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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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