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June 20, 2023 Ernst, Stabenow Counter Chinese Acquisition of U.S. Agricultural Land Sen. Joni Ernst
May 26, 2023 Ernst Works to Keep Iowa Resources in Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 1, 2022 Letter to Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the Government Accountability Office - Thompson & Comer Lead Letter to Gao Regarding Foreign Investments in U.s. Farmland Rep. Randy Feenstra, ...
Sept. 26, 2022 Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense, Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Newhouse Demands Answers on Chinese-Owned Farmland Near U.S. Military Installations Rep. Randy Feenstra, ...
June 1, 2022 Letter to Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Improving VA Mortgage Loan Process Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
April 7, 2022 Grassley, Ernst Seek To Protect Affordable Housing Resources For Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 25, 2021 Hinson Secures $5 Million for Port of Dubuque Rep. Ashley Hinson
June 23, 2021 Feenstra Presses HUD Secretary on Investments in Rural America Rep. Randy Feenstra
April 22, 2021 Hinson Secures Commitment from Biden Administration to Prioritize Housing in Rural Iowa Rep. Ashley Hinson
March 11, 2021 Hinson Leads On Bipartisan Bill To Permanently Protect Iowa Farmers From Death Tax Rep. Ashley Hinson
Oct. 28, 2020 Bipartisan DUE PROCESS Act Aims to Protect Americans from Asset Forfeiture Abuse Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "After urging @FHFA to rescind the harmful fee that would punish Iowa homeowners struggling during #COVID19, the agency has announced they are delaying the fee until Dec. 1, 2020. While this is a good first step, I'm continuing to push for the fee to be eliminated completely." Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 25, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has brought financial hardship on homeowners across Iowa and the country, and folks are looking to secure savings by refinancing their mortgage. @FannieMae & @FreddieMac's new fee would punish families pursuing relief, and I'm calling on them to rescind it immediately." Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Calabria, Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency - Ernst Urges Feds to Remove Fee on Iowa Homeowners Sen. Joni Ernst
July 25, 2020 Tweet - "Our homeless veterans are some of our most vulnerable individuals during #COVID19, & I've helped introduce a bipartisan bill to provide these heroes the support they deserve. Now, I'm urging @SecWilkie to take action & develop a national strategy to support our homeless vets." Sen. Joni Ernst
June 10, 2020 Tweet - "Our homeless veterans are some of our most vulnerable individuals during #COVID19, and, as our nation's heroes, they deserve our support. I'm working on a bipartisan bill to increase resources for our homeless veterans who have sacrificed so much." Sen. Joni Ernst
June 4, 2020 Letter to the the Hon. Kim Reynolds, Governor of Iowa - Ernst, Axne Push to Keep Domestic Violence Survivors Safe and Sheltered During COVID-19 Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "I've heard from service providers across Iowa that the pandemic is intensifying the needs of survivors of domestic violence. I sent a letter w/ @RepCindyAxne asking @IAGovernor to quickly distribute federal funds for programs to ensure survivors have safe housing options." Sen. Joni Ernst
Nov. 7, 2019 Grassley, Brown Introduce Legislation to Provide Stable Housing for Foster Youth Transitioning to Adulthood Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Nov. 1, 2019 Q&A: LIHEAP Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 26, 2019 Grassley Statement on HUD Initiative to Help Foster Youth Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 18, 2019 Letter to Lisa Brooks, Executive Director of the Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board - Grassley, Wyden Seek Information on Appraiser Linked to Inflated Valuations and Massive Tax Breaks Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
March 28, 2019 Letter to Ben Carson, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development - Grassley Slams Continued Lack of Accountability for Spending at HUD Public Housing Agencies Sen. Chuck Grassley
Nov. 5, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Grassley, Ernst Seek Answers and Solutions from VA to Reduce Veteran Homelessness in Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 12, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development - Senators Scott, Menendez Lead Bipartisan Effort to Make Home Ownership More Attainable For American Families Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Nov. 7, 2017 Grassley: Treasury Explanation on Wasted Homeowner Relief Funds Unconvincing Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 13, 2017 Report Shows Failures of Hardest Hit Fund in Georgia Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 25, 2017 Housing Fund Wasted on Staff Barbecues, Gift Cards; Treasury Must Force Repayment, Grassley Says Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 27, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Helen M. Albert, Acting Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Urban Development - Complete Investigation into Cairo Housing Crisis Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
July 27, 2017 Bipartisan Bill Would Increase Housing Stability for Foster Youth Aging Out of Care Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
March 13, 2017 Grassley Seeks Answers on Travel, Conference Spending at Buffalo Housing Authority Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 2, 2017 Grassley: New Report Shows Complexity of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 2, 2017 Grassley: New HUD Secretary Offers Hope of Increased Accountability from Agency Sen. Chuck Grassley
Feb. 17, 2017 Letter to The Hon. Jeff Sessions, Attorney General of U.S. Department of Justice - Answers sought from Justice Department on Troubled Iowa Nursing Home Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Feb. 16, 2017 Grassley, Ernst Bill Aligns Criminal Jurisdiction on Meskwaki Settlement with rest of Indian Country Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Jan. 24, 2017 Letter to The Hon. Melvin L. Watt, Director of Federal Housing Finance Agency - Excessive Costs for Leases Building in Plano, Texas Sen. Chuck Grassley
Jan. 4, 2017 Grassley Conveys Housing Concerns to HUD Secretary Nominee Carson Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 26, 2016 Treasury Overlooks Responsibilities to Manage $9.6 Billion Hardest Hit Homeowners Program Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 21, 2016 Letter to the Hon. Barack Obama, President, United States of America - Iowa Congressional Delegation Urges President to Support Federal Disaster Declaration for 19 Counties Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Sept. 23, 2016 Grassley Seeks GAO Review of HUD Compliance with Law Barring Wanted Fugitive Felons from Public Housing Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 5, 2016 Letter to the Honorable Julian Castro, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Explanation of Policies on Wanted Fugitive Felons in Public Housing Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 9, 2016 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 9, 2016 Leahy, Grassley Work Protect Innocent Americans from Abusive Asset Forfeiture Practices Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
May 18, 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 22, 2016 Victory for Affordable Housing; Senate Scales Back Housing Authority Ability to Spend Money on Executive Salaries, Perks Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 30, 2016 HUD Takes Action on Housing Authority Salary Caps Under Grassley Scrutiny Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 27, 2015 HUD Releases Audit of Omaha Housing Authority After Grassley's Prodding Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 23, 2015 Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program Gets "Minimal" IRS Oversight, GAO Says Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 19, 2015 Justice for Victims of Trafficking Bill Clears House, Heads to President Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 8, 2015 Lack of Transparency Over Administration Decisions on Fannie, Freddie Earnings Sen. Chuck Grassley
Feb. 12, 2015 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen. Chuck Grassley
Jan. 9, 2015 Letter to Eric Holder, Attorney General of the United States of America - Fair Use of the Civil Asset Forfeiture Program Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Dec. 15, 2014 Grassley on Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Legislative Plans Sen. Chuck Grassley
Nov. 21, 2014 HUD Oversight of Moving to Work Dollars Is Lacking Sen. Chuck Grassley
Nov. 12, 2014 Nomination Objection Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 23, 2014 Grassley: Housing Secretary Switch Offers Chance for More Oversight Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 15, 2014 Blog: The Scoop: After a Push, HUD Sees the Light Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 11, 2014 HUD Agrees to Post Housing Authority Salary Data Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 1, 2014 Executive Calendar Objection Sen. Chuck Grassley
Jan. 9, 2014 Letter to Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan - Seeking Answers from HUD on Housing Dollars Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
July 8, 2013 Q&A on the Death Tax Sen. Chuck Grassley
Jan. 29, 2013 Transparency At HUD Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 17, 2012 Grassley Urges Key Senators on Housing Oversight, Citing Scandals Across the Country Sen. Chuck Grassley
Sept. 24, 2012 Letter to Eric Holder Jr., Attorney General - Quid Pro Quo Arrangement Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
March 7, 2012 Hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Lending Discrimination Practices Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 11, 2011 Senate Vote on President Obama's Stimulus Proposal Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 17, 2011 Grassley Comment on Wasteful Spending at Public Housing Authorities Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 13, 2011 A Senate Committee Approves Grassley Bill to Stop Abuse of Government Charge Cards by Federal Employees Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 31, 2011 Ranking Member Grassley Concerns With The Limiting Investor and Homeowner Loss In Foreclosure Act Sen. Chuck Grassley
Jan. 11, 2011 Grassley Works to Determine How Local Housing Authority Spent Tax Dollars to Settle Lawsuits Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 29, 2010 Grassley Presses the Administration to Fix Lax Oversight of Tax Dollars at Public Housing Agencies Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 28, 2010 Grassley Presses the Administration to Fix Lax Oversight of Tax Dollars for Housing Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 1, 2010 Underfunded Pensions Pose Risks to Taxpayers Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 20, 2010 Enforce Ban on Public Housing Benefits for Sex Offenders Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 13, 2010 The Scoop: Housing Program: Big Spending, Little Progress Sen. Chuck Grassley
Date Title Politician
June 20, 2023 Ernst, Stabenow Counter Chinese Acquisition of U.S. Agricultural Land Sen.Joni Ernst
May 26, 2023 Ernst Works to Keep Iowa Resources in Iowa Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 1, 2022 Letter to Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the Government Accountability Office - Thompson & Comer Lead Letter to Gao Regarding Foreign Investments in U.s. Farmland Rep.Randy Feenstra, ...
Sept. 26, 2022 Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense, Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Newhouse Demands Answers on Chinese-Owned Farmland Near U.S. Military Installations Rep.Randy Feenstra, ...
June 1, 2022 Letter to Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Improving VA Mortgage Loan Process Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
April 7, 2022 Grassley, Ernst Seek To Protect Affordable Housing Resources For Iowa Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 25, 2021 Hinson Secures $5 Million for Port of Dubuque Rep.Ashley Hinson
June 23, 2021 Feenstra Presses HUD Secretary on Investments in Rural America Rep.Randy Feenstra
April 22, 2021 Hinson Secures Commitment from Biden Administration to Prioritize Housing in Rural Iowa Rep.Ashley Hinson
March 11, 2021 Hinson Leads On Bipartisan Bill To Permanently Protect Iowa Farmers From Death Tax Rep.Ashley Hinson
Oct. 28, 2020 Bipartisan DUE PROCESS Act Aims to Protect Americans from Asset Forfeiture Abuse Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "After urging @FHFA to rescind the harmful fee that would punish Iowa homeowners struggling during #COVID19, the agency has announced they are delaying the fee until Dec. 1, 2020. While this is a good first step, I'm continuing to push for the fee to be eliminated completely." Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 25, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has brought financial hardship on homeowners across Iowa and the country, and folks are looking to secure savings by refinancing their mortgage. @FannieMae & @FreddieMac's new fee would punish families pursuing relief, and I'm calling on them to rescind it immediately." Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Calabria, Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency - Ernst Urges Feds to Remove Fee on Iowa Homeowners Sen.Joni Ernst
July 25, 2020 Tweet - "Our homeless veterans are some of our most vulnerable individuals during #COVID19, & I've helped introduce a bipartisan bill to provide these heroes the support they deserve. Now, I'm urging @SecWilkie to take action & develop a national strategy to support our homeless vets." Sen.Joni Ernst
June 10, 2020 Tweet - "Our homeless veterans are some of our most vulnerable individuals during #COVID19, and, as our nation's heroes, they deserve our support. I'm working on a bipartisan bill to increase resources for our homeless veterans who have sacrificed so much." Sen.Joni Ernst
June 4, 2020 Letter to the the Hon. Kim Reynolds, Governor of Iowa - Ernst, Axne Push to Keep Domestic Violence Survivors Safe and Sheltered During COVID-19 Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "I've heard from service providers across Iowa that the pandemic is intensifying the needs of survivors of domestic violence. I sent a letter w/ @RepCindyAxne asking @IAGovernor to quickly distribute federal funds for programs to ensure survivors have safe housing options." Sen.Joni Ernst
Nov. 7, 2019 Grassley, Brown Introduce Legislation to Provide Stable Housing for Foster Youth Transitioning to Adulthood Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Nov. 1, 2019 Q&A: LIHEAP Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 26, 2019 Grassley Statement on HUD Initiative to Help Foster Youth Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 18, 2019 Letter to Lisa Brooks, Executive Director of the Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board - Grassley, Wyden Seek Information on Appraiser Linked to Inflated Valuations and Massive Tax Breaks Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
March 28, 2019 Letter to Ben Carson, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development - Grassley Slams Continued Lack of Accountability for Spending at HUD Public Housing Agencies Sen.Chuck Grassley
Nov. 5, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Grassley, Ernst Seek Answers and Solutions from VA to Reduce Veteran Homelessness in Iowa Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 12, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development - Senators Scott, Menendez Lead Bipartisan Effort to Make Home Ownership More Attainable For American Families Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Nov. 7, 2017 Grassley: Treasury Explanation on Wasted Homeowner Relief Funds Unconvincing Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 13, 2017 Report Shows Failures of Hardest Hit Fund in Georgia Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 25, 2017 Housing Fund Wasted on Staff Barbecues, Gift Cards; Treasury Must Force Repayment, Grassley Says Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 27, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Helen M. Albert, Acting Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Urban Development - Complete Investigation into Cairo Housing Crisis Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
July 27, 2017 Bipartisan Bill Would Increase Housing Stability for Foster Youth Aging Out of Care Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
March 13, 2017 Grassley Seeks Answers on Travel, Conference Spending at Buffalo Housing Authority Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 2, 2017 Grassley: New Report Shows Complexity of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 2, 2017 Grassley: New HUD Secretary Offers Hope of Increased Accountability from Agency Sen.Chuck Grassley
Feb. 17, 2017 Letter to The Hon. Jeff Sessions, Attorney General of U.S. Department of Justice - Answers sought from Justice Department on Troubled Iowa Nursing Home Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Feb. 16, 2017 Grassley, Ernst Bill Aligns Criminal Jurisdiction on Meskwaki Settlement with rest of Indian Country Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Jan. 24, 2017 Letter to The Hon. Melvin L. Watt, Director of Federal Housing Finance Agency - Excessive Costs for Leases Building in Plano, Texas Sen.Chuck Grassley
Jan. 4, 2017 Grassley Conveys Housing Concerns to HUD Secretary Nominee Carson Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 26, 2016 Treasury Overlooks Responsibilities to Manage $9.6 Billion Hardest Hit Homeowners Program Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 21, 2016 Letter to the Hon. Barack Obama, President, United States of America - Iowa Congressional Delegation Urges President to Support Federal Disaster Declaration for 19 Counties Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Sept. 23, 2016 Grassley Seeks GAO Review of HUD Compliance with Law Barring Wanted Fugitive Felons from Public Housing Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 5, 2016 Letter to the Honorable Julian Castro, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Explanation of Policies on Wanted Fugitive Felons in Public Housing Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 9, 2016 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 9, 2016 Leahy, Grassley Work Protect Innocent Americans from Abusive Asset Forfeiture Practices Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
May 18, 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 22, 2016 Victory for Affordable Housing; Senate Scales Back Housing Authority Ability to Spend Money on Executive Salaries, Perks Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 30, 2016 HUD Takes Action on Housing Authority Salary Caps Under Grassley Scrutiny Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 27, 2015 HUD Releases Audit of Omaha Housing Authority After Grassley's Prodding Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 23, 2015 Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program Gets "Minimal" IRS Oversight, GAO Says Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 19, 2015 Justice for Victims of Trafficking Bill Clears House, Heads to President Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 8, 2015 Lack of Transparency Over Administration Decisions on Fannie, Freddie Earnings Sen.Chuck Grassley
Feb. 12, 2015 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen.Chuck Grassley
Jan. 9, 2015 Letter to Eric Holder, Attorney General of the United States of America - Fair Use of the Civil Asset Forfeiture Program Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Dec. 15, 2014 Grassley on Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Legislative Plans Sen.Chuck Grassley
Nov. 21, 2014 HUD Oversight of Moving to Work Dollars Is Lacking Sen.Chuck Grassley
Nov. 12, 2014 Nomination Objection Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 23, 2014 Grassley: Housing Secretary Switch Offers Chance for More Oversight Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 15, 2014 Blog: The Scoop: After a Push, HUD Sees the Light Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 11, 2014 HUD Agrees to Post Housing Authority Salary Data Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 1, 2014 Executive Calendar Objection Sen.Chuck Grassley
Jan. 9, 2014 Letter to Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan - Seeking Answers from HUD on Housing Dollars Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
July 8, 2013 Q&A on the Death Tax Sen.Chuck Grassley
Jan. 29, 2013 Transparency At HUD Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 17, 2012 Grassley Urges Key Senators on Housing Oversight, Citing Scandals Across the Country Sen.Chuck Grassley
Sept. 24, 2012 Letter to Eric Holder Jr., Attorney General - Quid Pro Quo Arrangement Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
March 7, 2012 Hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Lending Discrimination Practices Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 11, 2011 Senate Vote on President Obama's Stimulus Proposal Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 17, 2011 Grassley Comment on Wasteful Spending at Public Housing Authorities Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 13, 2011 A Senate Committee Approves Grassley Bill to Stop Abuse of Government Charge Cards by Federal Employees Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 31, 2011 Ranking Member Grassley Concerns With The Limiting Investor and Homeowner Loss In Foreclosure Act Sen.Chuck Grassley
Jan. 11, 2011 Grassley Works to Determine How Local Housing Authority Spent Tax Dollars to Settle Lawsuits Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 29, 2010 Grassley Presses the Administration to Fix Lax Oversight of Tax Dollars at Public Housing Agencies Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 28, 2010 Grassley Presses the Administration to Fix Lax Oversight of Tax Dollars for Housing Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 1, 2010 Underfunded Pensions Pose Risks to Taxpayers Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 20, 2010 Enforce Ban on Public Housing Benefits for Sex Offenders Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 13, 2010 The Scoop: Housing Program: Big Spending, Little Progress Sen.Chuck Grassley
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