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Oct. 1, 2024
Ernst Fights to Protect Americans and Deport Illegal Immigrants Convicted of Sex Crimes
Sen. Joni Ernst
April 5, 2024
Ernst Fights to Stop Transfer of Resources for Veterans to Illegal Immigrants
Sen. Joni Ernst
March 7, 2024
Ernst Calls on Senate to Pass Sarah’s Law
Sen. Joni Ernst
Sept. 13, 2023
Grassley Discusses Immigration Concerns Raised at County Meetings and Welcomes Iowa Witness to the Budget Committee
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 11, 2023
Ernst on Title 42 Ending: "All States Are Becoming Border States"
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 8, 2023
Ahead of Title 42 Ending, Ernst Fights to Finish the Border Wall
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 8, 2023
ICYMI: Ernst to Biden Ahead of Title 42 Ending: "Secure our Border, Finish the Wall"
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 8, 2023
Ahead of Title 42 Ending, Ernst Fights to Finish the Border Wall
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 14, 2022
DHS Again Releases H-2B Visas Beyond Statutory Cap without Needed Reforms
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Sept. 30, 2022
Hinson Opposes Spending Bill with $1.8 Billion Handout to Illegal Immigrants
Rep. Ashley Hinson
Sept. 15, 2022
Hinson Calls for House to Defund VP Harris's International Travel Following Claim that Border is Secure
Rep. Ashley Hinson
Aug. 22, 2022
Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Rubio, Hagerty, Colleagues Raise Concern After Biden Administration Declares Terrorist-Linked Individuals Can Immigrate to U.S.
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 9, 2022
Lofgren, Blumenauer, Meijer, Nadler, Kinzinger, Miller-Meeks, Crow, Upton, Peters Introduce the Afghan Adjustment Act in the House
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Aug. 2, 2022
Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Grassley Demands Data on Biden Admin Failure to Detain, Deport Criminal Illegal Aliens
Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 15, 2022
Grassley, Tillis Demand Answers on Biden's Failed Catch and Release Policy
Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 14, 2022
Miller-Meeks Statement on Passage of Documented Dreamers Amendment
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
July 14, 2022
Letter to Tae D. Johnson, Acting Director U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Tillis, Grassley Demand Answers on Biden Administration's Failed Catch and Release Policy
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
July 8, 2022
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Higgins, GOP Colleagues Demand Answers On ICE's Failure To Prosecute Immigration Cases
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
June 30, 2022
Hinson Statement on Remain in Mexico Supreme Court Decision
Rep. Ashley Hinson
June 21, 2022
Letter to Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Following Visit to Southern Border, Budget Republicans Demand Answers from Biden Administration on Continued Freeze of Border Wall Construction Funds
Rep. Randy Feenstra, ...
June 10, 2022
Grassley-Backed Bill Seeks to Close "Catch and Release' Loophole
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 8, 2022
"Our laws are not a buffet." Ernst Confronts the Left for Picking And Choosing Which Laws to Enforce on the Border
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 27, 2022
Sen. Rick Scott & Sen. Joni Ernst Introduce Legislation to Help States Build U.S. -- Mexico Border Wall
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
May 24, 2022
Washington's Still Billing Taxpayers for a Border Wall. So, Ernst Says, "Let's Build It!'
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 24, 2022
Grassley Joins Ernst On New Bill Allowing States To Continue Border Wall Construction
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 24, 2022
Ernst Sounds Alarm on Biden's Border Crisis, Pushes for States to Build the Wall with Unused Material Collecting Dust, Costing Taxpayers
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 19, 2022
Ernst Presses Biden DOJ on Understaffing of Federal Prisons, Attempt to Use Staff at Southern Border
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 6, 2022
Millions Wasted on Empty Hotel Rooms from Border Crisis, Ernst Demands Answers
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 5, 2022
Letter to Alejandro Mayorak, Secretary of Homeland Security - Sens. Moran, Tillis Lead Colleagues in Questioning DHS Secretary on Misuse of Taxpayer Dollars
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
May 4, 2022
"Get a Clue!" Ernst Calls Out Biden for Shirking Responsibility for Crises He's Created
Sen. Joni Ernst
April 28, 2022
Republicans Press Secretary Mayorkas on Border Crisis
Rep. Ashley Hinson, ...
April 28, 2022
Taking Resources Away from Vets to Fix Biden's Border Crisis is Unfair, Bad Policy, Says Ernst
Sen. Joni Ernst
April 28, 2022
Taking Resources Away from Vets to Fix Biden's Border Crisis is Unfair, Bad Policy, Says Ernst
Sen. Joni Ernst
April 27, 2022
Grassley Statement On Biden Admin's 'Plan' To Handle Title 42 Rescission
Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 26, 2022
Every day illegal crossings at our Southern border go unnoticed by President Biden, our communities become less safe.
Sen. Joni Ernst
April 21, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden - Rubio, Boozman, Colleagues Oppose Use of VA Personnel to Support Expected Border Surge
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
April 21, 2022
Ernst Says Biden Cannot Take VA Resources Away From Vets to Fix His Border Crisis
Sen. Joni Ernst
April 15, 2022
Letter to Hon. Dick Durbin, Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Tillis Demands Hearing on Title 42 Order, Impact on Border Crisis
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
April 14, 2022
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Hoeven Joins Colleagues to Demand Answers From Administration For Changes to Border Security
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
April 13, 2022
Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Johnson Opposes DHS Decision to Rescind Expedited Removal
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
April 11, 2022
Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Sen. Moran Leads Colleagues in Demanding Answers on Changes to Border Security Policies
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
March 31, 2022
Durbin, Grassley Criticize DHS Decision To Expand H-2B Visa Program Without Necessary Reforms
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
March 22, 2022
Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Collins, King Join Bipartisan, Bicameral Group Urging Administration to Help Unite Ukrainian Children with American Adoptive Families
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
March 10, 2022
Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Lankford, Grassley Call Out Failure to Restart Remain in Mexico Policy
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
March 7, 2022
Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Rep. Norman Leads Letter to Secretary Mayorkas Concerning DHS Vaccine Mandate for Non-U.S. Citizens Entering the Country
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
March 3, 2022
Grassley, Durbin Introduce Bipartisan H-1B, L-1 Visa Reform Legislation
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Feb. 25, 2022
Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Franklin, Carbajal Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging State Department Against Increasing Fees on Temporary Agricultural Worker Visas
Rep. Ashley Hinson, ...
Feb. 17, 2022
Grassley Statement On Watchdog Warnings About Deficient Vetting Of Afghan Evacuees
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Feb. 15, 2022
Fleischmann Leads Colleagues to Investigate DHS Transporting Illegal Aliens Within the U.S.
Rep. Ashley Hinson, ...
Feb. 15, 2022
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Amodei Urges Investigation Into Release of Illegal Immigrants
Rep. Ashley Hinson, ...
Date
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Politician
Oct. 1, 2024
Ernst Fights to Protect Americans and Deport Illegal Immigrants Convicted of Sex Crimes
Sen.Joni Ernst
April 5, 2024
Ernst Fights to Stop Transfer of Resources for Veterans to Illegal Immigrants
Sen.Joni Ernst
March 7, 2024
Ernst Calls on Senate to Pass Sarah’s Law
Sen.Joni Ernst
Sept. 13, 2023
Grassley Discusses Immigration Concerns Raised at County Meetings and Welcomes Iowa Witness to the Budget Committee
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 11, 2023
Ernst on Title 42 Ending: "All States Are Becoming Border States"
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 8, 2023
Ahead of Title 42 Ending, Ernst Fights to Finish the Border Wall
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 8, 2023
ICYMI: Ernst to Biden Ahead of Title 42 Ending: "Secure our Border, Finish the Wall"
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 8, 2023
Ahead of Title 42 Ending, Ernst Fights to Finish the Border Wall
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 14, 2022
DHS Again Releases H-2B Visas Beyond Statutory Cap without Needed Reforms
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Sept. 30, 2022
Hinson Opposes Spending Bill with $1.8 Billion Handout to Illegal Immigrants
Rep.Ashley Hinson
Sept. 15, 2022
Hinson Calls for House to Defund VP Harris's International Travel Following Claim that Border is Secure
Rep.Ashley Hinson
Aug. 22, 2022
Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Rubio, Hagerty, Colleagues Raise Concern After Biden Administration Declares Terrorist-Linked Individuals Can Immigrate to U.S.
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 9, 2022
Lofgren, Blumenauer, Meijer, Nadler, Kinzinger, Miller-Meeks, Crow, Upton, Peters Introduce the Afghan Adjustment Act in the House
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Aug. 2, 2022
Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Grassley Demands Data on Biden Admin Failure to Detain, Deport Criminal Illegal Aliens
Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 15, 2022
Grassley, Tillis Demand Answers on Biden's Failed Catch and Release Policy
Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 14, 2022
Miller-Meeks Statement on Passage of Documented Dreamers Amendment
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks
July 14, 2022
Letter to Tae D. Johnson, Acting Director U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Tillis, Grassley Demand Answers on Biden Administration's Failed Catch and Release Policy
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
July 8, 2022
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Higgins, GOP Colleagues Demand Answers On ICE's Failure To Prosecute Immigration Cases
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
June 30, 2022
Hinson Statement on Remain in Mexico Supreme Court Decision
Rep.Ashley Hinson
June 21, 2022
Letter to Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Following Visit to Southern Border, Budget Republicans Demand Answers from Biden Administration on Continued Freeze of Border Wall Construction Funds
Rep.Randy Feenstra, ...
June 10, 2022
Grassley-Backed Bill Seeks to Close "Catch and Release' Loophole
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 8, 2022
"Our laws are not a buffet." Ernst Confronts the Left for Picking And Choosing Which Laws to Enforce on the Border
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 27, 2022
Sen. Rick Scott & Sen. Joni Ernst Introduce Legislation to Help States Build U.S. -- Mexico Border Wall
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
May 24, 2022
Washington's Still Billing Taxpayers for a Border Wall. So, Ernst Says, "Let's Build It!'
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 24, 2022
Grassley Joins Ernst On New Bill Allowing States To Continue Border Wall Construction
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 24, 2022
Ernst Sounds Alarm on Biden's Border Crisis, Pushes for States to Build the Wall with Unused Material Collecting Dust, Costing Taxpayers
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 19, 2022
Ernst Presses Biden DOJ on Understaffing of Federal Prisons, Attempt to Use Staff at Southern Border
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 6, 2022
Millions Wasted on Empty Hotel Rooms from Border Crisis, Ernst Demands Answers
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 5, 2022
Letter to Alejandro Mayorak, Secretary of Homeland Security - Sens. Moran, Tillis Lead Colleagues in Questioning DHS Secretary on Misuse of Taxpayer Dollars
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
May 4, 2022
"Get a Clue!" Ernst Calls Out Biden for Shirking Responsibility for Crises He's Created
Sen.Joni Ernst
April 28, 2022
Republicans Press Secretary Mayorkas on Border Crisis
Rep.Ashley Hinson, ...
April 28, 2022
Taking Resources Away from Vets to Fix Biden's Border Crisis is Unfair, Bad Policy, Says Ernst
Sen.Joni Ernst
April 28, 2022
Taking Resources Away from Vets to Fix Biden's Border Crisis is Unfair, Bad Policy, Says Ernst
Sen.Joni Ernst
April 27, 2022
Grassley Statement On Biden Admin's 'Plan' To Handle Title 42 Rescission
Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 26, 2022
Every day illegal crossings at our Southern border go unnoticed by President Biden, our communities become less safe.
Sen.Joni Ernst
April 21, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden - Rubio, Boozman, Colleagues Oppose Use of VA Personnel to Support Expected Border Surge
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
April 21, 2022
Ernst Says Biden Cannot Take VA Resources Away From Vets to Fix His Border Crisis
Sen.Joni Ernst
April 15, 2022
Letter to Hon. Dick Durbin, Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Tillis Demands Hearing on Title 42 Order, Impact on Border Crisis
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
April 14, 2022
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Hoeven Joins Colleagues to Demand Answers From Administration For Changes to Border Security
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
April 13, 2022
Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Johnson Opposes DHS Decision to Rescind Expedited Removal
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
April 11, 2022
Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Sen. Moran Leads Colleagues in Demanding Answers on Changes to Border Security Policies
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
March 31, 2022
Durbin, Grassley Criticize DHS Decision To Expand H-2B Visa Program Without Necessary Reforms
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
March 22, 2022
Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Collins, King Join Bipartisan, Bicameral Group Urging Administration to Help Unite Ukrainian Children with American Adoptive Families
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
March 10, 2022
Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Lankford, Grassley Call Out Failure to Restart Remain in Mexico Policy
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
March 7, 2022
Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Rep. Norman Leads Letter to Secretary Mayorkas Concerning DHS Vaccine Mandate for Non-U.S. Citizens Entering the Country
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
March 3, 2022
Grassley, Durbin Introduce Bipartisan H-1B, L-1 Visa Reform Legislation
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Feb. 25, 2022
Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Franklin, Carbajal Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging State Department Against Increasing Fees on Temporary Agricultural Worker Visas
Rep.Ashley Hinson, ...
Feb. 17, 2022
Grassley Statement On Watchdog Warnings About Deficient Vetting Of Afghan Evacuees
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Feb. 15, 2022
Fleischmann Leads Colleagues to Investigate DHS Transporting Illegal Aliens Within the U.S.
Rep.Ashley Hinson, ...
Feb. 15, 2022
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Amodei Urges Investigation Into Release of Illegal Immigrants
Rep.Ashley Hinson, ...
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