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June 15, 2021
Feenstra Amendment to Prevent Intellectual Property Theft Passes SST Committee with Bipartisan Support
Rep. Randy Feenstra
June 10, 2021
Sens. Moran, Manchin, Ernst & Shaheen Introduce Bill to Make Rural, Underserved Telehealth Flexibilities Permanent
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
June 8, 2021
Letter to the Honorable Lloyd J. Austin III, Secretary of Defense - Grassley To Defense Dept.: Cloud Computing Contract Questions Remain Unanswered, Other Approaches Show More Promise
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 27, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Lloyd J Austin III, Secretary of Defense, the Hon. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State, the Hon. Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce, the Hon. John W. Raymond, Chief of Space Operations at the U.S. Space Force, the Hon. Bill Nelson, NASA Administrator, and the Hon. Steve Dickson, FAA Administrator - Gonzalez Leads Letter to U.S. Space Leaders Holding China Accountable for Rogue Rocket
Rep. Randy Feenstra, ...
April 30, 2021
Letter to Mr. Jeffrey Bezos, Chief Executive Officer of Amazon - Lankford, Colleagues Condemn Amazon for Removing Justice Clarence Thomas Documentary
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
April 28, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Lloyd J. Austin III, Secretary of Defense - Grassley Pushes New SECDEF For Answers On Old JEDI Questions
Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 22, 2021
Miller-Meeks & Ernst Take Bipartisan, Bicameral Action to Help Locate Missing Veterans
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
April 21, 2021
Cotton, Ernst Introduce Bill to Protect American Agriculture from Chinese Espionage
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
April 1, 2021
Miller-Meeks & Kahele Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Veterans Reenter the Workforce
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
March 31, 2021
Feenstra, Ernst Meet With Iowans to Discuss Rural Broadband
Rep. Randy Feenstra
March 22, 2021
Hinson Tours Industrial Manufacturing Center at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids
Rep. Ashley Hinson
March 19, 2021
Hinson Co-Leads Legislation to Create New Opportunity for Iowa Workers
Rep. Ashley Hinson
March 16, 2021
Keeping Critical Connections Act
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Feb. 24, 2021
Big Tech
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Feb. 12, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Congressman Lucas, Rural Broadband Caucus Lead Letter Urging President Biden to Prioritize Rural Broadband in Upcoming Infrastructure Package
Rep. Randy Feenstra, ...
Feb. 10, 2021
Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Rep. Steel Joins House Republicans Urging Biden to Open Our Nation's Schools
Rep. Ashley Hinson, ...
Feb. 9, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Joyce Urges Biden to Include Rural Broadband in His Infrastructure Proposal
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Jan. 28, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Christi Grimm, Principal Deputy Inspector of the Department of Health and Human Services - Rubio, Grassley Call for Investigation Into HHS National Security Practices Throughout Pandemic
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Jan. 28, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - ICYMI: Lucas and Stefanik Send Letter to President Biden Urging Prioritization of Emerging Technologies
Rep. Randy Feenstra, ...
Jan. 19, 2021
Letter to Chairman Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Walberg leads bipartisan letter to FCC on rural broadband deployment
Rep. Ashley Hinson, ...
Jan. 15, 2021
Tweet - "Expanding internet connectivity for Iowans, especially in our rural areas, has long been a priority of mine. I applaud @IAGovernor for investing in high-speed broadband as we continue working to close Iowa's digital divide."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 18, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Ambassador - Grassley, Warner, Portman, Blumenthal Urge Lighthizer to Not Include Tech Liability Shield in U.S.-U.K. Trade Agreement
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 14, 2020
Grassley, Ernst Highlight Federal Highway Administration Proposal to Advance Broadband Technology in Rural America
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 14, 2020
Q&A: Data Thieves Exploit COVID-19
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 11, 2020
Grassley, Hassan Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Extend Deadlines for States to Spend Federal Dollars Provided in CARES Act
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 10, 2020
Ernst Joins Bipartisan Effort to Support Health Care Access, Virtual Visitations for Iowa's Seniors
Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 10, 2020
Tweet - "#COVID19 has been difficult for everyone -- especially our elderly Iowans in nursing homes who may be unable to see their loved ones. That's why I'm working across the aisle to increase access to telehealth services & virtual visitations for seniors."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 6, 2020
Tweet - "Senate just passed a bill I support to ban @tiktok_us on government devices. This is just one more way to hold the Chinese Communist Party accountable for trying to illegally collect & store information about Americans."
Sen. Joni Ernst
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 - "The Chinese Communist Party is using @tiktok_us to illegally collect information about Americans -- and the app could also enable the regime to influence our elections. I'm urging @ODNIgov, @FBI & @DHSgov to ensure the integrity of our elections from Chinese interference."
Sen. Joni Ernst
July 30, 2020
Senators Offer Bipartisan Plan to Keep IP Thieves out of the Country as China Expands Espionage Campaign
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
July 29, 2020
Tweet - "The Chinese Communist Party continues to defy the law by collecting information about Americans using @tiktok_us & the app could also enable them to influence our elections. I'm urging @ODNIgov, @FBI & @DHSgov to ensure the integrity of our elections from Chinese interference."
Sen. Joni Ernst
July 28, 2020
Letter to the Hon. John Ratcliffe, Director of National Intelligence, the Hon. Christopher Way, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Cotton, Colleagues, Urge TikTok Scrutiny Over Election Security
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
July 22, 2020
Tweet - ".@tiktok_us is just one way the Chinese Communist Party illegally collects and stores information about Americans. It should be banned on government devices. Good news: a bill I'm working on to do just that advanced in the Senate today."
Sen. Joni Ernst
July 22, 2020
Grassley, Wyden Statement on U.K. Digital Services Tax
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
July 10, 2020
Grassley, Wyden Joint Statement on USTR Action on French Digital Services Tax
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 28, 2020
Tweet - "Maintaining a reliable internet connection, especially for Iowans in our rural communities, is critically important. Congress needs to play its part in keeping folks connected. That's why I'm working across the aisle to help tackle this issue."
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 17, 2020
Durbin, Grassley Statement On Appeals Court Ruling Striking Down HHS Policy To Require Disclosure Of Prescription Drug Prices In TV Ads
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 2, 2020
Grassley, Wyden Statement on USTR Investigation of Digital Services Taxes
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
May 29, 2020
Letter to the Hon. John G. Roberts, Jr. Chief Justice Supreme Court of the United States - Grassley, Leahy Urge SCOTUS to Continue Transparency after Pandemic
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 20, 2020
Recognizing the Daily Iowan
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 15, 2020
Letter to Chairman Pai, Commissioner O'Rielly, Commissioner Rosenworcel, Commissioner Starks, and Commissioner Carr - Inhofe, 31 Bipartisan Senators Urge FCC to Reconsider 'Harmful,' 'Hurried' Ligado Order
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
May 14, 2020
Grassley, Sinema, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Aid Victims of Identity Theft
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 13, 2020
Cantwell, Boozman, Klobuchar, Ernst, Schumer Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Make Local Media Outlets Eligible for Federal COVID-19 Support
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
May 6, 2020
Tweet - "#COVID19 has reminded us of the need for broadband access. Yesterday, I spoke with broadband providers in Iowa about their needs & the work I'm doing to make sure Iowans in all parts of our state have access to reliable broadband."
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 2, 2020
Tweet - "If I want to know what's going on in my community, where I can go to volunteer, maybe what group is holding a benefit fundraiser, whatever it might happen to be, I turn to my local news outlets. That's why I'm fighting for them during #COVID19."
Sen. Joni Ernst
April 24, 2020
Tweet - "Now that we've delivered additional funding for the #PaycheckProtectionProgram, we need to ensure our local media outlets are eligible for the program--so they can continue to provide our communities with critical information during & after #COVID19"
Sen. Joni Ernst
April 24, 2020
Tweet - "Iowans need access to the latest, reliable information. As health experts roll out important #COVID19 PSA's, going to our local newspapers, TV, & radio is a good way to deliver info. I'm requesting PSA's be directed to their airwaves & in print--w/no extra burden to the taxpayer."
Sen. Joni Ernst
April 24, 2020
With Local Reporting Critical Amid COVID-19, Ernst Calls for Support of Iowa Newspapers, TV and Radio
Sen. Joni Ernst
Date
Title
Politician
June 15, 2021
Feenstra Amendment to Prevent Intellectual Property Theft Passes SST Committee with Bipartisan Support
Rep.Randy Feenstra
June 10, 2021
Sens. Moran, Manchin, Ernst & Shaheen Introduce Bill to Make Rural, Underserved Telehealth Flexibilities Permanent
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
June 8, 2021
Letter to the Honorable Lloyd J. Austin III, Secretary of Defense - Grassley To Defense Dept.: Cloud Computing Contract Questions Remain Unanswered, Other Approaches Show More Promise
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 27, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Lloyd J Austin III, Secretary of Defense, the Hon. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State, the Hon. Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce, the Hon. John W. Raymond, Chief of Space Operations at the U.S. Space Force, the Hon. Bill Nelson, NASA Administrator, and the Hon. Steve Dickson, FAA Administrator - Gonzalez Leads Letter to U.S. Space Leaders Holding China Accountable for Rogue Rocket
Rep.Randy Feenstra, ...
April 30, 2021
Letter to Mr. Jeffrey Bezos, Chief Executive Officer of Amazon - Lankford, Colleagues Condemn Amazon for Removing Justice Clarence Thomas Documentary
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
April 28, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Lloyd J. Austin III, Secretary of Defense - Grassley Pushes New SECDEF For Answers On Old JEDI Questions
Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 22, 2021
Miller-Meeks & Ernst Take Bipartisan, Bicameral Action to Help Locate Missing Veterans
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
April 21, 2021
Cotton, Ernst Introduce Bill to Protect American Agriculture from Chinese Espionage
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
April 1, 2021
Miller-Meeks & Kahele Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Veterans Reenter the Workforce
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks
March 31, 2021
Feenstra, Ernst Meet With Iowans to Discuss Rural Broadband
Rep.Randy Feenstra
March 22, 2021
Hinson Tours Industrial Manufacturing Center at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids
Rep.Ashley Hinson
March 19, 2021
Hinson Co-Leads Legislation to Create New Opportunity for Iowa Workers
Rep.Ashley Hinson
March 16, 2021
Keeping Critical Connections Act
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Feb. 24, 2021
Big Tech
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Feb. 12, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Congressman Lucas, Rural Broadband Caucus Lead Letter Urging President Biden to Prioritize Rural Broadband in Upcoming Infrastructure Package
Rep.Randy Feenstra, ...
Feb. 10, 2021
Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Rep. Steel Joins House Republicans Urging Biden to Open Our Nation's Schools
Rep.Ashley Hinson, ...
Feb. 9, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Joyce Urges Biden to Include Rural Broadband in His Infrastructure Proposal
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Jan. 28, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Christi Grimm, Principal Deputy Inspector of the Department of Health and Human Services - Rubio, Grassley Call for Investigation Into HHS National Security Practices Throughout Pandemic
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Jan. 28, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - ICYMI: Lucas and Stefanik Send Letter to President Biden Urging Prioritization of Emerging Technologies
Rep.Randy Feenstra, ...
Jan. 19, 2021
Letter to Chairman Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Walberg leads bipartisan letter to FCC on rural broadband deployment
Rep.Ashley Hinson, ...
Jan. 15, 2021
Tweet - "Expanding internet connectivity for Iowans, especially in our rural areas, has long been a priority of mine. I applaud @IAGovernor for investing in high-speed broadband as we continue working to close Iowa's digital divide."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 18, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Ambassador - Grassley, Warner, Portman, Blumenthal Urge Lighthizer to Not Include Tech Liability Shield in U.S.-U.K. Trade Agreement
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 14, 2020
Grassley, Ernst Highlight Federal Highway Administration Proposal to Advance Broadband Technology in Rural America
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 14, 2020
Q&A: Data Thieves Exploit COVID-19
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 11, 2020
Grassley, Hassan Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Extend Deadlines for States to Spend Federal Dollars Provided in CARES Act
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 10, 2020
Ernst Joins Bipartisan Effort to Support Health Care Access, Virtual Visitations for Iowa's Seniors
Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 10, 2020
Tweet - "#COVID19 has been difficult for everyone -- especially our elderly Iowans in nursing homes who may be unable to see their loved ones. That's why I'm working across the aisle to increase access to telehealth services & virtual visitations for seniors."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 6, 2020
Tweet - "Senate just passed a bill I support to ban @tiktok_us on government devices. This is just one more way to hold the Chinese Communist Party accountable for trying to illegally collect & store information about Americans."
Sen.Joni Ernst
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 - "The Chinese Communist Party is using @tiktok_us to illegally collect information about Americans -- and the app could also enable the regime to influence our elections. I'm urging @ODNIgov, @FBI & @DHSgov to ensure the integrity of our elections from Chinese interference."
Sen.Joni Ernst
July 30, 2020
Senators Offer Bipartisan Plan to Keep IP Thieves out of the Country as China Expands Espionage Campaign
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
July 29, 2020
Tweet - "The Chinese Communist Party continues to defy the law by collecting information about Americans using @tiktok_us & the app could also enable them to influence our elections. I'm urging @ODNIgov, @FBI & @DHSgov to ensure the integrity of our elections from Chinese interference."
Sen.Joni Ernst
July 28, 2020
Letter to the Hon. John Ratcliffe, Director of National Intelligence, the Hon. Christopher Way, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Cotton, Colleagues, Urge TikTok Scrutiny Over Election Security
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
July 22, 2020
Tweet - ".@tiktok_us is just one way the Chinese Communist Party illegally collects and stores information about Americans. It should be banned on government devices. Good news: a bill I'm working on to do just that advanced in the Senate today."
Sen.Joni Ernst
July 22, 2020
Grassley, Wyden Statement on U.K. Digital Services Tax
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
July 10, 2020
Grassley, Wyden Joint Statement on USTR Action on French Digital Services Tax
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 28, 2020
Tweet - "Maintaining a reliable internet connection, especially for Iowans in our rural communities, is critically important. Congress needs to play its part in keeping folks connected. That's why I'm working across the aisle to help tackle this issue."
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 17, 2020
Durbin, Grassley Statement On Appeals Court Ruling Striking Down HHS Policy To Require Disclosure Of Prescription Drug Prices In TV Ads
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 2, 2020
Grassley, Wyden Statement on USTR Investigation of Digital Services Taxes
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
May 29, 2020
Letter to the Hon. John G. Roberts, Jr. Chief Justice Supreme Court of the United States - Grassley, Leahy Urge SCOTUS to Continue Transparency after Pandemic
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 20, 2020
Recognizing the Daily Iowan
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 15, 2020
Letter to Chairman Pai, Commissioner O'Rielly, Commissioner Rosenworcel, Commissioner Starks, and Commissioner Carr - Inhofe, 31 Bipartisan Senators Urge FCC to Reconsider 'Harmful,' 'Hurried' Ligado Order
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
May 14, 2020
Grassley, Sinema, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Aid Victims of Identity Theft
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 13, 2020
Cantwell, Boozman, Klobuchar, Ernst, Schumer Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Make Local Media Outlets Eligible for Federal COVID-19 Support
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
May 6, 2020
Tweet - "#COVID19 has reminded us of the need for broadband access. Yesterday, I spoke with broadband providers in Iowa about their needs & the work I'm doing to make sure Iowans in all parts of our state have access to reliable broadband."
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 2, 2020
Tweet - "If I want to know what's going on in my community, where I can go to volunteer, maybe what group is holding a benefit fundraiser, whatever it might happen to be, I turn to my local news outlets. That's why I'm fighting for them during #COVID19."
Sen.Joni Ernst
April 24, 2020
Tweet - "Now that we've delivered additional funding for the #PaycheckProtectionProgram, we need to ensure our local media outlets are eligible for the program--so they can continue to provide our communities with critical information during & after #COVID19"
Sen.Joni Ernst
April 24, 2020
Tweet - "Iowans need access to the latest, reliable information. As health experts roll out important #COVID19 PSA's, going to our local newspapers, TV, & radio is a good way to deliver info. I'm requesting PSA's be directed to their airwaves & in print--w/no extra burden to the taxpayer."
Sen.Joni Ernst
April 24, 2020
With Local Reporting Critical Amid COVID-19, Ernst Calls for Support of Iowa Newspapers, TV and Radio
Sen.Joni Ernst
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