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Feb. 1, 2021 Hinson, NFIB: $15-Dollar Minimum Wage Would Devastate Iowa Economy Rep. Ashley Hinson
Jan. 28, 2021 Boozman Joins Colleagues to Reintroduce Bill Aimed at Increasing Compliance with Worker Eligibility Laws Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Jan. 22, 2021 Fox News - Don't Exploit Pandemic to Enact Liberal Laundry List Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Last night, I supported and helped deliver additional #COVID19 relief for Iowa's: Families Small businesses Child care centers Farmers Biofuel producers Health care system Local news outlets and more:" Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 22, 2020 Tweet - "With the new #COVID19 relief package, we're bolstering the Paycheck Protection Program for Iowa #smallbiz by: Allowing for a second round of PPP loans for struggling businesses Making local chambers of commerce and news outlets eligible for the PPP" Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 21, 2020 United States--Mexico Economic Partnership Act--Continue Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 21, 2020 Tweet - "At my Q&As+ #99countymeetings Ive been hearing from Iowa small businesses abt importance of deducting business expenses even if they received a PPP loan. As a cosponsor of this measure I worked hard 2get it included in covid package so small biz can hv clarity for their cash flow" Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Congratulations to @Dupaco for receiving the @SBAgov Impact Award! Thank you for your dedication to supporting Iowa small businesses during #COVID19." Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 18, 2020 Grassley, Hassan, Lankford Introduce Retirement Bill to Give Small Businesses More Flexibility Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Dec. 17, 2020 Grassley, Alexander Joint Statement on Multiemployer Pension Relief and Reform Negotiations Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 14, 2020 Tweet - "In Iowa, the #PPP has provided over 61,000 small businesses with loans totaling over $5.1 billion -- saving hundreds of thousands of jobs. At a Senate @SmallBizCmte hearing, I stressed the urgent need for additional relief for our small businesses." Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 10, 2020 Ernst: "It's clear that an additional round of assistance is needed for small businesses." Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 10, 2020 Grassley, Hassan, Ernst, Baldwin Introduce Bill to Preserve Reward Fund for CFTC Whistleblowers Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 3, 2020 Tweet - "The #derecho & recent flooding have created significant challenges for Iowa's small businesses. That's why I helped introduce a bipartisan bill to help our #smallbiz protect their property from potential disasters & avoid unforeseen expenses in the future." Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 1, 2020 Grassley-Backed Resolution Designating National Small Business Week Passes Senate Sen. Chuck Grassley
Sept. 25, 2020 Senators Joni Ernst and Tim Scott: Let's Come Together for Our Small Businesses Sen. Joni Ernst
Sept. 24, 2020 Cardin, Rubio & Colleagues Introduce the PREPARE Act to Reauthorize SBA's Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Sept. 24, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the Senate, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the Senate, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House - Rubio, Senate Small Business Members Call on Leadership to Provide Small Business Relief Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Sept. 24, 2020 Rubio, King Lead Colleagues to Introduce the PREPARE Act to Reauthorize SBA's Pre-disaster Mitigation Program Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Sept. 23, 2020 Multiemployer Pension System Sen. Chuck Grassley
Sept. 22, 2020 Ernst Continues Bipartisan Efforts to Expand Broadband Access for Iowa Small Businesses Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Following the report that a @DeptofDefense senior leader had a history of sexually harassing women, I'm calling on the Pentagon for answers." Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Following Report of Sexual Harassment by DOD Employee, Ernst Demands Answers from the Pentagon Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "New report details benefit of opportunity zones from 2017 Tax Cuts &Jobs Act under GOP Senate/House/Pres Trump The Opportunity Zone program has attracted approx $75B in private investment lifting as many as 1M ppl out of poverty More proof of BIG impact in distressed communities" Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 22, 2020 Tweet - "@SBAgov announcement: Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to Iowa businesses and residents as a result of @POTUS' major disaster declaration. The declaration covers Linn County as a result of the #derecho. Apply here: https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov" Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 22, 2020 Tweet - "This is unacceptable. Sexual harassment has no place in our society, let alone the federal workplace. There are too many gaps here -- we need transparency from the Pentagon." Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 16, 2020 Tweet - "There's no doubt that the #PaycheckProtectionProgram has been a key lifeline for Iowa #smallbiz & workers. As a member of @SmallBizCmte, I've helped to deliver over $5 billion in support to over 61,000 Iowa small businesses." Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 13, 2020 Ernst Helps Deliver More than $5B in Support to Over 61,000 Iowa Small Businesses Sen. Joni Ernst
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
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "The HEALS Act provides critical support to help Iowans get back on their feet -- including provisions I fought for, like a second #PPP loan for our #smallbiz & additional assistance for child care providers. Congress needs to act to get folks the relief they need." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 29, 2020 Tweet - "During #COVID19, many of our federal workers have successfully worked remotely, proving they don't need to be in swampy D.C. to do their jobs. At @EPWGOP, I spoke about my SWAMP Act that would move some federal agencies outside the Beltway & closer to the folks they work for." 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 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 Tweet - "Our front line workers across Iowa have kept life going & our supply chains intact during #COVID19. It's time we reward them for their hard work. That's why I've introduced a bill that would allow our essential workers to keep more of their hard-earned $$." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 26, 2020 Tweet - "Each and every morning, our front line workers across Iowa wake up and go to work, and they should be rewarded for their selfless service. That's why I introduced a bill to allow these essential workers to keep more of their hard-earned dollars." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Marco Rubio, Chairman of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, and the Hon. Ben Cardin, Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee - Daines Working to Improve PPP Program to Help Montana Restaurants, Food Supply Chains Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Our essential workers are putting the interests of their fellow Americans ahead of their own. Each and every morning they wake up and go to work, and they should be rewarded for their selfless service. My bill will allow them to keep more of their hard-earned dollars." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 21, 2020 Ernst Introduces New Bill to Reward COVID-19 Front Line Workers Sen. Joni Ernst
July 21, 2020 Hagedorn Co-leads Bipartisan Effort to Expand Access to Child Care Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
July 15, 2020 Grassley Praises U.S. Department of Commerce Investing $13.1 Million in CARES Act Funding to Help Small Businesses Across Iowa Respond to Coronavirus Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 15, 2020 Grassley Statement on E.U. Court Overturning Improper State-Aid Case Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 14, 2020 Ernst Unveils New Proposal to Support Iowa's Child Care Providers, Families Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
July 9, 2020 Tweet - "Our nonprofits do vital work for our Iowa communities & many are struggling to cover costs during #COVID19. My Senate colleagues and I passed a new bill that will help nonprofit organizations cover their unemployment costs & free up much needed $$ to keep them afloat." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 3, 2020 Tweet - "I'm teaming up with Democrats and Republicans on the RESTART ACT--a bill to support our small and medium sized businesses hit the hardest by #COVID19. As a member of the Senate @SmallBizCmte, I'll continue to fight for more relief for Iowa's local employers." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "#PaycheckProtectionProgram update: the Senate unanimously passed a bill to extend the deadline for small businesses to apply for a forgivable PPP loan until August 8." Sen. Joni Ernst
June 19, 2020 Scott, Brown, Wyden, Grassley Introduce Legislation to Help Nonprofits Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 18, 2020 Grassley at Roundtable with Family Leave Working Group Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 12, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Treasury Secretary and Jovita Carranza, Small Business Administration Administrator - Lankford Joins Bipartisan Letter Urging the Administration to Provide Paperwork Relief for Oklahoma Small Businesses who Utilized the COVID-19 Relief Program Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "The May jobs report exceeded expectations. Even in these difficult times, we added 2.5M jobs, and the unemployment rate declined. A big reason why: the #PaycheckProtectionProgram I helped pass & get signed into law. It's allowed our small biz to retain & rehire their employees." Sen. Joni Ernst
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "during a time of unrest/hardship 2day's job numbers are very important as we look fwd & rebuild our economy ALL Americans need a good paying job to feed their families + hv a purpose in their community This month 2.5 million jobs gained & unemployment down 1.4%" Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Rubio Leads Colleagues in Requesting Full SBA Investigation Over Planned Parenthood Improperly Receiving PPP Loans Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
May 22, 2020 Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Propose Reforms to Skilled Non-Immigrant Visa Programs to Protect American Workers Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - McConnell and Senate Republicans Urge DOJ to Investigate Improper PPP Funding for Planned Parenthood Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
May 7, 2020 Following Bipartisan Request, Treasury Modifies Employee Retention Tax Credit Eligibility for Employers Providing Health Benefits for Furloughed Employees Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 7, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Sens. Cruz, Cotton, Colleagues Urge President Trump to Pause Immigration, Protect American Jobs Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
May 6, 2020 Cornyn, Grassley, Wyden, Rubio, Carper Introduce Bill to Clarify Small Business Expense Deductions Under PPP Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
May 5, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Sec. of the Treasury - Grassley, Wyden, Neal Push Treasury to Allow Small Businesses to Deduct PPP Expenses Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
April 30, 2020 Tweet - "We can't have teams like the Lakers getting slam dunks at the expense of small biz under the #PaycheckProtectionProgram. Thankfully they gave the $$ back & the admin is taking steps to ensure biz who are in need--like those here in Iowa--are prioritized." Sen. Joni Ernst
April 29, 2020 Letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza - Loeffler, Colleagues Ask for Administrative Fix to Program Used for PPP Loans Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
April 29, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Markey Joins Rubio, Cardin, Colleagues on Bipartisan Letter to Treasury and SBA on an Administrative Fix to the 7(A) Loan Program Authorization Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
April 28, 2020 Letter to Hon. Jovita Carranza, Small Business Administration Administrator - McSally Urges Improvement to Small Business Disaster Loan Program Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
April 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary for the Department of Treasury, Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve, and Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Capito, Colleagues Urge Federal Reserve to Protect Second Amendment Industries from Discrimination Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
April 28, 2020 Letter to Jovita Carranza , Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Cornyn Urges EIDL Improvement for Texas Small Businesses Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
April 26, 2020 Tweet - "World IP day is time 2 raise awareness of need 2 protect intellectual property rights esp as scamers/counterfeiters push knockoffs of supplies needed 2fight pandemic As co-chair of Congressional Trademark Caucus I've led oversight efforts 2 combat knockoffs+ ensure product safety" Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 24, 2020 Ernst Applauds Signing of Additional COVID-19 Relief Package Sen. Joni Ernst
April 23, 2020 PPP should be a lifeline for small businesses, not a cash cow for big banks Rep. Ashley Hinson
April 21, 2020 Grassley: Dems Finally End Political Hostage Situation, Approve Republican Small Biz Proposal Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Senators Call For SBA To Continue Accepting Paycheck Protection Program Applications Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
April 19, 2020 Tweet - "Had a call w/ @POTUS today. As I've said, we have to get more $$$ in the #PaycheckProtectionProgram IMMEDIATELY, after Dems blocked funding days ago. We're also working to get more relief to our front line health care workers and additional testing. We don't have time to waste." Sen. Joni Ernst
April 18, 2020 Tweet - "Watched Iowa Press &they talked abt remarkable flow of liquidity thru SBA paycheck protection program &its impact Iowa needs more resources 2meet demand Iowans r calling on Congress 2act Dems pls don't stand in way of small biz! PPP is wrking in Iowa 4.3B$ loaned to nearly 30kbiz" Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 17, 2020 Fox News - Sen. Chuck Grassley: Coronavirus-damaged businesses providing over half of US jobs deserve tax break Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin, of the Small Business Administration - U.S. Senators Tina Smith, John Hoeven Lead Bipartisan Push to Treasury Department, Small Business Administration to Ensure Eligibility of Rural Electric Cooperatives in Paycheck Protection Program Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
April 14, 2020 On Call with Iowa Small Businesses, Ernst Answers Questions, Discusses Relief Efforts Sen. Joni Ernst
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "NEW: Just over 22K loans have been approved for Iowa small biz as part of the #PaycheckProtectionProgram. With our state's #smallbiz receiving over $3.5B so far, it's clear we need to move swiftly to ensure the money keeps flowing & our biz can stay afloat amidst this pandemic." Sen. Joni Ernst
April 14, 2020 Ernst Calls for Clarity, Access to Relief for Iowa's Farmers, Ag Industries Sen. Joni Ernst
Date Title Politician
Feb. 1, 2021 Hinson, NFIB: $15-Dollar Minimum Wage Would Devastate Iowa Economy Rep.Ashley Hinson
Jan. 28, 2021 Boozman Joins Colleagues to Reintroduce Bill Aimed at Increasing Compliance with Worker Eligibility Laws Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Jan. 22, 2021 Fox News - Don't Exploit Pandemic to Enact Liberal Laundry List Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Last night, I supported and helped deliver additional #COVID19 relief for Iowa's: Families Small businesses Child care centers Farmers Biofuel producers Health care system Local news outlets and more:" Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 22, 2020 Tweet - "With the new #COVID19 relief package, we're bolstering the Paycheck Protection Program for Iowa #smallbiz by: Allowing for a second round of PPP loans for struggling businesses Making local chambers of commerce and news outlets eligible for the PPP" Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 21, 2020 United States--Mexico Economic Partnership Act--Continue Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 21, 2020 Tweet - "At my Q&As+ #99countymeetings Ive been hearing from Iowa small businesses abt importance of deducting business expenses even if they received a PPP loan. As a cosponsor of this measure I worked hard 2get it included in covid package so small biz can hv clarity for their cash flow" Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Congratulations to @Dupaco for receiving the @SBAgov Impact Award! Thank you for your dedication to supporting Iowa small businesses during #COVID19." Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 18, 2020 Grassley, Hassan, Lankford Introduce Retirement Bill to Give Small Businesses More Flexibility Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Dec. 17, 2020 Grassley, Alexander Joint Statement on Multiemployer Pension Relief and Reform Negotiations Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 14, 2020 Tweet - "In Iowa, the #PPP has provided over 61,000 small businesses with loans totaling over $5.1 billion -- saving hundreds of thousands of jobs. At a Senate @SmallBizCmte hearing, I stressed the urgent need for additional relief for our small businesses." Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 10, 2020 Ernst: "It's clear that an additional round of assistance is needed for small businesses." Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 10, 2020 Grassley, Hassan, Ernst, Baldwin Introduce Bill to Preserve Reward Fund for CFTC Whistleblowers Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 3, 2020 Tweet - "The #derecho & recent flooding have created significant challenges for Iowa's small businesses. That's why I helped introduce a bipartisan bill to help our #smallbiz protect their property from potential disasters & avoid unforeseen expenses in the future." Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 1, 2020 Grassley-Backed Resolution Designating National Small Business Week Passes Senate Sen.Chuck Grassley
Sept. 25, 2020 Senators Joni Ernst and Tim Scott: Let's Come Together for Our Small Businesses Sen.Joni Ernst
Sept. 24, 2020 Cardin, Rubio & Colleagues Introduce the PREPARE Act to Reauthorize SBA's Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Sept. 24, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the Senate, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the Senate, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House - Rubio, Senate Small Business Members Call on Leadership to Provide Small Business Relief Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Sept. 24, 2020 Rubio, King Lead Colleagues to Introduce the PREPARE Act to Reauthorize SBA's Pre-disaster Mitigation Program Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Sept. 23, 2020 Multiemployer Pension System Sen.Chuck Grassley
Sept. 22, 2020 Ernst Continues Bipartisan Efforts to Expand Broadband Access for Iowa Small Businesses Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Following the report that a @DeptofDefense senior leader had a history of sexually harassing women, I'm calling on the Pentagon for answers." Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Following Report of Sexual Harassment by DOD Employee, Ernst Demands Answers from the Pentagon Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "New report details benefit of opportunity zones from 2017 Tax Cuts &Jobs Act under GOP Senate/House/Pres Trump The Opportunity Zone program has attracted approx $75B in private investment lifting as many as 1M ppl out of poverty More proof of BIG impact in distressed communities" Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 22, 2020 Tweet - "@SBAgov announcement: Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to Iowa businesses and residents as a result of @POTUS' major disaster declaration. The declaration covers Linn County as a result of the #derecho. Apply here: https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov" Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 22, 2020 Tweet - "This is unacceptable. Sexual harassment has no place in our society, let alone the federal workplace. There are too many gaps here -- we need transparency from the Pentagon." Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 16, 2020 Tweet - "There's no doubt that the #PaycheckProtectionProgram has been a key lifeline for Iowa #smallbiz & workers. As a member of @SmallBizCmte, I've helped to deliver over $5 billion in support to over 61,000 Iowa small businesses." Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 13, 2020 Ernst Helps Deliver More than $5B in Support to Over 61,000 Iowa Small Businesses Sen.Joni Ernst
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
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "The HEALS Act provides critical support to help Iowans get back on their feet -- including provisions I fought for, like a second #PPP loan for our #smallbiz & additional assistance for child care providers. Congress needs to act to get folks the relief they need." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 29, 2020 Tweet - "During #COVID19, many of our federal workers have successfully worked remotely, proving they don't need to be in swampy D.C. to do their jobs. At @EPWGOP, I spoke about my SWAMP Act that would move some federal agencies outside the Beltway & closer to the folks they work for." 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 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 Tweet - "Our front line workers across Iowa have kept life going & our supply chains intact during #COVID19. It's time we reward them for their hard work. That's why I've introduced a bill that would allow our essential workers to keep more of their hard-earned $$." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 26, 2020 Tweet - "Each and every morning, our front line workers across Iowa wake up and go to work, and they should be rewarded for their selfless service. That's why I introduced a bill to allow these essential workers to keep more of their hard-earned dollars." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Marco Rubio, Chairman of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, and the Hon. Ben Cardin, Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee - Daines Working to Improve PPP Program to Help Montana Restaurants, Food Supply Chains Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Our essential workers are putting the interests of their fellow Americans ahead of their own. Each and every morning they wake up and go to work, and they should be rewarded for their selfless service. My bill will allow them to keep more of their hard-earned dollars." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 21, 2020 Ernst Introduces New Bill to Reward COVID-19 Front Line Workers Sen.Joni Ernst
July 21, 2020 Hagedorn Co-leads Bipartisan Effort to Expand Access to Child Care Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
July 15, 2020 Grassley Praises U.S. Department of Commerce Investing $13.1 Million in CARES Act Funding to Help Small Businesses Across Iowa Respond to Coronavirus Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 15, 2020 Grassley Statement on E.U. Court Overturning Improper State-Aid Case Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 14, 2020 Ernst Unveils New Proposal to Support Iowa's Child Care Providers, Families Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
July 9, 2020 Tweet - "Our nonprofits do vital work for our Iowa communities & many are struggling to cover costs during #COVID19. My Senate colleagues and I passed a new bill that will help nonprofit organizations cover their unemployment costs & free up much needed $$ to keep them afloat." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 3, 2020 Tweet - "I'm teaming up with Democrats and Republicans on the RESTART ACT--a bill to support our small and medium sized businesses hit the hardest by #COVID19. As a member of the Senate @SmallBizCmte, I'll continue to fight for more relief for Iowa's local employers." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "#PaycheckProtectionProgram update: the Senate unanimously passed a bill to extend the deadline for small businesses to apply for a forgivable PPP loan until August 8." Sen.Joni Ernst
June 19, 2020 Scott, Brown, Wyden, Grassley Introduce Legislation to Help Nonprofits Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 18, 2020 Grassley at Roundtable with Family Leave Working Group Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 12, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Treasury Secretary and Jovita Carranza, Small Business Administration Administrator - Lankford Joins Bipartisan Letter Urging the Administration to Provide Paperwork Relief for Oklahoma Small Businesses who Utilized the COVID-19 Relief Program Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "The May jobs report exceeded expectations. Even in these difficult times, we added 2.5M jobs, and the unemployment rate declined. A big reason why: the #PaycheckProtectionProgram I helped pass & get signed into law. It's allowed our small biz to retain & rehire their employees." Sen.Joni Ernst
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "during a time of unrest/hardship 2day's job numbers are very important as we look fwd & rebuild our economy ALL Americans need a good paying job to feed their families + hv a purpose in their community This month 2.5 million jobs gained & unemployment down 1.4%" Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Rubio Leads Colleagues in Requesting Full SBA Investigation Over Planned Parenthood Improperly Receiving PPP Loans Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
May 22, 2020 Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Propose Reforms to Skilled Non-Immigrant Visa Programs to Protect American Workers Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - McConnell and Senate Republicans Urge DOJ to Investigate Improper PPP Funding for Planned Parenthood Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
May 7, 2020 Following Bipartisan Request, Treasury Modifies Employee Retention Tax Credit Eligibility for Employers Providing Health Benefits for Furloughed Employees Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 7, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Sens. Cruz, Cotton, Colleagues Urge President Trump to Pause Immigration, Protect American Jobs Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
May 6, 2020 Cornyn, Grassley, Wyden, Rubio, Carper Introduce Bill to Clarify Small Business Expense Deductions Under PPP Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
May 5, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Sec. of the Treasury - Grassley, Wyden, Neal Push Treasury to Allow Small Businesses to Deduct PPP Expenses Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
April 30, 2020 Tweet - "We can't have teams like the Lakers getting slam dunks at the expense of small biz under the #PaycheckProtectionProgram. Thankfully they gave the $$ back & the admin is taking steps to ensure biz who are in need--like those here in Iowa--are prioritized." Sen.Joni Ernst
April 29, 2020 Letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza - Loeffler, Colleagues Ask for Administrative Fix to Program Used for PPP Loans Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
April 29, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Markey Joins Rubio, Cardin, Colleagues on Bipartisan Letter to Treasury and SBA on an Administrative Fix to the 7(A) Loan Program Authorization Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
April 28, 2020 Letter to Hon. Jovita Carranza, Small Business Administration Administrator - McSally Urges Improvement to Small Business Disaster Loan Program Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
April 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary for the Department of Treasury, Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve, and Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Capito, Colleagues Urge Federal Reserve to Protect Second Amendment Industries from Discrimination Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
April 28, 2020 Letter to Jovita Carranza , Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Cornyn Urges EIDL Improvement for Texas Small Businesses Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
April 26, 2020 Tweet - "World IP day is time 2 raise awareness of need 2 protect intellectual property rights esp as scamers/counterfeiters push knockoffs of supplies needed 2fight pandemic As co-chair of Congressional Trademark Caucus I've led oversight efforts 2 combat knockoffs+ ensure product safety" Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 24, 2020 Ernst Applauds Signing of Additional COVID-19 Relief Package Sen.Joni Ernst
April 23, 2020 PPP should be a lifeline for small businesses, not a cash cow for big banks Rep.Ashley Hinson
April 21, 2020 Grassley: Dems Finally End Political Hostage Situation, Approve Republican Small Biz Proposal Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Senators Call For SBA To Continue Accepting Paycheck Protection Program Applications Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
April 19, 2020 Tweet - "Had a call w/ @POTUS today. As I've said, we have to get more $$$ in the #PaycheckProtectionProgram IMMEDIATELY, after Dems blocked funding days ago. We're also working to get more relief to our front line health care workers and additional testing. We don't have time to waste." Sen.Joni Ernst
April 18, 2020 Tweet - "Watched Iowa Press &they talked abt remarkable flow of liquidity thru SBA paycheck protection program &its impact Iowa needs more resources 2meet demand Iowans r calling on Congress 2act Dems pls don't stand in way of small biz! PPP is wrking in Iowa 4.3B$ loaned to nearly 30kbiz" Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 17, 2020 Fox News - Sen. Chuck Grassley: Coronavirus-damaged businesses providing over half of US jobs deserve tax break Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin, of the Small Business Administration - U.S. Senators Tina Smith, John Hoeven Lead Bipartisan Push to Treasury Department, Small Business Administration to Ensure Eligibility of Rural Electric Cooperatives in Paycheck Protection Program Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
April 14, 2020 On Call with Iowa Small Businesses, Ernst Answers Questions, Discusses Relief Efforts Sen.Joni Ernst
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "NEW: Just over 22K loans have been approved for Iowa small biz as part of the #PaycheckProtectionProgram. With our state's #smallbiz receiving over $3.5B so far, it's clear we need to move swiftly to ensure the money keeps flowing & our biz can stay afloat amidst this pandemic." Sen.Joni Ernst
April 14, 2020 Ernst Calls for Clarity, Access to Relief for Iowa's Farmers, Ag Industries Sen.Joni Ernst
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