WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Exposes Concerning Ties to China in Critical Defense Program WASHINGTON - During a Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship hearing, Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) demonstrated why it is critical to pass her INNOVATE Act to strengthen due diligence of foreign ties for recipients of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Durin  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * 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 Acceleration and Technological Excellence (INNOVATE) Act to reauthorize and reform the   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Urges USDA to Deliver Relief to Iowa Turkey Farmers WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) joined the entire Iowa delegation to urge U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and the Acting Administrator of the Farm Service Agency Kimberly Graham to deliver critical financial relief for Iowa turkey farmers. In their letter, the lawmakers outlined the dire animal health crisis due to avia  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Feenstra Leads Legislation to Help Protect Iowa Farmland and Rural Communities from Flood Damage WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Reps. Randy Feenstra (R-IA) and Don Davis (D-NC) introduced the Flooding Prevention, Assessment, and Restoration Act, which would invest in flood mitigation efforts and help protect Iowa farmland and rural communities from flooding. From 1980 to 2024, there have been more t  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Feenstra Leads Legislation to Permanently Extend Medicare Coverage of Audio-Only Telehealth WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Reps. Randy Feenstra (R-IA) and Chris Pappas (D-NH) introduced the Audio-Only Telehealth Access Act, which would make Medicare's coverage of audio-only telehealth services permanent. "In rural Iowa, access to dependable and affordable telehealth services is critical to the healt  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Feenstra Supports Resolution Extending Condolences to Families and Loved Ones of Victims of January Air Disaster at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed, a resolution expressing condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims of the air disaster at Ronald   more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Feenstra Votes to Block Biden-Era Red Tape on American Energy Production WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed, a joint resolution nullifying a Biden-era regulation on American energy production. "For four years, the Biden administration did everything possible to restrict domestic energy production and eliminate American   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * 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 hidden truth about Swiss banks' collaboration with the Nazis b  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement on March 5, 2025, at a hearing entitled "Never To Be Silent: Stemming the Tide of Antisemitism in America": * * * Five months ago, the Democrats held a generalized hearing on hate crimes in this Committee, entitled "A Threat to Justice Everywhere: Stemming the Tide of Hate Crimes in America." You'll notice that our hearing title is similar - it's "Never t  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley, Iowa Congressional Delegation Call on USDA to Assist Turkey Farmers Impacted by aMPV WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined the entire Iowa congressional delegation to urge Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins and Farm Service Agency Acting Administrator Kimberly Graham to deliver critical financial relief for Iowa's turkey producers who have been severely  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following floor remarks on March 5, 2025, on the nomination of Todd Blanche to be Deputy Attorney General: * * * Grassley: Blanche is the 'Right Man' to be Deputy Attorney General The Senate confirmed Blanche by a vote of 52-46. Floor Remarks by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee "Nomination of Todd Blanche to be Deputy Attorney General" Soon, we  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Hinson and Select Committee on China Hold Press Conference on Bill to Combat China's Illicit Trading Practices Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) held a press conference with Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the Select Committee on China, in partnership with the Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) and industry stakeholde  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Miller-Meeks, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Boost Energy Security, Support Farmers Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) and John Garamendi (D-CA) introduced the Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act, legislation that would allow companies to preserve RIN credits under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for renewable fuel used for ocean-going ves  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Nunn Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Flood Recovery Efforts for Iowa Farmers WASHINGTON D.C. -- U.S. Representatives Zach Nunn (IA-03) introduced bipartisan legislation to support rural communities during a natural disaster. The Flooding Prevention, Assessment, and Restoration Act, led by U.S. Representative Don Davis (NC-01), would help rural communities by enhancing flood protection and recovery  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Nunn Passes Four National Security Bills WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) today passed four critical bills to bolster national security through the House Financial Services Committee. These bills cut off fentanyl money laundering, strengthen counterterrorism investigations, stop the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from buying up American farmland, and hold China accountable for its ro  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * 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 Ranking Member Dick Durbin's (D-Ill.) request for unanimous c  more