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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, ...
June 1, 2020
Tweet - "Our essential, front line workers have continued in their daily jobs throughout this pandemic to care for and protect Americans, to produce and deliver food & essential goods, and to uphold our nation's critical infrastructure. It's time we pay them back."
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 31, 2020
Tweet - "I fought hard for Iowa's farmers & producers to secure #E15 year-round. And while I'll continue to push @EPA to follow through on its commitment to expand biofuel infrastructure & uphold the #RFS, this cleaner, cheaper choice at the (special character) is a big-win for our consumers & ag economy."
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 29, 2020
COVID-19 shows necessity of broadband access in rural America
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
May 28, 2020
Tweet - "The National Guard has played a vital role in our response to #COVID19. Thanks @realdonaldtrump for extending Title 32 orders so they can continue to do so. Now, it's time for Congress to pass my bipartisan bill to get Guardsmen & their families the health care coverage they need"
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 28, 2020
Tweet - "Family caregiver shortages existed prior to #COVID19, and this crisis is only amplifying the need for their critical work. I'm continuing to push for increased support and expanded relief for Iowa's family caregivers, who are tending to some of our most at-risk individuals."
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 28, 2020
Ernst Calls for Fix to Bolster Financial Support, Expand Tax Credit for Iowa Family Caregivers Amid COVID-19
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 27, 2020
Tweet - "Just like other farmers and members of our ag community, Iowa's hardworking biofuel producers need relief. I'm joining a bipartisan effort to support our farmers, workers, & producers negatively affected by #COVID19"
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 27, 2020
Ernst Joins Bipartisan Bill to Support Iowa Biofuel Producers
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 27, 2020
Washington Examiner - COVID-19 Shows Necessity of Broadband Access in Rural America
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
May 26, 2020
Grassley Praises Trump Announcement of Medicare Out of Pocket Insulin Costs Initiative
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 26, 2020
Tweet - "Lowering prescription drug costs, especially for Iowa's seniors, is an issue I hear about consistently on my #99CountyTour and one I'm working across the aisle to address. Thank you to the Trump Administration for working to lower insulin costs for Iowans."
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 26, 2020
Letter to Stephen Hahn, M.D., Commissioner, Food and Drug Administration - Iowa Senators Call on FDA to Clarify Hand Sanitizer Rule
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
May 22, 2020
Klobuchar Holds Discussion on Supporting Ethanol Industry in Southern Minnesota During Coronavirus Pandemic
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
May 21, 2020
Lankford Supports Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
May 21, 2020
Klobuchar, Grassley Introduce Bill to Support Biofuel Producers
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
May 21, 2020
Ernst: Universities With Multi-Billion Dollar Endowments Don't Need Our Tax Dollars
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 20, 2020
Executive Calendar
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 20, 2020
Grassley, Klobuchar Introduce Bill to Support Biofuel Producers
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 20, 2020
Executive Calendar
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 19, 2020
Ernst Statement on Trump Administration's Announcement of Direct Assistance to Farmers
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 19, 2020
China and the World Health Organization
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 19, 2020
Tweet - "2day I introd a biofuels assistance bill w Sen Klobuchar Since federal govt is helping big oil by putting surplus oil in strategic petroleum reserve there's a BIGGER need 2help biofuels w 130 plants shutdown There's a reason for EQUITY bc every gallon of gas has ethanol in it"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 19, 2020
Tweet - "Thx to @realDonaldTrump for helping farmers with $$ provided in the CARES Act This is badly needed for rural America bc the virus is tormenting the family farmer w lack of demand & resulting low prices"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 19, 2020
Tweet - "Iowa farmers are resilient, but this pandemic has challenged them. That's why I worked to provide them support by bolstering the CCC & giving @USDA the ability to provide direct assistance. Thanks to @realdonaldtrump, relief is on the way to our farmers."
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 18, 2020
Letter to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer - Crapo, Risch Urge Regulatory Relief to Spur Economic Recovery
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
May 18, 2020
Executive Session
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 18, 2020
Graduating Class of 2020
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 18, 2020
DOJ IG Commits To Public Reports In BOP COVID-19 Investigation Following Dubin, Grassley Request
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
May 18, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin, Grassley, McKinley, Bustos Secure COVID-19 Testing for BOP Inmate Transfer; Eight BOP Locations Removed from Quarantine List
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
May 18, 2020
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expedite Staffing for Pandemic Recovery Watchdog
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
May 15, 2020
CARES Act Delivers Pandemic Recovery Dollars to Iowa
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 15, 2020
Ernst: It's critical Iowa's new parents get assistance now--not a year from now
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 14, 2020
The Washington Examiner - Our way of life depends on affordable, 21st century cures
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
May 14, 2020
Tweet - "#COVID19 is causing an immediate crisis for folks who care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, which is why @SenatorHassan and I are working to provide relief for these Medicaid disability service providers."
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 14, 2020
Senate Clears Bipartisan Bill Helping Families of First Responders Lost to COVID
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 14, 2020
Tweet - "Covid response requires faith in American ppl 2do right thing Govs hv impt role but we arent autocratic society At some pt we must put our trust in the ppl @realdonaldtrump We r our brothers keeper &all bear responsibility 4public health Economy can open safely if all do our part"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 13, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Ernst, Hassan Lead Bipartisan Effort to Support Disability Service Providers Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
May 13, 2020
Usa Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2020
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 12, 2020
Executive Calendar
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 12, 2020
McSally-Supported Resolution to Include Taiwan in WHO Passes Senate
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
May 12, 2020
Coronavirus
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 12, 2020
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 12, 2020
Letter to Hon. William Barr, U.S. Department of Justice Attorney General - Senator Doug Jones Calls on Justice Department to Investigate Potentially Illegal Practices by Beef Packers
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
May 12, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Thune, Rounds Join Colleagues in Requesting DOJ to Investigate Potential Illegal Practices by Beef Packers
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
May 12, 2020
Tweet - "2day I introd bill updated frm 2002 2bring more price transparency to cattle sales+get fair value for Iowa beef Proud 2stand w IA Cattlemen 2 safeguard independent producers & protect USA beef supply Some help fr WH as @realDonaldTrump asked DOJ 2investigate collusion w/in packers"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 12, 2020
Tweet - "Even before #COVID19, Iowans struggled to find quality, affordable child care, which is why I've been working to increase access & support providers. I'm leading a bipartisan group of senators pushing for additional support for our child care community as we combat this virus."
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 12, 2020
Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Transparency in Cattle Pricing
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
May 11, 2020
Senate Passes Inhofe, Menendez Legislation That Would Work Towards Taiwan's Inclusion in WHO
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Date
Title
Politician
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, ...
June 1, 2020
Tweet - "Our essential, front line workers have continued in their daily jobs throughout this pandemic to care for and protect Americans, to produce and deliver food & essential goods, and to uphold our nation's critical infrastructure. It's time we pay them back."
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 31, 2020
Tweet - "I fought hard for Iowa's farmers & producers to secure #E15 year-round. And while I'll continue to push @EPA to follow through on its commitment to expand biofuel infrastructure & uphold the #RFS, this cleaner, cheaper choice at the (special character) is a big-win for our consumers & ag economy."
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 29, 2020
COVID-19 shows necessity of broadband access in rural America
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
May 28, 2020
Tweet - "The National Guard has played a vital role in our response to #COVID19. Thanks @realdonaldtrump for extending Title 32 orders so they can continue to do so. Now, it's time for Congress to pass my bipartisan bill to get Guardsmen & their families the health care coverage they need"
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 28, 2020
Tweet - "Family caregiver shortages existed prior to #COVID19, and this crisis is only amplifying the need for their critical work. I'm continuing to push for increased support and expanded relief for Iowa's family caregivers, who are tending to some of our most at-risk individuals."
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 28, 2020
Ernst Calls for Fix to Bolster Financial Support, Expand Tax Credit for Iowa Family Caregivers Amid COVID-19
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 27, 2020
Tweet - "Just like other farmers and members of our ag community, Iowa's hardworking biofuel producers need relief. I'm joining a bipartisan effort to support our farmers, workers, & producers negatively affected by #COVID19"
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 27, 2020
Ernst Joins Bipartisan Bill to Support Iowa Biofuel Producers
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 27, 2020
Washington Examiner - COVID-19 Shows Necessity of Broadband Access in Rural America
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
May 26, 2020
Grassley Praises Trump Announcement of Medicare Out of Pocket Insulin Costs Initiative
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 26, 2020
Tweet - "Lowering prescription drug costs, especially for Iowa's seniors, is an issue I hear about consistently on my #99CountyTour and one I'm working across the aisle to address. Thank you to the Trump Administration for working to lower insulin costs for Iowans."
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 26, 2020
Letter to Stephen Hahn, M.D., Commissioner, Food and Drug Administration - Iowa Senators Call on FDA to Clarify Hand Sanitizer Rule
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
May 22, 2020
Klobuchar Holds Discussion on Supporting Ethanol Industry in Southern Minnesota During Coronavirus Pandemic
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
May 21, 2020
Lankford Supports Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
May 21, 2020
Klobuchar, Grassley Introduce Bill to Support Biofuel Producers
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
May 21, 2020
Ernst: Universities With Multi-Billion Dollar Endowments Don't Need Our Tax Dollars
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 20, 2020
Executive Calendar
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 20, 2020
Grassley, Klobuchar Introduce Bill to Support Biofuel Producers
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 20, 2020
Executive Calendar
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 19, 2020
Ernst Statement on Trump Administration's Announcement of Direct Assistance to Farmers
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 19, 2020
China and the World Health Organization
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 19, 2020
Tweet - "2day I introd a biofuels assistance bill w Sen Klobuchar Since federal govt is helping big oil by putting surplus oil in strategic petroleum reserve there's a BIGGER need 2help biofuels w 130 plants shutdown There's a reason for EQUITY bc every gallon of gas has ethanol in it"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 19, 2020
Tweet - "Thx to @realDonaldTrump for helping farmers with $$ provided in the CARES Act This is badly needed for rural America bc the virus is tormenting the family farmer w lack of demand & resulting low prices"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 19, 2020
Tweet - "Iowa farmers are resilient, but this pandemic has challenged them. That's why I worked to provide them support by bolstering the CCC & giving @USDA the ability to provide direct assistance. Thanks to @realdonaldtrump, relief is on the way to our farmers."
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 18, 2020
Letter to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer - Crapo, Risch Urge Regulatory Relief to Spur Economic Recovery
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
May 18, 2020
Executive Session
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 18, 2020
Graduating Class of 2020
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 18, 2020
DOJ IG Commits To Public Reports In BOP COVID-19 Investigation Following Dubin, Grassley Request
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
May 18, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin, Grassley, McKinley, Bustos Secure COVID-19 Testing for BOP Inmate Transfer; Eight BOP Locations Removed from Quarantine List
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
May 18, 2020
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expedite Staffing for Pandemic Recovery Watchdog
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
May 15, 2020
CARES Act Delivers Pandemic Recovery Dollars to Iowa
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 15, 2020
Ernst: It's critical Iowa's new parents get assistance now--not a year from now
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 14, 2020
The Washington Examiner - Our way of life depends on affordable, 21st century cures
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
May 14, 2020
Tweet - "#COVID19 is causing an immediate crisis for folks who care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, which is why @SenatorHassan and I are working to provide relief for these Medicaid disability service providers."
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 14, 2020
Senate Clears Bipartisan Bill Helping Families of First Responders Lost to COVID
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 14, 2020
Tweet - "Covid response requires faith in American ppl 2do right thing Govs hv impt role but we arent autocratic society At some pt we must put our trust in the ppl @realdonaldtrump We r our brothers keeper &all bear responsibility 4public health Economy can open safely if all do our part"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 13, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Ernst, Hassan Lead Bipartisan Effort to Support Disability Service Providers Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
May 13, 2020
Usa Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2020
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 12, 2020
Executive Calendar
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 12, 2020
McSally-Supported Resolution to Include Taiwan in WHO Passes Senate
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
May 12, 2020
Coronavirus
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 12, 2020
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 12, 2020
Letter to Hon. William Barr, U.S. Department of Justice Attorney General - Senator Doug Jones Calls on Justice Department to Investigate Potentially Illegal Practices by Beef Packers
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
May 12, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Thune, Rounds Join Colleagues in Requesting DOJ to Investigate Potential Illegal Practices by Beef Packers
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
May 12, 2020
Tweet - "2day I introd bill updated frm 2002 2bring more price transparency to cattle sales+get fair value for Iowa beef Proud 2stand w IA Cattlemen 2 safeguard independent producers & protect USA beef supply Some help fr WH as @realDonaldTrump asked DOJ 2investigate collusion w/in packers"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 12, 2020
Tweet - "Even before #COVID19, Iowans struggled to find quality, affordable child care, which is why I've been working to increase access & support providers. I'm leading a bipartisan group of senators pushing for additional support for our child care community as we combat this virus."
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 12, 2020
Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Transparency in Cattle Pricing
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
May 11, 2020
Senate Passes Inhofe, Menendez Legislation That Would Work Towards Taiwan's Inclusion in WHO
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
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