| U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Iowa Newsletter for Saturday May 11, 2024 ( 10 items ) |
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Crapo, Colleagues Introduce Bill To Revoke Federal Aid for Pro-Hamas Students Who Break The Law
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
Senator Mike Crapo joined colleagues in the introduction of the No Higher education Assistance for Mobs of Antisemitic and terrorist Sympathizing Students (No HAMAS) Act. The legislation, led by Senator Thom Tillis ( R-North Carolina), is in direct response to the unlawful antisemitic, pro-Hamas encampments and riots that have taken place across the nation. Crapo and Tillis are joined in introducing the legislatio
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Ernst Works to Revoke Federal Funding from Terrorist-Loving College Students
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) joined Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) in introducing the No Higher education Assistance for Mobs of Antisemitic and terrorist Sympathizing Students (No HAMAS) Act in direct response to the unlawful, antisemitic, pro-Hamas encampments and riots that have taken place across the nation.
The No HAMAS Act would revoke federal student financial assistance for students who are convic
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Ernst: Biden Replaced Leadership With Appeasement
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), the first female combat veteran to serve in the U.S. Senate, called out President Biden for breaking his "ironclad" commitment to Israel.
While in Israel this week, Ernst received reports that the United States withheld an ammunition shipment to Israel and immediately demanded answers from the president and worked to hold him accountable.
Watch Ernst's full remarks here.
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Graham, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Condemning Any Action By The Biden Administration To Withhold Ammunition Or Weapons For Israel
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release:
Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Katie Britt (R-Alabama), Ted Budd (R-North Carolina), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Roger Marshall (R-Kansas), Markwayne Mullin (R-Oklahoma), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Marco Rubio (R-Florida), and John Thune (R-South Dakota) today introduced a Senate resolution that condemns any action by the Biden Admi
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Grassley Recognized as Key Legislator for Telehealth Flexibilities
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) received the National Association of Rehabilitation Providers and Agencies' (NARA) "Key Legislator Award" for his work to secure telehealth flexibilities for physical, occupational and speech therapy providers.
"Rural residents often pay higher costs and have to travel long distances for medical attention," Grassley said. "People should have access to quality and affordable
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Grassley Secures Wins for Local Airports, National Security in FAA Reauthorization
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
The Senate today advanced the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, which funds the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and sets aviation policy through Fiscal Year 2028. This legislation allocates funding for airports across Iowa and includes several of Sen. Chuck Grassley's (R-Iowa) legislative priorities, including two amendments. It now heads to the House of Representatives for a vote next week before bei
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Grassley, Colleagues Team Up on Bill to Improve Access to Maternal Health Resources
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined Sens. Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) to introduce the More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed (MOMS) Act. The bill would improve women's access to health care resources during the prenatal, postpartum and early childhood development phases of motherhood.
"New and expectant mothers should have ready access to health care resources. O
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Grassley, Daines Aim to Protect Veterans' Health Care Options
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) are scrutinizing a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) report suggesting the agency is unethically limiting veterans' access to community care networks. In an oversight inquiry to Secretary Denis McDonough, the senators demanded to know how the VA is protecting health care options for veterans.
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Q&A: Holocaust Remembrance Day, Never Forget
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
Q: What's the Antisemitism Awareness Act?
A: Since the horrific attack unleashed on Oct. 7 by Hamas in southern Israel, a disturbing rise in antisemitism has surged across the United States, particularly on college campuses. Reports of Jewish students targeted for harassment have culminated in unruly anti-Israel demonstrations, causing a number of schools to cancel year-end commencement ceremonies. This
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Risch Joins Sen. Graham, Colleagues in Introducing Resolution Condemning Any Action by Biden Admin to Withhold Weapons for Israel
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release: on May 10, 2024
U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, yesterday joined Senators Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), Marco Rubio (R-Fl
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