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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
Oct. 20, 2022
Ernst, Grassley Hold Childcare Roundtable, Announce Legislation to Address Critical Shortage of Childcare in Iowa
Sen. Joni Ernst
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 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 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
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
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. 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. Joni Ernst, ...
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
Stabenow, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Foster Youth During the COVID-19 Crisis
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 27, 2021
Grassley, Stabenow Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Support Foster Youth
Sen. Chuck Grassley
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
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. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
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, ...
July 9, 2021
Cuellar & Miller-Meeks Introduce Bill to Improve Care for Unaccompanied Children
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
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 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, ...
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, ...
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
Date
Title
Politician
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
Oct. 20, 2022
Ernst, Grassley Hold Childcare Roundtable, Announce Legislation to Address Critical Shortage of Childcare in Iowa
Sen.Joni Ernst
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 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 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
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
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.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.Joni Ernst, ...
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
Stabenow, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Foster Youth During the COVID-19 Crisis
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 27, 2021
Grassley, Stabenow Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Support Foster Youth
Sen.Chuck Grassley
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
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.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
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, ...
July 9, 2021
Cuellar & Miller-Meeks Introduce Bill to Improve Care for Unaccompanied Children
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
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 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, ...
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, ...
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
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