be testifying."
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 19, 2019
Tweet - "This spring's devastating flooding remains top of mind for me. It's something I discussed directly w/@POTUS last week. I encouraged him to extend the incident period for #Iowa's fed disaster declaration so areas impacted by more recent flooding are eligible for fed assistance."
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 19, 2019
Letter to the Hon. William Barr - Lawmakers Seek FARA Evaluation of Qatari-owned Al Jazeera
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 19, 2019
Tweet - "Mexican Senate approving USMCA is a very positive step 2help move along legislation in the US / Now Congress must do its part 2bring the gr8 benefits of USMCA to farmers +business +families"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 18, 2019
Ernst Pushes for Army Corps to Prioritize Flood Control, Give Iowans a Stronger Voice in Decision-Making
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 18, 2019
Udall, Rounds, Heinrich File Bipartisan Amendment to Enable All Military Women to Count Maternity Leave Towards Years of Service
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
June 13, 2019
After Recent Department of Defense Report Highlights Its Continued Failure to Address Crisis of Military Sexual Assault, Gillibrand Leads Bipartisan Group of Senators to Reintroduce Military Justice Improvement Act and Calls On Congress to Act
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 13, 2019
Udall, Heinrich Reintroduce Military Justice Improvement Act To Address Crisis Of Military Sexual Assault
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 13, 2019
Menendez, Booker Co-Sponsor Bipartisan Bill to Address Crisis of Military Sexual Assault
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 13, 2019
Tweet - "The #USMCA is a win for #Iowa's farmers and manufacturers--and they are counting on us to pass it. @SpeakerPelosi, it's time to start moving on USMCA."
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 13, 2019
Grassley, Bipartisan Group of Senators Reintroduce Military Justice Improvement Act
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 11, 2019
Representatives Trahan, Turner, and Cisneros Introduce Bipartisan "Prevention of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces Act"
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
June 11, 2019
Young Joins Bipartisan Bill to Boost Disclosure of Foreign Lobbying
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 10, 2019
The Wall Street Journal - The Foreign Influence We're Ignoring
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 10, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Joanne Chiedi, Acting Inspector General - Grassley, Rubio Call on HHS IG to Examine CMS Payments to Chinese-linked Companies
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 10, 2019
Shaheen & Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce Legislation to Boost Disclosure of Foreign Lobbying
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 9, 2019
Tweet - "Many @DeptofDefense projects help our military, but the DoD has also made its share of $$$ blunders. I put a provision into the Defense bill asking DoD to put price tags on these projects. After seeing the latest Squeal TV, you'll know why. #MakeEmSqueal"
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 8, 2019
Tweet - "Gr8 news 4 border+trade Pres Trump landed historic commitments from Mexico on border+no new tariffs He delivered. Mexico delivered. Now Congress must deliver Dems need 2 work w/ Rs to fund agencies close loopholes + secure border Iowans want RESULTS not more politics"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 7, 2019
Senator Ernst: "Iowans are breathing a sigh of relief"
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 6, 2019
Tweet - "Lots of Dem anger over children in DHS/HHS custody but no Dem anger over human traffickers using kids as ticket into USA&then recycling them back 2 MX/Central Am only 2b trafficked again How can Ds call themselves humanitarian when they won't wrk w Rs 2close loopholes in the law?"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 4, 2019
Tweet - "I will continue to challenge every young woman today who is contemplating serving our country in government service or in military uniform to say yes and jump into the arena. We are a better nation because of the contributions of women from all walks of life & fields of service."
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 4, 2019
Grassley-Backed Bill Targeting Election Tampering by Foreign Nationals Clears Senate
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Date
Title
Politician
July 23, 2019
Senator Ernst Visits Texas-Mexico Border
Sen.Joni Ernst
July 23, 2019
Letter to Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the Department of Justice, Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Grassley Decries Mismanaged Parole for Inadmissible Migrants, Some with Criminal Histories
Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 23, 2019
Tweet - "Thankful VP Pence visited Iowa 2day to talk abt the importance of passing USMCA Pres Trump fulfilled his promise to renegotiate our trade deal w Canada+Mexico & delivered Next wk I'm holding a Finance Cmte hrg on the benefits of USMCA Its good 4 farmers+ tech+ manufacturing etc"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 22, 2019
United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement
Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 18, 2019
United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement
Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Grassley Seeks Immigration History on Suspect in Des Moines Triple Homicide
Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 17, 2019
Grassley, Lankford, Duckworth Introduce Bill to Ensure Justice to US Victims of Terrorism
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
July 17, 2019
Grassley At the Washington International Trade Association Awards Dinner
Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 16, 2019
Tweet - "Last year alone, #Iowa exported $6.6 billion worth of products to Canada & Mexico. Passing the #USMCAnow will allow those numbers to grow exponentially--creating new export opportunities for our dairy farmers, greater access for egg producers, & reducing non-tariff trade barriers."
Sen.Joni Ernst
July 16, 2019
Tweet - "1 in 5 jobs in Iowa is tied directly to trade. And with Canada & Mexico being two of our biggest trading partners, the USMCA is a HUGE deal for Iowa."
Sen.Joni Ernst
July 16, 2019
Tweet - "It's been 228 days since the #USMCA was signed. I'd say it's about time that @SpeakerPelosi and our friends in the House signal their support for the #USMCAnow. We've got to get this deal across the finish line--Iowa's farmers, manufacturers, & small biz are counting on it."
Sen.Joni Ernst
July 16, 2019
United States-Mexico-Canada Free Trade Agreement
Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 16, 2019
EB-5 Regulations
Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 16, 2019
Tweet - "BIG progress by @realDonaldTrump + admin 2bring real reforms &accountability to flawed eb5 investor visa program New regs cleared by OMB wld bring needed integrity 2program scarred by abuse +natl security problems NEED TO PUBLISH NOW!"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 16, 2019
United States-Mexico-Canada Free Trade Agreement
Sen.Joni Ernst
July 15, 2019
Lujan Statement on President Trump Asylum Law Changes
Sen.Joni Ernst
July 15, 2019
Letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo - Kaine Joins Bipartisan Letter to Pompeo To Push for Release of Saudi Women's Rights Activists
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
July 12, 2019
Q&A: Crisis at the Southern Border
Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 11, 2019
Tweet - "The French govt would be wise to not move fwd w their tax on digital services that hurts US companies Pres Trump has shown he doesn't back down when the US is treated unfairly I hope the French govt works w us & other countries thru OECD to find a fair solution among allies"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 10, 2019
Grassley, Wyden Applaud USTR Investigation of French Digital Services Tax Proposal
Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 9, 2019
Ernst Pushes for Congress to Finalize Trade Deals, Lower Prescription Drug Prices"
Sen.Joni Ernst
July 9, 2019
Grassley: Secret Service's Mass Attack Report Helps Communities Identify Threats
Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 9, 2019
Grassley, Tillis, Colleagues Introduce the Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 29, 2019
Grassley Statement on the Resumption of U.S.-Chinese Trade Talks
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 28, 2019
Gardner, Portman, Heinrich, Ernst, Schatz, Peters, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Assess & Address Rising Threat of Deepfakes
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
June 28, 2019
Portman, Heinrich, Ernst, and Schatz Amendment on Explainable Artificial Intelligence Included in Senate-Passed NDAA
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
June 27, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo - Grassley, Ernst Press State Department on Satellite Sales to China
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 20, 2019
Q&A: Keeping Check on Foreign Influence
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 19, 2019
Tweet - "SOON: I'll be chairing a @SmallBizCmte hearing focused on @SBAgov's efforts to aid communities and business devastated by the flooding in #Iowa, and across the country. @IowaSBDC director Lisa Shimkat will be testifying."
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 19, 2019
Tweet - "This spring's devastating flooding remains top of mind for me. It's something I discussed directly w/@POTUS last week. I encouraged him to extend the incident period for #Iowa's fed disaster declaration so areas impacted by more recent flooding are eligible for fed assistance."
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 19, 2019
Letter to the Hon. William Barr - Lawmakers Seek FARA Evaluation of Qatari-owned Al Jazeera
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 19, 2019
Tweet - "Mexican Senate approving USMCA is a very positive step 2help move along legislation in the US / Now Congress must do its part 2bring the gr8 benefits of USMCA to farmers +business +families"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 18, 2019
Ernst Pushes for Army Corps to Prioritize Flood Control, Give Iowans a Stronger Voice in Decision-Making
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 18, 2019
Udall, Rounds, Heinrich File Bipartisan Amendment to Enable All Military Women to Count Maternity Leave Towards Years of Service
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
June 13, 2019
After Recent Department of Defense Report Highlights Its Continued Failure to Address Crisis of Military Sexual Assault, Gillibrand Leads Bipartisan Group of Senators to Reintroduce Military Justice Improvement Act and Calls On Congress to Act
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 13, 2019
Udall, Heinrich Reintroduce Military Justice Improvement Act To Address Crisis Of Military Sexual Assault
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 13, 2019
Menendez, Booker Co-Sponsor Bipartisan Bill to Address Crisis of Military Sexual Assault
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 13, 2019
Tweet - "The #USMCA is a win for #Iowa's farmers and manufacturers--and they are counting on us to pass it. @SpeakerPelosi, it's time to start moving on USMCA."
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 13, 2019
Grassley, Bipartisan Group of Senators Reintroduce Military Justice Improvement Act
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 11, 2019
Representatives Trahan, Turner, and Cisneros Introduce Bipartisan "Prevention of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces Act"
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
June 11, 2019
Young Joins Bipartisan Bill to Boost Disclosure of Foreign Lobbying
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 10, 2019
The Wall Street Journal - The Foreign Influence We're Ignoring
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 10, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Joanne Chiedi, Acting Inspector General - Grassley, Rubio Call on HHS IG to Examine CMS Payments to Chinese-linked Companies
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 10, 2019
Shaheen & Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce Legislation to Boost Disclosure of Foreign Lobbying
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 9, 2019
Tweet - "Many @DeptofDefense projects help our military, but the DoD has also made its share of $$$ blunders. I put a provision into the Defense bill asking DoD to put price tags on these projects. After seeing the latest Squeal TV, you'll know why. #MakeEmSqueal"
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 8, 2019
Tweet - "Gr8 news 4 border+trade Pres Trump landed historic commitments from Mexico on border+no new tariffs He delivered. Mexico delivered. Now Congress must deliver Dems need 2 work w/ Rs to fund agencies close loopholes + secure border Iowans want RESULTS not more politics"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 7, 2019
Senator Ernst: "Iowans are breathing a sigh of relief"
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 6, 2019
Tweet - "Lots of Dem anger over children in DHS/HHS custody but no Dem anger over human traffickers using kids as ticket into USA&then recycling them back 2 MX/Central Am only 2b trafficked again How can Ds call themselves humanitarian when they won't wrk w Rs 2close loopholes in the law?"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 4, 2019
Tweet - "I will continue to challenge every young woman today who is contemplating serving our country in government service or in military uniform to say yes and jump into the arena. We are a better nation because of the contributions of women from all walks of life & fields of service."
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 4, 2019
Grassley-Backed Bill Targeting Election Tampering by Foreign Nationals Clears Senate
Sen.Chuck Grassley
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