×
Meet Civic Sage
Ask real questions about politics—and get clear, factual answers.
Civic Sage pulls directly from
Vote Smart's verified, nonpartisan research.
No opinions. No spin. Just trusted context.
Built with boundaries, on purpose
So you get facts you can trust.
You can ask about:
Your representatives & their biographies
Voting records, legislation, & ballots
Special interest groups & political influence
How government works
Start Chatting
Learn More
HAVE OUR BACKS
Sign Up
Already Registered?
face
lock_outline
×
Sign Up
Already Registered?
face
lock_outline
THE FACTS
BIO
BIO
VOTES
VOTES
POSITIONS
POSITIONS
RATINGS
RATINGS
Donate
No Thank You
OFFICIALS
LEGISLATION
INTEREST GROUPS
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
COMMITTEES
VETOES
Public Statements
Reset All Filters
Office
Congressional
Presidential
Congressional
Gubernatorial
State Legislative
Federal Judicial
Statewide
State Judicial
State
Iowa
Alabama
Alaska
American Samoa
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Guam
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
National
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Northern Mariana Islands
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Puerto Rico
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virgin Islands
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Issue
Food Processing and Sales
All Issues
Abortion
Agriculture and Food
Animals and Wildlife
Arts, Entertainment, and History
Business and Consumers
Campaign Finance
Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
Constitution
Criminal Justice
Death Penalty
Defense
Drugs
Economy and Fiscal
Education
Elections
Employment and Affirmative Action
Energy
Entitlements and the Safety Net
Environment
Executive Branch
Family
Federal, State and Local Relations
Finance and Banking
Food Processing and Sales
Foreign Affairs
Foreign Aid
Gambling and Gaming
Government Budget and Spending
Government Operations
Guns
Health Insurance
Health and Health Care
Higher Education
Housing and Property
Immigration
Indigenous Peoples
Infrastructure
Judicial Branch
K-12 Education
Labor Unions
Legal
Legislative Branch
Marijuana
Marriage
Military Personnel
Minors and Children
Monetary Policy
National Security
Natural Resources
Oil and Gas
Religion
Reproduction
Science
Senior Citizens
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Stem Cell Research
Taxes
Technology and Communication
Trade
Transportation
Unemployed and Low-Income
Veterans
Women
Limit results to:
Officials
Candidates
Date Range
Start Date
End Date
Apply
Keyword Search
enter search term
Search string must be longer than 3 characters.
Page 1 of 3
1
2
3
chevron_right
results per page:
50
75
50
25
Date
Title
Politician
July 25, 2023
Ranking Member Waters, Representative Nunn Introduce Critical Legislation to Support Ukraine, Reduce Reliance on Russia for Agricultural Commodities
Rep. Zach Nunn
March 6, 2023
After Continued Pressure from Ernst, USTR Finally Takes Action on Mexico's Ban on U.S. Corn
Sen. Joni Ernst
July 15, 2022
Hinson Supports Bipartisan Legislation to Address Baby Formula Shortage
Rep. Ashley Hinson
June 22, 2022
Bipartisan Meat Packing Special Investigator Act Passes Senate Agriculture Committee
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 16, 2022
Miller-Meeks Statement on Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
May 20, 2022
Hinson, Stefanik, Rodgers, and Bice Lead the Babies Need Formula Now Act
Rep. Ashley Hinson, ...
May 17, 2022
Grassley Joins Effort To Get Baby Formula Back On Grocery Store Shelves
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 17, 2022
With Nation Facing Baby Formula Crisis, Ernst, Feenstra Demand Answers from Biden, Regulators Who Shut Down American Plant
Sen. Joni Ernst
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, ...
May 10, 2022
Letter to Robert Califf, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - As Dangerous Baby Formula Shortage Worsens, Grassley Demands Timely Answers From FDA On Actions Being Taken To Avert Crisis
Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 27, 2022
McBath, House and Senate Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill Supporting Quality, Affordable Infant Formula
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Oct. 19, 2021
Warren & Grassley: FDA Just Cleared Major Regulatory Hurdle for OTC Hearing Aids
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Sept. 8, 2021
Grassley Applauds Announcement On Ag Relief; Meat Processing Competition, Transparency Crackdown
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 27, 2021
Q&A: Saving Bacon & Eggs
Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 28, 2021
Grassley Questions Witnesses, Calls Out Large Meatpackers On Unfair Practices At Judiciary Committee Hearing
Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 9, 2021
Grassley Commends USDA On Action To Address Anticompetitive Practices In The Livestock Industry
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 24, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Grassley, Colleagues Send Letter To USDA, DOJ On Harmful Court Ruling To Hog Farmers
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 24, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Elizabeth Prelogar, Acting Solicitor General - Grassley, Colleagues Send Letter To USDA, DOJ On Harmful Court Ruling To Hog Farmers
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 23, 2021
Miller-Meeks & Spanberger Introduce Legislation to Combat Anticompetitive Practices in Meat Processing Industry
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
June 23, 2021
ICYMI: Grassley Questions Witnesses At Senate Ag Hearing On Cattle Market Transparency
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 11, 2021
Grassley, Tester, Rounds Unveil Bill To Combat Anti-Competitive Practices In Meat Processing Industry That Threaten Nation's Food Supply
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 1, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Herrell Has Beef with Meatpacking Monopoly
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
May 17, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Thune, Johnson Lead Colleagues in Urging Department of Justice to Continue Investigation into Beef Industry
Rep. Ashley Hinson, ...
May 17, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Grassley Joins Colleagues In Urging Department Of Justice To Continue Investigation Into Beef Industry
Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 19, 2021
Letter to Hon. Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Department of Agriculture - Representative Tracey Mann Leads Letter to USDA Secretary Expressing Concerns over Farmers to Families Food Box Program Cancelation
Rep. Ashley Hinson, ...
April 13, 2021
"Meatless Mondays' at Government Agencies? Marshall, Ernst Say "No Way'
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
March 24, 2021
Grassley, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Increase Transparency In Cattle Market
Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 24, 2021
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution
Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 19, 2021
Letter to Honorable Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture and Honorable Zach Ducheneaux, Farm Service Agency Administrator - Hinson Solves USDA Issue Hurting Iowa Farmers
Rep. Ashley Hinson
Aug. 25, 2020
Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of The Dept. of Agriculture, and The Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Tina Smith Lead Bipartisan Group in Calling for Enforcement of Usmca Dairy Provisions
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
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
July 2, 2020
Inhofe, Grassley, Ernst, Tillis, Burr Introduce Bill to Support Livestock and Poultry Producers affected by COVID-19
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
June 29, 2020
USA Today - Tester and Grassley: Threat of meat shortages is growing. Senate needs to act now
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 23, 2020
Tweet - "#WIC flexibilities have made it easier for eligible pregnant women, mothers, & their infants & young children to access and use food benefits while social-distancing during #COVID19. I joined my colleagues on @SenateAgGOP on a letter asking @USDA to extend these flexibilities."
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 18, 2020
Tweet - "Gov Reynolds using CARES Act $$$ to help w Beef Up Iowa which connects beef producers w food insecure Iowans Gr8 way to help by purchasing cattle from local producers who lost processing options then donates the IA beef 2 food banks FFA/4-H/ISU Meat Lab students also helping"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 15, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture - Iowa Leaders Call for Support for State's Turkey Producers
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
June 15, 2020
Tweet - "Plant closures & reduced flocks remain a growing threat to our turkey growers, & food supply chain. @ChuckGrassley, @IAGovernor, @IADeptAg Sec. Naig & I are urging @USDA to provide assistance, thru the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, to our state's turkey producers."
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 9, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Grassley Calls on USDA to Release Report on Tyson's Holcomb Facility Investigation, Protect Independent Cattle Producers
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 5, 2020
Tweet - "Glad DOJs listening after I called for AG 2 investigate meat packers potential antitrust law violations DOJ demanding info from Tyson/JBS/Natl Beef/Cargill- 4 who dominate market Impt step 2 protect our independent producers/consumers its past time 2let sunshine in on big packers"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 2, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Secretary Sonny Perdue U.S. Department of Agriculture - Ernst, Iowa Leaders Call on USDA to Provide Assistance for Egg Producers
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
May 27, 2020
Tweet - "As more of the economy gets reopened, the need for hand sanitizer will continue to grow. I'm calling on @US_FDA to clarify its policy for the manufacture of alcohol-based hand sanitizer products so Iowa's biofuel producers can continue to help meet the needs of our communities."
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 11, 2020
Tweet - "Iowa's pork producers are suffering from restaurant and meat processing plant closures. The crisis is immediate. I sent a bipartisan letter urging additional support for producers who are being forced to depopulate livestock herds."
Sen. Joni Ernst
April 28, 2020
Tweet - "Pres @realDonaldTrump is right 2use authority 2 keep open meat processing plants Its critical infrastructure 4 country's food supply chain As saying goes society is 9 meals away from food riots Fed govt shld help w PPE&testing/plants need 2follow CDC&OSHA guidance 2protect wrkers"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 28, 2020
Tweet - "I'm working hard to ensure we are supporting Iowa's ag industry, and in turn, protecting our nation's food supply chain. We've seen the success of the #PaycheckProtectionProgram in Iowa, and that's why I'm seeking to expand this important program to help Iowa's ag businesses."
Sen. Joni Ernst
April 21, 2020
Letter to Vice President Mike Pence - Ernst Urges Administration to Ensure Safety, Security of Food Supply Chain
Sen. Joni Ernst
April 19, 2020
Tweet - "Appreciate VP Pence ph call w me abt current situation w meat packing plants in IA + Iowa's need for serology tests/addtl personal protective equipment for health care providers&workers /USDA farmer payments going out ASAP/ standing by biofuels/Grassley-Wyden Rx drug bill etc"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 17, 2020
Q&A: CARES Act Relief for Farmers
Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 5, 2020
President Trump Signs Bipartisan Bill into Law to Protect America's Domestic Food Supply and Agricultural Industry
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 26, 2019
Tweet - "A bipartisan bill I proudly support passed the Senate unanimously this week! We currently have a shortage of ag inspectors to protect our nation's food supply, but w/our bill we're changing that. This is good news for #Iowans, & folks across the country. https://www.agriculture.senate.gov/newsroom/rep/press/release/senate-passes-bipartisan-bill-to-protect-americas-domestic-food-supply-and-agricultural-industries "
Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 10, 2018
History: Grassley Recalls the 2016 Supreme Court Vacancy
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Date
Title
Politician
July 25, 2023
Ranking Member Waters, Representative Nunn Introduce Critical Legislation to Support Ukraine, Reduce Reliance on Russia for Agricultural Commodities
Rep.Zach Nunn
March 6, 2023
After Continued Pressure from Ernst, USTR Finally Takes Action on Mexico's Ban on U.S. Corn
Sen.Joni Ernst
July 15, 2022
Hinson Supports Bipartisan Legislation to Address Baby Formula Shortage
Rep.Ashley Hinson
June 22, 2022
Bipartisan Meat Packing Special Investigator Act Passes Senate Agriculture Committee
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 16, 2022
Miller-Meeks Statement on Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks
May 20, 2022
Hinson, Stefanik, Rodgers, and Bice Lead the Babies Need Formula Now Act
Rep.Ashley Hinson, ...
May 17, 2022
Grassley Joins Effort To Get Baby Formula Back On Grocery Store Shelves
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 17, 2022
With Nation Facing Baby Formula Crisis, Ernst, Feenstra Demand Answers from Biden, Regulators Who Shut Down American Plant
Sen.Joni Ernst
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, ...
May 10, 2022
Letter to Robert Califf, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - As Dangerous Baby Formula Shortage Worsens, Grassley Demands Timely Answers From FDA On Actions Being Taken To Avert Crisis
Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 27, 2022
McBath, House and Senate Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill Supporting Quality, Affordable Infant Formula
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Oct. 19, 2021
Warren & Grassley: FDA Just Cleared Major Regulatory Hurdle for OTC Hearing Aids
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Sept. 8, 2021
Grassley Applauds Announcement On Ag Relief; Meat Processing Competition, Transparency Crackdown
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 27, 2021
Q&A: Saving Bacon & Eggs
Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 28, 2021
Grassley Questions Witnesses, Calls Out Large Meatpackers On Unfair Practices At Judiciary Committee Hearing
Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 9, 2021
Grassley Commends USDA On Action To Address Anticompetitive Practices In The Livestock Industry
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 24, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Grassley, Colleagues Send Letter To USDA, DOJ On Harmful Court Ruling To Hog Farmers
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 24, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Elizabeth Prelogar, Acting Solicitor General - Grassley, Colleagues Send Letter To USDA, DOJ On Harmful Court Ruling To Hog Farmers
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 23, 2021
Miller-Meeks & Spanberger Introduce Legislation to Combat Anticompetitive Practices in Meat Processing Industry
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks
June 23, 2021
ICYMI: Grassley Questions Witnesses At Senate Ag Hearing On Cattle Market Transparency
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 11, 2021
Grassley, Tester, Rounds Unveil Bill To Combat Anti-Competitive Practices In Meat Processing Industry That Threaten Nation's Food Supply
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 1, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Herrell Has Beef with Meatpacking Monopoly
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
May 17, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Thune, Johnson Lead Colleagues in Urging Department of Justice to Continue Investigation into Beef Industry
Rep.Ashley Hinson, ...
May 17, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Grassley Joins Colleagues In Urging Department Of Justice To Continue Investigation Into Beef Industry
Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 19, 2021
Letter to Hon. Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Department of Agriculture - Representative Tracey Mann Leads Letter to USDA Secretary Expressing Concerns over Farmers to Families Food Box Program Cancelation
Rep.Ashley Hinson, ...
April 13, 2021
"Meatless Mondays' at Government Agencies? Marshall, Ernst Say "No Way'
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
March 24, 2021
Grassley, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Increase Transparency In Cattle Market
Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 24, 2021
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution
Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 19, 2021
Letter to Honorable Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture and Honorable Zach Ducheneaux, Farm Service Agency Administrator - Hinson Solves USDA Issue Hurting Iowa Farmers
Rep.Ashley Hinson
Aug. 25, 2020
Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of The Dept. of Agriculture, and The Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Tina Smith Lead Bipartisan Group in Calling for Enforcement of Usmca Dairy Provisions
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
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
July 2, 2020
Inhofe, Grassley, Ernst, Tillis, Burr Introduce Bill to Support Livestock and Poultry Producers affected by COVID-19
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
June 29, 2020
USA Today - Tester and Grassley: Threat of meat shortages is growing. Senate needs to act now
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 23, 2020
Tweet - "#WIC flexibilities have made it easier for eligible pregnant women, mothers, & their infants & young children to access and use food benefits while social-distancing during #COVID19. I joined my colleagues on @SenateAgGOP on a letter asking @USDA to extend these flexibilities."
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 18, 2020
Tweet - "Gov Reynolds using CARES Act $$$ to help w Beef Up Iowa which connects beef producers w food insecure Iowans Gr8 way to help by purchasing cattle from local producers who lost processing options then donates the IA beef 2 food banks FFA/4-H/ISU Meat Lab students also helping"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 15, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture - Iowa Leaders Call for Support for State's Turkey Producers
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
June 15, 2020
Tweet - "Plant closures & reduced flocks remain a growing threat to our turkey growers, & food supply chain. @ChuckGrassley, @IAGovernor, @IADeptAg Sec. Naig & I are urging @USDA to provide assistance, thru the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, to our state's turkey producers."
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 9, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Grassley Calls on USDA to Release Report on Tyson's Holcomb Facility Investigation, Protect Independent Cattle Producers
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 5, 2020
Tweet - "Glad DOJs listening after I called for AG 2 investigate meat packers potential antitrust law violations DOJ demanding info from Tyson/JBS/Natl Beef/Cargill- 4 who dominate market Impt step 2 protect our independent producers/consumers its past time 2let sunshine in on big packers"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 2, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Secretary Sonny Perdue U.S. Department of Agriculture - Ernst, Iowa Leaders Call on USDA to Provide Assistance for Egg Producers
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
May 27, 2020
Tweet - "As more of the economy gets reopened, the need for hand sanitizer will continue to grow. I'm calling on @US_FDA to clarify its policy for the manufacture of alcohol-based hand sanitizer products so Iowa's biofuel producers can continue to help meet the needs of our communities."
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 11, 2020
Tweet - "Iowa's pork producers are suffering from restaurant and meat processing plant closures. The crisis is immediate. I sent a bipartisan letter urging additional support for producers who are being forced to depopulate livestock herds."
Sen.Joni Ernst
April 28, 2020
Tweet - "Pres @realDonaldTrump is right 2use authority 2 keep open meat processing plants Its critical infrastructure 4 country's food supply chain As saying goes society is 9 meals away from food riots Fed govt shld help w PPE&testing/plants need 2follow CDC&OSHA guidance 2protect wrkers"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 28, 2020
Tweet - "I'm working hard to ensure we are supporting Iowa's ag industry, and in turn, protecting our nation's food supply chain. We've seen the success of the #PaycheckProtectionProgram in Iowa, and that's why I'm seeking to expand this important program to help Iowa's ag businesses."
Sen.Joni Ernst
April 21, 2020
Letter to Vice President Mike Pence - Ernst Urges Administration to Ensure Safety, Security of Food Supply Chain
Sen.Joni Ernst
April 19, 2020
Tweet - "Appreciate VP Pence ph call w me abt current situation w meat packing plants in IA + Iowa's need for serology tests/addtl personal protective equipment for health care providers&workers /USDA farmer payments going out ASAP/ standing by biofuels/Grassley-Wyden Rx drug bill etc"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 17, 2020
Q&A: CARES Act Relief for Farmers
Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 5, 2020
President Trump Signs Bipartisan Bill into Law to Protect America's Domestic Food Supply and Agricultural Industry
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 26, 2019
Tweet - "A bipartisan bill I proudly support passed the Senate unanimously this week! We currently have a shortage of ag inspectors to protect our nation's food supply, but w/our bill we're changing that. This is good news for #Iowans, & folks across the country. https://www.agriculture.senate.gov/newsroom/rep/press/release/senate-passes-bipartisan-bill-to-protect-americas-domestic-food-supply-and-agricultural-industries "
Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 10, 2018
History: Grassley Recalls the 2016 Supreme Court Vacancy
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Page 1 of 3
1
2
3
chevron_right
clear
Log in
face
lock_outline
face
person
person_outline
email
lock
lock_outline
Enter the same password as above, for verification.
arrow_upward