WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: In the face of a historic military recruitment shortage, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran, today questioned Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro if the Biden administration's student loan "cancellation," which extends education benefits - like the G.I. Bill provides - to civilians who have not served, has impacted recruitment efforts and undermined the fundamental principles of military service.  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted for a congressional resolution denouncing violence and attacks against law enforcement officers. "Our police and law enforcement officers make unseen and untold sacrifices to keep our families and communities safe. Criminals who attack police, law enforcement, or border patrol agents must answer for their actions and be fully prosecuted," said Rep. Feenstra. "As   more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted for the Israel Security Assistance Support Act, which would require the Biden administration to expeditiously deliver military aid already approved by Congress to Israel. "The Biden administration's decision to withhold military aid to Israel is a reckless betrayal of trust. Instead of standing with our allies, President Biden is caving to Hamas sympathizers and   more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: Sen. Chuck Grassley, a senior member and former chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, today participated in a hearing to examine challenges and opportunities facing rural health care. Dr. Keith Mueller, University of Iowa Health Management and Policy professor and director of its Rural Policy Research Institute, testified. VIDEO Grassley opened by recalling his work to seek stakeholder feedback to i  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: During National Police Week, the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced bipartisan legislation led by Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), senior member and former chairman of the Judiciary Committee, to solve staffing shortages at local police departments. The Retired Law Enforcement Officers Continuing Service Act would provide departments financial support and direct access to a pool of retired federal, state an  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) today joined Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) to introduce a bipartisan resolution designating May 2024 as Renewable Fuels Month. "Iowa is a pioneer in renewable fuels. As our nation looks to embrace an all-the-above energy portfolio, biofuels will make up a greater share of that equation," Grassley said. "This resolution recognizes the farmers, producers   more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: ### *** Original text here: https://hinson.house.gov//media/press-releases/hinson-works-force-biden-send-military-aid-israel  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: Today, Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Small Business, and Congressman Roger Williams (R-Texas), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, wrote to the Small Business Administration (SBA) demanding additional documents on the SBA's voter registration activities and political travel. Chairman Williams and Senator Ernst issued the following statements. "Biden's Small   more