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Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has shown the importance of reducing our dependence on foreign entities, particularly those located in Communist China. I'm working on a number of proposals to secure our supply chain, and I'm glad to see @POTUS take action to do so as well." Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Iowans should be able to access information about the costs associated with their health care in advance, so that they can make the best decisions for themselves and their families. I'm working to make that happen" Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 5, 2020 The Des Moines Register - Iowans Have Spoken: Make Prescription Drugs Affordable Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Our nonprofits across Iowa do vital work for our communities & many of them are struggling to stay afloat during #COVID19. That's why I fought to pass a bill that will help nonprofits cover their unemployment costs. Great news, the bill has now officially been signed into law!" Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 4, 2020 Grassley Praises Trump Administration Investment of Additional $4.2 Million to Help Small Businesses Across Iowa Respond to Coronavirus Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Even before #COVID19, I've worked to expand access to telehealth for Iowans--particularly in our rural areas. Yesterday's action by @POTUS will further support folks in Iowa, and across the country, who are relying on these important health care services." Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Reports that health insurers are exploiting loopholes to deny or restrict coverage for #COVID19 testing are completely unacceptable. I'm supporting a bill to ensure Iowans have access to affordable testing -- essential for defeating this virus." Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 3, 2020 Ernst Works to Increase Access to COVID-19 Testing for Iowans Sen. Joni Ernst
July 31, 2020 Ernst Works to Increase Investment in Child Care Sen. Joni Ernst
July 30, 2020 Hearing of the Senate Finance Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Grassley, Hearing on Protecting the Reliability of the U.S.'s Medical Supply Chain During the COVID-19 Pandemic Part 2 Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "2day Judiciary Cmte passed bill to hold Chinese govt accountable for its reckless actions that contributed to global spread of COVID-19 I was proud to support Should be a no-brainer but some seem too concerned about insult to China. Justice for Americans is our job!" Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "Having a strong pipeline of pediatric researchers is critical for ensuring our kiddos have access to cures & treatments for their medical conditions -- & my PACT Act would do just that. Now, I'm urging @NIH to prioritize research focused on the impact of #COVID19 on kids & teens." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 29, 2020 Tweet - "It's critical that Iowa's working parents have access to child care services as we fight #COVID19. My plan to provide additional assistance to our child care providers is included in the HEALS Act, & I'm glad to have my colleagues join me in this effort." 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 28, 2020 Hearing of the Senate Finance Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Grassley, Hearing on Protecting the Reliability of the U.S. Medical Supply Chain During the COVID-19 Pandemic Part 1 Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 28, 2020 The Hill - Health Care Price Transparency Bill Can Reduce Costs and Boost National Economic Recovery Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "NEW: Child care is critical to returning safely to our daily lives. That's why I've been working to support providers and our working families throughout #COVID19. Good news *special character* my plan to provide additional support for child care is included in the HEALS Act." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "It's critical that Iowans and Americans have access to a safe & effective vaccine as we continue to combat #COVID19. Thank you, @POTUS for leading Operation Warp Speed and forging public-private partnerships to develop a vaccine to fight against the virus." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 28, 2020 Fox News - Sens. Grassley and McSally: Coronavirus pandemic has accelerated need to cut drug prices Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "The #PPP has been critical for supporting our #smallbiz & folks across Iowa during #COVID19. Included in the HEALS Act is one of the things I've been fighting for: our hardest-hit small biz can access a second PPP loan through the program's remaining funds." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 27, 2020 Grassley Releases Finance Committee Provisions in Next Coronavirus Relief Legislation Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "Iowans have made it clear that they want to see Congress take action to lower the skyrocketing costs of prescription drugs. We need to act, and I'm committed to working with my colleagues & the administration to do just that" 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 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Sinema to VA: Develop Strategy to Support Veterans Experiencing Homelessness in Arizona Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
July 24, 2020 Grassley Statement on Trump Prescription Drug Pricing Executive Orders Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "Our farmers feed & fuel the world & protecting their mental health is critically important. Continuing the work of the FARMERS First Act, @ChuckGrassley's bill I support passed the Senate--another critical step toward addressing the mental health needs of Iowa's ag community." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "Our elderly Iowans are some of the most at-risk to #COVID19, and I've been working to ensure these folks and their caregivers have the support they need. I applaud @POTUS for taking action to protect our vulnerable seniors and nursing home residents during the pandemic." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "Iowans want to see us come together to advance solutions that drive down Rx drug prices. @ChuckGrassley's bill that I support originally had bipartisan support. It's time for Democrats to put election year politics aside & act to lower costs for Iowans." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "2day the Grassley-Tester farmer mental health bill passed through the Senate This is a clear message to farmers across the country that my colleagues & I stand with u and support u" Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 23, 2020 Coronavirus Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 23, 2020 Grassley Lauds Presidential Announcement of Additional Funding, Testing Requirements for Nursing Homes Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 23, 2020 Grassley, Tester Farmer Mental Health Bill Clears Senate Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "The fed gov't should not be subsidizing dangerous wet markets where diseases like #COVID19 can originate & spread from. At today's @EPWGOP hearing, I highlighted the importance of my bill that bans taxpayer $$ from being spent at China's unregulated wet markets ever again." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Heading 2 Senate floor 2 speak w senators Braun Cassidy Collins Hyde-Smith McSally+ Ernst abt how Congress shld pass our Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act to rein in drug prices+ cap costs for Medicare recipients +cap rx increases to inflation+ save taxpayers nearly $100B" Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 22, 2020 Prescription Drug Costs Sen. Joni Ernst
July 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Marco Rubio, Chairman of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, and the Hon. Ben Cardin, Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee - Daines Working to Improve PPP Program to Help Montana Restaurants, Food Supply Chains Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Whether it's cheating on trade deals, stealing our intellectual property, or mishandling the #COVID19 outbreak, Communist China does not play by the rules. I'm working to reduce our dependency on China, help bring manufacturing home & create even more jobs for Iowans." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "Our essential workers have risen to the challenge & continued in their daily jobs--to care for & protect Iowans, to produce & deliver food and essential goods, & to uphold our nation's critical infrastructure throughout this pandemic. Let's pay them back:" Sen. Joni Ernst
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "Our front line workers--our nurses, truck drivers, child care providers, & so many others have kept life going for Iowans during #COVID19. My new bill will allow these essential workers to keep more of their hard-earned dollars." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 20, 2020 Bipartisan Bill Helping Families of First Responders Lost to COVID Clears Congress Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 17, 2020 Q&A: U.S. Meat Supply Chain Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "It's critical that families have access to quality, affordable child care. I've introduced a new bill to assist our child care providers so they can continue to offer these essential services to working moms and dads during #COVID19." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "More help is on the way for Iowa's hospitals! As a result of the bipartisan #COVID19 relief packages I helped pass, HHS just announced another $89,150,000 for health care providers in our state." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 10, 2020 Q&A: COVID Adds Urgency to Price Transparency Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "New report says pharma raised prices of hundreds of drugs during the pandemic More proof that NOW is the time to lower Rx costs My bipartisan prescription drug bill should be in the next coronavirus relief bill/Dems MUST stop caring more about election yr politics than patients!" Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 8, 2020 Ernst: Expanded Telehealth Services Need to Continue Beyond Pandemic Sen. Joni Ernst
July 7, 2020 Ernst, Grassley Introduce Bill to Lower Prescription Drug Costs for Iowans Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
July 6, 2020 Grassley, Daines, McSally Introduce Elder Justice Legislation to Boost Programs, Help Fight COVID in Nursing Homes Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
July 6, 2020 Tweet - "On my #99CountyTour, I hear from folks concerned about the high costs of health care. I'm working on a number of efforts, including the Healthcare PRICE Transparency Act, which will increase transparency, empower patients, and ultimately lower costs." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 5, 2020 CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with Joni Ernst Sen. Joni Ernst
July 2, 2020 Inhofe, Grassley, Ernst, Tillis, Burr Introduce Bill to Support Livestock and Poultry Producers affected by COVID-19 Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "By improving transparency in health care, we can increase competition, empower patients, and ultimately lower costs for Iowans. I'm working on a bill that takes a critical step toward achieving those goals." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator - Cassidy, Smith Lead Bipartisan Effort Calling on Nation's Health Agencies to Continue Expanded Telehealth Services After Pandemic Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "After 18 months of bipartisan work w RM Wyden 2day I introd my bipartisan bill to lower Rx prices I'm disappointed Democrats didn't join Rs on bill they coauthored. This=election yr politics at its worst. Pres Trump+Sen Ernst & I will continue working for Iowans 2lower drug costs" Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 2, 2020 Ernst Works to Increase Transparency, Lower Health Care Costs for Iowans Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
July 2, 2020 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 2, 2020 Grassley, Colleagues Introduce Updated Bipartisan Prescription Drug Pricing Bill Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "During my #99CountyTour, tele-town halls, or in conversations with my family members who depend on life-saving medications, Iowans have made it clear they want to see Congress take action to lower the cost of Rx drugs. I'm working with @ChuckGrassley to do just that." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 1, 2020 NEW: Ernst's Bipartisan Veterans Bill Passes Senate Unanimously Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "Iowa's farmers & biofuel producers need certainty, and they're sick of being yanked around by @EPA. I'm blocking any further EPA nominations until @EPAAWheeler tells us exactly what they plan to do with the "gap year" waivers." Sen. Joni Ernst
June 30, 2020 Grassley, Colleagues introduce The Healthcare PRICE Transparency Act Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "Indoor transmission rates of COVID-19 are much higher than outdoors so it's especially important to wear a mask indoors in addition to social distancing 6+ft. I also encourage Iowans to wear masks outdoors if they are going to be near other ppl & can't properly distance" Sen. Chuck Grassley
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 30, 2020 Tweet - "I encourage Iowans to wear a mask/face covering when not at home Wearing a mask isn't as much about self protection as it is about protecting others. Many carry COVID-19 & don't know it Wearing a mask shows u are thinking about others & sacrificing for your neighbors+loved ones" Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "June marks two years since @POTUS signed the VA MISSION Act--bipartisan legislation to improve access to care for veterans that included my bill to expand telehealth to vets in rural areas--into law. I'm asking the @DeptVetAffairs for an update on their implementation of the law." Sen. Joni Ernst
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "Today's SCOTUS decision is disappointing, but it should not deter us from the fight to protect women & girls from the dangers of abortion. All women--no matter their circumstances--deserve to be treated by competent doctors who can provide life-saving care during an emergency." Sen. Joni Ernst
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 29, 2020 Tweet - "Gilead announced it will charge around $3000 for a drug that already existed to treat coronavirus. We need innovation but also affordability. Coronavirus is all the more reason to pass my bill to lower Rx drug costs / hold Big Pharma accountable to taxpayers!" Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "#ICYMI, I led a bipartisan letter calling on @EPA to reject the 52 "new" gap waivers. They are inconsistent with the 10th Circuit decision, Congressional intent, and EPA's own guidance. More:" Sen. Joni Ernst
June 29, 2020 Coronavirus 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 USA Today - Tester and Grassley: Threat of meat shortages is growing. Senate needs to act now Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 29, 2020 The Wall Street Journal - America Needs Leadership on Prescription Prices Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "Pres Trump called on Congress in his state of union to pass a bill to lower Rx drug prices & said he would sign it into law @realDonaldTrump has been leading on this issue for many yrs. I coauthored a bill w Ranking Member Wyden but Democrats walked away Bipartisanship is needed!" Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 28, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has been a great awakening when it comes to the vulnerabilities in our supply chain. It's clear now, maybe more than ever, that the US has become all too dependent on China for PPE, Rx drugs, and other essential medical supplies. Let's fix that." Sen. Joni Ernst
Date Title Politician
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has shown the importance of reducing our dependence on foreign entities, particularly those located in Communist China. I'm working on a number of proposals to secure our supply chain, and I'm glad to see @POTUS take action to do so as well." Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Iowans should be able to access information about the costs associated with their health care in advance, so that they can make the best decisions for themselves and their families. I'm working to make that happen" Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 5, 2020 The Des Moines Register - Iowans Have Spoken: Make Prescription Drugs Affordable Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Our nonprofits across Iowa do vital work for our communities & many of them are struggling to stay afloat during #COVID19. That's why I fought to pass a bill that will help nonprofits cover their unemployment costs. Great news, the bill has now officially been signed into law!" Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 4, 2020 Grassley Praises Trump Administration Investment of Additional $4.2 Million to Help Small Businesses Across Iowa Respond to Coronavirus Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Even before #COVID19, I've worked to expand access to telehealth for Iowans--particularly in our rural areas. Yesterday's action by @POTUS will further support folks in Iowa, and across the country, who are relying on these important health care services." Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Reports that health insurers are exploiting loopholes to deny or restrict coverage for #COVID19 testing are completely unacceptable. I'm supporting a bill to ensure Iowans have access to affordable testing -- essential for defeating this virus." Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 3, 2020 Ernst Works to Increase Access to COVID-19 Testing for Iowans Sen.Joni Ernst
July 31, 2020 Ernst Works to Increase Investment in Child Care Sen.Joni Ernst
July 30, 2020 Hearing of the Senate Finance Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Grassley, Hearing on Protecting the Reliability of the U.S.'s Medical Supply Chain During the COVID-19 Pandemic Part 2 Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "2day Judiciary Cmte passed bill to hold Chinese govt accountable for its reckless actions that contributed to global spread of COVID-19 I was proud to support Should be a no-brainer but some seem too concerned about insult to China. Justice for Americans is our job!" Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "Having a strong pipeline of pediatric researchers is critical for ensuring our kiddos have access to cures & treatments for their medical conditions -- & my PACT Act would do just that. Now, I'm urging @NIH to prioritize research focused on the impact of #COVID19 on kids & teens." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 29, 2020 Tweet - "It's critical that Iowa's working parents have access to child care services as we fight #COVID19. My plan to provide additional assistance to our child care providers is included in the HEALS Act, & I'm glad to have my colleagues join me in this effort." 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 28, 2020 Hearing of the Senate Finance Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Grassley, Hearing on Protecting the Reliability of the U.S. Medical Supply Chain During the COVID-19 Pandemic Part 1 Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 28, 2020 The Hill - Health Care Price Transparency Bill Can Reduce Costs and Boost National Economic Recovery Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "NEW: Child care is critical to returning safely to our daily lives. That's why I've been working to support providers and our working families throughout #COVID19. Good news *special character* my plan to provide additional support for child care is included in the HEALS Act." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "It's critical that Iowans and Americans have access to a safe & effective vaccine as we continue to combat #COVID19. Thank you, @POTUS for leading Operation Warp Speed and forging public-private partnerships to develop a vaccine to fight against the virus." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 28, 2020 Fox News - Sens. Grassley and McSally: Coronavirus pandemic has accelerated need to cut drug prices Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "The #PPP has been critical for supporting our #smallbiz & folks across Iowa during #COVID19. Included in the HEALS Act is one of the things I've been fighting for: our hardest-hit small biz can access a second PPP loan through the program's remaining funds." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 27, 2020 Grassley Releases Finance Committee Provisions in Next Coronavirus Relief Legislation Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "Iowans have made it clear that they want to see Congress take action to lower the skyrocketing costs of prescription drugs. We need to act, and I'm committed to working with my colleagues & the administration to do just that" 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 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Sinema to VA: Develop Strategy to Support Veterans Experiencing Homelessness in Arizona Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
July 24, 2020 Grassley Statement on Trump Prescription Drug Pricing Executive Orders Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "Our farmers feed & fuel the world & protecting their mental health is critically important. Continuing the work of the FARMERS First Act, @ChuckGrassley's bill I support passed the Senate--another critical step toward addressing the mental health needs of Iowa's ag community." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "Our elderly Iowans are some of the most at-risk to #COVID19, and I've been working to ensure these folks and their caregivers have the support they need. I applaud @POTUS for taking action to protect our vulnerable seniors and nursing home residents during the pandemic." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "Iowans want to see us come together to advance solutions that drive down Rx drug prices. @ChuckGrassley's bill that I support originally had bipartisan support. It's time for Democrats to put election year politics aside & act to lower costs for Iowans." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "2day the Grassley-Tester farmer mental health bill passed through the Senate This is a clear message to farmers across the country that my colleagues & I stand with u and support u" Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 23, 2020 Coronavirus Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 23, 2020 Grassley Lauds Presidential Announcement of Additional Funding, Testing Requirements for Nursing Homes Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 23, 2020 Grassley, Tester Farmer Mental Health Bill Clears Senate Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "The fed gov't should not be subsidizing dangerous wet markets where diseases like #COVID19 can originate & spread from. At today's @EPWGOP hearing, I highlighted the importance of my bill that bans taxpayer $$ from being spent at China's unregulated wet markets ever again." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Heading 2 Senate floor 2 speak w senators Braun Cassidy Collins Hyde-Smith McSally+ Ernst abt how Congress shld pass our Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act to rein in drug prices+ cap costs for Medicare recipients +cap rx increases to inflation+ save taxpayers nearly $100B" Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 22, 2020 Prescription Drug Costs Sen.Joni Ernst
July 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Marco Rubio, Chairman of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, and the Hon. Ben Cardin, Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee - Daines Working to Improve PPP Program to Help Montana Restaurants, Food Supply Chains Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Whether it's cheating on trade deals, stealing our intellectual property, or mishandling the #COVID19 outbreak, Communist China does not play by the rules. I'm working to reduce our dependency on China, help bring manufacturing home & create even more jobs for Iowans." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "Our essential workers have risen to the challenge & continued in their daily jobs--to care for & protect Iowans, to produce & deliver food and essential goods, & to uphold our nation's critical infrastructure throughout this pandemic. Let's pay them back:" Sen.Joni Ernst
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "Our front line workers--our nurses, truck drivers, child care providers, & so many others have kept life going for Iowans during #COVID19. My new bill will allow these essential workers to keep more of their hard-earned dollars." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 20, 2020 Bipartisan Bill Helping Families of First Responders Lost to COVID Clears Congress Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 17, 2020 Q&A: U.S. Meat Supply Chain Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "It's critical that families have access to quality, affordable child care. I've introduced a new bill to assist our child care providers so they can continue to offer these essential services to working moms and dads during #COVID19." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "More help is on the way for Iowa's hospitals! As a result of the bipartisan #COVID19 relief packages I helped pass, HHS just announced another $89,150,000 for health care providers in our state." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 10, 2020 Q&A: COVID Adds Urgency to Price Transparency Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "New report says pharma raised prices of hundreds of drugs during the pandemic More proof that NOW is the time to lower Rx costs My bipartisan prescription drug bill should be in the next coronavirus relief bill/Dems MUST stop caring more about election yr politics than patients!" Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 8, 2020 Ernst: Expanded Telehealth Services Need to Continue Beyond Pandemic Sen.Joni Ernst
July 7, 2020 Ernst, Grassley Introduce Bill to Lower Prescription Drug Costs for Iowans Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
July 6, 2020 Grassley, Daines, McSally Introduce Elder Justice Legislation to Boost Programs, Help Fight COVID in Nursing Homes Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
July 6, 2020 Tweet - "On my #99CountyTour, I hear from folks concerned about the high costs of health care. I'm working on a number of efforts, including the Healthcare PRICE Transparency Act, which will increase transparency, empower patients, and ultimately lower costs." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 5, 2020 CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with Joni Ernst Sen.Joni Ernst
July 2, 2020 Inhofe, Grassley, Ernst, Tillis, Burr Introduce Bill to Support Livestock and Poultry Producers affected by COVID-19 Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "By improving transparency in health care, we can increase competition, empower patients, and ultimately lower costs for Iowans. I'm working on a bill that takes a critical step toward achieving those goals." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator - Cassidy, Smith Lead Bipartisan Effort Calling on Nation's Health Agencies to Continue Expanded Telehealth Services After Pandemic Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "After 18 months of bipartisan work w RM Wyden 2day I introd my bipartisan bill to lower Rx prices I'm disappointed Democrats didn't join Rs on bill they coauthored. This=election yr politics at its worst. Pres Trump+Sen Ernst & I will continue working for Iowans 2lower drug costs" Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 2, 2020 Ernst Works to Increase Transparency, Lower Health Care Costs for Iowans Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
July 2, 2020 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 2, 2020 Grassley, Colleagues Introduce Updated Bipartisan Prescription Drug Pricing Bill Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "During my #99CountyTour, tele-town halls, or in conversations with my family members who depend on life-saving medications, Iowans have made it clear they want to see Congress take action to lower the cost of Rx drugs. I'm working with @ChuckGrassley to do just that." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 1, 2020 NEW: Ernst's Bipartisan Veterans Bill Passes Senate Unanimously Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "Iowa's farmers & biofuel producers need certainty, and they're sick of being yanked around by @EPA. I'm blocking any further EPA nominations until @EPAAWheeler tells us exactly what they plan to do with the "gap year" waivers." Sen.Joni Ernst
June 30, 2020 Grassley, Colleagues introduce The Healthcare PRICE Transparency Act Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "Indoor transmission rates of COVID-19 are much higher than outdoors so it's especially important to wear a mask indoors in addition to social distancing 6+ft. I also encourage Iowans to wear masks outdoors if they are going to be near other ppl & can't properly distance" Sen.Chuck Grassley
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 30, 2020 Tweet - "I encourage Iowans to wear a mask/face covering when not at home Wearing a mask isn't as much about self protection as it is about protecting others. Many carry COVID-19 & don't know it Wearing a mask shows u are thinking about others & sacrificing for your neighbors+loved ones" Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "June marks two years since @POTUS signed the VA MISSION Act--bipartisan legislation to improve access to care for veterans that included my bill to expand telehealth to vets in rural areas--into law. I'm asking the @DeptVetAffairs for an update on their implementation of the law." Sen.Joni Ernst
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "Today's SCOTUS decision is disappointing, but it should not deter us from the fight to protect women & girls from the dangers of abortion. All women--no matter their circumstances--deserve to be treated by competent doctors who can provide life-saving care during an emergency." Sen.Joni Ernst
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 29, 2020 Tweet - "Gilead announced it will charge around $3000 for a drug that already existed to treat coronavirus. We need innovation but also affordability. Coronavirus is all the more reason to pass my bill to lower Rx drug costs / hold Big Pharma accountable to taxpayers!" Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "#ICYMI, I led a bipartisan letter calling on @EPA to reject the 52 "new" gap waivers. They are inconsistent with the 10th Circuit decision, Congressional intent, and EPA's own guidance. More:" Sen.Joni Ernst
June 29, 2020 Coronavirus 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 USA Today - Tester and Grassley: Threat of meat shortages is growing. Senate needs to act now Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 29, 2020 The Wall Street Journal - America Needs Leadership on Prescription Prices Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "Pres Trump called on Congress in his state of union to pass a bill to lower Rx drug prices & said he would sign it into law @realDonaldTrump has been leading on this issue for many yrs. I coauthored a bill w Ranking Member Wyden but Democrats walked away Bipartisanship is needed!" Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 28, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has been a great awakening when it comes to the vulnerabilities in our supply chain. It's clear now, maybe more than ever, that the US has become all too dependent on China for PPE, Rx drugs, and other essential medical supplies. Let's fix that." Sen.Joni Ernst
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