U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Iowa Newsletter for Wednesday June 26, 2024 ( 6 items ) |
Feenstra Joins Governor Kim Reynolds to Survey Flood Damage across Northwest Iowa
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
HULL, IOWA -- Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) is joining Governor Kim Reynolds to survey flood damage across Northwest Iowa.
"Today, I'm with Governor Reynolds to survey damage from the catastrophic flooding and meet with Iowans, local officials, and law enforcement. I remain committed to delivering the relief that our communities need to recover and rebuild as quickly as possible. We will continue
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Feenstra, Kildee Introduce Legislation to Support Programs that Keep Children out of Foster Care and Families Together
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Reps. Randy Feenstra (R-IA) and Dan Kildee (D-MI) introduced the Strengthening Evidence-Based Prevention Services Act. This legislation would help keep vulnerable children out of the foster care system by funding comprehensive evaluations of prevention services so that these programs can be certified and deployed in our communities.
"Families that welcome foster children into their homes are spec
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Grassley Leads Iowa Delegation in Calling for Expedited Disaster Aid Following Severe Storms, Flooding
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), along with Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa), Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa), Zach Nunn (R-Iowa) and Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa), today called on President Joe Biden to approve Governor Kim Reynolds' disaster declaration request following the June 22, 2024, supercell storms. Preliminary impact reports assessed widespread damage, debris and record flooding
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Grassley to Hold Town Meetings in Ringgold, Clarke and Lucas Counties
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - As part of his annual 99 county meetings across Iowa, U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) will hold public town meetings in Mount Ayr and Osceola on July 1 and Chariton on July 2.
"The essence of representative government is a continued dialogue between elected officials and the people we represent. I look forward to hearing directly from Iowans in Ringgold, Clarke and Lucas counties
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Grassley, Blumenthal Introduce Resolution Marking June as "Elder Abuse Awareness Month"
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) introduced a bipartisan resolution designating June 2024 as Elder Abuse Awareness Month and commending those who advocate for America's senior population.
"Senior citizens deserve security and peace of mind. Yet every year, approximately one in 10 of America's 55 million seniors are subject to abuse, neglect or financial exploitation," Gras
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Hinson: Today We Celebrate Life
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Hinson (IA-02) released the following statement on the 2nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade being overturned.
"Countless lives have been saved since Roe v. Wade was overturned. The pro-life movement was never just about ending abortion, it has always been about helping women choose life and saving as many lives as possible. I'm proud to have championed legislation to expand access to maternal care, i
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