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Oct. 13, 2021
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General, Department of Justice - Biden's Department Of Justice Is Still Dragging Its Feet On Crossfire Hurricane Transparency
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 13, 2021
Tweet - "Over the past several days, I led a congressional delegation mission to Panama & Colombia to meet with senior leaders in the countries and discuss US border security & national security challenges. I was glad to be joined by @RepFeenstra & @RepLisaMcClain .https://ernst.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=80150B68-115F-4CF0-A784-3CA077AD8562"
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 9, 2021
Tweet - "We need to know more about the Afghan evacuees who were released into the U.S. before being properly vetted. I'm pressing the Biden Administration for answers."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 8, 2021
Tweet - "The Biden Administration must ensure they are properly vetting Afghan evacuees before they're released into our country."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 7, 2021
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, United States Attorney General - Sens. Cruz, Grassley, Judiciary Republicans Push Back on Justice Department Crackdown on Free Speech of Parents Protesting School Boards
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 7, 2021
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security- Blackburn, GOP Colleagues Press DHS for Answers On Release Of Haitian Migrants Into U.S.
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 6, 2021
Tweet - "NEW I joined my colleagues in pressing @DHSgov for answers on the release of Haitian migrants into the U.S."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 6, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas - Secretary of Homeland Security - Provide Answers on Release of Haitian Migrants into US
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Oct. 6, 2021
Tweet - "Terrorists are working to infiltrate the U.S. through our porous southern border. I'm leading an effort to require our military, Intel, & homeland security branches to closely monitor illicit activities being carried out by terror groups at the border."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 5, 2021
Tweet - "There's a crisis of the Democrats' own making everywhere you look. Southern Border Afghanistan Reckless tax-and-spending Iowans are frustrated."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 5, 2021
Tweet - "The Biden Administration's unclear & incomplete vetting process for Afghan evacuees is jeopardizing the safety of our homeland. I'm leading an effort urging the Admin to take action & immediately address these inefficiencies."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Sept. 30, 2021
Hinson Statement on Continuing Resolution
Rep. Ashley Hinson
Sept. 23, 2021
NOAA Administrator Commits to Working with Feenstra, Stakeholders to Mitigate Effects of Radar Obstructions
Rep. Randy Feenstra
Sept. 17, 2021
Sen. Marshall Discusses COVID Origins with Maria Bartiromo
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Sept. 9, 2021
Hinson on Hurricane Ida's Impact on Iowa Agriculture
Rep. Ashley Hinson
Sept. 3, 2021
Exec Order Inspired By Grassley-Backed Bill Boosts Transparency Of Government's 9/11 Records
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 31, 2021
ICYMI: Hinson Surveys Flooding in Clayton County, Discusses Flood Mitigation and Community Preparedness Efforts
Rep. Ashley Hinson
Aug. 26, 2021
Grassley Statement On Afghanistan
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 20, 2021
Q&A: Afghanistan
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 17, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the US - Withdrawal of US Military from Afghanistan
Rep. Ashley Hinson, ...
Aug. 10, 2021
Video Release: Hinson on One-Year Anniversary of Derecho
Rep. Ashley Hinson
Aug. 9, 2021
The Gazette - Rep. Ashley Hinson: Many Iowans Still Waiting for Federal Derecho Help
Rep. Ashley Hinson
Aug. 9, 2021
Grassley Reflects On One Year Anniversary Of Historic Derecho
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 6, 2021
Grassley, Colleagues Introduce Bill To Boost Transparency Of Government's 9/11 Records
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 2, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Urging DHS to keep Title 42 in place
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
July 28, 2021
Hinson and Rubio: Bring Critical Supply Chains Home to Create Jobs and Bolster National Security
Rep. Ashley Hinson
July 23, 2021
Letter to Hon. Debra Haaland, Secretary of Interior and Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - As Drought Crisis Grows, Republicans Call on Administration to Take Action
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
July 20, 2021
Dhs Medical Countermeasures Act
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
July 20, 2021
Miller-Meeks Bill to Support DHS Workforce Passes House
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
July 14, 2021
Durbin, Grassley Announce Senate Judiciary Committee to Hold Hearing This Month on Ransomware Attacks
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
July 14, 2021
Durbin, Grassley Announce Senate Judiciary Committee to Hold Hearing this Month on Ransomware Attacks
Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 9, 2021
Audit Initiated by Grassley, Rubio Shows CMS Not Considering National Security Risks before Sending Payments and Data to Entities Linked to Foreign Governments
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
July 6, 2021
Hinson Statement on Inclusion of Funding for Jackson County EOC in Homeland Security Appropriations Bill
Rep. Ashley Hinson
July 5, 2021
Miller-Meeks Joins Letter of All Women Veterans in Congress to Preserve DACOWITS
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
July 1, 2021
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Rubio Joins Colleagues in Pressing DOJ on Why Al Jazeera Is Not Registered as a Foreign Agent
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 29, 2021
Hinson, Colleagues Call on President Biden to Take Action Following Cyberattacks
Rep. Ashley Hinson
June 29, 2021
The Origin of Covid-19 Must Be Investigated
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
June 29, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Bost Urges Biden to Hold China and Russia Accountable for Cyberattacks Against U.S. Food System
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
June 29, 2021
Miller-Meeks Urges Biden to Hold China and Russia Accountable for Cyberattacks
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
June 21, 2021
Tweet - "Fentanyl seizures at the southern border were Upwards arrow~300% in May compared to last year. The Biden Admin's border crisis continues to endanger folks across #Iowa and this country. They need to take immediate action."
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 18, 2021
Sens. Cruz, Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Restrict Chinese Access to American Visas
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 15, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Publicly Release Immigration Plan
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
June 14, 2021
Feenstra Introduces Bill to Include Derecho Damage in USDA Disaster Relief Program
Rep. Randy Feenstra
June 14, 2021
Providing for Consideration of H.R. Repealing the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of Providing for Consideration of H.R. Esg Disclosure Simplification Act of and for Other Purposes
Rep. Ashley Hinson
June 11, 2021
Tester, Grassley, Rounds Unveil Bill to Combat Anti-Competitive Practices in Meat Processing Industry that Threaten Nation's Food Supply
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 8, 2021
Coronavirus
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, ...
May 27, 2021
Grassley: Review Of Capitol Attack Already Underway; Broader Examination Of Political Violence Still Needed
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 25, 2021
Senator Hawley Leads Effort to Condemn Violence Against Jews, Anti-Israel Rhetoric from Politicians and Media
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
May 20, 2021
Grassley Leads Relaunch Of Foreign Lobbying Disclosure Reforms
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Date
Title
Politician
Oct. 13, 2021
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General, Department of Justice - Biden's Department Of Justice Is Still Dragging Its Feet On Crossfire Hurricane Transparency
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 13, 2021
Tweet - "Over the past several days, I led a congressional delegation mission to Panama & Colombia to meet with senior leaders in the countries and discuss US border security & national security challenges. I was glad to be joined by @RepFeenstra & @RepLisaMcClain .https://ernst.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=80150B68-115F-4CF0-A784-3CA077AD8562"
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 9, 2021
Tweet - "We need to know more about the Afghan evacuees who were released into the U.S. before being properly vetted. I'm pressing the Biden Administration for answers."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 8, 2021
Tweet - "The Biden Administration must ensure they are properly vetting Afghan evacuees before they're released into our country."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 7, 2021
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, United States Attorney General - Sens. Cruz, Grassley, Judiciary Republicans Push Back on Justice Department Crackdown on Free Speech of Parents Protesting School Boards
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 7, 2021
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security- Blackburn, GOP Colleagues Press DHS for Answers On Release Of Haitian Migrants Into U.S.
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 6, 2021
Tweet - "NEW I joined my colleagues in pressing @DHSgov for answers on the release of Haitian migrants into the U.S."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 6, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas - Secretary of Homeland Security - Provide Answers on Release of Haitian Migrants into US
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Oct. 6, 2021
Tweet - "Terrorists are working to infiltrate the U.S. through our porous southern border. I'm leading an effort to require our military, Intel, & homeland security branches to closely monitor illicit activities being carried out by terror groups at the border."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 5, 2021
Tweet - "There's a crisis of the Democrats' own making everywhere you look. Southern Border Afghanistan Reckless tax-and-spending Iowans are frustrated."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 5, 2021
Tweet - "The Biden Administration's unclear & incomplete vetting process for Afghan evacuees is jeopardizing the safety of our homeland. I'm leading an effort urging the Admin to take action & immediately address these inefficiencies."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Sept. 30, 2021
Hinson Statement on Continuing Resolution
Rep.Ashley Hinson
Sept. 23, 2021
NOAA Administrator Commits to Working with Feenstra, Stakeholders to Mitigate Effects of Radar Obstructions
Rep.Randy Feenstra
Sept. 17, 2021
Sen. Marshall Discusses COVID Origins with Maria Bartiromo
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Sept. 9, 2021
Hinson on Hurricane Ida's Impact on Iowa Agriculture
Rep.Ashley Hinson
Sept. 3, 2021
Exec Order Inspired By Grassley-Backed Bill Boosts Transparency Of Government's 9/11 Records
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 31, 2021
ICYMI: Hinson Surveys Flooding in Clayton County, Discusses Flood Mitigation and Community Preparedness Efforts
Rep.Ashley Hinson
Aug. 26, 2021
Grassley Statement On Afghanistan
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 20, 2021
Q&A: Afghanistan
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 17, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the US - Withdrawal of US Military from Afghanistan
Rep.Ashley Hinson, ...
Aug. 10, 2021
Video Release: Hinson on One-Year Anniversary of Derecho
Rep.Ashley Hinson
Aug. 9, 2021
The Gazette - Rep. Ashley Hinson: Many Iowans Still Waiting for Federal Derecho Help
Rep.Ashley Hinson
Aug. 9, 2021
Grassley Reflects On One Year Anniversary Of Historic Derecho
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 6, 2021
Grassley, Colleagues Introduce Bill To Boost Transparency Of Government's 9/11 Records
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 2, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Urging DHS to keep Title 42 in place
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
July 28, 2021
Hinson and Rubio: Bring Critical Supply Chains Home to Create Jobs and Bolster National Security
Rep.Ashley Hinson
July 23, 2021
Letter to Hon. Debra Haaland, Secretary of Interior and Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - As Drought Crisis Grows, Republicans Call on Administration to Take Action
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
July 20, 2021
Dhs Medical Countermeasures Act
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks
July 20, 2021
Miller-Meeks Bill to Support DHS Workforce Passes House
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks
July 14, 2021
Durbin, Grassley Announce Senate Judiciary Committee to Hold Hearing This Month on Ransomware Attacks
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
July 14, 2021
Durbin, Grassley Announce Senate Judiciary Committee to Hold Hearing this Month on Ransomware Attacks
Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 9, 2021
Audit Initiated by Grassley, Rubio Shows CMS Not Considering National Security Risks before Sending Payments and Data to Entities Linked to Foreign Governments
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
July 6, 2021
Hinson Statement on Inclusion of Funding for Jackson County EOC in Homeland Security Appropriations Bill
Rep.Ashley Hinson
July 5, 2021
Miller-Meeks Joins Letter of All Women Veterans in Congress to Preserve DACOWITS
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks
July 1, 2021
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Rubio Joins Colleagues in Pressing DOJ on Why Al Jazeera Is Not Registered as a Foreign Agent
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 29, 2021
Hinson, Colleagues Call on President Biden to Take Action Following Cyberattacks
Rep.Ashley Hinson
June 29, 2021
The Origin of Covid-19 Must Be Investigated
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks
June 29, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Bost Urges Biden to Hold China and Russia Accountable for Cyberattacks Against U.S. Food System
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
June 29, 2021
Miller-Meeks Urges Biden to Hold China and Russia Accountable for Cyberattacks
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks
June 21, 2021
Tweet - "Fentanyl seizures at the southern border were Upwards arrow~300% in May compared to last year. The Biden Admin's border crisis continues to endanger folks across #Iowa and this country. They need to take immediate action."
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 18, 2021
Sens. Cruz, Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Restrict Chinese Access to American Visas
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 15, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Publicly Release Immigration Plan
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
June 14, 2021
Feenstra Introduces Bill to Include Derecho Damage in USDA Disaster Relief Program
Rep.Randy Feenstra
June 14, 2021
Providing for Consideration of H.R. Repealing the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of Providing for Consideration of H.R. Esg Disclosure Simplification Act of and for Other Purposes
Rep.Ashley Hinson
June 11, 2021
Tester, Grassley, Rounds Unveil Bill to Combat Anti-Competitive Practices in Meat Processing Industry that Threaten Nation's Food Supply
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 8, 2021
Coronavirus
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, ...
May 27, 2021
Grassley: Review Of Capitol Attack Already Underway; Broader Examination Of Political Violence Still Needed
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 25, 2021
Senator Hawley Leads Effort to Condemn Violence Against Jews, Anti-Israel Rhetoric from Politicians and Media
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
May 20, 2021
Grassley Leads Relaunch Of Foreign Lobbying Disclosure Reforms
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
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