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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Iowa Newsletter for Tuesday April 23, 2024 ( 8 items )  

Feenstra Issues Statement on National Security Legislation
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) issued the following statement on his vote in favor of national security legislation. "Because of Biden's failed foreign policy, our enemies no longer fear us and our allies no longer trust us. While some want us to turn our back on our allies like Israel, I will not. We all witnessed Iran's barbaric attacks on Israel just this week and they serve as a reminder of th  more

Feenstra Supports Resolution Condemning Iranian Missile Strikes on Israel
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: Last week, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed, a resolution condemning Iranian missile strikes against Israel. Feenstra is an original cosponsor. "Iran's missile strikes against Israel are an unwarranted and life-threatening show of force that must be condemned by free nations across the globe. The United States will not tolerate the Iranian regime's re  more

Feenstra Votes to Expand Sanctions on Chinese Refiners of Iranian Oil
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: Last week, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed, the Iran-China Energy Sanctions Act. This legislation would expand sanctions on Chinese oil refiners and Chinese financial institutions that purchase and process Iranian oil. "China and Iran both support the destabilization and destruction of the United States. It's extremely concerning that China is proces  more

Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez Issues Statement on Votes to Support Defense of U.S. Allies, Secure Southern Border
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following statement: * * * Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) released the following statement after voting to secure the southern border, advance U.S. national security interests in support of Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan, and counter the Chinese Communist Party's influence: "Today, I voted in favor of border security and U.S. national security by supporting our allies Israel, Taiwan, and Ukraine as they continu  more

Rep. Miller-Meeks Issues Statement on EPA E15 Waiver Announcement
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following statement: * * * Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) granted a waiver allowing for the nationwide sale of E15 for this summer: "Today's E15 waiver announcement by the EPA was long overdue, but good news for farmers and Iowa. Allowing the nationwide sale of E15 this summer will lower costs for Iowans and many Americans a  more

Rep. Miller-Meeks Issues Statement on Votes to Secure Southern Border, Support U.S. National Security
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following statement: * * * Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) released the following statement after voting to secure the southern border, advance U.S. national security interests in support of Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan, and counter the Chinese Communist Party's influence: "Today, I voted in favor of border security and U.S. national security by supporting our allies Israel, Taiwan, and Ukraine as they continu  more

Rep. Miller-Meeks, Colleagues Introduce Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) joined Rep. Carol Miller (R-WV) in introducing the Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act. This legislation aims to increase access to home dialysis by providing trained, professional staff assistance to patients in the home and ensuring that all patients are given the education and support they need to utilize this modality if they so choose. Repr  more

Senate Passes Grassley & Ossoff's Bill to Combat Child Trafficking
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: The Senate passed the Preventing Child Trafficking Act of 2024, a bill Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) introduced to foster coordination between the Departments of Justice (DOJ) and Health and Human Services (HHS). The bipartisan legislation now heads to the House of Representatives for further consideration. "The federal government can and must do more to prevent children from fal  more