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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 31, 2020 Ernst Works to Increase Investment in Child Care 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
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 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
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. 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
Dec. 11, 2019 Grassley, Wyden Introduce Bill to Help Youth Aging Out of Foster Care System Sen. Chuck Grassley
Nov. 20, 2019 Family First Prevention Services Act Sen. Chuck Grassley
Nov. 13, 2019 Safesport Act of 2019 Sen. Chuck Grassley
Nov. 7, 2019 Grassley, Brown Introduce Legislation to Provide Stable Housing for Foster Youth Transitioning to Adulthood Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Brown, Burr, Stabenow, Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Renew Healthy Start Program, Reduce Infant Mortality Rate Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Oct. 2, 2019 Murray, Wyden, Smith and Grassley Release Report Showing Department of Education Can Do More to Support Students in Foster Care Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 1, 2019 Sens. Cruz, Braun, Colleagues Introduce Bill To Ensure Dignified Burial for Aborted Fetal Remains Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 14, 2019 USA Today - Senators Lankford, Ernst, and Cassidy Op-Ed: Abolishing ICE would worsen child smuggling and other US-Mexico border problems Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
May 24, 2019 Grassley Resolution Marking May as National Foster Care Month Passes the Senate Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 23, 2019 Menendez Introduce Legislation to Continue Support for Families of Children with Special Health Care Needs Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
May 14, 2019 Peters, Grassley Reintroduce Bill to Address Needs of At-Risk Youth Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
May 9, 2019 Letter to Lynn Johnson, Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families - Wyden, Grassley Demand Answers on Misconduct and Abuse at Federally-Funded Facilities Caring for Unaccompanied Migrant Children Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
March 28, 2019 House-Passed Medicaid Package Includes Two Grassley Bills Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 14, 2019 Cotton, Johnson, Ernst Introduce Legislation to Combat Child Marriage Immigration Loophole Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Feb. 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Daniel R,. Levinson - Call for Investigation of Sexual Abuse Against Unaccompanied Minors Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Feb. 4, 2019 Unanimous Consent Request--S. 130 Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 19, 2018 Victims' Rights and Child Protection Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 12, 2018 Senate Passes Bipartisan Juvenile Justice Reauthorization Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 15, 2018 Grassley, Kaine Urge HHS to Move Forward on Recommendations to Help Foster Youth Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Oct. 15, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Lynn Johnson, Assistant Secretary for Family Support of the Department of Health and Human Services - Grassley, Kaine Urge HHS to Move Forward on Recommendations to Help Foster Youth Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Oct. 12, 2018 Grassley Bill to Support Response to Child Exploitation Becomes Law Sen. Chuck Grassley
Sept. 24, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services - Grassley, Senators Press HHS to Include Older Foster Youth in Implementation of Family First Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Sept. 24, 2018 Grassley, Senators Press HHS to Include Older Foster Youth in Implementation of Family First Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Grassley Presses FDA on Oversight of E-Cigarette Sales to Children Sen. Chuck Grassley
Sept. 21, 2018 Grassley Presses FDA on Oversight of E-Cigarette Sales to Children Sen. Chuck Grassley
Sept. 5, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - India Child Abduction Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 21, 2018 Grassley, Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
July 11, 2018 Ernst Testimony Illustrates Difficulties for Working Parents and How Paid Leave Benefits Growing Families Sen. Joni Ernst
June 7, 2018 Letter to Alex M. Azar II, Secretary for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Hartzler, 55 Members Ask HHS to Investigate Planned Parenthood Cover-Up of Child Sex Abuse Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
May 23, 2018 Menendez, Grassley Introduce Legislation to Continue Support for Families of Children with Special Health Care Needs Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
May 23, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Protect Against Anti-Faith Bias that Targets Adoption Agencies, Displaces Children Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
May 18, 2018 Warren and Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Servicemember Blast Exposure Injury Prevention Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
May 14, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, US Attorney General, and the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Bring Abducted Child Back to Texas Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Date Title Politician
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 31, 2020 Ernst Works to Increase Investment in Child Care 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
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 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
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. 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
Dec. 11, 2019 Grassley, Wyden Introduce Bill to Help Youth Aging Out of Foster Care System Sen.Chuck Grassley
Nov. 20, 2019 Family First Prevention Services Act Sen.Chuck Grassley
Nov. 13, 2019 Safesport Act of 2019 Sen.Chuck Grassley
Nov. 7, 2019 Grassley, Brown Introduce Legislation to Provide Stable Housing for Foster Youth Transitioning to Adulthood Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Brown, Burr, Stabenow, Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Renew Healthy Start Program, Reduce Infant Mortality Rate Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Oct. 2, 2019 Murray, Wyden, Smith and Grassley Release Report Showing Department of Education Can Do More to Support Students in Foster Care Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 1, 2019 Sens. Cruz, Braun, Colleagues Introduce Bill To Ensure Dignified Burial for Aborted Fetal Remains Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 14, 2019 USA Today - Senators Lankford, Ernst, and Cassidy Op-Ed: Abolishing ICE would worsen child smuggling and other US-Mexico border problems Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
May 24, 2019 Grassley Resolution Marking May as National Foster Care Month Passes the Senate Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 23, 2019 Menendez Introduce Legislation to Continue Support for Families of Children with Special Health Care Needs Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
May 14, 2019 Peters, Grassley Reintroduce Bill to Address Needs of At-Risk Youth Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
May 9, 2019 Letter to Lynn Johnson, Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families - Wyden, Grassley Demand Answers on Misconduct and Abuse at Federally-Funded Facilities Caring for Unaccompanied Migrant Children Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
March 28, 2019 House-Passed Medicaid Package Includes Two Grassley Bills Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 14, 2019 Cotton, Johnson, Ernst Introduce Legislation to Combat Child Marriage Immigration Loophole Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Feb. 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Daniel R,. Levinson - Call for Investigation of Sexual Abuse Against Unaccompanied Minors Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Feb. 4, 2019 Unanimous Consent Request--S. 130 Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 19, 2018 Victims' Rights and Child Protection Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 12, 2018 Senate Passes Bipartisan Juvenile Justice Reauthorization Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 15, 2018 Grassley, Kaine Urge HHS to Move Forward on Recommendations to Help Foster Youth Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Oct. 15, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Lynn Johnson, Assistant Secretary for Family Support of the Department of Health and Human Services - Grassley, Kaine Urge HHS to Move Forward on Recommendations to Help Foster Youth Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Oct. 12, 2018 Grassley Bill to Support Response to Child Exploitation Becomes Law Sen.Chuck Grassley
Sept. 24, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services - Grassley, Senators Press HHS to Include Older Foster Youth in Implementation of Family First Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Sept. 24, 2018 Grassley, Senators Press HHS to Include Older Foster Youth in Implementation of Family First Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Grassley Presses FDA on Oversight of E-Cigarette Sales to Children Sen.Chuck Grassley
Sept. 21, 2018 Grassley Presses FDA on Oversight of E-Cigarette Sales to Children Sen.Chuck Grassley
Sept. 5, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - India Child Abduction Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 21, 2018 Grassley, Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
July 11, 2018 Ernst Testimony Illustrates Difficulties for Working Parents and How Paid Leave Benefits Growing Families Sen.Joni Ernst
June 7, 2018 Letter to Alex M. Azar II, Secretary for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Hartzler, 55 Members Ask HHS to Investigate Planned Parenthood Cover-Up of Child Sex Abuse Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
May 23, 2018 Menendez, Grassley Introduce Legislation to Continue Support for Families of Children with Special Health Care Needs Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
May 23, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Protect Against Anti-Faith Bias that Targets Adoption Agencies, Displaces Children Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
May 18, 2018 Warren and Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Servicemember Blast Exposure Injury Prevention Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
May 14, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, US Attorney General, and the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Bring Abducted Child Back to Texas Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
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