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Aug. 22, 2024
Ernst Skewers IRS for Indifference to Antisemitic Violence
Sen. Joni Ernst
April 11, 2024
Ernst Fights to Restore Free Speech on College Campuses
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 26, 2023
Ernst, Cassidy Combat Antisemitism on College Campuses
Sen. Joni Ernst
July 19, 2022
Hinson Statement on the Respect for Marriage Act
Rep. Ashley Hinson
May 2, 2022
Letter to Antonio Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations - Coons joins colleagues in urging release of UN Human Rights report on Uyghur genocide ahead of UN official's visit to Xinjiang
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
April 14, 2022
On Heels of New, Landmark Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Law, Ernst Hosts Discussion with Victims' Advocates, Iowa Attorney General, Others
Sen. Joni Ernst
Jan. 25, 2022
Hinson, Norman Introduce Religious Freedom Over Mandates Act
Rep. Ashley Hinson
Jan. 18, 2022
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of the Department of Education - Judiciary Committee Republicans Expand Inquiry Into Federal Policing Of School Board Meetings To Dept. Of Education
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Jan. 18, 2022
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Judiciary Committee Republicans Expand Inquiry Into Federal Policing Of School Board Meetings To Dept. Of Education
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Nov. 16, 2021
Letter to Hon. Anne Milgram, Administrator, Drug Enforcement Administration - Judiciary Committee Leaders Press DEA On Lack Of Internal Oversight
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Nov. 1, 2021
Letter to Officials - Grassley Demands Answers, Accountability From Indian Health Service Following Reports Of Sexual Abuse, Whistleblower Retaliation
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 26, 2021
Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense, US Department of Defense - Ernst, Grassley, Gillibrand Call Out Department Of Defense Timeline To Implement Sexual Assault Reforms
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Oct. 21, 2021
Democrats Want to Spy on Your Bank Account. Ernst Says No Way.
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 20, 2021
U.S. Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill To Reduce Violence, Civil Rights Abuses In American Prisons
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Sept. 29, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Rochelle Walensky, M.D, Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Sen. Marshall Leads Doc Caucus Letter Urging CDC to Acknowledge COVID-19 Natural Immunity
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Sept. 28, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Cassidy, Marshall, Colleagues: Biden Administration Must Not Support International Oversight of Americans' 2nd Amendment Rights
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Sept. 28, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Sens. Marshall, Moran, Inhofe: Biden Administration Must Not Support International Oversight of Americans' 2nd Amendment Rights
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Sept. 28, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Sens. Moran, Marshall Request Clarification Regarding Administration's Intent to Open Second Amendment Rights to International Regulation
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Sept. 2, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of the Department of Education - Owens Joins Letter Questioning Education Department's Investigation of States' Masking Policies
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Aug. 4, 2021
Grassley, Shaheen Reintroduce Survivors' Bill Of Rights In The States Act To Provide Sexual Assault Survivors With Additional Protections
Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 1, 2021
Grassley Statement on Arizona Ballot Harvesting Case; Open Invitation for Whistleblowers on Recently Filed Case against Georgia
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 24, 2021
Merkley Applauds Committee Passage Of Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
June 23, 2021
Hinson Supports Legislation to Protect Older Workers Against Discrimination
Rep. Ashley Hinson
June 19, 2021
Tweet - "Last June I had an important & helpful conversation w/U.S. Senate @Chaplain_Black about #Juneteenth. Chaplain Black said then: "Juneteenth continues to remind us that we must ever be vigilant about freedom." I couldn't agree more. Watch our convo"
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 16, 2021
WVCCA Resolution Opposing the Passage of H.R. 1 & S. 1
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 18, 2021
Nomination of Kristen M. Clarke
Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 15, 2021
Senators Introduce Resolution Condemning Hate Crimes Targeting Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders
Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 13, 2021
Rubio, Bipartisan Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation to Restore Holocaust Survivors' Rights
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
April 8, 2021
Hinson Statement on Biden Executive Orders that Infringe on Second Amendment Rights
Rep. Ashley Hinson
March 31, 2021
Hinson Statement on Miller-Meeks Final Victory in IA-02
Rep. Ashley Hinson
March 26, 2021
Letter to Trade Associations, Firms, and Businesses - Cotton, McConnell, Ernst, Grassley Send Letter To Businesses Regarding Democrats' Theft Of Iowa House Seat
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
March 15, 2021
Feinstein, Grassley, Leahy Introduce Bill to Reinforce Transparency in Wake of Supreme Court FOIA Decision & Recent Regulations
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
March 9, 2021
Miller-Meeks Statement on PRO Act
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
March 9, 2021
Free Speech
Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 8, 2021
Congressmen Cohen and Armstrong and Senators Durbin and Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Prohibiting Punishment of Acquitted Conduct Act
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
March 4, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Senators to President Biden: Protect American COVID Innovation
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
March 3, 2021
Miller-Meeks Statement on H.R. 1
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
Feb. 25, 2021
Hinson Statement on Equality Act
Rep. Ashley Hinson
Feb. 22, 2021
Nomination of Thomas J. Vilsack
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 18, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice, and Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Grassley, Ernst Request Information from Justice Department on Investigation of Glenwood Resource Center in Iowa
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 18, 2020
Tweet - "Today marks 100 years since women gained the right to vote! I sat down with @ChuckGrassley to talk about his mother who was one of the first women to vote in both Iowa and the nation! #19thAmendment"
Sen. Joni Ernst
July 24, 2020
Q&A: ADA Turns 30
Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 18, 2020
Tweet - "America is mourning the loss of Congressman John Lewis We lost a pioneer civil rights ldr just like MLK. I didn't hv lots of discussion w John in 34 yrs of serving together but every time I did it was always pleasant He was a dedicated public servant & his legacy lives on"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 18, 2020
Tweet - "Our nation is grieving the loss of Congressman John Lewis: a dedicated public servant. His legacy and leadership on civil rights will never be forgotten. Praying for comfort and peace for his family and loved ones."
Sen. Joni Ernst
July 2, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Lankford Joins Letter on Chinese Government Atrocities in Xinjiang to Administration Officials
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
June 26, 2020
Fox News "Hannity" - Transcript Interview with Joni Ernst
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 26, 2020
Quad-City Times - Column: Cultivating peace and prosperity
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 24, 2020
The JUSTICE Act
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 24, 2020
The JUSTICE Act
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 22, 2020
Executive Session
Sen. Chuck Grassley
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Aug. 22, 2024
Ernst Skewers IRS for Indifference to Antisemitic Violence
Sen.Joni Ernst
April 11, 2024
Ernst Fights to Restore Free Speech on College Campuses
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 26, 2023
Ernst, Cassidy Combat Antisemitism on College Campuses
Sen.Joni Ernst
July 19, 2022
Hinson Statement on the Respect for Marriage Act
Rep.Ashley Hinson
May 2, 2022
Letter to Antonio Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations - Coons joins colleagues in urging release of UN Human Rights report on Uyghur genocide ahead of UN official's visit to Xinjiang
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
April 14, 2022
On Heels of New, Landmark Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Law, Ernst Hosts Discussion with Victims' Advocates, Iowa Attorney General, Others
Sen.Joni Ernst
Jan. 25, 2022
Hinson, Norman Introduce Religious Freedom Over Mandates Act
Rep.Ashley Hinson
Jan. 18, 2022
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of the Department of Education - Judiciary Committee Republicans Expand Inquiry Into Federal Policing Of School Board Meetings To Dept. Of Education
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Jan. 18, 2022
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Judiciary Committee Republicans Expand Inquiry Into Federal Policing Of School Board Meetings To Dept. Of Education
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Nov. 16, 2021
Letter to Hon. Anne Milgram, Administrator, Drug Enforcement Administration - Judiciary Committee Leaders Press DEA On Lack Of Internal Oversight
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Nov. 1, 2021
Letter to Officials - Grassley Demands Answers, Accountability From Indian Health Service Following Reports Of Sexual Abuse, Whistleblower Retaliation
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 26, 2021
Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense, US Department of Defense - Ernst, Grassley, Gillibrand Call Out Department Of Defense Timeline To Implement Sexual Assault Reforms
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Oct. 21, 2021
Democrats Want to Spy on Your Bank Account. Ernst Says No Way.
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 20, 2021
U.S. Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill To Reduce Violence, Civil Rights Abuses In American Prisons
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Sept. 29, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Rochelle Walensky, M.D, Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Sen. Marshall Leads Doc Caucus Letter Urging CDC to Acknowledge COVID-19 Natural Immunity
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Sept. 28, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Cassidy, Marshall, Colleagues: Biden Administration Must Not Support International Oversight of Americans' 2nd Amendment Rights
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Sept. 28, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Sens. Marshall, Moran, Inhofe: Biden Administration Must Not Support International Oversight of Americans' 2nd Amendment Rights
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Sept. 28, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Sens. Moran, Marshall Request Clarification Regarding Administration's Intent to Open Second Amendment Rights to International Regulation
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Sept. 2, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of the Department of Education - Owens Joins Letter Questioning Education Department's Investigation of States' Masking Policies
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Aug. 4, 2021
Grassley, Shaheen Reintroduce Survivors' Bill Of Rights In The States Act To Provide Sexual Assault Survivors With Additional Protections
Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 1, 2021
Grassley Statement on Arizona Ballot Harvesting Case; Open Invitation for Whistleblowers on Recently Filed Case against Georgia
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 24, 2021
Merkley Applauds Committee Passage Of Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
June 23, 2021
Hinson Supports Legislation to Protect Older Workers Against Discrimination
Rep.Ashley Hinson
June 19, 2021
Tweet - "Last June I had an important & helpful conversation w/U.S. Senate @Chaplain_Black about #Juneteenth. Chaplain Black said then: "Juneteenth continues to remind us that we must ever be vigilant about freedom." I couldn't agree more. Watch our convo"
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 16, 2021
WVCCA Resolution Opposing the Passage of H.R. 1 & S. 1
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 18, 2021
Nomination of Kristen M. Clarke
Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 15, 2021
Senators Introduce Resolution Condemning Hate Crimes Targeting Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders
Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 13, 2021
Rubio, Bipartisan Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation to Restore Holocaust Survivors' Rights
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
April 8, 2021
Hinson Statement on Biden Executive Orders that Infringe on Second Amendment Rights
Rep.Ashley Hinson
March 31, 2021
Hinson Statement on Miller-Meeks Final Victory in IA-02
Rep.Ashley Hinson
March 26, 2021
Letter to Trade Associations, Firms, and Businesses - Cotton, McConnell, Ernst, Grassley Send Letter To Businesses Regarding Democrats' Theft Of Iowa House Seat
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
March 15, 2021
Feinstein, Grassley, Leahy Introduce Bill to Reinforce Transparency in Wake of Supreme Court FOIA Decision & Recent Regulations
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
March 9, 2021
Miller-Meeks Statement on PRO Act
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks
March 9, 2021
Free Speech
Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 8, 2021
Congressmen Cohen and Armstrong and Senators Durbin and Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Prohibiting Punishment of Acquitted Conduct Act
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
March 4, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Senators to President Biden: Protect American COVID Innovation
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
March 3, 2021
Miller-Meeks Statement on H.R. 1
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks
Feb. 25, 2021
Hinson Statement on Equality Act
Rep.Ashley Hinson
Feb. 22, 2021
Nomination of Thomas J. Vilsack
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 18, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice, and Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Grassley, Ernst Request Information from Justice Department on Investigation of Glenwood Resource Center in Iowa
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 18, 2020
Tweet - "Today marks 100 years since women gained the right to vote! I sat down with @ChuckGrassley to talk about his mother who was one of the first women to vote in both Iowa and the nation! #19thAmendment"
Sen.Joni Ernst
July 24, 2020
Q&A: ADA Turns 30
Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 18, 2020
Tweet - "America is mourning the loss of Congressman John Lewis We lost a pioneer civil rights ldr just like MLK. I didn't hv lots of discussion w John in 34 yrs of serving together but every time I did it was always pleasant He was a dedicated public servant & his legacy lives on"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 18, 2020
Tweet - "Our nation is grieving the loss of Congressman John Lewis: a dedicated public servant. His legacy and leadership on civil rights will never be forgotten. Praying for comfort and peace for his family and loved ones."
Sen.Joni Ernst
July 2, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Lankford Joins Letter on Chinese Government Atrocities in Xinjiang to Administration Officials
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
June 26, 2020
Fox News "Hannity" - Transcript Interview with Joni Ernst
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 26, 2020
Quad-City Times - Column: Cultivating peace and prosperity
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 24, 2020
The JUSTICE Act
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 24, 2020
The JUSTICE Act
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 22, 2020
Executive Session
Sen.Chuck Grassley
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