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April 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Shaheen & Hassan Call for Relief for Local News Media During COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
April 23, 2020
Letter to Russell Vought, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators Calling for Relief for Rural Broadcasters, Local Newspapers During Coronavirus Pandemic
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
March 9, 2020
Tweet - "Unlike the US, China has no privacy laws. As we see the rise of artificial intelligence & data being stored in China, we need to protect American biz & ensure China isn't infringing upon our right to privacy. @senjudiciary , I pressed DOJ & DHS officials on this issue."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 19, 2019
Tweet - "When it comes to expanding broadband in #Iowa--especially in our rural areas--it's crucial we have accurate data to know where resources are needed. I'm glad today legislation I've long supported passed the Senate to give the @FCC the tools to improve data & expand broadband in IA."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 19, 2019
Tweet - "As I traveled the state this year on my #99CountyTour, I heard from countless Iowans about intrusive & illegal robocalls. I'm glad the bipartisan TRACED Act, which I proudly supported and will help crack down on robocall scam artists, is on its way to @realdonaldtrump's desk."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 19, 2019
Grassley Statement on Passage of Anti-Robocall Legislation
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 19, 2019
Grassley Statement on Passage of Rural Broadband Deployment and Mapping Bill
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 19, 2019
Tweet - "FINALLY relief is coming 2reduce those irritating robocalls Congress passed Pallone-Thune Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement & Deterence Act This legis takes aim at stopping telemarketers who prey on consumers/increases enforcement +penalties against worst offenders"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 17, 2019
Senate Passes Portman, Heinrich, Ernst, and Schatz Amendment on Explainable Artificial Intelligence Included in NDAA Conference Report
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Dec. 9, 2019
Tweet - "Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence play an increasingly important role in maximizing efficiency & decreasing costs to the taxpayer, which is why I asked Asst. Sec. of the Navy Geurts how the @USNavy can apply these technologies to ship maintenance and repair."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 9, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Commissioner of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission - Thune, Klobuchar Lead Colleagues in Urging FCC to Prioritize Rural Broadband
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Dec. 2, 2019
Letter to Robert Lighthizer, Ambassador for U.S. Trade Representative - Bennet, Braun, Portman, Coons Lead Bipartisan Letter To USTR Regarding China's Corporate Social Credit System
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Nov. 26, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicareedicaid - Grassley, Bipartisan Members of Congress Send Letter Advocating for Unique Device Identifiers Information to be Added to Electronic Health Insurance Claims Forms
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 29, 2019
Senate Passes Peters' Bipartisan Bill to Address Rising Threat of Deepfakes
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Oct. 28, 2019
Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2020
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 22, 2019
Ernst: Access to quality broadband is essential for Iowa's rural communities
Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 27, 2019
Letter to the Hon. David Norquist, Deputy Secretary of Defense - Ernst: On Taxpayers' Dime, Pentagon Buys Chinese Computers Vulnerable to Hacking
Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 12, 2019
Letter to Vasant Narasimhan, CEO of Novartis International AG - Grassley Pressures Drug Manufacturer over Data Manipulation
Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 30, 2019
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - Grassley, Senators Seek Updates & Further Action on Justice Department Efforts to Clarify Website Accessibility Under ADA
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
July 19, 2019
Q&A: Rural Broadband
Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 16, 2019
Tweet - "Access to quality broadband & high-speed internet is essential to competing in today's economy. I'm working to bridge the digital divide & expand access for all Iowans--like the small biz owner in Ringgold County--to ensure they have the same opportunities as those in urban areas."
Sen. Joni Ernst
July 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Grassley, Ernst Press FCC For Accurate Broadband Maps
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 28, 2019
Gardner, Portman, Heinrich, Ernst, Schatz, Peters, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Assess & Address Rising Threat of Deepfakes
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
June 27, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo - Grassley, Ernst Press State Department on Satellite Sales to China
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
June 24, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Steve Mnuchin - Grassley, Wyden Press Mnuchin Over French Government's Proposed Digital Service Tax
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
May 23, 2019
Grassley Statement on Passage of Anti-Robocall Legislation
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 8, 2019
Durbin, Grassley Statement On HHS Rule To Require Disclosure Of Prescription Drug Prices In TV Ads
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
March 14, 2019
Letter to President Donald Trump - Senator Roberts Leads Group Calling for Certainty for Ag Biotech in China Trade Talks
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
March 11, 2019
Duckworth, Ernst Announce Creation of Global Positioning System (GPS) Caucus
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Nov. 15, 2018
U.S. Senators Joni Ernst and Tammy Baldwin Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect and Expand Rural Broadband
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Oct. 29, 2018
Fox News - America Must Take a Stronger Stand on China
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 12, 2018
Letter to Mr. Sundar Pichai, Chief Executive Officer of Google Inc. - Grassley: Google Must Explain Why It Failed to Disclose Data Vulnerability to Congress, Public
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 11, 2018
Letter to Sundar Pichai, Chief Executive Officer of Google Inc - Google Must Explain Why It Failed to Disclose Data Vulnerability to Congress, Public
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 16, 2018
Ernst Statement on Net Neutrality Rules Vote
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 15, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Manchin Urges FCC to Expand and Improve Accessibility to Broadband Services to Rural Communities
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
April 18, 2018
Hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Accelerating New Technologies to Meet Emerging Threats
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
April 10, 2018
Fortune - What I Need to Hear From Mark Zuckerberg Today
Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 10, 2018
Hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Grassley, Hearing on Facebook, Social Media Privacy, and the Use and Abuse of Data
Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 10, 2018
Fox News "The Story with Martha MacCallum" - Transcript: Grassley and Coons on Zuckerberg's congressional testimony
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
March 29, 2018
Grassley: Internet Users Need Clarity on How Personal Information is Protected
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Feb. 22, 2018
Letter to Mr. Sundar Pichai, CEO, Google, Mr. Satya Nadella, CEO, Microsoft, Mr. Ben Silbermann, CEO and Co-Founder, Pinterest, and Ms. Mayer, CEO of Yahoo - Clamp Down on Illegal Online Drug Sales and Advertising
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 31, 2017
Letter to the Federal Communications Commissioners - Bipartisan Group of Senators Urge FCC to Ensure Access to Affordable Broadband in Rural Communities
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 31, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Michael O'Rielly, Mignon Clyburn, Jessica Rosenworcel, Brendan Carr, Federal Communications Commission - Ensure Access to Affordable Broadband in Rural Communities
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 4, 2017
Hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Grassley, Hearing on Equifax: Continuing to Monitor Data-Broker Cybersecurity
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 24, 2017
Hearing of the Crime and Terrorism Subcommittee of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Grassley, Hearing on Law Enforcement Access to Data Stored Across Borders: Facilitating Cooperation and Protecting Rights
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 3, 2017
Hearing of the Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Ernst, Hearing on the Department of Defense Laboratories and Their Contributions to Military Operations and Readiness
Sen. Joni Ernst
April 25, 2017
Hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Grassley, Hearing on Intellectual Property -- Driver of Innovation: Making Our Lives Healthier, Safer, and more Productive
Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 11, 2017
Letter to the Honorable Ajit Pai, Michael O'Reilly, and Mignon Clyburn, Federal Communications Commission - Advance Broadband Deployment in High-Cost Rural Areas
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
April 7, 2017
Grassley, Feinstein Introduce Bill to Expand Law Enforcement Training for Collecting and Processing Digital Evidence
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
March 31, 2017
Sioux City Journal - Emerging Threats Subcommittee Matters to Iowa
Sen. Joni Ernst
Date
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Politician
April 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Shaheen & Hassan Call for Relief for Local News Media During COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
April 23, 2020
Letter to Russell Vought, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators Calling for Relief for Rural Broadcasters, Local Newspapers During Coronavirus Pandemic
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
March 9, 2020
Tweet - "Unlike the US, China has no privacy laws. As we see the rise of artificial intelligence & data being stored in China, we need to protect American biz & ensure China isn't infringing upon our right to privacy. @senjudiciary , I pressed DOJ & DHS officials on this issue."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 19, 2019
Tweet - "When it comes to expanding broadband in #Iowa--especially in our rural areas--it's crucial we have accurate data to know where resources are needed. I'm glad today legislation I've long supported passed the Senate to give the @FCC the tools to improve data & expand broadband in IA."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 19, 2019
Tweet - "As I traveled the state this year on my #99CountyTour, I heard from countless Iowans about intrusive & illegal robocalls. I'm glad the bipartisan TRACED Act, which I proudly supported and will help crack down on robocall scam artists, is on its way to @realdonaldtrump's desk."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 19, 2019
Grassley Statement on Passage of Anti-Robocall Legislation
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 19, 2019
Grassley Statement on Passage of Rural Broadband Deployment and Mapping Bill
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 19, 2019
Tweet - "FINALLY relief is coming 2reduce those irritating robocalls Congress passed Pallone-Thune Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement & Deterence Act This legis takes aim at stopping telemarketers who prey on consumers/increases enforcement +penalties against worst offenders"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 17, 2019
Senate Passes Portman, Heinrich, Ernst, and Schatz Amendment on Explainable Artificial Intelligence Included in NDAA Conference Report
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Dec. 9, 2019
Tweet - "Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence play an increasingly important role in maximizing efficiency & decreasing costs to the taxpayer, which is why I asked Asst. Sec. of the Navy Geurts how the @USNavy can apply these technologies to ship maintenance and repair."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 9, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Commissioner of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission - Thune, Klobuchar Lead Colleagues in Urging FCC to Prioritize Rural Broadband
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Dec. 2, 2019
Letter to Robert Lighthizer, Ambassador for U.S. Trade Representative - Bennet, Braun, Portman, Coons Lead Bipartisan Letter To USTR Regarding China's Corporate Social Credit System
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Nov. 26, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicareedicaid - Grassley, Bipartisan Members of Congress Send Letter Advocating for Unique Device Identifiers Information to be Added to Electronic Health Insurance Claims Forms
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 29, 2019
Senate Passes Peters' Bipartisan Bill to Address Rising Threat of Deepfakes
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Oct. 28, 2019
Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2020
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 22, 2019
Ernst: Access to quality broadband is essential for Iowa's rural communities
Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 27, 2019
Letter to the Hon. David Norquist, Deputy Secretary of Defense - Ernst: On Taxpayers' Dime, Pentagon Buys Chinese Computers Vulnerable to Hacking
Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 12, 2019
Letter to Vasant Narasimhan, CEO of Novartis International AG - Grassley Pressures Drug Manufacturer over Data Manipulation
Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 30, 2019
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - Grassley, Senators Seek Updates & Further Action on Justice Department Efforts to Clarify Website Accessibility Under ADA
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
July 19, 2019
Q&A: Rural Broadband
Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 16, 2019
Tweet - "Access to quality broadband & high-speed internet is essential to competing in today's economy. I'm working to bridge the digital divide & expand access for all Iowans--like the small biz owner in Ringgold County--to ensure they have the same opportunities as those in urban areas."
Sen.Joni Ernst
July 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Grassley, Ernst Press FCC For Accurate Broadband Maps
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 28, 2019
Gardner, Portman, Heinrich, Ernst, Schatz, Peters, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Assess & Address Rising Threat of Deepfakes
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
June 27, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo - Grassley, Ernst Press State Department on Satellite Sales to China
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
June 24, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Steve Mnuchin - Grassley, Wyden Press Mnuchin Over French Government's Proposed Digital Service Tax
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
May 23, 2019
Grassley Statement on Passage of Anti-Robocall Legislation
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 8, 2019
Durbin, Grassley Statement On HHS Rule To Require Disclosure Of Prescription Drug Prices In TV Ads
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
March 14, 2019
Letter to President Donald Trump - Senator Roberts Leads Group Calling for Certainty for Ag Biotech in China Trade Talks
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
March 11, 2019
Duckworth, Ernst Announce Creation of Global Positioning System (GPS) Caucus
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Nov. 15, 2018
U.S. Senators Joni Ernst and Tammy Baldwin Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect and Expand Rural Broadband
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Oct. 29, 2018
Fox News - America Must Take a Stronger Stand on China
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 12, 2018
Letter to Mr. Sundar Pichai, Chief Executive Officer of Google Inc. - Grassley: Google Must Explain Why It Failed to Disclose Data Vulnerability to Congress, Public
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 11, 2018
Letter to Sundar Pichai, Chief Executive Officer of Google Inc - Google Must Explain Why It Failed to Disclose Data Vulnerability to Congress, Public
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 16, 2018
Ernst Statement on Net Neutrality Rules Vote
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 15, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Manchin Urges FCC to Expand and Improve Accessibility to Broadband Services to Rural Communities
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
April 18, 2018
Hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Accelerating New Technologies to Meet Emerging Threats
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
April 10, 2018
Fortune - What I Need to Hear From Mark Zuckerberg Today
Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 10, 2018
Hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Grassley, Hearing on Facebook, Social Media Privacy, and the Use and Abuse of Data
Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 10, 2018
Fox News "The Story with Martha MacCallum" - Transcript: Grassley and Coons on Zuckerberg's congressional testimony
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
March 29, 2018
Grassley: Internet Users Need Clarity on How Personal Information is Protected
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Feb. 22, 2018
Letter to Mr. Sundar Pichai, CEO, Google, Mr. Satya Nadella, CEO, Microsoft, Mr. Ben Silbermann, CEO and Co-Founder, Pinterest, and Ms. Mayer, CEO of Yahoo - Clamp Down on Illegal Online Drug Sales and Advertising
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 31, 2017
Letter to the Federal Communications Commissioners - Bipartisan Group of Senators Urge FCC to Ensure Access to Affordable Broadband in Rural Communities
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 31, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Michael O'Rielly, Mignon Clyburn, Jessica Rosenworcel, Brendan Carr, Federal Communications Commission - Ensure Access to Affordable Broadband in Rural Communities
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 4, 2017
Hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Grassley, Hearing on Equifax: Continuing to Monitor Data-Broker Cybersecurity
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 24, 2017
Hearing of the Crime and Terrorism Subcommittee of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Grassley, Hearing on Law Enforcement Access to Data Stored Across Borders: Facilitating Cooperation and Protecting Rights
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 3, 2017
Hearing of the Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Ernst, Hearing on the Department of Defense Laboratories and Their Contributions to Military Operations and Readiness
Sen.Joni Ernst
April 25, 2017
Hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Grassley, Hearing on Intellectual Property -- Driver of Innovation: Making Our Lives Healthier, Safer, and more Productive
Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 11, 2017
Letter to the Honorable Ajit Pai, Michael O'Reilly, and Mignon Clyburn, Federal Communications Commission - Advance Broadband Deployment in High-Cost Rural Areas
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
April 7, 2017
Grassley, Feinstein Introduce Bill to Expand Law Enforcement Training for Collecting and Processing Digital Evidence
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
March 31, 2017
Sioux City Journal - Emerging Threats Subcommittee Matters to Iowa
Sen.Joni Ernst
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