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Aug. 17, 2023
Credit Suisse Failed to Fully Investigate Nazi-Linked Accounts, Full Report Confirms
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 22, 2023
Ernst Fights for Women's Sports with Athletes Riley Gaines, Paula Scanlan, Payton McNabb
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 25, 2022
Klobuchar, Smith, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Rename Federal Building in Minneapolis After Senator Paul Wellstone
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 28, 2022
Letter to Harry Marino, Executive Director of Advocates for Minor Leaguers - Durbin, Grassley, Blumenthal, Lee Seek Information About Antitrust and Minor League Baseball
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
March 17, 2022
Letter to Adam Silver, Commissioner of the National Basketball Association - Rubio Joins Waltz, Republican Colleagues in Letter Demanding the NBA Stand Up for Human Rights in China
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Feb. 1, 2022
Senators Introduce Resolution Designating January As "National Trafficking And Modern Slavery Prevention Month'
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Jan. 12, 2022
Miller-Meeks Recognizes Clinton's Henry Langrehr
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
Dec. 8, 2021
Hinson, Grassley, Murphy, & Watson Coleman Introduce the Bipartisan, Bicameral National Liberty Memorial Preservation Act
Rep. Ashley Hinson, ...
Dec. 8, 2021
Bipartisan, Bicameral Group Introduces Legislation to Create National Liberty Memorial, Honor African American Revolutionary War Patriots
Rep. Ashley Hinson, ...
Nov. 18, 2021
Miller-Meeks Introduces Legislation to Support Local Newspapers
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
Oct. 28, 2021
Tweet - "As a woman and a mother, I am passionate about protecting women and girls, which is why I'm working with my colleagues to pass the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act. Grateful for all that @IWF is doing to advocate for our female athletes."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 27, 2021
Tweet - "I'm proud to have the support of @GarySinise for my bipartisan effort to build a memorial on the National Mall in honor of those who served during the Global War on Terrorism."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 22, 2021
Ernst's Effort to Honor Global War on Terrorism Veterans Gains More Bipartisan Support from Senators, Public Figures
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 19, 2021
Tweet - "Grateful to my friend & @the_USO Global Ambassador Kellie Pickler for honoring the sacrifice of our nation's heroes who served in the Global War on Terrorism. Now is the time to pass my bipartisan effort that would create a #GWOTMemorial on the National Mall."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 10, 2021
Video Release: Hinson on One-Year Anniversary of Derecho
Rep. Ashley Hinson
July 26, 2021
Miller-Meeks Recognizes Solon's Erin Kerkhoff
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
July 20, 2021
Miller-Meeks Recognizes University of Iowa Olympian Thomas Gilman
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
July 4, 2021
On Independence Day, Ernst Celebrates America's Founding, Honors U.S. Servicemembers
Sen. Joni Ernst
April 30, 2021
Letter to Mr. Jeffrey Bezos, Chief Executive Officer of Amazon - Lankford, Colleagues Condemn Amazon for Removing Justice Clarence Thomas Documentary
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
April 29, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Jeffrey Bezos, CEO of Amazon - Cotton, Colleagues Condemn Amazon for Removing Justice Clarence Thomas Documentary
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
April 21, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Isabella Guzman, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Sinema, Kelly Urge Administration to Quickly Fix Shuttered Venue Operators Grant for Arizona Entertainment Businesses
Rep. Randy Feenstra, ...
April 15, 2021
Heinrich Leads Introduction Of Bipartisan Bataan And Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
April 14, 2021
Duncan and Lee File Legislation to Strip MLB Antitrust Exemption
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
March 24, 2021
Grassley, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Protect Rural Health Clinics, Ensure They Receive Appropriate Reimbursement
Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 17, 2021
Ernst: "It is my hope that each and every young woman -- no matter your hometown or your background -- will see the opportunity and potential that lies ahead."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Jan. 6, 2021
Tweet - "Today's violent attack on the U.S. Capitol was an attack on American democracy itself. I condemn today's violence in the strongest terms & perpetrators deserve to be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. I also thank Capitol Police for protecting our Capitol & staff"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Jan. 6, 2021
Tweet - "I served in uniform to defend the right to peaceful protest. What's happening at the Capitol right now is not peaceful nor a protest. It's anarchy, & a betrayal of the American ideals we all hold dear. My staff and I are safe. Thanks to Capitol Police for your selfless work."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 22, 2020
Tweet - "This yr's Capitol Christmas tree hails from Grand Mesa natl forest. An annual tradition since 1964 #realhistorychannel @ United States Capitol"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 19, 2020
Tweet - "Did you catch the @ArmyWP_Football v @NavyFB last weekend? Army won 15-0! And that means Team Ernst won a delicious Florida key lime pie to celebrate the victory. Thanks, @SenRickScott & of course, #GoArmy!"
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 19, 2020
Tweet - "Lankford and grassley doing double duty voting + supporting our states universities as they play in the big 12 championship @ United States Capitol "
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 18, 2020
Tweet - "Today marks 100 years since women gained the right to vote! I sat down with @ChuckGrassley to talk about his mother who was one of the first women to vote in both Iowa and the nation! #19thAmendment"
Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 6, 2020
Senate Clears Olympics Accountability Bill to Protect Athletes from Abuse
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 4, 2020
Tweet - "The horrific abuses of hundreds of young athletes by Larry Nassar are appalling and unacceptable. Since this news broke, I've been working to prevent this type of tragedy from ever happening again."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 4, 2020
Senate Unanimously Passes Ernst-Supported Bipartisan Bill to Address U.S. Olympics Abuse Scandal
Sen. Joni Ernst
July 23, 2020
Welles Declaration Anniversary
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 26, 2020
Quad-City Times - Column: Cultivating peace and prosperity
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 20, 2020
Executive Calendar
Sen. Joni Ernst
April 17, 2020
The Des Moines Register - Grassley op-ed: Saluting heroes, helpers and Iowans hunkering down
Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 31, 2020
Tweet - "I think we can all agree that we miss #MarchMadness. Even though we can't watch her on the court, join me in honoring @IowaWBB head coach Lisa Bluder this #WomensHistoryMonth. She is the all-time winningest coach in program history & was named 2019 Naismith Coach of the Year!"
Sen. Joni Ernst
March 9, 2020
Durbin, Grassley Introdcue Bipartisan Resolution To Celebrate 30th Anniversary Of Restoration Of Independence Of Baltic States
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
March 6, 2020
Tweet - "During #WomensHistoryMonth I'll be highlighting incredible Iowa women! 1st up is Mildred Wirt Benson -- who wrote some of the earliest Nancy Drew Mysteries under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene. She's credited w/creating the famous detective's curious, smart & spirited personality!"
Sen. Joni Ernst
Feb. 27, 2020
Markey joins bipartisan group of senators working to save Minor League Baseball teams
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Feb. 27, 2020
Ernst, Grassley Urge Support for Minor League Baseball Clubs in the Quad Cities, Burlington, and Clinton
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Jan. 8, 2020
Federalist 62
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 26, 2019
Tweet - "You know that Christmas present that you didn't want & will never use? We've all gotten them. And whether you realize it or not, your tax dollars have paid for them too! My December Squeal Award goes to the federal gov't for Uncle Sam's crummy gift giving."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 26, 2019
Tweet - "Uncle Sam sure doesn't make a good Santa! Our federal government has wasted millions on unwanted, unneeded, and unusable gifts. #MakeEmSqueal #SquealTV"
Sen. Joni Ernst
Nov. 15, 2019
Bill to Safeguard Funding for Protection and Safety of Olympic Athletes Advances in Senate
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Nov. 13, 2019
Safesport Act of 2019
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Nov. 12, 2019
100th Anniversary of the American Legion
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Nov. 9, 2019
Tweet - "Today, as we commemorate the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, we remember the triumph of freedom over oppression, truth over lies, and democracy over socialism."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Date
Title
Politician
Aug. 17, 2023
Credit Suisse Failed to Fully Investigate Nazi-Linked Accounts, Full Report Confirms
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 22, 2023
Ernst Fights for Women's Sports with Athletes Riley Gaines, Paula Scanlan, Payton McNabb
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 25, 2022
Klobuchar, Smith, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Rename Federal Building in Minneapolis After Senator Paul Wellstone
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 28, 2022
Letter to Harry Marino, Executive Director of Advocates for Minor Leaguers - Durbin, Grassley, Blumenthal, Lee Seek Information About Antitrust and Minor League Baseball
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
March 17, 2022
Letter to Adam Silver, Commissioner of the National Basketball Association - Rubio Joins Waltz, Republican Colleagues in Letter Demanding the NBA Stand Up for Human Rights in China
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Feb. 1, 2022
Senators Introduce Resolution Designating January As "National Trafficking And Modern Slavery Prevention Month'
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Jan. 12, 2022
Miller-Meeks Recognizes Clinton's Henry Langrehr
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks
Dec. 8, 2021
Hinson, Grassley, Murphy, & Watson Coleman Introduce the Bipartisan, Bicameral National Liberty Memorial Preservation Act
Rep.Ashley Hinson, ...
Dec. 8, 2021
Bipartisan, Bicameral Group Introduces Legislation to Create National Liberty Memorial, Honor African American Revolutionary War Patriots
Rep.Ashley Hinson, ...
Nov. 18, 2021
Miller-Meeks Introduces Legislation to Support Local Newspapers
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks
Oct. 28, 2021
Tweet - "As a woman and a mother, I am passionate about protecting women and girls, which is why I'm working with my colleagues to pass the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act. Grateful for all that @IWF is doing to advocate for our female athletes."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 27, 2021
Tweet - "I'm proud to have the support of @GarySinise for my bipartisan effort to build a memorial on the National Mall in honor of those who served during the Global War on Terrorism."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 22, 2021
Ernst's Effort to Honor Global War on Terrorism Veterans Gains More Bipartisan Support from Senators, Public Figures
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 19, 2021
Tweet - "Grateful to my friend & @the_USO Global Ambassador Kellie Pickler for honoring the sacrifice of our nation's heroes who served in the Global War on Terrorism. Now is the time to pass my bipartisan effort that would create a #GWOTMemorial on the National Mall."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 10, 2021
Video Release: Hinson on One-Year Anniversary of Derecho
Rep.Ashley Hinson
July 26, 2021
Miller-Meeks Recognizes Solon's Erin Kerkhoff
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks
July 20, 2021
Miller-Meeks Recognizes University of Iowa Olympian Thomas Gilman
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks
July 4, 2021
On Independence Day, Ernst Celebrates America's Founding, Honors U.S. Servicemembers
Sen.Joni Ernst
April 30, 2021
Letter to Mr. Jeffrey Bezos, Chief Executive Officer of Amazon - Lankford, Colleagues Condemn Amazon for Removing Justice Clarence Thomas Documentary
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
April 29, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Jeffrey Bezos, CEO of Amazon - Cotton, Colleagues Condemn Amazon for Removing Justice Clarence Thomas Documentary
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
April 21, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Isabella Guzman, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Sinema, Kelly Urge Administration to Quickly Fix Shuttered Venue Operators Grant for Arizona Entertainment Businesses
Rep.Randy Feenstra, ...
April 15, 2021
Heinrich Leads Introduction Of Bipartisan Bataan And Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
April 14, 2021
Duncan and Lee File Legislation to Strip MLB Antitrust Exemption
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
March 24, 2021
Grassley, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Protect Rural Health Clinics, Ensure They Receive Appropriate Reimbursement
Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 17, 2021
Ernst: "It is my hope that each and every young woman -- no matter your hometown or your background -- will see the opportunity and potential that lies ahead."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Jan. 6, 2021
Tweet - "Today's violent attack on the U.S. Capitol was an attack on American democracy itself. I condemn today's violence in the strongest terms & perpetrators deserve to be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. I also thank Capitol Police for protecting our Capitol & staff"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Jan. 6, 2021
Tweet - "I served in uniform to defend the right to peaceful protest. What's happening at the Capitol right now is not peaceful nor a protest. It's anarchy, & a betrayal of the American ideals we all hold dear. My staff and I are safe. Thanks to Capitol Police for your selfless work."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 22, 2020
Tweet - "This yr's Capitol Christmas tree hails from Grand Mesa natl forest. An annual tradition since 1964 #realhistorychannel @ United States Capitol"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 19, 2020
Tweet - "Did you catch the @ArmyWP_Football v @NavyFB last weekend? Army won 15-0! And that means Team Ernst won a delicious Florida key lime pie to celebrate the victory. Thanks, @SenRickScott & of course, #GoArmy!"
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 19, 2020
Tweet - "Lankford and grassley doing double duty voting + supporting our states universities as they play in the big 12 championship @ United States Capitol "
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 18, 2020
Tweet - "Today marks 100 years since women gained the right to vote! I sat down with @ChuckGrassley to talk about his mother who was one of the first women to vote in both Iowa and the nation! #19thAmendment"
Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 6, 2020
Senate Clears Olympics Accountability Bill to Protect Athletes from Abuse
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 4, 2020
Tweet - "The horrific abuses of hundreds of young athletes by Larry Nassar are appalling and unacceptable. Since this news broke, I've been working to prevent this type of tragedy from ever happening again."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 4, 2020
Senate Unanimously Passes Ernst-Supported Bipartisan Bill to Address U.S. Olympics Abuse Scandal
Sen.Joni Ernst
July 23, 2020
Welles Declaration Anniversary
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 26, 2020
Quad-City Times - Column: Cultivating peace and prosperity
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 20, 2020
Executive Calendar
Sen.Joni Ernst
April 17, 2020
The Des Moines Register - Grassley op-ed: Saluting heroes, helpers and Iowans hunkering down
Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 31, 2020
Tweet - "I think we can all agree that we miss #MarchMadness. Even though we can't watch her on the court, join me in honoring @IowaWBB head coach Lisa Bluder this #WomensHistoryMonth. She is the all-time winningest coach in program history & was named 2019 Naismith Coach of the Year!"
Sen.Joni Ernst
March 9, 2020
Durbin, Grassley Introdcue Bipartisan Resolution To Celebrate 30th Anniversary Of Restoration Of Independence Of Baltic States
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
March 6, 2020
Tweet - "During #WomensHistoryMonth I'll be highlighting incredible Iowa women! 1st up is Mildred Wirt Benson -- who wrote some of the earliest Nancy Drew Mysteries under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene. She's credited w/creating the famous detective's curious, smart & spirited personality!"
Sen.Joni Ernst
Feb. 27, 2020
Markey joins bipartisan group of senators working to save Minor League Baseball teams
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Feb. 27, 2020
Ernst, Grassley Urge Support for Minor League Baseball Clubs in the Quad Cities, Burlington, and Clinton
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Jan. 8, 2020
Federalist 62
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 26, 2019
Tweet - "You know that Christmas present that you didn't want & will never use? We've all gotten them. And whether you realize it or not, your tax dollars have paid for them too! My December Squeal Award goes to the federal gov't for Uncle Sam's crummy gift giving."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 26, 2019
Tweet - "Uncle Sam sure doesn't make a good Santa! Our federal government has wasted millions on unwanted, unneeded, and unusable gifts. #MakeEmSqueal #SquealTV"
Sen.Joni Ernst
Nov. 15, 2019
Bill to Safeguard Funding for Protection and Safety of Olympic Athletes Advances in Senate
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Nov. 13, 2019
Safesport Act of 2019
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Nov. 12, 2019
100th Anniversary of the American Legion
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Nov. 9, 2019
Tweet - "Today, as we commemorate the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, we remember the triumph of freedom over oppression, truth over lies, and democracy over socialism."
Sen.Joni Ernst
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