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Nov. 1, 2024
Letter to Joseph Biden
Sen. Joni Ernst
March 5, 2024
Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Dungey’s Furniture & Floors
Sen. Joni Ernst
July 27, 2023
Ernst, Sinema, Fitzpatrick, Porter Work to Make Leave Fair for Families
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 9, 2023
Ernst Works to Address Childcare Access in Rural Iowa
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 3, 2023
Ernst Fights to Protect Iowa Kids Online
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 3, 2023
Ernst Fights to Protect Iowa Kids Online
Sen. Joni Ernst
March 8, 2023
Ernst Continues Work to Address Child Care Access for Iowa Families
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 20, 2022
Ernst, Grassley Hold Childcare Roundtable, Announce Legislation to Address Critical Shortage of Childcare in Iowa
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 7, 2022
VIDEO/PHOTO: Ernst Helps Kick-off Operation Diaper Drive in Iowa
Sen. Joni Ernst
Sept. 15, 2022
Hinson, Rubio Introduce Comprehensive Plan to Support Families
Rep. Ashley Hinson, ...
Aug. 2, 2022
Grassley, Bennet Laud CMS for Issuing New Guidance to Improve Care for Children with Complex Medical Needs
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 2, 2022
Grassley, Hassan Propose Improvements to Foster Family Recruitment Efforts to Help Foster Youth
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 2, 2022
Grassley, Ossoff Bill Improves Justice for Victims of Child Sex Crimes
Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 21, 2022
New Grassley Proposal Seeks to Help Families, Students Overcome Effects of Inflation
Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 1, 2022
Letter to Rochelle Walensky, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Addressing Youth Suicide
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
May 18, 2022
Support for Lee's FORMULA Act
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
May 11, 2022
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
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
April 27, 2022
McBath, House and Senate Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill Supporting Quality, Affordable Infant Formula
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
April 1, 2022
Grassley, Colleagues Seek to Renew Critical Protections for Child Abuse Victims
Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 30, 2022
Letter to Jennifer Cannistra, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Administration for Children and Families - Grassley Urges HHS To Expedite New Foster Youth Reporting Requirements
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
March 24, 2022
Letter to Honorable Anthony J. Blinken, Secretary - Congressman Aderholt Joins Congressional Coalition on Adoption Co-chairs in Letter to Secretary of State Blinken
Rep. Ashley Hinson, ...
March 23, 2022
Grassley, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Help Find Missing Foster Youth
Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 23, 2022
Grassley, Colleagues Introduce Bill To Expand Families' Child Care Options, Build On Existing Bipartisan Program
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Feb. 1, 2022
HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS "EARN IT ACT' TO PROMPT TECH INDUSTRY TO TAKE ONLINE CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION SERIOUSLY
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Jan. 25, 2022
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Romney Joins Effort to Protect Faith-Based Child Welfare Providers
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Jan. 13, 2022
Letter to Hon. Robert Scott, Chairman House Committee on Education and Labor - Owens, Foxx Demand Cardona Hearing Regarding His Role in Labelling Concerned Parents "Domestic Terrorists'
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Dec. 19, 2021
Tweet - "Faith-based adoption & foster care agencies perform vital services for foster children across #Iowa and the nation. My colleagues and I are pressing @HHSgov for answers after reversing protections for these faith-based providers."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 17, 2021
Republican Senators Blast Democrats' Senseless Child Care Plan
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Dec. 16, 2021
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
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Nov. 23, 2021
Q&A: National Adoption Month
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Nov. 4, 2021
Senators Carper and Portman, Reps. Price and Miller-Meeks Introduce Legislation to Ensure Safety of Unaccompanied Children at HHS Facilities
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Oct. 28, 2021
Grassley, Wyden Release Investigation On Misconduct And Abuse At Federally-Funded Facilities Caring For Unaccompanied Migrant Children
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 27, 2021
Grassley, Stabenow Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Support Foster Youth
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 27, 2021
Stabenow, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Foster Youth During the COVID-19 Crisis
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 21, 2021
Congressman LaTurner Introduces the Simon Crosier Act
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Oct. 15, 2021
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!"
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 8, 2021
Federal Judiciary 101: Grassley Announces Second Youth Summit To Foster Civic Education
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Sept. 30, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Ron Wyden, Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee - Remove Any Proposals That Would Discourage Marriage
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Sept. 30, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader of the United States Senate and the Hon. Ron Wyden, Chairman of the United States Senate - Cassidy, Colleagues Call Out Harmful Marriage Penalties in Democrats' Reconciliation Bill
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Sept. 30, 2021
Letter to Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader, United States Senate, Hon. Ron Wyden, Chairman of Committee of Finance, United States Senate - Crapo, Risch, Colleagues Call Out Harmful Marriage Penalties in Democrats' Reckless Tax Proposals
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 10, 2021
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Congresswoman Ann Wagner Leads Bipartisan Coalition Calling for DOJ to Investigate OnlyFans for Child Exploitation
Rep. Randy Feenstra, ...
Aug. 10, 2021
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, United States Attorney General - Congresswoman Ann Wagner Leads Bipartisan Coalition Calling for DOJ to Investigate OnlyFans for Child Exploitation
Rep. Randy Feenstra, ...
July 29, 2021
Amata Is Original Cosponsor Of The Military Spouse Tax Act
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
July 9, 2021
Cuellar & Miller-Meeks Introduce Bill to Improve Care for Unaccompanied Children
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
June 14, 2021
Hinson Co-Leads Effort to Fix Loophole in Family Leave Policy
Rep. Ashley Hinson
June 10, 2021
Grassley, Colleagues Introduce Bill To Make Summer Meal Programs More Flexible
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 9, 2021
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
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 28, 2021
Miller-Meeks & Buchanan Introduce Bill to Increase Accountability in Child Care Funds
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
May 19, 2021
Herrera Beutler Introduces Legislation to Address Maternal Mortality Crisis
Rep. Ashley Hinson, ...
May 18, 2021
Rep. Porter Spearheads Bipartisan Resolution to Honor Volunteers Working in Foster Care System
Rep. Ashley Hinson, ...
Date
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Politician
Nov. 1, 2024
Letter to Joseph Biden
Sen.Joni Ernst
March 5, 2024
Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Dungey’s Furniture & Floors
Sen.Joni Ernst
July 27, 2023
Ernst, Sinema, Fitzpatrick, Porter Work to Make Leave Fair for Families
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 9, 2023
Ernst Works to Address Childcare Access in Rural Iowa
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 3, 2023
Ernst Fights to Protect Iowa Kids Online
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 3, 2023
Ernst Fights to Protect Iowa Kids Online
Sen.Joni Ernst
March 8, 2023
Ernst Continues Work to Address Child Care Access for Iowa Families
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 20, 2022
Ernst, Grassley Hold Childcare Roundtable, Announce Legislation to Address Critical Shortage of Childcare in Iowa
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 7, 2022
VIDEO/PHOTO: Ernst Helps Kick-off Operation Diaper Drive in Iowa
Sen.Joni Ernst
Sept. 15, 2022
Hinson, Rubio Introduce Comprehensive Plan to Support Families
Rep.Ashley Hinson, ...
Aug. 2, 2022
Grassley, Bennet Laud CMS for Issuing New Guidance to Improve Care for Children with Complex Medical Needs
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 2, 2022
Grassley, Hassan Propose Improvements to Foster Family Recruitment Efforts to Help Foster Youth
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 2, 2022
Grassley, Ossoff Bill Improves Justice for Victims of Child Sex Crimes
Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 21, 2022
New Grassley Proposal Seeks to Help Families, Students Overcome Effects of Inflation
Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 1, 2022
Letter to Rochelle Walensky, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Addressing Youth Suicide
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
May 18, 2022
Support for Lee's FORMULA Act
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
May 11, 2022
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
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
April 27, 2022
McBath, House and Senate Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill Supporting Quality, Affordable Infant Formula
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
April 1, 2022
Grassley, Colleagues Seek to Renew Critical Protections for Child Abuse Victims
Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 30, 2022
Letter to Jennifer Cannistra, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Administration for Children and Families - Grassley Urges HHS To Expedite New Foster Youth Reporting Requirements
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
March 24, 2022
Letter to Honorable Anthony J. Blinken, Secretary - Congressman Aderholt Joins Congressional Coalition on Adoption Co-chairs in Letter to Secretary of State Blinken
Rep.Ashley Hinson, ...
March 23, 2022
Grassley, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Help Find Missing Foster Youth
Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 23, 2022
Grassley, Colleagues Introduce Bill To Expand Families' Child Care Options, Build On Existing Bipartisan Program
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Feb. 1, 2022
HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS "EARN IT ACT' TO PROMPT TECH INDUSTRY TO TAKE ONLINE CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION SERIOUSLY
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Jan. 25, 2022
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Romney Joins Effort to Protect Faith-Based Child Welfare Providers
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Jan. 13, 2022
Letter to Hon. Robert Scott, Chairman House Committee on Education and Labor - Owens, Foxx Demand Cardona Hearing Regarding His Role in Labelling Concerned Parents "Domestic Terrorists'
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Dec. 19, 2021
Tweet - "Faith-based adoption & foster care agencies perform vital services for foster children across #Iowa and the nation. My colleagues and I are pressing @HHSgov for answers after reversing protections for these faith-based providers."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 17, 2021
Republican Senators Blast Democrats' Senseless Child Care Plan
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Dec. 16, 2021
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
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Nov. 23, 2021
Q&A: National Adoption Month
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Nov. 4, 2021
Senators Carper and Portman, Reps. Price and Miller-Meeks Introduce Legislation to Ensure Safety of Unaccompanied Children at HHS Facilities
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Oct. 28, 2021
Grassley, Wyden Release Investigation On Misconduct And Abuse At Federally-Funded Facilities Caring For Unaccompanied Migrant Children
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 27, 2021
Grassley, Stabenow Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Support Foster Youth
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 27, 2021
Stabenow, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Foster Youth During the COVID-19 Crisis
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 21, 2021
Congressman LaTurner Introduces the Simon Crosier Act
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Oct. 15, 2021
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!"
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 8, 2021
Federal Judiciary 101: Grassley Announces Second Youth Summit To Foster Civic Education
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Sept. 30, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Ron Wyden, Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee - Remove Any Proposals That Would Discourage Marriage
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Sept. 30, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader of the United States Senate and the Hon. Ron Wyden, Chairman of the United States Senate - Cassidy, Colleagues Call Out Harmful Marriage Penalties in Democrats' Reconciliation Bill
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Sept. 30, 2021
Letter to Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader, United States Senate, Hon. Ron Wyden, Chairman of Committee of Finance, United States Senate - Crapo, Risch, Colleagues Call Out Harmful Marriage Penalties in Democrats' Reckless Tax Proposals
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 10, 2021
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Congresswoman Ann Wagner Leads Bipartisan Coalition Calling for DOJ to Investigate OnlyFans for Child Exploitation
Rep.Randy Feenstra, ...
Aug. 10, 2021
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, United States Attorney General - Congresswoman Ann Wagner Leads Bipartisan Coalition Calling for DOJ to Investigate OnlyFans for Child Exploitation
Rep.Randy Feenstra, ...
July 29, 2021
Amata Is Original Cosponsor Of The Military Spouse Tax Act
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
July 9, 2021
Cuellar & Miller-Meeks Introduce Bill to Improve Care for Unaccompanied Children
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
June 14, 2021
Hinson Co-Leads Effort to Fix Loophole in Family Leave Policy
Rep.Ashley Hinson
June 10, 2021
Grassley, Colleagues Introduce Bill To Make Summer Meal Programs More Flexible
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 9, 2021
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
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 28, 2021
Miller-Meeks & Buchanan Introduce Bill to Increase Accountability in Child Care Funds
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks
May 19, 2021
Herrera Beutler Introduces Legislation to Address Maternal Mortality Crisis
Rep.Ashley Hinson, ...
May 18, 2021
Rep. Porter Spearheads Bipartisan Resolution to Honor Volunteers Working in Foster Care System
Rep.Ashley Hinson, ...
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