WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) announced the creation of a Natural Disaster Resource Center for Iowa's 4th Congressional District on his official website at Feenstra.House.Gov. Those impacted by natural disasters and other severe weather events can use this site to find important information for disaster recovery, including phone numbers, email addresses, and websites for the Federal Emergency Mana  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-IA) and Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID) led over 150 of their colleagues in a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan urging the Biden administration to overturn its de facto electric mandate on trucks, tractors, buses, and semis. The final rule is entitled "Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles - Phase 3" and was published   more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: MARION COUNTY, IOWA - U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today delivered remarks at Vermeer in Pella, celebrating Iowa's leadership in manufacturing, agriculture and innovation. The event was part of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)'s Manufacturing Express, a nationwide tour that kicked off this week. Additional speakers included Vermeer President & CEO Jason Andringa and Iowa Secretary of   more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02) led the entire Iowa delegation in a letter to the Department of Labor on the agency's enforcement of teen labor laws that conflict with state laws. The letter follows concerning reports from small business owners about the Department of Labor's lack of communication, aggressive tactics, and threats of excessive fines. Read the full letter here(link is external). In part, t  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: On Tuesday, July 9, at 2:30 p.m. ET, Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) will host a roundtable entitled "The Exploitation Crisis: How the U.S. Government is Failing to Protect Migrant Children from Trafficking and Abuse." The roundtable will examine the failures of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)'s Unaccompanied Children (UC) program, which has a  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: CENTERVILLE, IOWA -- U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) today announced that he secured a $4.8 million investment for a new rail spur project that will promote economic development and create new jobs in Appanoose County. "The Appanoose County Rail Spur will drive economic prosperity and create at least one hundred new jobs in this community," said Rep. Nunn. "This is exactly the kind of project the federal gov  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: OTTUMWA, IOWA -- U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) today announced that he secured a $1 million investment for a new driving pad at the Indian Hills Community College Truck Driver Education Center in Ottumwa. "It's time we start telling the truth: a four-year degree isn't the only pathway to success. Hands-on learning opportunities open doors for Iowans to good-paying jobs," said Rep. Nunn. "Indian Hills Commu  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: Q: What federal resources are available for communities impacted by historic flooding? A: Iowa has been hard hit by severe weather that's caused devastating damage to homes, businesses, farms and public infrastructure. I led the congressional delegation urging President Biden to expedite approval of Gov. Kim Reynolds' request for a Major Disaster Declaration for counties impacted by the supercell storms  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), ranking member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, in urging the Veterans Affairs (VA) Department to quickly correct policies that are making it harder for veterans to receive care. "Congress has never failed to provide VA with the resources required to fulfill its mission," the senators wrote to VA Secretary Denis McDonough. "If you be  more