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Feb. 16, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Gina McCarthy, White House Climate Czar - Grassley Calls On Biden, Climate Czar To Visit Iowa To See Renewable Energy In Action Sen. Chuck Grassley
Feb. 4, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Jane Nishida, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Grassley, Klobuchar Lead Colleagues In Urging EPA To Restore Integrity To RFS Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Feb. 3, 2021 Grassley, Bipartisan Colleagues Reintroduce Bill To Recognize Environmental Benefit Of Biofuels, Efficient Farming Sen. Chuck Grassley
Feb. 2, 2021 Ernst Questions Vilsack at Agriculture Committee Confirmation Hearing Sen. Joni Ernst
Jan. 29, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Senators Request Meeting with President Biden Following Actions Targeting Energy Workers Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Jan. 28, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Requesting a Meeting on Energy Jobs Sen. Chuck Grassley
Jan. 26, 2021 Feenstra Selected to Serve on Two Additional Committees Rep. Randy Feenstra
Jan. 22, 2021 Hinson Calls on Biden Administration to Revoke Small Oil Refinery Exemption Waivers Rep. Ashley Hinson
Jan. 14, 2021 Rep. Randy Feenstra Joins House Biofuels Caucus Rep. Randy Feenstra
Dec. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Along with providing additional assistance to #Iowa farmers, the new bipartisan #COVID19 relief package I helped pass includes aid for biofuel producers." Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 21, 2020 Tweet - ". @USDA has announced a new round of HBIIP grants to help increase sales of ethanol & biodiesel. This is something I've been pushing the admin to continue, and I commend them for this investment in Iowa-grown biofuels by expanding infrastructure. APPLY:" Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Brazil is one of the most important markets for Iowa ethanol. USTR needs to work to reverse this decision and provide more market access for our biofuel producers." Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Iowa plays a leading role in the wind energy sector, which is why I've been working to incentivize wind energy job development & training. Glad to see my bipartisan bill introduced in the House that would help modernize the U.S. wind technician workforce. https://ernst.senate.gov/public/_cache/files/1d58e326-395d-43cd-a97e-ea215b982ed5/D4302B4C9D46551505A6DF9D441A3BA3.wind-workforce-modernization-and-training-act.pdf" Sen. Joni Ernst
Sept. 22, 2020 Following Ernst's Pressure, Dems Agree to Support Farmers, Block Bailout for Big Oil Sen. Joni Ernst
Sept. 15, 2020 Grassley, Ernst Praise Brazil Ethanol Agreement Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Finkenauer Requests EPA Stop Blocking Investigation into Small Refinery Exemption Waiver Process Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Todd Chapman, U.S. Ambassador to Brazil - Iowa Senators Slam Democrat Efforts to Derail Work on Brazil Ethanol Barriers Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Iowans are hurting. Our farmers have seen their crops destroyed from the #derecho & they can't afford for the @EPA to be playing games--the "gap year" waivers need to be thrown out. In Cedar Rapids today, I brought the concerns of our farmers & producers to @POTUS & his admin." Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - ".@EPA needs to modernize its outdated greenhouse gas modeling system to recognize the environmental advantages of ethanol and biodiesel over conventional fuels. I'm teaming up w/@SenJohnThune, @ChuckGrassley, & @SenatorRounds to make that happen." Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 7, 2020 Iowa Senators Celebrate 15th Anniversary of Renewable Fuel Standard Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Ernst Works to Recognize the Environmental Benefits of Biofuels, Efficient Farming Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to Mark Menezes, Deputy Secretary of Energy - Grassley, Ernst Oppose Energy Department Nominee, Call for Greater Transparency on "Gap Year" Small Refinery Waiver Process Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "The "gap year" waivers threaten to undercut the #RFS and fail to meet the standard set by the 10th Circuit decision on the use of SREs. @ENERGY wasted time and resources to score the waivers again. @ChuckGrassley and I are demanding more transparency of this process." Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Dept of Energy finished their analysis of 57 "gap waivers" it's now in EPA's court Sen Ernst & I talked to Wheeler abt not approving these waivers & Wheeler didn't know how 2deal w them The 10th circuit court decision shld tell Wheeler not to grant waivers @realDonaldTrump" Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "I agree w Sen Ernst EPA needs to hurry up w E-15 labels to show it's a safe and clean fuel for cars & trucks Thx to Joni for her leadership on biofuels" Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "Yet again we see oil companies trying to take advantage of these ridiculous "gap year" waivers at the expense of Iowa's farmers and ethanol and biodiesel producers. As I've said before, @EPAAWheeler it's time to throw these petitions out and move on." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 13, 2020 Tweet - "Granting the 52 "gap year" waivers would be devastating to our biofuel producers already facing hardship. Iowa's producers need certainty, and I'm fighting for that." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 8, 2020 Ernst Discusses Her Work for Iowa's Biofuel Producers Sen. Joni Ernst
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "Thx @IAGovernor for taking action for Iowa's biofuel industry! This new law will make higher blends of renewable fuels cheaper at the pump & increase demand for producers. And, funding from the CARES Act will help folks continue to expand infrastructure." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "Iowa's farmers & biofuel producers need certainty, and they're sick of being yanked around by @EPA. I'm blocking any further EPA nominations until @EPAAWheeler tells us exactly what they plan to do with the "gap year" waivers." Sen. Joni Ernst
May 22, 2020 Klobuchar Holds Discussion on Supporting Ethanol Industry in Southern Minnesota During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
May 20, 2020 Grassley, Klobuchar Introduce Bill to Support Biofuel Producers 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 7, 2020 Treasury to Modify Guidance for Energy Production, Investment Tax Credits in Light of Health Crisis Slowdowns Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Joni Ernst Lead Bipartisan Push Urging Administration to Protect Biofuels and Reject Legality of Waiving the Renewable Fuel Standard 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 26, 2020 Tweet - "2day is World Intellectual Property Day Theme this yr is innovation for green future Iowa leading charge w wind energy+biofuels Majority of Iowa electricity now powered by wind+our growers help reduce use of fossil fuels Keep up gr8 work Iowa innovators!!" Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 23, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Senators Urge Regulatory Relief for Energy Tax Credits in Light of Pandemic Setbacks Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
April 17, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has harmed the renewable fuels industry right here in Iowa. There are those who would use this public health crisis as an excuse to undercut the #RFS. Our farmers & biofuels producers need relief now -- not another gut punch." Sen. Joni Ernst
April 17, 2020 Tweet - "As "father" of the wind energy tax credit I'm blown away that wind is now Iowa's number 1 source of electricity passing coal I had no idea in 1992 that my law would turn out to be such a success Renewable energy is good good good" Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "Iowa's biofuels community does so much for our state--creating a cleaner, cheaper alternative for our consumers. And in times of crisis, they step up too. Yesterday, @GPREINC donated 5,000 gallons of ethanol to the state for hand sanitizer to fight the spread of #COVID19!" Sen. Joni Ernst
March 20, 2020 Klobuchar, Smith Help Make Bipartisan Push Urging President Trump to Support Renewable Fuel Standard Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "Fuel consumption has been slashed due to coronavirus &that has hurt energy jobs including ethanol + biodiesel plants in Iowa If something is done to help oil there needs to be something for biofuels workers It's a matter of fairness" Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "IA Renewable Fuels Assn incl 19 biodiesel producers sent me letter saying "thank you for the essential role you played in reinstating the tax credits & providing the policy certainty necessary for Iowa's biofuel plants to continue producing home-grown, cleaner burning fuel"" Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 12, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 11, 2020 Ernst Grills EPA Nominee on RFS, Small Refinery Exemption Process Sen. Joni Ernst
March 6, 2020 Q&A: Big Oil Exploits Century Old Loophole Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 4, 2020 Ernst: Let's Eliminate a Tax Credit for Wealthy Coastal Elites Sen. Joni Ernst
March 3, 2020 ADVANCED GEOTHERMAL INNOVATION LEADERSHIP ACT OF 2019 Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 2, 2020 Advanced Geothermal Innovation Leadership Act of 2019--Motion to Proceed Sen. Chuck Grassley
Date Title Politician
Feb. 16, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Gina McCarthy, White House Climate Czar - Grassley Calls On Biden, Climate Czar To Visit Iowa To See Renewable Energy In Action Sen.Chuck Grassley
Feb. 4, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Jane Nishida, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Grassley, Klobuchar Lead Colleagues In Urging EPA To Restore Integrity To RFS Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Feb. 3, 2021 Grassley, Bipartisan Colleagues Reintroduce Bill To Recognize Environmental Benefit Of Biofuels, Efficient Farming Sen.Chuck Grassley
Feb. 2, 2021 Ernst Questions Vilsack at Agriculture Committee Confirmation Hearing Sen.Joni Ernst
Jan. 29, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Senators Request Meeting with President Biden Following Actions Targeting Energy Workers Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Jan. 28, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Requesting a Meeting on Energy Jobs Sen.Chuck Grassley
Jan. 26, 2021 Feenstra Selected to Serve on Two Additional Committees Rep.Randy Feenstra
Jan. 22, 2021 Hinson Calls on Biden Administration to Revoke Small Oil Refinery Exemption Waivers Rep.Ashley Hinson
Jan. 14, 2021 Rep. Randy Feenstra Joins House Biofuels Caucus Rep.Randy Feenstra
Dec. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Along with providing additional assistance to #Iowa farmers, the new bipartisan #COVID19 relief package I helped pass includes aid for biofuel producers." Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 21, 2020 Tweet - ". @USDA has announced a new round of HBIIP grants to help increase sales of ethanol & biodiesel. This is something I've been pushing the admin to continue, and I commend them for this investment in Iowa-grown biofuels by expanding infrastructure. APPLY:" Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Brazil is one of the most important markets for Iowa ethanol. USTR needs to work to reverse this decision and provide more market access for our biofuel producers." Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Iowa plays a leading role in the wind energy sector, which is why I've been working to incentivize wind energy job development & training. Glad to see my bipartisan bill introduced in the House that would help modernize the U.S. wind technician workforce. https://ernst.senate.gov/public/_cache/files/1d58e326-395d-43cd-a97e-ea215b982ed5/D4302B4C9D46551505A6DF9D441A3BA3.wind-workforce-modernization-and-training-act.pdf" Sen.Joni Ernst
Sept. 22, 2020 Following Ernst's Pressure, Dems Agree to Support Farmers, Block Bailout for Big Oil Sen.Joni Ernst
Sept. 15, 2020 Grassley, Ernst Praise Brazil Ethanol Agreement Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Finkenauer Requests EPA Stop Blocking Investigation into Small Refinery Exemption Waiver Process Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Todd Chapman, U.S. Ambassador to Brazil - Iowa Senators Slam Democrat Efforts to Derail Work on Brazil Ethanol Barriers Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Iowans are hurting. Our farmers have seen their crops destroyed from the #derecho & they can't afford for the @EPA to be playing games--the "gap year" waivers need to be thrown out. In Cedar Rapids today, I brought the concerns of our farmers & producers to @POTUS & his admin." Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - ".@EPA needs to modernize its outdated greenhouse gas modeling system to recognize the environmental advantages of ethanol and biodiesel over conventional fuels. I'm teaming up w/@SenJohnThune, @ChuckGrassley, & @SenatorRounds to make that happen." Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 7, 2020 Iowa Senators Celebrate 15th Anniversary of Renewable Fuel Standard Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Ernst Works to Recognize the Environmental Benefits of Biofuels, Efficient Farming Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to Mark Menezes, Deputy Secretary of Energy - Grassley, Ernst Oppose Energy Department Nominee, Call for Greater Transparency on "Gap Year" Small Refinery Waiver Process Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "The "gap year" waivers threaten to undercut the #RFS and fail to meet the standard set by the 10th Circuit decision on the use of SREs. @ENERGY wasted time and resources to score the waivers again. @ChuckGrassley and I are demanding more transparency of this process." Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Dept of Energy finished their analysis of 57 "gap waivers" it's now in EPA's court Sen Ernst & I talked to Wheeler abt not approving these waivers & Wheeler didn't know how 2deal w them The 10th circuit court decision shld tell Wheeler not to grant waivers @realDonaldTrump" Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "I agree w Sen Ernst EPA needs to hurry up w E-15 labels to show it's a safe and clean fuel for cars & trucks Thx to Joni for her leadership on biofuels" Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "Yet again we see oil companies trying to take advantage of these ridiculous "gap year" waivers at the expense of Iowa's farmers and ethanol and biodiesel producers. As I've said before, @EPAAWheeler it's time to throw these petitions out and move on." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 13, 2020 Tweet - "Granting the 52 "gap year" waivers would be devastating to our biofuel producers already facing hardship. Iowa's producers need certainty, and I'm fighting for that." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 8, 2020 Ernst Discusses Her Work for Iowa's Biofuel Producers Sen.Joni Ernst
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "Thx @IAGovernor for taking action for Iowa's biofuel industry! This new law will make higher blends of renewable fuels cheaper at the pump & increase demand for producers. And, funding from the CARES Act will help folks continue to expand infrastructure." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "Iowa's farmers & biofuel producers need certainty, and they're sick of being yanked around by @EPA. I'm blocking any further EPA nominations until @EPAAWheeler tells us exactly what they plan to do with the "gap year" waivers." Sen.Joni Ernst
May 22, 2020 Klobuchar Holds Discussion on Supporting Ethanol Industry in Southern Minnesota During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
May 20, 2020 Grassley, Klobuchar Introduce Bill to Support Biofuel Producers 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 7, 2020 Treasury to Modify Guidance for Energy Production, Investment Tax Credits in Light of Health Crisis Slowdowns Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Joni Ernst Lead Bipartisan Push Urging Administration to Protect Biofuels and Reject Legality of Waiving the Renewable Fuel Standard 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 26, 2020 Tweet - "2day is World Intellectual Property Day Theme this yr is innovation for green future Iowa leading charge w wind energy+biofuels Majority of Iowa electricity now powered by wind+our growers help reduce use of fossil fuels Keep up gr8 work Iowa innovators!!" Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 23, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Senators Urge Regulatory Relief for Energy Tax Credits in Light of Pandemic Setbacks Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
April 17, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has harmed the renewable fuels industry right here in Iowa. There are those who would use this public health crisis as an excuse to undercut the #RFS. Our farmers & biofuels producers need relief now -- not another gut punch." Sen.Joni Ernst
April 17, 2020 Tweet - "As "father" of the wind energy tax credit I'm blown away that wind is now Iowa's number 1 source of electricity passing coal I had no idea in 1992 that my law would turn out to be such a success Renewable energy is good good good" Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "Iowa's biofuels community does so much for our state--creating a cleaner, cheaper alternative for our consumers. And in times of crisis, they step up too. Yesterday, @GPREINC donated 5,000 gallons of ethanol to the state for hand sanitizer to fight the spread of #COVID19!" Sen.Joni Ernst
March 20, 2020 Klobuchar, Smith Help Make Bipartisan Push Urging President Trump to Support Renewable Fuel Standard Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "Fuel consumption has been slashed due to coronavirus &that has hurt energy jobs including ethanol + biodiesel plants in Iowa If something is done to help oil there needs to be something for biofuels workers It's a matter of fairness" Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "IA Renewable Fuels Assn incl 19 biodiesel producers sent me letter saying "thank you for the essential role you played in reinstating the tax credits & providing the policy certainty necessary for Iowa's biofuel plants to continue producing home-grown, cleaner burning fuel"" Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 12, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 11, 2020 Ernst Grills EPA Nominee on RFS, Small Refinery Exemption Process Sen.Joni Ernst
March 6, 2020 Q&A: Big Oil Exploits Century Old Loophole Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 4, 2020 Ernst: Let's Eliminate a Tax Credit for Wealthy Coastal Elites Sen.Joni Ernst
March 3, 2020 ADVANCED GEOTHERMAL INNOVATION LEADERSHIP ACT OF 2019 Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 2, 2020 Advanced Geothermal Innovation Leadership Act of 2019--Motion to Proceed Sen.Chuck Grassley
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