| June 9, 2023
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Ernst Works to Address Childcare Access in Rural Iowa
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| May 3, 2023
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Ernst Fights to Protect Iowa Kids Online
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| May 3, 2023
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Ernst Fights to Protect Iowa Kids Online
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| Oct. 20, 2022
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Ernst, Grassley Hold Childcare Roundtable, Announce Legislation to Address Critical Shortage of Childcare in Iowa
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| Aug. 2, 2022
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Grassley, Bennet Laud CMS for Issuing New Guidance to Improve Care for Children with Complex Medical Needs
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| Aug. 2, 2022
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Grassley, Hassan Propose Improvements to Foster Family Recruitment Efforts to Help Foster Youth
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| Aug. 2, 2022
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Grassley, Ossoff Bill Improves Justice for Victims of Child Sex Crimes
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| July 1, 2022
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Letter to Rochelle Walensky, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Addressing Youth Suicide
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Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
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| May 18, 2022
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Support for Lee's FORMULA Act
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Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
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| May 11, 2022
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Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, and Robert Califf, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Take Action on Baby Formula Shortages
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Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
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| April 1, 2022
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Grassley, Colleagues Seek to Renew Critical Protections for Child Abuse Victims
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| March 30, 2022
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Letter to Jennifer Cannistra, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Administration for Children and Families - Grassley Urges HHS To Expedite New Foster Youth Reporting Requirements
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Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
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| March 24, 2022
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Letter to Honorable Anthony J. Blinken, Secretary - Congressman Aderholt Joins Congressional Coalition on Adoption Co-chairs in Letter to Secretary of State Blinken
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Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
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| March 23, 2022
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Grassley, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Help Find Missing Foster Youth
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| March 23, 2022
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Grassley, Colleagues Introduce Bill To Expand Families' Child Care Options, Build On Existing Bipartisan Program
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| Feb. 1, 2022
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HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS "EARN IT ACT' TO PROMPT TECH INDUSTRY TO TAKE ONLINE CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION SERIOUSLY
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Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
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| Jan. 25, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Romney Joins Effort to Protect Faith-Based Child Welfare Providers
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Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
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| Dec. 17, 2021
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Republican Senators Blast Democrats' Senseless Child Care Plan
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Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
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| Dec. 16, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - SENS. CRUZ, SCOTT, REP. NORMAN SEND LETTER URGING HHS SEC. BECERRA TO PROTECT FAITH-BASED CHILD WELFARE PROVIDERS
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Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
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| Nov. 4, 2021
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Senators Carper and Portman, Reps. Price and Miller-Meeks Introduce Legislation to Ensure Safety of Unaccompanied Children at HHS Facilities
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Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
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| Oct. 28, 2021
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Grassley, Wyden Release Investigation On Misconduct And Abuse At Federally-Funded Facilities Caring For Unaccompanied Migrant Children
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| Oct. 27, 2021
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Stabenow, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Foster Youth During the COVID-19 Crisis
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Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
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| Oct. 27, 2021
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Grassley, Stabenow Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Support Foster Youth
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| Oct. 15, 2021
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Tweet - "The folks at @HandinHandQC provide critical support to #Iowa children & adults with disabilities. I was glad to visit with them today to learn about their important work & read a story to their preschoolers. Grateful for all that you do!"
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| Oct. 8, 2021
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Federal Judiciary 101: Grassley Announces Second Youth Summit To Foster Civic Education
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| Aug. 10, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Congresswoman Ann Wagner Leads Bipartisan Coalition Calling for DOJ to Investigate OnlyFans for Child Exploitation
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Rep. Randy Feenstra, ...
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| Aug. 10, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, United States Attorney General - Congresswoman Ann Wagner Leads Bipartisan Coalition Calling for DOJ to Investigate OnlyFans for Child Exploitation
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Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
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| July 9, 2021
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Cuellar & Miller-Meeks Introduce Bill to Improve Care for Unaccompanied Children
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Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
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| June 10, 2021
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Grassley, Colleagues Introduce Bill To Make Summer Meal Programs More Flexible
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| June 9, 2021
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Letter to the Honorable Anthony J. Blinkin, Secretary, Department of State and Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary, Department of Homeland Security - Biden Admin Plan To Restart Central American Minors Program Faces Questions
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| May 19, 2021
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Herrera Beutler Introduces Legislation to Address Maternal Mortality Crisis
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Rep. Ashley Hinson, ...
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| May 18, 2021
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Rep. Porter Spearheads Bipartisan Resolution to Honor Volunteers Working in Foster Care System
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Rep. Ashley Hinson, ...
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| May 13, 2021
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Rep. Wild Co-Sponsors Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation To Expand Child Care Availability
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Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
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| May 12, 2021
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Herrera Beutler Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Increase Health Care Access for Children
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Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
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| May 12, 2021
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Summer Camps Should Reopen Without Masks
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Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
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| May 7, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsak, Secretary of Agriculture; and Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - LaMalfa, Calvert Lead Effort Raising Concerns with Biden Administration Plan to Deploy USDA Employees to Border
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Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
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| April 1, 2021
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Letter to Honorable Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services and Honorable Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Miller-Meeks & Katko Send Letter to HHS and DHS About Unaccompanied Children
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Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
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| March 30, 2021
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Congresswoman Hinson, Congressman Trone, and Senator Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Access to Federal Funding for Child Care Development
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Rep. Ashley Hinson
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| March 25, 2021
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Ernst, Hinson Push for Greater Investment in Child Care Across Iowa
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| March 24, 2021
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Hinson Introduces Bill to Expand Affordable Child Care Access in Iowa, Nationwide
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Rep. Ashley Hinson
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| March 19, 2021
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Letter to Honorable Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Carter Leads 43 Members Demanding Answers from HHS About Unaccompanied Children at the Border
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Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
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| March 8, 2021
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Providing for Consideration of H.R. Protecting the Right to Organize Act of Providing for Consideration of H.R. Bipartisan Background Checks Act of Providing for Consideration of H.R. Enhanced Background Checks Act of and for Other Purposes
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Rep. Ashley Hinson
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| Feb. 23, 2021
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Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| Feb. 18, 2021
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Hinson Co-Leads Bipartisan Resolution to Designate February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
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Rep. Ashley Hinson, ...
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| Feb. 8, 2021
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Murphy, Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Provide Critical Diaper Assistance To Families During Pandemic
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Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
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| Dec. 22, 2020
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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:"
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| Sept. 28, 2020
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Murphy, Grassley Introduce Resolution Designating Malnutrition Awareness Week
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Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
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| Aug. 23, 2020
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Tweet - "Providing children with adequate nutrition is key for supporting their well-being and academic success. I'm calling on ; to continue granting our schools flexibility to ensure Iowa's children are receiving the meals they depend on."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| Aug. 21, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Senator Collins Urges USDA to Continue School Meal Flexibility Waivers for Maine Students
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Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
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| Aug. 17, 2020
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Tweet - "As Iowa families and schools are finalizing plans for the year, it's imperative that our students have access to healthy meals. I'm calling on the @USDA to continue to grant our schools flexibility to ensure our children receive the meals they depend on."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| July 31, 2020
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Ernst Works to Increase Investment in Child Care
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| July 31, 2020
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Tweet - "When parents can't access child care, there's a ripple effect in the economy. My new bill encourages public-private partnerships to expand access to child care, supporting Iowa's working families & helping our state's economy grow."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| July 30, 2020
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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."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| July 29, 2020
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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."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| July 29, 2020
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Ernst's Plan to Provide Additional Aid for Child Care, Families is Part of New COVID-19 Package
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Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
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| July 28, 2020
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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."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| July 27, 2020
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Rep. Reed Leads Introduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Local Child Care Providers with Vital Aid
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Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
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| July 21, 2020
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Hagedorn Co-leads Bipartisan Effort to Expand Access to Child Care
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Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
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| July 21, 2020
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Tweet - "Whether it's more assistance for families or providing additional aid for child care programs, we must prioritize these front line workers and our moms and dads. Iowa families depend on the survival of our child care providers."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| May 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Collins, King Join Bipartisan Push for Additional Support for Child Care Providers in Future COVID-19 Relief Legislation
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Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Tweet - "April 2020 has been a trying time--it's also a month we dedicate to preventing child abuse. During this time of social distancing, please remember our children who may be trapped in abusive situations. Signs of abuse are even more difficult to detect now--stay in touch & speak up."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| April 20, 2020
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Tweet - "NEW: I've helped secure nearly $32M to support Iowa's child care community. Even before #COVID19, Iowa faced a child care crisis. I've heard from our providers about the need for assistance, and I worked across the aisle to provide them this relief. https://ernst.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=90A6A45D-34B2-431D-86C8-4CE620190E4A"
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| April 20, 2020
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Ernst Helps Secure Nearly $32 Million for Iowa's Child Care Providers
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| April 3, 2020
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Tweet - "With kids out of school, for some parents access to child care is more important than ever. A big thanks to the child care providers who are stepping up--while social distancing and following @CDCgov guidelines--to help parents on the front lines of #COVID19"
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| March 21, 2020
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Tweet - "One of my priorities is to help Iowa's child care providers & workers during this crisis. I'm working to ensure providers get forgivable loans to keep folks on payroll & pay bills. It's the right thing to do, & I'm urging the Senate to prioritize this."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| Dec. 19, 2019
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Bipartisan Legislation Boosting Support for Foster Care System Passes Congress
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Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
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| Dec. 14, 2019
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Tweet - "I'm working to ensure that children are being adequately represented in federal research."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| Dec. 11, 2019
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Grassley, Wyden Introduce Bill to Help Youth Aging Out of Foster Care System
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| Nov. 20, 2019
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Family First Prevention Services Act
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| Nov. 13, 2019
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Safesport Act of 2019
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| Nov. 7, 2019
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Grassley, Brown Introduce Legislation to Provide Stable Housing for Foster Youth Transitioning to Adulthood
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Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
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| Oct. 23, 2019
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Brown, Burr, Stabenow, Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Renew Healthy Start Program, Reduce Infant Mortality Rate
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Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
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| Oct. 2, 2019
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Murray, Wyden, Smith and Grassley Release Report Showing Department of Education Can Do More to Support Students in Foster Care
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Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
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| Oct. 1, 2019
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Sens. Cruz, Braun, Colleagues Introduce Bill To Ensure Dignified Burial for Aborted Fetal Remains
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Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
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| Aug. 14, 2019
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USA Today - Senators Lankford, Ernst, and Cassidy Op-Ed: Abolishing ICE would worsen child smuggling and other US-Mexico border problems
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Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
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