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Date	Title	Politician
May 14, 2021	Letter to the Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Klobuchar, Blunt, Colleagues Urge State Department to Prioritize Resumption of Intercountry Adoptions	Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
May 13, 2021	Rep. Wild Co-Sponsors Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation To Expand Child Care Availability	Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
May 12, 2021	Herrera Beutler Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Increase Health Care Access for Children	Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
May 12, 2021	Summer Camps Should Reopen Without Masks	Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
May 7, 2021	Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsak, Secretary of Agriculture; and Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - LaMalfa, Calvert Lead Effort Raising Concerns with Biden Administration Plan to Deploy USDA Employees to Border	Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
April 1, 2021	Letter to Honorable Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services and Honorable Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Miller-Meeks & Katko Send Letter to HHS and DHS About Unaccompanied Children	Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
March 30, 2021	Congresswoman Hinson, Congressman Trone, and Senator Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Access to Federal Funding for Child Care Development	Rep. Ashley Hinson
March 25, 2021	Ernst, Hinson Push for Greater Investment in Child Care Across Iowa	Sen. Joni Ernst
March 24, 2021	Hinson Introduces Bill to Expand Affordable Child Care Access in Iowa, Nationwide	Rep. Ashley Hinson
March 19, 2021	Letter to Honorable Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Carter Leads 43 Members Demanding Answers from HHS About Unaccompanied Children at the Border	Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
March 8, 2021	Providing for Consideration of H.R. Protecting the Right to Organize Act of Providing for Consideration of H.R. Bipartisan Background Checks Act of Providing for Consideration of H.R. Enhanced Background Checks Act of and for Other Purposes	Rep. Ashley Hinson
Feb. 23, 2021	Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions	Sen. Chuck Grassley
Feb. 18, 2021	Hinson Co-Leads Bipartisan Resolution to Designate February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month	Rep. Ashley Hinson, ...
Feb. 8, 2021	Murphy, Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Provide Critical Diaper Assistance To Families During Pandemic	Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Feb. 6, 2021	Rep. Lee Applauds Senate Introduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Critical Diaper Assistance to Families During Pandemic	Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Dec. 22, 2020	Tweet - "Last night, I supported and helped deliver additional #COVID19 relief for Iowa's: Families Small businesses Child care centers Farmers Biofuel producers Health care system Local news outlets and more:"	Sen. Joni Ernst
Sept. 28, 2020	Murphy, Grassley Introduce Resolution Designating Malnutrition Awareness Week	Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
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
Aug. 21, 2020	Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Senator Collins Urges USDA to Continue School Meal Flexibility Waivers for Maine Students	Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 17, 2020	Tweet - "As Iowa families and schools are finalizing plans for the year, it's imperative that our students have access to healthy meals. I'm calling on the @USDA to continue to grant our schools flexibility to ensure our children receive the meals they depend on."	Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 3, 2020	Tweet - "It's critical that Iowa's working moms & dads have access to child care services. That's why I've introduced a new bill -- the ACCESS Act -- that will increase access to federal funding for child care development."	Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 3, 2020	Tweet - "Supply shortages at our diaper banks due to increased demand during #COVID19 has made accessing diapers difficult for some of Iowa's families. That's why I'm leading a bipartisan effort to ensure diaper assistance is included in the next relief package."	Sen. Joni Ernst
July 31, 2020	Ernst Works to Increase Investment in Child Care	Sen. Joni Ernst
July 31, 2020	Tweet - "When parents can't access child care, there's a ripple effect in the economy. My new bill encourages public-private partnerships to expand access to child care, supporting Iowa's working families & helping our state's economy grow."	Sen. Joni Ernst
July 30, 2020	Tweet - "Having a strong pipeline of pediatric researchers is critical for ensuring our kiddos have access to cures & treatments for their medical conditions -- & my PACT Act would do just that. Now, I'm urging @NIH to prioritize research focused on the impact of #COVID19 on kids & teens."	Sen. Joni Ernst
July 29, 2020	Ernst's Plan to Provide Additional Aid for Child Care, Families is Part of New COVID-19 Package	Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
July 29, 2020	Tweet - "It's critical that Iowa's working parents have access to child care services as we fight #COVID19. My plan to provide additional assistance to our child care providers is included in the HEALS Act, & I'm glad to have my colleagues join me in this effort."	Sen. Joni Ernst
July 28, 2020	Tweet - "NEW: Child care is critical to returning safely to our daily lives. That's why I've been working to support providers and our working families throughout #COVID19. Good news special character my plan to provide additional support for child care is included in the HEALS Act."	Sen. Joni Ernst
July 27, 2020	Rep. Reed Leads Introduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Local Child Care Providers with Vital Aid	Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
July 21, 2020	Hagedorn Co-leads Bipartisan Effort to Expand Access to Child Care	Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
July 21, 2020	Tweet - "Whether it's more assistance for families or providing additional aid for child care programs, we must prioritize these front line workers and our moms and dads. Iowa families depend on the survival of our child care providers."	Sen. Joni Ernst
July 17, 2020	Tweet - "It's critical that families have access to quality, affordable child care. I've introduced a new bill to assist our child care providers so they can continue to offer these essential services to working moms and dads during #COVID19."	Sen. Joni Ernst
July 16, 2020	Ernst Helps Out at Diaper Bank in Davenport, Renews Bipartisan Push for Diaper Assistance	Sen. Joni Ernst
July 14, 2020	Tweet - "NEW: Iowa families depend on the survival of our existing child care providers. I'm putting forward a proposal to ensure our providers can continue to offer critical, affordable services for working moms & dads during #COVID19."	Sen. Joni Ernst
July 14, 2020	Ernst Unveils New Proposal to Support Iowa's Child Care Providers, Families	Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
June 25, 2020	Tweet - "Thx @realDonaldTrump for executive order 2help foster youth by improving partnerships w communities + increasing resources for families + more fed oversight This will help over 400,000 kids in foster care in the US I've worked on this issue for 25yrs & this is a BIG help"	Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 18, 2020	Grassley at Roundtable with Family Leave Working Group	Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 13, 2020	Usa Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2020	Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 11, 2020	Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, United States Senate, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader, United States Senate - Ernst, Murphy Urge Support for Families, Workers in Need of Diaper Assistance During COVID-19	Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
May 11, 2020	Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Collins, King Join Bipartisan Push for Additional Support for Child Care Providers in Future COVID-19 Relief Legislation	Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
April 22, 2020	Tweet - "April 2020 has been a trying time--it's also a month we dedicate to preventing child abuse. During this time of social distancing, please remember our children who may be trapped in abusive situations. Signs of abuse are even more difficult to detect now--stay in touch & speak up."	Sen. Joni Ernst
April 20, 2020	Tweet - "NEW: I've helped secure nearly $32M to support Iowa's child care community. Even before #COVID19, Iowa faced a child care crisis. I've heard from our providers about the need for assistance, and I worked across the aisle to provide them this relief. https://ernst.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=90A6A45D-34B2-431D-86C8-4CE620190E4A"	Sen. Joni Ernst
April 20, 2020	Ernst Helps Secure Nearly $32 Million for Iowa's Child Care Providers	Sen. Joni Ernst
April 9, 2020	Tweet - "This pandemic has been hard on all of us, but it has been especially hard on survivors of domestic violence & sexual assault. I spoke with @IowaCASA about ways to support survivors during this time, including my efforts to ensure they receive their direct payments."	Sen. Joni Ernst
April 3, 2020	Tweet - "With kids out of school, for some parents access to child care is more important than ever. A big thanks to the child care providers who are stepping up--while social distancing and following @CDCgov guidelines--to help parents on the front lines of #COVID19"	Sen. Joni Ernst
April 3, 2020	Tweet - "#COVID19 is an invisible enemy that has attacked our lives in so many ways. During this time of great stress, frustration, & economic hardship, we have a perfect storm on our hands for domestic violence situations."	Sen. Joni Ernst
March 21, 2020	Tweet - "One of my priorities is to help Iowa's child care providers & workers during this crisis. I'm working to ensure providers get forgivable loans to keep folks on payroll & pay bills. It's the right thing to do, & I'm urging the Senate to prioritize this."	Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 23, 2019	The Hill - A decade of making a difference: Senate Caucus on Foster Youth	Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 19, 2019	Bipartisan Legislation Boosting Support for Foster Care System Passes Congress	Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Dec. 14, 2019	Tweet - "I'm working to ensure that children are being adequately represented in federal research."	Sen. Joni Ernst

Date	Title	Politician
May 14, 2021	Letter to the Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Klobuchar, Blunt, Colleagues Urge State Department to Prioritize Resumption of Intercountry Adoptions	Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
May 13, 2021	Rep. Wild Co-Sponsors Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation To Expand Child Care Availability	Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
May 12, 2021	Herrera Beutler Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Increase Health Care Access for Children	Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
May 12, 2021	Summer Camps Should Reopen Without Masks	Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks
May 7, 2021	Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsak, Secretary of Agriculture; and Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - LaMalfa, Calvert Lead Effort Raising Concerns with Biden Administration Plan to Deploy USDA Employees to Border	Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
April 1, 2021	Letter to Honorable Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services and Honorable Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Miller-Meeks & Katko Send Letter to HHS and DHS About Unaccompanied Children	Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
March 30, 2021	Congresswoman Hinson, Congressman Trone, and Senator Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Access to Federal Funding for Child Care Development	Rep.Ashley Hinson
March 25, 2021	Ernst, Hinson Push for Greater Investment in Child Care Across Iowa	Sen.Joni Ernst
March 24, 2021	Hinson Introduces Bill to Expand Affordable Child Care Access in Iowa, Nationwide	Rep.Ashley Hinson
March 19, 2021	Letter to Honorable Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Carter Leads 43 Members Demanding Answers from HHS About Unaccompanied Children at the Border	Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
March 8, 2021	Providing for Consideration of H.R. Protecting the Right to Organize Act of Providing for Consideration of H.R. Bipartisan Background Checks Act of Providing for Consideration of H.R. Enhanced Background Checks Act of and for Other Purposes	Rep.Ashley Hinson
Feb. 23, 2021	Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions	Sen.Chuck Grassley
Feb. 18, 2021	Hinson Co-Leads Bipartisan Resolution to Designate February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month	Rep.Ashley Hinson, ...
Feb. 8, 2021	Murphy, Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Provide Critical Diaper Assistance To Families During Pandemic	Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Feb. 6, 2021	Rep. Lee Applauds Senate Introduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Critical Diaper Assistance to Families During Pandemic	Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Dec. 22, 2020	Tweet - "Last night, I supported and helped deliver additional #COVID19 relief for Iowa's: Families Small businesses Child care centers Farmers Biofuel producers Health care system Local news outlets and more:"	Sen.Joni Ernst
Sept. 28, 2020	Murphy, Grassley Introduce Resolution Designating Malnutrition Awareness Week	Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
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
Aug. 21, 2020	Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Senator Collins Urges USDA to Continue School Meal Flexibility Waivers for Maine Students	Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 17, 2020	Tweet - "As Iowa families and schools are finalizing plans for the year, it's imperative that our students have access to healthy meals. I'm calling on the @USDA to continue to grant our schools flexibility to ensure our children receive the meals they depend on."	Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 3, 2020	Tweet - "It's critical that Iowa's working moms & dads have access to child care services. That's why I've introduced a new bill -- the ACCESS Act -- that will increase access to federal funding for child care development."	Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 3, 2020	Tweet - "Supply shortages at our diaper banks due to increased demand during #COVID19 has made accessing diapers difficult for some of Iowa's families. That's why I'm leading a bipartisan effort to ensure diaper assistance is included in the next relief package."	Sen.Joni Ernst
July 31, 2020	Ernst Works to Increase Investment in Child Care	Sen.Joni Ernst
July 31, 2020	Tweet - "When parents can't access child care, there's a ripple effect in the economy. My new bill encourages public-private partnerships to expand access to child care, supporting Iowa's working families & helping our state's economy grow."	Sen.Joni Ernst
July 30, 2020	Tweet - "Having a strong pipeline of pediatric researchers is critical for ensuring our kiddos have access to cures & treatments for their medical conditions -- & my PACT Act would do just that. Now, I'm urging @NIH to prioritize research focused on the impact of #COVID19 on kids & teens."	Sen.Joni Ernst
July 29, 2020	Ernst's Plan to Provide Additional Aid for Child Care, Families is Part of New COVID-19 Package	Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
July 29, 2020	Tweet - "It's critical that Iowa's working parents have access to child care services as we fight #COVID19. My plan to provide additional assistance to our child care providers is included in the HEALS Act, & I'm glad to have my colleagues join me in this effort."	Sen.Joni Ernst
July 28, 2020	Tweet - "NEW: Child care is critical to returning safely to our daily lives. That's why I've been working to support providers and our working families throughout #COVID19. Good news special character my plan to provide additional support for child care is included in the HEALS Act."	Sen.Joni Ernst
July 27, 2020	Rep. Reed Leads Introduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Local Child Care Providers with Vital Aid	Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
July 21, 2020	Hagedorn Co-leads Bipartisan Effort to Expand Access to Child Care	Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
July 21, 2020	Tweet - "Whether it's more assistance for families or providing additional aid for child care programs, we must prioritize these front line workers and our moms and dads. Iowa families depend on the survival of our child care providers."	Sen.Joni Ernst
July 17, 2020	Tweet - "It's critical that families have access to quality, affordable child care. I've introduced a new bill to assist our child care providers so they can continue to offer these essential services to working moms and dads during #COVID19."	Sen.Joni Ernst
July 16, 2020	Ernst Helps Out at Diaper Bank in Davenport, Renews Bipartisan Push for Diaper Assistance	Sen.Joni Ernst
July 14, 2020	Tweet - "NEW: Iowa families depend on the survival of our existing child care providers. I'm putting forward a proposal to ensure our providers can continue to offer critical, affordable services for working moms & dads during #COVID19."	Sen.Joni Ernst
July 14, 2020	Ernst Unveils New Proposal to Support Iowa's Child Care Providers, Families	Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
June 25, 2020	Tweet - "Thx @realDonaldTrump for executive order 2help foster youth by improving partnerships w communities + increasing resources for families + more fed oversight This will help over 400,000 kids in foster care in the US I've worked on this issue for 25yrs & this is a BIG help"	Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 18, 2020	Grassley at Roundtable with Family Leave Working Group	Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 13, 2020	Usa Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2020	Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 11, 2020	Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, United States Senate, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader, United States Senate - Ernst, Murphy Urge Support for Families, Workers in Need of Diaper Assistance During COVID-19	Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
May 11, 2020	Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Collins, King Join Bipartisan Push for Additional Support for Child Care Providers in Future COVID-19 Relief Legislation	Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
April 22, 2020	Tweet - "April 2020 has been a trying time--it's also a month we dedicate to preventing child abuse. During this time of social distancing, please remember our children who may be trapped in abusive situations. Signs of abuse are even more difficult to detect now--stay in touch & speak up."	Sen.Joni Ernst
April 20, 2020	Tweet - "NEW: I've helped secure nearly $32M to support Iowa's child care community. Even before #COVID19, Iowa faced a child care crisis. I've heard from our providers about the need for assistance, and I worked across the aisle to provide them this relief. https://ernst.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=90A6A45D-34B2-431D-86C8-4CE620190E4A"	Sen.Joni Ernst
April 20, 2020	Ernst Helps Secure Nearly $32 Million for Iowa's Child Care Providers	Sen.Joni Ernst
April 9, 2020	Tweet - "This pandemic has been hard on all of us, but it has been especially hard on survivors of domestic violence & sexual assault. I spoke with @IowaCASA about ways to support survivors during this time, including my efforts to ensure they receive their direct payments."	Sen.Joni Ernst
April 3, 2020	Tweet - "With kids out of school, for some parents access to child care is more important than ever. A big thanks to the child care providers who are stepping up--while social distancing and following @CDCgov guidelines--to help parents on the front lines of #COVID19"	Sen.Joni Ernst
April 3, 2020	Tweet - "#COVID19 is an invisible enemy that has attacked our lives in so many ways. During this time of great stress, frustration, & economic hardship, we have a perfect storm on our hands for domestic violence situations."	Sen.Joni Ernst
March 21, 2020	Tweet - "One of my priorities is to help Iowa's child care providers & workers during this crisis. I'm working to ensure providers get forgivable loans to keep folks on payroll & pay bills. It's the right thing to do, & I'm urging the Senate to prioritize this."	Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 23, 2019	The Hill - A decade of making a difference: Senate Caucus on Foster Youth	Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 19, 2019	Bipartisan Legislation Boosting Support for Foster Care System Passes Congress	Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Dec. 14, 2019	Tweet - "I'm working to ensure that children are being adequately represented in federal research."	Sen.Joni Ernst

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