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April 13, 2021 "Meatless Mondays' at Government Agencies? Marshall, Ernst Say "No Way' Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
March 24, 2021 Grassley, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Increase Transparency In Cattle Market Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 24, 2021 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 19, 2021 Letter to Honorable Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture and Honorable Zach Ducheneaux, Farm Service Agency Administrator - Hinson Solves USDA Issue Hurting Iowa Farmers Rep. Ashley Hinson
Aug. 25, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of The Dept. of Agriculture, and The Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Tina Smith Lead Bipartisan Group in Calling for Enforcement of Usmca Dairy Provisions Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 23, 2020 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." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 2, 2020 Inhofe, Grassley, Ernst, Tillis, Burr Introduce Bill to Support Livestock and Poultry Producers affected by COVID-19 Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
June 29, 2020 USA Today - Tester and Grassley: Threat of meat shortages is growing. Senate needs to act now Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "#WIC flexibilities have made it easier for eligible pregnant women, mothers, & their infants & young children to access and use food benefits while social-distancing during #COVID19. I joined my colleagues on @SenateAgGOP on a letter asking @USDA to extend these flexibilities." Sen. Joni Ernst
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "Gov Reynolds using CARES Act $$$ to help w Beef Up Iowa which connects beef producers w food insecure Iowans Gr8 way to help by purchasing cattle from local producers who lost processing options then donates the IA beef 2 food banks FFA/4-H/ISU Meat Lab students also helping" Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture - Iowa Leaders Call for Support for State's Turkey Producers Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "Plant closures & reduced flocks remain a growing threat to our turkey growers, & food supply chain. @ChuckGrassley, @IAGovernor, @IADeptAg Sec. Naig & I are urging @USDA to provide assistance, thru the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, to our state's turkey producers." Sen. Joni Ernst
June 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Grassley Calls on USDA to Release Report on Tyson's Holcomb Facility Investigation, Protect Independent Cattle Producers Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "Glad DOJs listening after I called for AG 2 investigate meat packers potential antitrust law violations DOJ demanding info from Tyson/JBS/Natl Beef/Cargill- 4 who dominate market Impt step 2 protect our independent producers/consumers its past time 2let sunshine in on big packers" Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Secretary Sonny Perdue U.S. Department of Agriculture - Ernst, Iowa Leaders Call on USDA to Provide Assistance for Egg Producers Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
May 27, 2020 Tweet - "As more of the economy gets reopened, the need for hand sanitizer will continue to grow. I'm calling on @US_FDA to clarify its policy for the manufacture of alcohol-based hand sanitizer products so Iowa's biofuel producers can continue to help meet the needs of our communities." Sen. Joni Ernst
May 11, 2020 Tweet - "Iowa's pork producers are suffering from restaurant and meat processing plant closures. The crisis is immediate. I sent a bipartisan letter urging additional support for producers who are being forced to depopulate livestock herds." Sen. Joni Ernst
April 28, 2020 Tweet - "Pres @realDonaldTrump is right 2use authority 2 keep open meat processing plants Its critical infrastructure 4 country's food supply chain As saying goes society is 9 meals away from food riots Fed govt shld help w PPE&testing/plants need 2follow CDC&OSHA guidance 2protect wrkers" Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 28, 2020 Tweet - "I'm working hard to ensure we are supporting Iowa's ag industry, and in turn, protecting our nation's food supply chain. We've seen the success of the #PaycheckProtectionProgram in Iowa, and that's why I'm seeking to expand this important program to help Iowa's ag businesses." Sen. Joni Ernst
April 21, 2020 Letter to Vice President Mike Pence - Ernst Urges Administration to Ensure Safety, Security of Food Supply Chain Sen. Joni Ernst
April 19, 2020 Tweet - "Appreciate VP Pence ph call w me abt current situation w meat packing plants in IA + Iowa's need for serology tests/addtl personal protective equipment for health care providers&workers /USDA farmer payments going out ASAP/ standing by biofuels/Grassley-Wyden Rx drug bill etc" Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 17, 2020 Q&A: CARES Act Relief for Farmers Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 5, 2020 President Trump Signs Bipartisan Bill into Law to Protect America's Domestic Food Supply and Agricultural Industry Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 26, 2019 Tweet - "A bipartisan bill I proudly support passed the Senate unanimously this week! We currently have a shortage of ag inspectors to protect our nation's food supply, but w/our bill we're changing that. This is good news for #Iowans, & folks across the country. https://www.agriculture.senate.gov/newsroom/rep/press/release/senate-passes-bipartisan-bill-to-protect-americas-domestic-food-supply-and-agricultural-industries …" Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 10, 2018 History: Grassley Recalls the 2016 Supreme Court Vacancy Sen. Chuck Grassley
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April 13, 2021 "Meatless Mondays' at Government Agencies? Marshall, Ernst Say "No Way' Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
March 24, 2021 Grassley, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Increase Transparency In Cattle Market Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 24, 2021 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 19, 2021 Letter to Honorable Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture and Honorable Zach Ducheneaux, Farm Service Agency Administrator - Hinson Solves USDA Issue Hurting Iowa Farmers Rep.Ashley Hinson
Aug. 25, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of The Dept. of Agriculture, and The Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Tina Smith Lead Bipartisan Group in Calling for Enforcement of Usmca Dairy Provisions Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 23, 2020 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." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 2, 2020 Inhofe, Grassley, Ernst, Tillis, Burr Introduce Bill to Support Livestock and Poultry Producers affected by COVID-19 Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
June 29, 2020 USA Today - Tester and Grassley: Threat of meat shortages is growing. Senate needs to act now Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "#WIC flexibilities have made it easier for eligible pregnant women, mothers, & their infants & young children to access and use food benefits while social-distancing during #COVID19. I joined my colleagues on @SenateAgGOP on a letter asking @USDA to extend these flexibilities." Sen.Joni Ernst
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "Gov Reynolds using CARES Act $$$ to help w Beef Up Iowa which connects beef producers w food insecure Iowans Gr8 way to help by purchasing cattle from local producers who lost processing options then donates the IA beef 2 food banks FFA/4-H/ISU Meat Lab students also helping" Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture - Iowa Leaders Call for Support for State's Turkey Producers Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "Plant closures & reduced flocks remain a growing threat to our turkey growers, & food supply chain. @ChuckGrassley, @IAGovernor, @IADeptAg Sec. Naig & I are urging @USDA to provide assistance, thru the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, to our state's turkey producers." Sen.Joni Ernst
June 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Grassley Calls on USDA to Release Report on Tyson's Holcomb Facility Investigation, Protect Independent Cattle Producers Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "Glad DOJs listening after I called for AG 2 investigate meat packers potential antitrust law violations DOJ demanding info from Tyson/JBS/Natl Beef/Cargill- 4 who dominate market Impt step 2 protect our independent producers/consumers its past time 2let sunshine in on big packers" Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Secretary Sonny Perdue U.S. Department of Agriculture - Ernst, Iowa Leaders Call on USDA to Provide Assistance for Egg Producers Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
May 27, 2020 Tweet - "As more of the economy gets reopened, the need for hand sanitizer will continue to grow. I'm calling on @US_FDA to clarify its policy for the manufacture of alcohol-based hand sanitizer products so Iowa's biofuel producers can continue to help meet the needs of our communities." Sen.Joni Ernst
May 11, 2020 Tweet - "Iowa's pork producers are suffering from restaurant and meat processing plant closures. The crisis is immediate. I sent a bipartisan letter urging additional support for producers who are being forced to depopulate livestock herds." Sen.Joni Ernst
April 28, 2020 Tweet - "Pres @realDonaldTrump is right 2use authority 2 keep open meat processing plants Its critical infrastructure 4 country's food supply chain As saying goes society is 9 meals away from food riots Fed govt shld help w PPE&testing/plants need 2follow CDC&OSHA guidance 2protect wrkers" Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 28, 2020 Tweet - "I'm working hard to ensure we are supporting Iowa's ag industry, and in turn, protecting our nation's food supply chain. We've seen the success of the #PaycheckProtectionProgram in Iowa, and that's why I'm seeking to expand this important program to help Iowa's ag businesses." Sen.Joni Ernst
April 21, 2020 Letter to Vice President Mike Pence - Ernst Urges Administration to Ensure Safety, Security of Food Supply Chain Sen.Joni Ernst
April 19, 2020 Tweet - "Appreciate VP Pence ph call w me abt current situation w meat packing plants in IA + Iowa's need for serology tests/addtl personal protective equipment for health care providers&workers /USDA farmer payments going out ASAP/ standing by biofuels/Grassley-Wyden Rx drug bill etc" Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 17, 2020 Q&A: CARES Act Relief for Farmers Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 5, 2020 President Trump Signs Bipartisan Bill into Law to Protect America's Domestic Food Supply and Agricultural Industry Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 26, 2019 Tweet - "A bipartisan bill I proudly support passed the Senate unanimously this week! We currently have a shortage of ag inspectors to protect our nation's food supply, but w/our bill we're changing that. This is good news for #Iowans, & folks across the country. https://www.agriculture.senate.gov/newsroom/rep/press/release/senate-passes-bipartisan-bill-to-protect-americas-domestic-food-supply-and-agricultural-industries …" Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 10, 2018 History: Grassley Recalls the 2016 Supreme Court Vacancy Sen.Chuck Grassley
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