WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Chair Ernst Delivers Opening Remarks at Kelly Loeffler Nomination Hearing WASHINGTON - Today, at the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship hearing on the nomination of former Senator Kelly Loeffler to serve as the Small Business Administration (SBA) administrator, Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) highlighted how Loeffler's track record as a successful business leader provides the exact experien  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Snaps Back at Billions in Overpayments WASHINGTON - In her latest fight to prioritize taxpayers in Washington, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is addressing growing concerns about mismanagement within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which is supposed to help feed hungry families, but sloppy state administration of the program is costing taxpayers nearly $1 billion per month.   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst's Sarah's Law Signed by President Trump WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) joined President Donald Trump at the White House for the signing of her Sarah's Law. The bill was included as an amendment to the Laken Riley Act to strengthen the legislation by requiring illegal immigrants who have committed violent crimes against Americans to be detained. Senator Ernst with Sarah Root  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Feenstra Thanks President Trump for Signing Laken Riley Act with Sarah's Law Included WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) issued the following statement after President Donald J. Trump signed into law the Laken Riley Act, which includes Feenstra's Sarah's Law as an amendment. Feenstra attended the signing ceremony with Scott Root, Sarah's father. "I'm thrilled that Preside  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Feenstra, Ernst Introduce Legislation to Promote Fiscal Responsibility by Preventing Overpayments of SNAP Benefits HULL, IOWA - Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) and U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Red Oak) introduced the Snap Back Inaccurate SNAP Payments Act, which would strengthen the integrity of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - commonly referred to as SNAP - by cutting down on ov  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Secures HHS Nominee Kennedy's Support for Rural Health Care, Ag, Key Agency Issues WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), a senior member and former chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, laid out his priorities and expectations for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) during a hearing to consider Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to be HHS Secretary. Grassley discussed the impo  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley, Cruz Seek to Boost Penalties for Repeat Criminal Illegal Immigrants WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) in introducing the Stop Illegal Reentry Act. The legislation would impose a mandatory minimum sentence of five years for any person who illegally enters the country with multiple convictions, or a conviction for an ag  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Zachary Nunn, R-Iowa, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on Jan. 28, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Deputy Frank Courtney of the Polk County Sheriff's Office for his tremendous service to his community and to congratulate him for earning the 2024 Law Enforcement Professional of the Year award from the West Des Moines Elk Lodge. A trusted and respected pillar of his community, Deputy Co  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, chair of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2025: Today, at the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship hearing on the nomination of former Senator Kelly Loeffler to serve as the Small Business Administration (SBA) administrator, Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) highlighted how Loeffler's track record as a successful business leader provides the exact experience needed t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, chair of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2025: Today, at the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship hearing on the nomination of the Honorable Kelly Loeffler to serve as the Small Business Administration (SBA) administrator, Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) highlighted the need to reform the agency. Ernst asked Loeffler about her plans to refocus the SBA on its miss  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, chair of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Throughout this Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa's 99 counties. * * * RED OAK, Iowa - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Myers Tree Farm of Des Moines County. Throughout the 119  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) in introducing the Stop Illegal Reentry Act. The legislation would impose a mandatory minimum sentence of five years for any person who illegally enters the country with multiple convictions, or a conviction for an aggravated felony. Rep. Stephanie Bice (R-Okla.) introduc  more