WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee released the following written testimony by Leah Pilconis, general counsel at the Associated General Contractors of America, from a Feb. 19, 2025, hearing entitled "Improving the Federal Environmental Review and Permitting Processes": * * * I. Introduction Chairman Capito, Ranking Member Whitehouse, and members of the Environment and Public Works Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify. My name is Leah Pilcon  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, March 4 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bird Statement Applauding President Trump's Joint Address to Congress DES MOINES-- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today released the following statement applauding President Trump's joint address to Congress: "President Trump's administration proves, each day, that America is back. In just one month, President Trump has already accomplished more than Biden did in four   more

DES MOINES, Iowa, March 5 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bird Warns Iowans of IRS/Tax Scams as Tax Season Gears Up DES MOINES-- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced tips to protect Iowans from tax and IRS scams during the 2025 tax filing season. "As tax season kicks into high gear, Iowans should be on the lookout for IRS and tax scams," said Attorney General Bird. "Criminal scammers are on the prowl to steal Iowans  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for March 4, 2025 NAVY Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded a $99,964,084 modification (P00007) to a previously awarded cost-plus-fixed-fee, firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N0001923D0015). This modification adds scope and increases the contract ceiling for compatibility assessments and engineering models, cost reduction analysis, softwar  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for March 5, 2025 NAVY Systems Planning and Analysis Inc., Alexandria, Virginia, is being awarded a $98,585,373 cost-plus-fixed-fee modification (P00002) to a previously awarded and announced contract (N00030247002) for support services for Nuclear Sea-Launched Cruise Missile Weapons Surety, Policy, and Compliance. Tasks to be performed include systems engineering and system integration, test/fl  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst on President Trump Renewing the American Dream WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) released the following statement on President Donald J. Trump's joint address to Congress. After President Trump made her Sarah's Law the law of the land this year, Senator Ernst hosted Scott Root, the father of Sarah Root, a young Iowan who was killed by an illegal immigrant. Watch a video message here.  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, chair of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release on March 5, 2025: * * * Ernst Unveils INNOVATE Act to Usher in Golden Age of American Innovation WASHINGTON - Today, at the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship hearing on ushering in the Golden Age of American innovation, Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) unveiled her Investing in National Next-Generation Opportunities for Venture Acc  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Feenstra Helps Lead Letter Urging USDA Farm Service Agency to Deliver Relief to Iowa's Turkey Farmers WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) helped lead a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and the Acting Administrator of the Farm Service Agency (FSA) Kimberly Graham urging the FSA to authorize avian metapneumovirus (aMPV) as an adverse event under the Live  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Feenstra Issues Statement on President Trump's Address to Joint Session of Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last night, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) issued the following statement after President Trump's address to a joint session of Congress: "Tonight, President Trump outlined his decisive work for the American people and laid out his vision for a strong, secure, and prosperous America. In just a m  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Feenstra Votes to Block Biden-Era Regulations on Household Appliances WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed, a resolution blocking costly Biden-era regulations on household appliances from being implemented. "After four years of the Biden administration's tax-and-spend policies that sent inflation skyrocketing, our familie  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Feenstra Votes to Rescind Biden-Era Regulation on Domestic Rubber Tire Manufacturing WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed, a resolution rescinding a Biden-era regulation that was finalized on November 29 th, 2024, and targeted the domestic rubber tire manufacturing sector. "On his way out of office, President Biden saddle  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, March 5 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Reynolds issues statement after Iowa House committee advances disaster assistance bill Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to the Iowa House Local Government Committee passing HSB 246, a bill to fund disaster assistance to Iowans, better protect homeowners and consumers from being taken advantage of in the insurance claims process, and to better prepare the s  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 5, 2025: * * * Grassley Lauded for "Leadership and Commitment" to Credit Suisse Investigation WASHINGTON - During today's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing examining the rising tide of antisemitism, Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) entered into the hearing record a letter from The Simon Wiesenthal Center applauding Grassley's efforts to "expose the h  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Report Reveals Obama-Biden State Department's Refusal to Exact Justice Against Iranian Terrorists WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today released investigative findings detailing the full scope of the Obama-Biden State Department's pervasive obstruction of FBI law enforcement efforts before, during and after the Iran Nuclear Deal negotiations. Acco  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Statement Ahead of President Trump's Joint Address to Congress WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) issued a statement regarding President Donald Trump's upcoming joint address to Congress. "Last November, the American people delivered a mandate for President Trump to secure the border, scrutinize federal spending, restore American leadership, end the politicization of the Justice  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Works to Empower Patients, Boost Transparency Through Improved Data on Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), a senior member and former chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, is pushing the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide clear and accessible information on inpatient psychiatric facilities (IPFs) to better support patient  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley, Coons Reignite Effort to Bolster Mental Health Services for First Responders Download audio HERE. WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Committee member Chris Coons (D-Del.) are reintroducing bipartisan legislation to help enhance mental health services for first responders nationwide. The Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Act (S.825  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley, Durbin Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Curb Food Waste WASHINGTON - Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) introduced the bipartisan Reduce Food Loss and Waste Act to prevent and reduce food waste across the country. Each year, the U.S. produces and imports 237 million tons of food, but 31 percent of this food is never sold or eaten, while millions of Americans exper  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley, McConnell Introduce Legislation to Enhance Accountability at Federal Prisons WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) reintroduced the Federal Prisons Accountability Act. The legislation would bring greater accountability to federal prisons by requiring the Director of the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to be confirmed by the Sen  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Hinson on President Trump's Joint Address: The American Dream Will Be Renewed Under Trump's Leadership Washington, D.C. - Rep. Ashley Hinson (IA-02) released below statement following President Trump's historic joint address. "Tonight, President Trump laid out a bold vision to renew the American Dream after four years of failed leadership. He has already accomplished so much for our country--working   more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee released the following written testimony by Lori Stevermer, president of the National Pork Producers Council, from a Feb. 26, 2025, hearing entitled "Perspectives From the Field: Farmer and Rancher Views on the Agricultural Economy, Part 2": * * * The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), representing 42 affiliated state associations, works to ensure the U.S. pork industry remains a consistent and responsible sup  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Nunn Sends Letter Requesting Assistance for Producers Impacted by Avian Metapneumovirus (aMPV) WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) led the Iowa Congressional Delegation in sending a letter to the Department of Agriculture (USDA) urging Secretary Rollins to provide immediate financial assistance to Iowa's turkey producers who have been severely impacted by avian metapneumovirus (aMPV).   more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Nunn to Work with Trump to Expand the American Dream WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) released the following statement after President Donald Trump outlined his plans to put American workers and families first: "Here's the bottom line: The American Dream is alive and well under President Trump. Four years of dangerous policies are already being reversed, allowing our country to p  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 5, 2025: * * * Senate Democrats Refuse to Recognize the Judicial Branch's Jurisdictional Limits WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today stood up for the constitutional system of checks and balances and called out Democrats' years long crusade against the federal court system. In response to Judiciary Committee R  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, March 5 -- The Iowa Economic Development Authority issued the following news: * * * Seven Main Street Iowa Communities Mark Milestones in Private Investment March 5, 2025 (DES MOINES, IA) -- Today, the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced seven designated Main Street Iowa communities have reached new benchmarks in private investment in 2024, demonstrating their ongoing commitment to revitalization, economic growth and historic preservation. Since launching t  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release: * * * Joint Operation Focuses on Registered Offender Compliance Black Hawk County Operation focused on Safety and Compliance Waterloo, IA - From March 2-4, the U.S. Marshals Service partnered with six law enforcement agencies in Black Hawk County to conduct Operation Black Hawk County, an enforcement/compliance initiative to investigate and arrest non-compliant and fugitive sex offenders  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Makes Republican Case for Child Care Legislation Investing in Families, Small Businesses 'Don't we want to incentivize rather than deter parents from starting their families?' WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) spoke on the Senate floor to highlight America's child care crisis and her commonsense, pro-parent legislation aimed at improving accessibility and   more